25/26 GMS
WEEKLY NEWSLETTER
October 20, 2025
MESSAGE FROM MRS. JOHNSON -
This is the final week of both cross country and soccer. Any girls interested in playing basketball can go to an informational meeting on Monday during lunch. Practice will begin on Monday, Oct. 27th. Homework help will be offered from 3:15-4:30 with practice starting at 4:30pm and ending at 6:00pm. Middle school students are not allowed to leave campus. There will be a snack available during homework time.
Wolverine Pride,
Mrs. Johnson
Important Dates for the Week of Oct. 20th
Week 2 of 2 - Perfect attendance for students = Free slice of cheese pizza on Oct. 27th (Religious Holidays do not count against you)
Monday - Oct. 20 - Regular Schedule
Girls interested in playing basketball - Meeting today during lunch
Final Cross Country Race - In Gervais today - Time TBD
Home Soccer Game vs Salem Academy - Starts at 4:00pm
Tuesday - Oct. 21 - Regular Schedule
Boxing Club after school
Wednesday - Oct. 22 - Early Release
No One Eats Alone Day
Homework Help from 1:00-3:00 in a classroom
Home Soccer Game vs Blanchet - Starts at 4:00pm
Thursday - Oct. 23 - Regular Schedule
Friday - Oct. 24 - Regular Schedule
Fun Friday - Grade Based - Passing ALL classes
Counselor Aloha:
October is National Bullying Prevention Month. Parents can talk to your children about bullying, online and in-person. To support your children, please have open conversations, teach empathy and respect, model positive behavior, and advocate for your child's safety.
Ms. Aloha
Substance Prevention:
Hi GMS! Did you know October is Substance Use and Misuse Prevention Month? If you feel inclined to share your story (which would be shared anonymously to our students via posters), please email me. This can be a great way for our students to see how community members have gone from addiction to sobriety--a substance prevention project!
Our teachers will be presenting information on the dangers of Stimulants these next two weeks. The program we are using is by Stanford University: A comprehensive, harm-reduction-based drug intervention curriculum. Stimulants are drugs that increase activity in the central nervous system, leading to heightened alertness, energy, and attention, all of which can be seen as "positive effects." However, the misuse of stimulants can lead to serious and potentially fatal physical and psychological problems.
If you have any questions or want to learn more about local substance treatment centers, or would like to share your sobriety story, please email or call at: guadalupe_lopez@gervais.k12.or.us | 503-792-3803 x4036.
Nurse Courtney:
Please give me a call at 503-792-3803 ext. 5076 or email me at courtney_utter@gervais.k12.or.us.
Thank you!
Nurse Courtney