Gervais Middle School

25/26 GMS 

WEEKLY NEWSLETTER

November 17, 2025

MESSAGE FROM MRS. JOHNSON -

Attendance is very important to a student's success.  It is difficult to do well if a student is not here to get instruction.  The only time students should stay home is for the “ugly” symptoms: fever, throwing up or diarrhea.  Please impress upon your child the importance of school and a good education. It can truly change lives!

Below is a link to our survey for families to tell us how we are doing at the middle school. The link will be available through Nov. 21st. We want to know what is going well and what we can improve upon. Thank You!

http://www.ytsurvey.org/gervaisfamily25

Go Wolverines,

Mrs. Johnson                                   

Important Dates for the Week of Nov. 17

Monday - Nov. 17 - Regular Schedule - 

• Home Girl’s Basketball Game vs East Linn @ 4:00pm

Tuesday - Nov. 18 - Regular Schedule -

Wednesday - Nov. 19 - Early Release - 

• Homework Help from 1:00-3:00 in a classroom

• Away Girl’s Basketball game vs Scio @ 4:00pm

• Home Wrestling Meet at Gervais High School  vs Scio @ 4:00pm

Thursday - Nov. 20 - Regular Schedule - 

Friday - Nov. 21 - Regular Schedule -

• Fun Friday - Based on good grades

Counselor  Aloha:

🫶🏽 Universal Tips for Supporting Your Child with Anxiety:

• Let’s avoid it being “just anxiety” and develop a greater knowledge & understanding of anxiety and the impact on the body & brain

• Create child-led predictable routines to reduce uncertainty

• Encourage open communication and actively listen without judgment

• Teach and practice calming techniques like deep breathing and mindfulness

• Provide quiet spaces where your child can regroup if overwhelmed

• Collaborate with school counselor and staff to ensure consistent support

• Thanks,

Ms. Aloha

Substance Prevention:

Hi GMS parents and guardians! As the holidays approach this week, your students will learn about Peer Influence and practice their Refusal Skills with Dr. Crystal Collier from Know Your Neuro. We hope this video and classroom activity increase your students' refusal skills. 

 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:

GMS Parents/Guardians, 

The Oregon School Exclusion Day for incomplete immunizations is coming up on February 25th, 2026. If your student has incomplete immunizations, please address these as soon as possible. If you have any questions, or need any assistance, please contact 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!

Courtney