25/26 GMS
WEEKLY NEWSLETTER
November 24 & December 1, 2025
Message from Mrs. Johnson -
I hope everyone has a relaxing week, including time with family and friends and of course lots of yummy food. Below are the dates for the week of Dec. 1. Have a safe and Happy Thanksgiving! See everyone back at 8:00am on Monday, Dec 1
Go Wolverines,
Mrs. Johnson
December Attendance Challenge - Students are in school every day Dec. 1 - Dec. 12 they will get cider and popcorn on Monday, Dec. 15th in homeroom.
Monday - Dec. 1 - Regular Schedule -
Home Girl’s Basketball Game vs Mt. Angel @ 4:00pm
Tuesday - Dec. 2 - Regular Schedule -
Away Wrestling Meet at Yamhill Carlton - Starts at 4:00pm
Wednesday - Dec. 3 - Early Release -
Homework Help from 1:00-3:00 in a classroom/gym
Away Girl’s Basketball game vs Jefferson - Starts at 4:00pm
Thursday - Dec. 4 - Regular Schedule -
Russian Holiday
Away basketball game vs Colton - Starts at 4:00pm
Friday - Dec. 5 - Regular Schedule -
All School Assembly 8th period in the gym
Counselor Aloha:
Coming into my 4th school year of counseling at GMS, students express that it can be difficult to talk to parents about their emotions and thoughts. It is important, as the students get older, to have an open and respectful conversation to build trust. Here are some practicing positive discipline tips:
Understand the meaning behind the behavior.
Focus on controlling yourself-not your child.
Be consistent with your expectations.
Give attention to the behavior you like-not the behavior you don't.
Be an active listener and show interest in helping to solve the issue.
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