25/26 GMS
WEEKLY NEWSLETTER
February 2, 2026
Message from Mrs. Johnson -
We are now half way through the school year. Monday marks the beginning of 2nd semester. Most 6-8 grade students will have a new elective 1st period. A few students have a whole new schedule. This is a new start for all students. If your child was struggling with negative behavior or poor grades, think of this as a reset. We are all starting again fresh!
Go Wolverines,
Mrs. Johnson
WEEKLY SCHEDULE
iReady Diagnostic #2 this week
Monday - Feb. 2 - Regular Schedule -
Away Boys Basketball game at Scio. Dismissed at 2:15
Tuesday - Feb. 3 - Regular Schedule -
Wednesday - Feb. 4 - Early Release Schedule
Homework Help 1:00-3:00
Away basketball game at Mt. Angel
Thursday - Feb. 5 - Regular Schedule
Attendance Meeting - 10:30
Friday - Feb. 6 - Regular Schedule
1st Semester Reward Trip - Silverton Palace Theater
Lunch for reward students @ 10:45
Leave for theater @ 11:15
All School Assembly in the gym @ 2:40
Sports:
Boy’s basketball has started. Practice is every day after school starting at 3:30. All athletes MUST have passing grades to play on the team. Grade checks will start this week. Must have at least a 60% and passing intervention and homeroom. All athletes must stay on campus on Wednesdays for practice to start at 3:30. They will stay in the gym for homework help. Snack is available from the high school cafeteria at 1:45.
Counselor Aloha:
Calling All Parents: Career Day is coming up and we would like you to be a part of it. We are looking for parents that are interested in speaking to students about your career. It will be on February 25th , Wednesday from 7:30 (7:30 to 8 am is set up and get breakfast) to 11 am (8 to 11 am is sessions). You will be doing 5 sessions for 27 minutes each and during those sessions, you can show and talk about your career. Breakfast and lunch will be served. Please contact Aloha Yoshinaga, Counselor, if you are interested: aloha_yoshinaga@gervais.k12.or.us.
Helpful Parent Tip: Neither discipline nor listening is inherently better; effective parenting for a child asking for help requires integrating both, where listening comes first to understand the need, followed by discipline (guidance, setting boundaries) to teach responsibility, ensuring the response is calm, clear, and focused on teaching rather than punishing, so the child feels safe and understood.
Thanks,
Ms. Aloha
Substance Prevention:
As always, if you have any questions or would like substance interventions/treatment support, don't hesitate to reach out.
guadalupe_lopez@gervais.k12.or.us | 503-792-3803 x4036.
Nurse Courtney:
A few reminders from the nurse: 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 the District Nurse. We are still in the midst of cold and flu season in our schools and community. Please remind your students to wash their hands frequently, cover their coughs and sneezes, and keep them home if they are sick (fever, vomiting, or diarrhea). Please encourage your students and family to drink plenty of water, eat nutritious foods, and get adequate sleep. Please contact the District Nurse if you have any questions about illness, symptoms, or when to keep your child home from school.
Please give me a call at 503-792-3803 ext. 5076 or email me at courtney_utter@gervais.k12.or.us.
Thank you! Courtney, RN