25/26 GMS
WEEKLY NEWSLETTER
February 9, 2026
Message from Mrs. Johnson -
Students are in the middle of testing. Students who are English Language Learners are finishing up the English Language Proficiency tests. Starting next week, each classroom teacher will have a summative assignment on grade level about something they have been studying in class. This will be the first major grade for this semester.
Go Wolverines,
Mrs. Johnson
WEEKLY SCHEDULE
iReady Diagnostic #2 this week
February Attendance Challenge - Any student who misses 1 day or less in the month of February will be eligible to win a 40” TV or JBL Noise Cancelling Headphones. Religious Holidays do not count.
Monday - Feb. 9 - Regular Schedule -
Away Boys Basketball game at Jefferson. Dismissed at 2:15
Tuesday - Feb. 10 - Regular Schedule -
Wednesday - Feb. 11 - Early Release Schedule
Homework Help 1:00-3:00 (Snack at 1:45)
Away basketball game at Colton. Dismissed at 2:25
Thursday - Feb. 12 - Regular Schedule
Youth Concert in Portland - 7th grade. Buses leave at 8:00am / Return at 11:30 for lunch.
Friday - Feb. 13 - Regular Schedule
Ice Cream for sale during recess - $2.00 a bar
Sports:
All athletes MUST have passing grades to play on the team. 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:
Mental health challenges in teens are real, increasing, and widespread, with over 5 million U.S. adolescents (20.3%) diagnosed with conditions like anxiety and depression in 2023. Rates have surged by 35% since 2016. Roughly 1 in 5 teens face severe mental health struggles, often involving feelings of hopelessness, which, if ignored, can severely impact their development and daily functioning. Please talk to your child if you see signs of mental health challenges. Don't be afraid to reach out for professional help or call your school counselor about steps in getting your child on a healthy mental health path.
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