25/26 GMS
WEEKLY NEWSLETTER
April 20, 2026
Message from Mrs. Johnson -
It is that time of year again - STATE TESTING! All 6th, 7th, and 8th graders will be taking both the English Language Arts and Math state tests over the next two weeks. We will be starting with reading and writing. On Tuesday, Thursday and Friday this week we will be on a special schedule. This means the first 2 hours of the day (8:00-10:00) students will be doing the state tests.
Please make sure all students are on time to school. At 8:15 students will not be allowed to enter the testing rooms late. This is too disruptive to the testing students.
It is also important that students are going to bed at a reasonable time and eating breakfast either at home or at school. This can be a stressful time for students. Please give lots of positive reinforcement and “I believe in you!”
Thank You,
Mrs. Johnson
WEEKLY SCHEDULE
Week of April 20th
Monday - April 20 - Regular Schedule
8th grade high school forecasting in Mr. Zabala’s classroom
Tuesday - April 21 - Special Schedule (2-Hour Testing)
Start ELA state testing from 8:00-10:00 around the school.
Wednesday - April 22 - Early Release Schedule
Homework Help 1:00-3:00 (Snack at 1:45)
Home Track Meet - Starts @ 3:30 Hosted by Colton
Thursday - April 23 - Special Schedule (2-Hour Testing)
ELA State Testing from 8:00-10:00
Friday - April 24 - Special Schedule (2-Hour Testing)
GMS Track Pictures @ 4:00pm
Open Gym:
GMS Volleyball Open Gym for all girls in 4th-7th grade. Starting Thursday, April 23rd from 3:30-4:30 in the GMS Gym. Future dates are: April 30, May 7, May 14, May 21 and finally May 28.
Counselor Aloha:
Kids summer activities and other resources are here. Here are a couple links:
Boys and Girls Club, Woodburn Oregon: https://bgc-salem.org/programs/woodburn
Family YMCA Marion and Polk Counties: https://www.theyonline.org/camps?gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=23642414576&gbraid=0AAAABC2jp_sCqvQXLcVq7Iqhm7rOWI0LF&gclid=Cj0KCQjwv-LOBhCdARIsAM5hdKdvPvoPB-_VZtqRIJw4UBOLWteT3Awep57wn8oxqhdvs9fji_k2QPsaArywEALw_wcB
Woodburn Family Resource Center: https://www.woodburn-or.gov/601/Woodburn-Family-Resource-Center
Thanks,
Ms. Aloha
GMS Construction Site on April 15, 2026