25/26 GMS
WEEKLY NEWSLETTER
April 27, 2026
Message from Mrs. Johnson -
Week 1 of state testing is behind us. Most students finished the Language arts test. The small amount still working on it will finish on Monday morning. Then, on Tuesday we start at 8:00am with the math state test.
This week the students were working hard to do well on their tests and the stress level was quite high. Just keep reassuring them if they do their best, they will do well.
Thank You,
Mrs. Johnson
WEEKLY SCHEDULE
Week of April 27th
Monday - April 27 - Regular Schedule
Outdoor School Class Meetings in PE today.
Tuesday - April 28 - Special Schedule (2-Hour Testing) Delay Schedule
Math state testing from 8:00-10:00 around the school.
Wednesday - April 29 - Early Release Schedule
Homework Help 1:00-3:00 (Snack at 1:45).
Track Meet @ East Linn - Dismissed @ 12:45.
Thursday - April 30 - Regular Schedule
Friday - May 1 - All School Assembly
8th Graders Forecasting for high school in Zabala’s room
Outdoor School:
6th grade Outdoor School is May 12-14. Yes, it is over night. Students were given permission slips and information on Thursday. Paperwork must be signed and returned to the middle school office by Tuesday, April 28th.
Open Gym:
GMS Volleyball Open Gym for all girls in 4th-7th grade. On Thursday, April 30th from 3:30-4:30 in the GMS Gym. Future dates are: May 7, May 14, May 21 and finally May 28.
Counselor Aloha:
SELF HARM is REAL: Nonsuicidal self-injury, often simply called self-harm, is the act of harming your own body on purpose, such as by cutting or burning yourself. It's usually not meant as a suicide attempt. This type of self-injury is a harmful way to cope with emotional pain, sadness, anger and stress. Below are signs of self-harm. Please keep a look out for these signs and have a conversation with your child.
Symptoms of self-harm:
Scars, often in patterns.
Fresh cuts, scratches, bruises, bite marks or other wounds.
Excessive rubbing of an area to create a burn.
Keeping sharp objects or other items used to self-harm.
Wearing long sleeves or long pants to hide self-harm/injuries.
Difficulties in relationships with others.
Behaviors and emotions that change quickly and are impulsive, intense and unexpected.
Talk of helplessness, hopelessness or worthlessness.
Thanks,
Ms. Aloha
GMS Construction Site on April 24, 2026