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WEEKLY NEWSLETTER
May 4, 2026
Message from Mrs. Johnson -
Hard to believe it is now May. Only 5 ½ weeks of school left. Please impress upon your students that they are still in school and need to focus. The last few weeks of school are also important.
This is a very busy time of year, especially for 8th graders. They have until May 26th to have passing grades in all class (the whole school year) to be allowed to walk in the promotion ceremony. Please check your student’s grades!
Thank You,
Mrs. Johnson
WEEKLY SCHEDULE
Week of May 4
Teacher Appreciation Week - Thank Your Teachers!
Monday - May 4 - Regular Schedule
District Track Meet @ Salem Academy - Dismiss at 12:15
8th grade Parent Night - 6:00pm
Tuesday - May 5 - Regular Schedule
Wednesday - May 6 - Early Release Schedule -
Homework Help 1:00-3:00 (Snack at 1:45).
Thursday - May 7 - Regular Schedule
Friday - May 8 - Fun Friday - Good Grades
Outdoor School:
6th grade Outdoor School is May 12-14. Yes, it is over night. Students were given permission slips and information on Monday. All paperwork had to be turned in by Friday, May 1st. All 6th graders not going to Outdoor School are still required to be in school for that week. We will have special assignments from the people at Outdoor School for the students to be doing.
Open Gym:
GMS Volleyball Open Gym for all girls in 4th-7th grade. On Thursday, May 7 from 3:30-4:30 in the GMS Gym. Future dates are: 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