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WEEKLY NEWSLETTER
May 11, 2026
Message from Mrs. Johnson -
State testing is finally done! Now students are busy back focusing on their classes and finishing up the school year. Please check your student’s grade to be sure they are doing well. On Friday, we had many students with failing grades.
Thank You,
Mrs. Johnson
WEEKLY SCHEDULE
Week of May 11
Monday - May 11 - Regular Schedule
Tuesday - May 12 - Regular Schedule
6th graders leave for Outdoor School
Wednesday - May 13 - Early Release Schedule -
Homework Help 1:00-3:00 (Snack at 1:45).
Thursday - May 14 - Regular Schedule
6th graders return from Outdoor School
Friday - May 15 - Fun Friday - Good Grades
Outdoor School:
6th grade Outdoor School is this week May 12-14. The 6th graders who are going must be at school on time Tuesday so their supplies can be loaded on the bus and they can leave for the coast. All 6th graders not going to Outdoor School are still required to be in school for that week. We will have special assignments for the students to be doing.
8th Graders went to OSU:
The 8th grade class spent Thursday in Corvallis at OSU. I heard they had a really fun day. Who knows, maybe some of them will end up going to college there.
Open Gym:
GMS Volleyball Open Gym for all girls in 4th-7th grade. On Thursday, May14 from 3:30-4:30 in the GMS Gym. Future dates are: 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 May 7, 2026