General's Report, December 1st, 2023
12/06/23 - GMS Band Winter Concert (All Bands), 5:30 pm in GMS Gym
12/07/23- Scholastic Book Fair
12/08 and 12/09/23- GMS Holiday Theatrical Spectacular in GPAC
12/11/23 - 7:00pm – FHS & GSO Winter Concert at FHS Auditorium
12/12/23- December PTO meeting, 11:30am in LMC
12/12/23- 8th grade exams begin
12/15/23- End of semester STAR Behavior Celebration - 11:15 dismissal for students
12/18/23-01/02/23 – No school for students – Winter Break
Adidas Discounts
Make your purchase on adidas.com/us and use code GMS18ADP and get 15% off and free ground shipping and adidas donates 10% to Grassland Middle School! Get your athletic gear at adidas.com/us!
Art Club Dates
All Tuesdays – 12/12, 1/30, 2/27, 3/26, 4/30
After school in Ms. Taylor’s room until 4:30pm
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Bus Notes
At this time, we will no longer be able to grant any requests for students to ride buses with other students to a friends’ house or move over a block for a different load, etc. This is due to the department dealing with driver shortages, absences, traffic, etc. Therefore, at this time, we will not be able to approve these requests for more riders or changes in bus stop requests. Thank you very much!
Counseling Center
Attention 8th Graders: Renaissance High School is hosting an 8th Grade Open House on December 7. RSVP for an open house through their website if you'd like to tour the school and learn more about their Film, Audio, and Arts Academies and what makes the school unique. Renaissance will begin accepting rising freshmen online applications on Thursday, November 16th.
FHS IB Program
WCS middle school families, the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Program is now accepting applications to its Pre-IB Program. The IB Program includes rigorous instruction in a variety of subject areas and is designed for highly motivated, college-bound students. Through the IB program students can earn an IB diploma, college credit and scholarships. The IB Program is highly regarded by many esteemed institutions worldwide and prepares students for success beyond high school.
If you are interested in learning more, you may visit the FHS IB website or attend an informational meeting in the FHS library on November 30 or January 9 at 6 pm. You may also attend a virtual meeting on December 12 at 6 pm. (Virtual IB Informational Meeting)
Please direct all questions to IB Program Coordinators Lindsey McEwen (lindseym@wcs.edu) and Halie Bullock (halie.bullock@wcs.edu).
Generals Serve
Do you have a caring heart for people and animals? Join Generals Serve, a new service club that will aid both people and animals in need.
Here are the tentative meeting dates: Jan. 26, Feb. 23, March 22, April 19, May 17 until 4:00 in Mrs. McBryde’s room.
Holiday Spectacular at GMS
Get your tickets today on School Cash Online before they sell out!
$15 * December 8th and 9th, 2023 * 7:00pm * GMS Performing Arts Center. Tickets sold on School Cash Online by logging into your student’s account.
Homework Club and Math Help
Every Tuesday through Thursday from 2:45-3:45 in room 602. All grades are welcome!
Kroger Community Rewards
Please take a few minutes and register your Kroger Plus card to benefit Grassland Middle School. Sign into your Kroger account, then go to “my account,” then to “community rewards” and choose Grassland Middle School-LT693. Please help support your school by updating your Community Rewards to GMS! Thank you so much!
Library News
Scholastic Book Fair – Thursday, December 7th - 7:15am-6:30pm
ELA Class Visits all day Thursday.
“Cocoa and Karaoke” Family Event – 5:00pm-6:00pm on Thursday
Bob’s Mints for $0.25 supporting Scholastic’s All for Books Charity
Books make the perfect holiday gift!
Publix Partners
Register your phone number at the Publix website! Go to Account, then My Profile, then choose My Publix Partner on the gray ribbon on top and select Grassland Middle School. Then every time you enter your phone number when you check out, GMS receives a percentage of what you have spent! Thank you so much for taking the time to support Grassland Middle School!
School and Athletic Fees
Williamson County Schools has a new way for you to pay most of your school fees and expenses! It is called School Cash Online, and instructions are attached. Simply log in and your child’s personalized fees are there and easily paid with the click of a button! Sign up now! https://wcs.schoolcashonline.com/
Spring Play
Auditions for the spring play, Brothers Grimm Spectaculathon, are here!
Students can pick up an audition packet in the office or print one from the GMS Performing Arts Schoology Group: VNCX-ZRBS-NT8KP
Auditions will be December 4-6 in the GPAC classroom and students can sign up for a time beginning November 17.
There is a link in the Schoology Group that must be completed by both students and parents before they are able to be considered for a role.
Mobile App
Stay on top of the latest news, calendar events and district information by downloading our free Williamson County Schools mobile app. The app gives users access to school menus, meal payments and contact information all in one convenient location. Visit the App Store or Google Play to download the app for free!
Yearbooks
Purchase your yearbook now! Go to https://www.yearbookordercenter.com/ and use Code: 684. Get them now before it’s too late!
