Gotha Middle School - OCPS - Official Site

11/02/2012

11/01/2012

Gotha Middle School - Holiday Bazaar
Saturday, December 1 - 10:00am – 3:00pm
Join us on campus for holiday shopping, food, baked goods, art contest, entertainment and more! Contact: [email protected] for more information.

10/24/2012

Gotha Middle School!!!

OCPS employees are not responsible for supervising students who arrive on school grounds more than 30 minutes before school and 30 minutes before a school-sponsored activity is scheduled to begin or students remaining on school grounds more than 30 minutes after school and 30 minutes after the schoo...

10/24/2012

MARK YOUR CALENDARS!!

October 17 – 25 Book Fair Media Center
October 23 – 31 Red Ribbon Week
October 23 Chorus concert
October 26 Teacher Workday/Student Holiday
November 1 Volleyball
Magnet Fair 5:50 PM @ Oakridge High School
November 6 Volleyball vs. SunRidge
November 7 Volleyball vs. Windy Ridge
November 12 6th Grade Honor Roll 6th period
SAC meeting 5:30 media center
November 13 Grizzly Great Breakfast 9:30 AM cafeteria
November 14 Teach In
Volleyball vs. Bridgewater
November 15 7th Grade Honor Roll 6th period
November 16 8th Grade Honor Roll 7th period
November 19-23 Happy Thanksgiving
November 29 Volleyball @ Chain of Lakes

10/24/2012

Become a…
GMS Classroom Volunteer!
Many Gotha Middle School students could benefit from volunteers spending time with them in the classroom each week. The GMS Classroom Volunteer Program connects a volunteer with teachers who would like assistance in their classroom. The program is flexible, allowing volunteers to choose the subjects, dates and times. Typically volunteers assist with basic core subjects such as math, reading, and science; however even electives such as music, art, drama, and PE also need volunteers.

It could be your most important appointment of the day!
Current Volunteer Needs:
Please Contact:

Jennifer Widga-Kirby - Program Coordinator / PTO at [email protected]
or Monica Emery - Assistant Principal, GMS at [email protected]

*All volunteers will need to be approved through OCPS Additions web-based qualifying questionnaire. https://www.ocps.net/es/cr/resources/Pages/VolunteerOnlineApplication.aspx

10/24/2012

Change Starts with ME! Character Trait of the Month Cooperation
https://www.ocps.net/cs/services/student/SSHS/chardev/Pages/CharacterTraitoftheMonth.aspx

Teaching and modeling positive character helps children learn how to handle life issues effectively and equips them with constructive life-long skills. There are many tough decisions, unexpected crises, and challenging relationships that require using honorable character. As adults, we must demonstr...

10/24/2012

• OCPS Magnet Fair is November 1
Magnet programs in all OCPS schools are highlighted at the annual magnet fair. Parents and students are invited! The fair is from 5:30-8 p.m. at Oak Ridge High School, 700 W. Oak Ridge Road, Orlando 32809.

10/24/2012

Teach-In
Be a Teacher for a Day
Wednesday, November 14, 2012

Each November, in celebration of American Education Week, the Foundation brings business and civic leaders into the classrooms - in a fun and engaging way - to talk with students about academics, careers and the future.
Some volunteers read books to pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten students. Some teach practical, personal skills to high school students; such as, managing a checking account and using credit cards wisely. Others involve entire middle school classes in projects like a mock election.
You can read a book; share an educational experience or your career; talk about a favorite vacation, hobby, or how a special teacher touched your life. Whatever your skills, no matter your topic, there is a classroom of students waiting to hear from you! To get matched with the appropriate grade and classroom(s), please contact your school’s coordinator listed below and your school will contact you soon.
It takes as little as an hour of your time.
To be a "Teacher for a Day" during Teach-In 2012, Cindy Jones, Teach-In Coordinator
Office: 407-521-2360 ext. 2270
Email: [email protected]

10/24/2012

Yearbooks are $30 and $35 if you want your picture on the cover. To order a yearbook, your child can pick up a form in the front office. This year ALL PAYMENTS WILL BE DONE ONLINE AND DIRECTLY TO LIFETOUCH, so follow the directions on the forms. You will not need to turn in any money to school.

10/24/2012

Fuel My School:
We all know that funds are tight in this economy, so here is an option that can help schools to raise money without doing anything more than spreading the word. This was a plan worked out by two parents who wanted to help schools with funding. There are look-alike programs out there, so don't be fooled; this one was approved by the school board and is totally non-profit; those administering it do not make any money off this.

It is imperative that the public knows about FuelMySchool and WHAT TO DO WITH IT and how easily it makes a large impact on education. Sharing this information is good for schools!
Contact your parents, PTA's, SAC's and clubs in your area. This needs to be shared!

We use a program called Fuel My School which helps us get the tools we need. It's very easy and doesn't cost our school or you anything extra.

First: Every time you shop online as you already do, you are raising money for our school through Fuel My School.

Secondly, our school and classroom wish list is posted there so if you want to grant a school wish it is simple and easy to do.

How does it work?
1. Go to FuelMySchool.com
2. Search our school
3. Check out our school wishes to see if you can help
4. Bookmark our Shop 4 Schools mall and then EVERYTIME you’re shopping online, click the mall first and proceed as you normally do!

Our school will earn money and resources through Fuel My School.

10/11/2012

Girls Soccer News

The Lady Grizzlies’ season ended last night after being defeated by Lee Middle . Thank you to all who came out to support us yesterday and throughout the season! Go Grizzlies!

Maria Gaspar
Gotha Middle School

10/08/2012

SAC MEETING - Monday, October 8 5:30 in Gotha MS Media Center!