Galesburg-Augusta Middle School

Hello, Galesburg-Augusta Middle School Families, Our students have had so much fun with this year’s Kids Heart Challenge! We are extremely proud of our families for supporting this service-learning initiative! Thank you all for helping your student take the online heart healthy pledge, raise donations or both. If you have not had a chance to help—there is still time. Please be sure to ask your child about our service-learning project and what they can do to make a difference. http://www2.heart.org/goto/gams Thank you so much for supporting our school and the American Heart Association!

Our current status for the Kids Heart Challenge Event 2021. 4th/5th grade event is Thursday, March 4. K-3 event is Friday, March 5 or Monday, March 8. Classroom teachers will have the schedule.

February 22, 2021 Dear G-AMS Families: We have had a great day back to 100% face-to-face learning at G-AMS! With our health and safety protocols in place and with much positivity, the G-AMS staff looks forward to a productive remainder of the school year. As our full student body returns to the building on a daily basis, vehicle traffic has increased significantly at the middle school. We are experiencing some difficulty with student drop off in the morning and pick up in the afternoon. If you choose to transport your student(s) to or from the building, please follow these safety guidelines: Pull into the loading/unloading zone at the front of the building (parallel to the front sidewalk) If all designated spots are occupied in the loading/unloading zone, PLEASE PARK IN THE LOT AND ESCORT YOUR STUDENT TO THE FRONT SIDEWALK OR PARK IN THE LOT AND WAIT FOR A SPACE TO BECOME AVAILABLE IN THE LOADING / UNLOADING ZONE. Please DO NOT block the traffic lane, especially for the buses attempting to move to and from the back of the building. We appreciate your consideration and understanding with regard to these logistics. The safety of our students is of paramount importance. If you have questions or concerns, please contact the middle school office at (269) 484-2020.

G-A Community Schools Foundation's ~ Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser! When- Monday, February 22, 2021 4:30-7:30pm Where- Dig In Café (111 W Michigan Ave, Augusta, MI) 269-731-5846 $10/meal Menu: Spaghetti, salad, garlic bread, and dessert! *** Take Out Only!! *** Call ahead (269-731-5846) or just drive up to the window. We will deliver to your car. Thank you for your support!!

Middle School Wrestling practice tomorrow 3:30-5:30. We would love to have as many 6th-8th grade students try out this sport. Girls basketball practice ( 6th-8th grade girls) practice 3:30-5:30 at the MS

*** Schedule Change *** Our G-A staff are scheduled to get their 2nd covid vaccinations next Wednesday, Feb. 24th. Yeah! Looking ahead, we need to make a minor schedule change to accommodate any potential side effects that our staff may experience. Next Thursday, February 25th will be a VIRTUAL learning day for all students. Teachers will provide more information on their virtual plans. Free daycare for K-5th students will be available. It is our sincere hope that this will be the LAST schedule change that we will need to make. We recognize the difficulties that schedule changes make for families & we appreciate your patience. Thank you!

*** Schedule Change *** Our G-A staff are scheduled to get their 2nd covid vaccinations next Wednesday, Feb. 24th. Yeah! Looking ahead, we need to make a minor schedule change to accommodate any potential side effects that our staff may experience. Next Thursday, February 25th will be a VIRTUAL learning day for all students. Teachers will provide more information on their virtual plans. Daycare for K-5th students will be available. It is our sincere hope that this will be the LAST schedule change that we will need to make. We recognize the difficulties that schedule changes make for families & we appreciate your patience. Thank you!

Final home middle school boys game tomorrow vs St. Augustine. 6/7th grade will start at 4:15. Boys need to be at School by 3:15. We will be doing a team picture at 3:30. 8th grade boys play after 6/7th grade game. Team picture will also be taken. 6/7th grade boys have tickets to get in. Tickets for 8th grade parents will be at the table as you come in the gym. Coach Merasco

We will be CLOSED TOMORROW, Tuesday 2/16, due to the weather conditions. The daycare will be open. Stay safe & warm Rams!

6/7th grade boys basketball practice tomorrow is 4:00-5:30 at the PRIMARY. Busing will be provide to transport kids from MS to Primary. Please get on the BLUE bus. Coach Merasco

6/7th grade boys basketball practice tomorrow is 4:00-5:30 at the PRIMARY. Busing will be provide to transport kids from MS to Primary. Coach Merasco

Congratulations to our 6/7th boys basketball team. The Rams defeated St.Monica 29-21. Gio Evans led all scorers with 12. Jonah Ranes added 9. Tristan Jackson had important rebounds late in the game to secure the victory. “I was very pleased with our team defense today” coach Merasco. Next game is Tuesday at Constantine with a 5:00 start. Go Rams!

It is almost time for Parent - Teacher Conferences. Conferences will be conducted on Thursday, February 25 from 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. and 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. and on Friday, February 26 from 9:00 - 11:00 a.m. All conferences will be held virtually, via ZOOM. Please access the appropriate link to schedule a conference with grade level teaching teams (grades 5,6,7) or with individual teachers (grade 4): 4th Grade: Miss Dooley: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040848A8AF2BA0F58-miss1 Mrs. Pfeiffer: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050D4BAEA92FABF85-mrs1 Mr. Webb: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D49A9A62BA0FEC16-conferences1 5th Grade Teaching Team: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/805044CA9A723AAF58-fifth 6th Grade Teaching Team: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0d49a9ab2aa4fcce9-6thgrade 7th Grade Teaching Team: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70a0545aeaf2ea1f49-7thgrade1 Mr. Brennan (Art, grades 4 & 5): https://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040848A9AC2DA2FB6-mrbrennans Mr. Gaertner (Music, grades 4 & 5): https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050F4EACAB2CA0F94-mrgaertners Mr. Merasco (PE, grades 4 & 5): Please email him directly at: jeffrey.merasco@garams.org Please call the middle school office if you have questions or concerns.

Free Meal Pick Up TODAY Friday 2/12! Pick Up Site: HIGH SCHOOL: 10 A.M until 12:30 P.M. HIGH SCHOOL: 4 P.M UNTIL 5:15 P.M. Limited Bus Stops: GALE VALLEY FROM 10:00 A.M. UNTIL 10:45 A.M. ANDREWS ESTATES FROM 10:50 A.M. UNTIL 11:00 A.M. 35TH ST. APARTMENTS FROM 11:10 A.M. UNTIL 11:45 A.M.

Here is a letter that was sent home to GAMS students this week with some reminders for the next couple of weeks. Please note that online conference sign-up will be available by the end of the school day Friday. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Y25CKORN0F73AOSSz65CrztdqoeUMJUB/view?usp=sharing

Congratulations to our 7th grade boys for its win tonight against Martin. The Rams overcame a seven point deficit and out scored Martin 18-4 the last 4 minutes. Proud to be a Ram

Due to the hybrid schedule changes THIS week & NEXT week, meal pick up will be on Friday, February 12th & Friday, February 19th. The pick up locations & times will be the same. Pick Up Site: HIGH SCHOOL: 10 A.M until 12:30 P.M. HIGH SCHOOL: 4 P.M UNTIL 5:15 P.M. Limited Bus Stops: GALE VALLEY FROM 10:00 A.M. UNTIL 10:45 A.M. ANDREWS ESTATES FROM 10:50 A.M. UNTIL 11:00 A.M. 35TH ST. APARTMENTS FROM 11:10 A.M. UNTIL 11:45 A.M. Please contact Cheryl Cadwell if you have any questions at 269-484-2016 or at cheryl.cadwell@garams.org.

Schedule reminder for this week (Feb 8 - 12): Monday: Cardinal Cohort in person, Gold Cohort online Tuesday: Cardinal Cohort in person, Gold Cohort online Wednesday: Gold Cohort in person, Cardinal Cohort online Thursday: Gold Cohort in person, Cardinal Cohort online Friday: All students online...follow teacher (Wednesday) ZOOM schedule

We appreciate all the patience you have shown us in recent weeks with our schedule changes. Our goal was to move to full face to face instruction starting Feb. 15th. However, we want to keep students and staff safe to the best of our ability, and we have some safety items that will not be in until the end of next week or early the following week. Our new target date is Monday, February 22nd. We appreciate the grace you have shown our teachers and staff, and we so appreciate the families here at G-A. Thank you for your support. Schedule Change Details: https://5il.co/peia

Good afternoon Ladies! I am very excited to share with you our 2021 girls basketball schedule. We will start practice on Thursday, February 18th. Practices will be 3:30-5:30. Please make sure you have filled out the MHSAA questionnaire form if you did not play volleyball in the fall. There will be No participation fee to play girls basketball this year. I look forward to seeing all of you soon. Go Rams! Coach Merasco