Embed Size (px)
Citation preview
December 2019
November 27th 6-7 PM at the Christian Church
December 11thand the 18th 6-7 PM Christmas Program on the 18th
December 9th 7 PM JH-HS Secondary Concert
December 5th 6 PM K-3rd Grade Elementary Concert
December 10th 6 PM 4th-6th Grade Elementary Concert
Garwin Christian Church on Saturday Dec. 7th from 9:00-10:30. Free will
donation is appreciated. Santa requests that children be accompanied by a
adult. Each child will receive a gift from Santa
Lorem Ipsum
Super’s Honor Roll: Shelby Bovenmyer, Alice Hunt, Adelyn Sienknecgt,
Austin Vaverka, Kaylea Duden, Jessicia Johnson, Marriah Stonewall, Noah Teske,LeNaeya Carter, Jaiden
Youngman, Saige Frost, Kaci Krier, Angel Schewe, Cameron Mummert
A Honor Roll: Tage Bowers, Emma Brown, Jacob Collins, Westin Deal, Jacob Cornwell, Chloe Dieleman, Avery
Duden, Dylan Mathern, Rexanna Millard, Anna Mussig, Aubree Runner, Aidan White, Skye Witte, Madison
Edwards, Ruth Gallo, Amelia Hutchinson, Abigail Parks, Austin Pencil, Lukas Soukhavong, Lesli Waltermire,
Mariah Wood, Jarbari Woodbury, Jenna Humphrey, Wyatt Jackson, Ashlynn Johnson, Linsey Kohn, Alivea
Soukhavong, Taylor Tremaine, Owen Bovenmyer, Emmly Desautels, Preston Jones, Madison Lewis, Gavin Purvis,
Emma Reed, Hannah Vereka, Chloe Wickam, Joaquin Fitzsimmons, Frances Jackson, Connor Murty, Ian Mwangi,
Autumn Peterson, Gabrielle Ridout, Madisyn Anderson, Roberts Hartsell, Andrew Johnson, Justin Savatdy, Grace
Shewe, Sophia Sheetz.
Wolverine Honor Roll: Dillon Bartell, Jay Bru, Grady Dieleman, Alyzabeth Guitron, Sam Hass, Weston Hempy,
Cora Hoeksema, Olivia Maddux, Alicen Meyers, Luke Nablo, Ashlynn Peters, Caiden Priske, Connor Rahn, Baileigh
Sheets, Ashlyn Snyder, Zachaary Stringer, Colin Teske, Aiden Tuttle, Alexz Vazque, Haley Balmer, Stella Betts,
Donna Brisson, Lillian Bru, Emilie Claussen, Matthew DeSchamp, Reese Dieleman, Ethan Edwards, Kaleb Gill,
Karissa Gohring, Maecyn Lewis, Jocee Mason, Summer McGachey, Erin Mitchell, Katelyn Nodland, Victor Roman,
Allison Vaverka, Anthony Waters, Slate Witte, Jaxson Zielstorf, Brenden Becker, Karsyn Broekmeier, Caiden Collins,
Brock Drew, Brayden Duden, Zachery Duncan, Jarret Hornberg, Braylee Kimberley, Bodin Lewis, Savannah Pencil,
Anastasia Price, Patrick Savatdy, Sophie Smoldt, Nicholas Tuttle, Presley Watson, Jason Zielstorf, Brayden
Anderson, Desirae Balsazo, Xander Bowers, Sydney Danner, Lucas Farmer, Dydni Gale, Kooper Gill, Lyllian Harris,
Lenah Hood, Sebastian McGachey, Colby Miller, Madison Rohrer, Kennadi Sederburg, Rachael Slifer, Jonathon
Tichy, Jenna Yilek, Arlin Zaldana, Hunter Zeiner, Arista Becker, Stephenie Claussen, Nicholas Collins, Chloe
Cornwell, Jayden Hessenius, Riley Priske, Colton Reed, Alejandro Rico, Ashanti Rinehart, Brock Teske, Emily
Vaughn, Baily Anderson, Brianne Brown, Hallie Claussen, Zachary Conaway, Adam Cox, Hunter Dannen, Christian
Deam, Tabitha Kauten, Jordan Strait, Talia Trumbo, Reahna Van Rees, Jordan Yilek.
3
GMG Community School Board Meeting Green Mountain
Monday, November 11, 2019 Regular Meeting, 6:30 PM
The GMG Board of Education then met in regular session, at 6:30 PM, in the library at the GMG Elementary School in Green Mountain. Bill Backoff acted as chairperson and called the meeting to order at 6:32 PM. Members present were Bill Backoff, Doug Dieleman, Kyle Hall, Nathan Holven, and Randy Sienknecht. Ann Jackson and Stephanie DeSchamp were absent. Also present were Ben Petty, Chris Frimml, Nathan Kleinmeyer, Katie Mathern, Eli Mathern, Lacy Rose, and Jackie Stonewall. Consent Agenda 1. Board Meeting Agenda 2. October Regular Meeting Minutes 3. Bills Payable 4. Winter Activity Bills 4. Personnel – hiring of Ellis McKibben as a secondary custodian. Motion by Sienknecht, second by Holven to approve the consent agenda. Motion carried with all ayes. Reports: Lacy Rose reported on the preschool curriculum. Mr. Frimml reported parent/teacher conferences will be on Wednesday, November 13th and Thursday, November 14th. During the in-service on November 15th, staff will go over more math strategies and working on “Word Work” procedures. The elementary will be participating in an outreach program on December 17th. This program will have the elementary students put together meals for those in need. Mr. Kleinmeyer reported the new sound system is installed in the upstairs gym. Mr. Lastovka will take the old one to the elementary. Staff is currently doing a book study on Tasks Before Apps. High school basketball will start soon and wrestling has started. GMG currently has five wrestlers participating in the program. Junior high boys and girls basketball has started with great numbers of participation. Business Manager, Katie Mathern, reported on the financials. Commendations: Motion by Hall, second by Dieleman, to approve the addition of the following commendations. 1. Mrs. Katy Fleming and Mr. Dan Lastovka, along with the cast and crew of the
GMG 2019 fall play, Hillbilly Hankerin’. 2. Jaimie Gargas, along with the GMG Student Council, for all of the hard work and
planning for a successful homecoming.
Lorem Ipsum
Motion carried with all ayes. Business: The Board reviewed Board Policy Code No. 486 – Licensed Employee Early Retirement. IT will be brought back for a second reading in December. The Board had its second reading of the 300 series of Board policy. It will be brought back for a final reading in December. The Board had its first reading of the updated 400 series of Board policy. It will be brought back for a second reading in December. Motion by Sienknecht, second by Holven, to approve the SBRC application request for open enrolled out students that were on the Fall 2019 Certified Enrollment but not on the Fall 2018 Certified Enrollment in the amount of $33,320.00. Motion carried with all ayes. Motion by Dieleman, second by Hall, to approve the SBRC application request for ELL beyond five years in the amount of $3,027.00. Motion carried with all ayes. Motion by Dieleman, second by Holven, to approve the naming of the basketball floor in honor of Coach Gary Peterson with two vinyl decals for the gym floor. Motion carried with all ayes. Motion by Sienknecht, second by Hall, to approve the employee extended sick leave provision. Motion carried with all ayes. Motion by Hall, second by Dieleman, to approve the Memorandum of Understanding between Tama County Emergency Management Regarding Use of School Facilities and Resources in a Disaster or Emergency. Motion carried with all ayes. Motion by Holven, second by Dieleman, to approve to cast the weighted vote of the board for Dr. Mary Stevens for the Central Rivers Area Education Agency Board of Directors, Director District #5. Motion carried with all ayes. Motion by Hall, second by Dieleman, to approve the application to the SBRC in the amount of $1,798.00 for special education administrative costs associated with the River Hill Consortium Program for the 2020 – 2021 school year. Motion carried with all ayes. Superintendent Comments: Mr. Petty reviewed the school board election results and explained how the upcoming organizational meeting in December will work. The IASB Annual Conference is November 20th – 21st, and Mr. Petty encouraged those members interested to attend. On December 4th, there will be a legislative dinner meeting in LeGrand, and Board members are encouraged to attend this as well, if interested. The next Board meeting will be December 11, 2019, at 6:30 PM, at the GMG High School in Garwin.
5
Adjournment: Motion by Sienknecht, second by Hall, to adjourn at 8:07 PM.
The Elementary students and staff would like to thank everyone who participating in this years
Outreach Program fundraiser.
During Parent Teacher Conferences, a silent auction was held. The total from the Gift Basket Silent
Auction was $ 1,345.00. This money will be sent to The Outreach Program to purchase food items for
meals. Many families will benefit from your generous donations.
The Elementary Students and Staff
Lorem Ipsum
On Jan. 11th the GMG Basketball Teams will be playing BCLUW in a JV/Varsity Quad. Prior to the Varsity
Girls game, we will be having a special ceremony to honor Coach Gary Peterson by naming the lower gym
court after him. Coach Peterson coached for 33 years with 31 being at GMG/Garwin. Over those years we
had a 478-216 record and later named into the Iowa High School Basketball Hall of Fame. We would like to
make sure to pass the word around so that we can have anyone that is wishing to be part of this event the
opportunity to be here. Prior to the game, we will be having a few other activities (i.e. meal fundraiser)
planned that will coincide with the ceremony. More details will be released as the date approaches. If you
have any questions or would like to be actively involved please contact Mr. Reed at 641-499-2005 or
7
Notice of
Nondiscrimination
It is the policy of the GMG
CSD not to discriminate on
the basis of race, color,
national origin, sex, creed,
age, for employment, marital
status, sexual orientation,
gender identity and
socioeconomic status, for
programs in its educational
programs and its
employment practices. There
is a grievance procedure for
processing complaints of
discrimination. If you have a
question or grievance related
to this policy please contact
the districts Equity
Coordinator.
Mr. Frimml 641-474-2251
SUPPORT THE GMG AFTER PROM WITH THE ANNUAL COOKIE
WALK. THIS YEAR IT WILL BE HELD ON DECEMBER 17TH AT THE
BASKETBALL GAME.
Winter Concessions include many different groups of parents
that will be asked to work including all Fine Arts (band, chorus,
musical, speech) Also, other sports like, cross country, cheer,
dance, track. After you chose the date and time you want, put in
your email so you get reminder! If you do not choose a date,
you will be assigned one! Thank you for supporting your
students and school.
Heidi Langenbau
1. Go to GMG Secondary Home Page
2. In blue task bar, click on Parents/Students
3. In the drop down, click on Concessions Sign Up
4. Click on Basketball
Lorem Ipsum
Hiall.TheGMGPABoosterClubistheorganizationresponsibleforrunningthe
GMGconcessionstandatactivities.Werecognizethattheremaybeconstraints
onwhattheschoolboardorschoolbudgetcanfund,andtheprofitraised
throughconcessionsalesisusedtohelpsupportGMGprogramsandactivities
throughsponsorshipofevents,camps,equipment,etc.,tohelpadvanceour
programs.
AsaleaderofatGMG,theBoosterClubisreachingouttoyoutohelpwithconcessioncoverageforthebasketballseason.AccordingtothescheduleavailableonSignupGenius,therearealotofbasketballgamesthatarenotcompletelycoveredor,worse,havenoconcessioncoverageasoftoday.OfthefirsttwelvegamesbeforeChristmasbreakonlytwoarecompletelycoveredandfivehavenoonescheduled.https://www.signupgenius.com/go/805084aaaa82fa1fc1-basketballWeexpectparentsofstudentathletestosignupforconcessioncoverage.Thiscanbedoneduringtheircurrentseason,orduringaseasonwhentheirchildisnotplayingsotheywillnotmissanygames.Thisisalsoanexcellentopportunityforgroupstoearnmoney.Lastyearthefollowinggroupsearnedmoneybyworkingconcessions:KathyHumphrey,PresidentofGMGPA-BoosterClub
9
PIE Meeting
November 7, 2019
GMG Elementary Library
Meeting was called to order at 5:35 pm by Trish. Those present were Trish Slifer, Tracy Dieleman, Stacie
Aneweer and Kenna Lambertsen. The minutes of the September meeting were presented by Kenna. Motion to
approve by Tracy, second by Stacie. Approved with all ayes. The treasurer’s report was presented by Stacie.
Motion to approve by Tracy, second by Trish. Approved with all ayes. We could not get the ZOOM app to
work for the meeting, apologies to those who tried to log into the meeting.
Principal’s Report: Mr. Frimml was not present, but gave his report to Trish. There are currently 15 baskets for
the Silent Auction during conferences. Parent-Teacher conferences are Wednesday, November 13th and
Thursday, November 14th. Projects – students are helping to finish paint the restrooms. ISASP results are
available to districts and will be available to the public soon.
Old Business: Box Tops were sent in by Stacie on October 31st. We will continue to collect and submit. Scrip
cards are still being investigated and was tabled. The dinner for the teacher’s during conferences will be
provided on Wednesday, November 13th. The meal will be delivered by Spanky’s. Trish will design a flier to
send home in Friday folders regarding the goodie trays for support staff. She will speak with Keri to see how
many trays will be needed. Goodies will be brought to school by December 12th, and we will assemble the
trays at 5:30 pm. Trish will talk with Shari Smith regarding the progress of the bench.
New Business: The student leadership team has chosen the cover for this year’s yearbook. We discussed
proving a flash drive for teachers to upload photos onto throughout the year to make yearbook time easier.
Trish will purchase a flash drive.
The Wolverine Run is scheduled for May 2nd at 9 am. Tracy will post the date and contact the DNR to reserve
Union Grove.
Lorem Ipsum
The next meeting will be Thursday, December 12th at 5:30 pm in the Elementary library to assemble goodie
trays.
The meeting was adjourned at 6:25 pm. Motion by Tracy, second by Stacie. Approved with all ayes.
Thank you to Alex and Taylor for providing childcare during the meeting.
Kenna Lambertsen, Secretary
ATTENTION!!! GMG PIE WILL MEET AGAIN THURSDAY, DECEMBER 12TH AT
5:30 PM IN THE ELEMENTARY LIBRARY.
GMG PA AND BOOSTER CLUB WILL MEET JANUARY 6 AT 7:00 PM IN THE
ATTENTION TO ALL SENIORS AND SENIOR PARENTS
FAFSA MEETING
WHEN: January 30th at 5:00 PM
WHERE: AG Room at the high school
Need help filing FAFSA??? Do not STESS!!! A trained ICAN representative will be ready to answer any
questions. Bring any 2018 household tax information to complete the financial section.
11 Winter Weather and School Closing Information at GMG
When bad weather threatens- As early as possible, weather and road condition information will be gathered from
various sources and through personal inspection by school personnel. GMG transportation director and superintendent
check road conditions throughout the district, share information, and typically prepare a recommendation prior to 6:30
Am. The superintendent then notifies the media and begins the staff telephone tree.
Start, delay or cancel? How we decide- The safety of students and employees is the overriding deciding factor. We are
sensitive to the needs he time of working parents who try to minimize the time students may be home without
supervision. When we cancel or delay, all preschool through 12th programs are included. Information regarding extra -
curricular activities is announced separately. There will be NO Before and After School Day Care when school has
been cancelled.
When we delay start times- When information suggests conditions will improve, school will start one or two hours
after the normal start time. The regular start time for GMG is 8:30 AM and regular dismissal time is 3: 25 PM.
Whenever GMG classes are delayed, there will be NO morning preschool class and NO breakfast will be served.
Parents will be notified regarding make-up days for the cancelled preschool classes.
Why we would decide to dismiss early- We are reluctant to dismiss students early. If at all possible, we will keep them
at school until the regular dismissal time. If very dangerous weather as freezing rain or blizzard is imminent, or unique
circumstances like power outage causing no heat, threatens students safety an early dismissal will be announced. If
early dismissal is determined it will be made as early as possible. Children normally transported on the buses will be
returned by bus according to the early dismissal schedule unless other arrangements have been previously made and
communicated to your child’s teacher/school.
Emergency (hard surface) routes- If we use emergency routes in the morning, we will also use the same routes in the
afternoon. Generally, if the county has placed an embargo on gravel roads, we will be using the emergency routes. At
other times if we feel snow and soft, wet conditions of the gravel roads are a safety concern, we will use the emergency
routes.
Lorem Ipsum
lorem ipsum issue #, date
GMG Hard Surface Routes 2019-2020 Garwin Side of District Leann Wikerson: Chris Lewis: 7:35 - Matt Jackson Corner 7:40 - 250th & T 47 4:00- East Side 3:50 - 250th & T-47 7:45 - E-29 & H Ave 7:45 - 280th & T-47 4:10 - North Side 3:55 - 280th & T-47 7:50 - E-29 & G Ave 4:15 - South Side
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Green Mountain Side of District
Curt Bacon: Peggy Stonewall 7:20 - Wallace & 130th 7:40 - East Main 7:15 - 160 Underwood 3:50 - Wallace & 130th 4:15 - East Main 4:05 - 160 Underwood 7:25 - 1475 Wallace 7:25 - 2726 Gawin Rd 3:55 - 1475 Wallace 4:11 - 2726 Garwin Rd 7:28 - Wallace & 150th 7:26 - 2730 Garwin Rd 3:58 - Wallace & 150th 4:10 - 2730Garwin Rd 7:30 - Wallace & Vine 7:35- ARL 4:03 - Wallace & Vine 4:15 - ARL 7:32 - 1954 Wallace 7:45 - 2937 Garwin Rd 4:05 - 1954 Wallace 4:20 - 2937 Garwin Rd 7:34 - Wallace & 200th 7:50 - Green Mt. Heart of Iowa 4:07 - Wallace & 200th 3:50 - Green Mt. Heart of Iowa 7:36 - 3053 East Main 4:10 - 3053 East Main 7:38 - East Main & Vance 4:12 - East Main & Vance
13
Weather conditions can be unpredictable, especially during the winter. How the GMG School District handles
emergency closing and delays, however, should be predictable. The following are specific guidelines that will be
followed in making these decisions.
When bad weather threatens- As early as possible, weather and road condition information will be gathered from various sources
and through personal inspection by school personnel. GMGs transportation director and superintendent check road conditions
throughout the district, share information, and typically prepare a recommendation prior to 6:30 AM. The superintendent then
notifies the media and begins the staff telephone tree.
Start, delay or cancel? The safety of our students and employees is the overriding deciding factor. We are sensitive to the needs of
working parents who try to minimize the time students may be home without supervision. When we cancel or delay, all preschool
through 12th programs are included. Information regarding extra-curricular activities is announced separately. There will be no
before and after school day care when school has been cancelled due to weather.
When we delay start times- When information suggests conditions will improve, school will start one or two hours after the normal
start time. The regular start time for GMG is 8:30 AM and regular dismissal is 3:25 PM. Whenever GMG;s classes are delayed, there
will be NO morning preschool class and NO breakfast will be served. Parents will be notified regarding make-up days for the
cancelled preschool classes.
Why we would decide to dismiss early- We are reluctant to dismiss students early. If at all possible, we will keep them at school
until regular dismissal time. If very dangerous weather as, freezing rain or blizzard, develops or is imminent, or unique
circumstances as power outage, of breakdown of a heating system threaten student’s safety, an early dismissal will be announced. If
early dismissal is determined, the decision will be made as early ad possible, and the media will be notified. Children normally
transported on buses will return by bus according to the early dismissal schedule unless other arrangements have been previously
made and communicated to your child’s teacher or school.
Emergency hard surface bus routes- If the county has placed an embargo on gravel roads, we will be using emergency routes. At
other times if we feel snow and soft, wet conditions of the gravel roads are a concern, we will use the emergency routes.
GMG FALL PLAY
GMG to present "Hillbilly Hankerin"
By Margaret Thomsen
GMG Drama Department will present the play, "Hilbilly Hankerin", on Friday, November 8 at 7 PM in the
GMG High School Old Gym at the Garwin Campus. They will also perform the play again on Saturday
November 9 at 2 PM. The public is invited. Admission is $5 for adults and children tickets are $3. GMG
passes are accepted.
"Hillbilly Hankerin" is set in the deep south and takes place when government men come to Hooten Holler
to buy some land. Little do they know that the local hillbilly women have the hankerin' for men.
Cast seated in front include Aaron Simon, Angel Schewe, Jayden Hessenius, Kaci Krier, Megan Kohn,
Frances Jackson, Stephanie, Claussen, Saige Frost, Christian Deam, Andrew Johnson and Hallie
Claussen.
Standing are Chloe Wickam, Syndi Gale, Dawn Anderson, Marriah Stonewall, Emma Reed, Noah Teske, Kaylea Duden, Linsey Kohn, Ashlyn Johnson, Abe Dieleman, Lily Harris, Wyatt Jackson, Layne Murty and Bodin Lewis.
Lorem Ipsum
Greeting and Happy Holidays from the Industrial
Arts Dept. I can’t believe it is already December and half
way through the year. Things have been quite busy for
classes this year. Here are some of the things that we have
been hitting on this semester.
In Industrial Math Class we have been using the transit and have been laying out plots and how to use
Trigonometry to find the angles and distances to each point of the property without moving the transit.
The Intro to Ind. Arts class has been working hard on their patio tables and they will be done by the
end of the semester. During this process, they have used all of the machines in the shop and how to cut angles
and measure correctly.
Our Engines and Energy class is currently dismantling 2 engines that I have in the shop and are
learning about the 5 systems of an automobile, which include the Fuel System, Lubrication System, Electronic
System, Cooling System and the Exhaust System. Before the end of the semester, we will be exploring the
alternate energy vehicles including Hydrogen Cars and Electric Cars.
In General Shop, we have done a variety of activities, but one of the favorites is the aerodynamic
section, where we discuss the why planes stay in the air and cars stay on the ground. We make paper airplanes
for the airborne and Air Racer cars for the ground. The competition on how far the Air Racers go is fun to
watch.
I am really excited for the 2nd Semester to start. We have a new machine and are going to integrate it
into a new class called Manufacturing Processes. The new machine is a laser engraver that we have purchased
with Perkins money. In the new class, we will be using the CNC Router, the 3D Printer and the laser. This will
be an exciting time of year.
As the Holidays approach and plans are made for families and friends to get together, please enjoy the
times you have together, be thankful for what you have and most of all, take time for yourself and your family.
From the Family here in the CTE department to all of you, Happy Holiday, Merry Christmas and
Happy New Year!
From the desk of Mr. Spurlin
15
The year has been moving right along. In Earth science, the eighth graders are using a new curriculum and we are currently discovering convection currents and their impact on the atmosphere and ocean currents. Freshmen, in General Science, are working their way through chemistry concepts and ideas. The periodic table is becoming a useful resource, rather than another poster on the wall. Applied Chemistry & Chemistry are also working through the elements and the compounds those elements create. Shortly we will be naming compounds, which is interesting and new for the students. Physics students recently dropped devices to protect an egg from a 1-meter and 5-meter drop. After a philosophy write up and sketch or animated scaled design, student’s created the devices from 50 straws and ó meter of duct tape. This is a challenging task and more duck tape is always requested, but never granted. Several eggs survived the 1-meter drop, but only one egg survived 5-meters. Physics next challenge will be toothpick bridges. Keep in touch with your student and ask them about the cool stuff happening in science and all their classes. Mr. Teske
Lorem Ipsum
Happy Holidays Happy Holidays from the Elementary Staff! We hope families have a safe and peaceful holiday break. Please take time to talk with your students about giving and brainstorming ways your family might assist those who may be less fortunate. Outreach Program On December 17, GMG Elementary will be participating in the Outreach Program. The Outreach Program is a food packaging event which produces dried, non-perishable meals to be distributed to people in need, both locally and/or internationally. Students will help package meals and learn about hunger through presentations offered by the program. Our vision and goal is to provide our students the chance to help package great tasting nutritious meals for our community and allow them to use their talents in helping others. The packaged food will be distributed to organizations in need, such as, The House of Compassion, Child Abuse Prevention Services, Marshalltown Emergency Food Bank, NW Tama County Food Pantry in Gladbrook. Daycare Reminder Please remember that if you drop your student off before 8:00 or do not pick them up after the last set of buses, your child will be sent to daycare and you will be charged. Wednesdays Please remember that we have a 2:20 dismiss for professional development every Wednesday. Outside Recess It is the time of year when we get snow. I am asking that you send your children to school in snow pants and boots when there is snow. In order to be on the woodchips or grass, they will need to have snow pants and boots. If they only have shoes, they will be able to be in areas without snow. Also, it is getting cold out. Please make sure your children are appropriately dressed for the cold weather. The students will be going outside if the temperature is above zero with wind chill. Severe Weather and School Closings In case of severe weather and situations that demand school be closed, the official announcement will be made over radio stations KFJB (AM 1230), KDAO (AM 1190), WHO (AM 1040), KXIA (FM 101.1), KZAT (FM 95.5) and television stations KWWL (Channel 7) and KCCI (Channel 8). If rapid changes in the weather occur on days that students are already in school, we would ask parents to tune into those stations. We also send out messages through Gov Delivery. This is a free service. You can sign up for it through our school website. We will not offer Day Care when we dismiss early due to ice/snow. The Leader in Me
Mr. Frimml
17
As a reminder, at GMG Elementary, we are a “Leader in Me” school. Below are the seven habits and a little description of what each means. Habit 1: Be Proactive I am a responsible person. I take initiative. I choose my actions, attitudes, and moods. I do not blame others for my mistakes. I can only be offended if I choose to be. Habit 2: Begin with the End in Mind I plan ahead and set goals. I do things that have meaning and make a difference. I am an important part of my classroom and contribute to my school’s mission and vision, and look for ways to be a good citizen. Habit 3: Put First Things First I spend my time on things that are most important. This means I say no to things I know I should not do. I set priorities, make a schedule, and follow my plan. I am disciplined and organized. Habit 4: Think Win-Win I balance courage for getting what I want with consideration for what others want. I make deposits in others’ Emotional Bank Accounts. When conflicts arise, I look for options that work for both sides. Habit 5: Seek First to Understand, Then to Be Understood I listen to other people’s ideas and feelings. I try to see things from their viewpoints. I listen to others without interrupting. I am confident in voicing my ideas. I look people in the eyes when talking. Habit 6: Synergize I value other people’s strengths and learn from them. I get along well with others, even people who are different than me. I work well in groups. I seek out other people’s ideas to solve problems because I know that by teaming with others we can create better solutions than any one of us alone. I am humble. Habit 7: Sharpen the Saw I take care of my body by eating right, exercising, and getting sleep. I spend time with family and friends. I learn in lots of ways and lots of places, not just at school. I take time to find meaningful ways to help others. Upcoming Events December 5 K -3rd Grade Winter Music Program 6:00 PM December 10 4th-6th Grade Winter Music Program 6:00 PM
Lorem Ipsum
December 2019
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
1 2NO SCHOOL
ConferenceExchange Day
3JV G/BB @Baxter 4 PM
Var. G/BB @Baxter 6:30 PM
42:20 EarlyDismissalTeacher
In-Service
5JH B/BB vs
BCLUW @ Home4:15
JH G/BB @Union 4:15
K-3 WinterConcert 6 PM @Green Mountain
6JV G/BB vs
Collins Maxwell@ Home 4:30
PM
Var. G/BB @Home 6:30
7NEIBAHonor
Bands @Oelwein
Wolverine YouthBasketballTounament
8Wolverine Youth
BasketballTournament
9JH B/BB @
Meskwaki 4:15PM
JH G/BB @Home 4:15 PM
JH/HS WinterConcert 7 PM
104-6 Winter
Concert 6 PM@ GreenMountain
JV G/B BB @Colo 4:00 PM
Var. G/B BB @Colo 6:30 PM
112:20 EarlyDismissalTeacher
In-Service
GMG SchoolBoard Meeting@ Garwin 6:30PM HS Library
12JH B/BB vs BGM@ Home 4:15 PM
JH G/BB @Brooklyn 4:15 PM
JV G/BB @Marengo 4:30 PM
JV/Var B/BB @Marengo 6 PM
13JV G/B BB @
Clarksville 4 PM
Var. G/B BB @Clarksville 6:30
PM
14
15 16JH B/BB vs
Clarksville @ Home4:15 PM
JH G/BB @Clarksville 4:15 PM
Var. G/B BB vsCedar Valley
Christian @ Home6:30 PM
17JV G/B BB vsNorth Tama @Home 4:30 PM
Var. G/B BB @Home 6:30 PM
182:20 EarlyDismissalTeacher
In-Service
19 20JV G/B BB vs
Tripol i @ Home4:30
Var.G/B BB @Home 6:30 PM
21
22 23ChristmasVacation
NO SCHOOL
24ChristmasVacation
NO SCHOOL
25
Merry Christmas
NO SCHOOL
26ChristmasVacation
NO SCHOOL
27ChristmasVacation
NO SCHOOL
28ChristmasVacation
NO SCHOOL
29ChristmasVacation
NO SCHOOL
30ChristmasVacation
NO SCHOOL
31ChristmasVacation
Classes ResumeJanuary 2nd
NO SCHOOL
Nov 2019S M T W T F S
1 23 4 5 6 7 8 910 11 12 13 14 15 1617 18 19 20 21 22 2324 25 26 27 28 29 30
Jan 2020S M T W T F S
1 2 3 45 6 7 8 9 10 1112 13 14 15 16 17 1819 20 21 22 23 24 2526 27 28 29 30 31
Please log on to our schools
website for most current changes
in the calendar.
gmgschools.socs.net
19
December 2019GMG Breakfast/Lunch Menu
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
2 3B: Breakfast Biscut,Juice& Low-Fat Milk
L: Hamburger on Bun,FF, Applesauce, Salad
Bar, Low- Fat Milk
4B: Breakfast Bar, Juice,
Low-Fat Milk
L: Chili, CinnamonRoll,Peaches, Fresh
Vegetables, Salad Bar,Low-Fat Milk
Out 2:20
5B: Pancake on a Stick,
Sausage, Juice, Low-FatMilk
L: Chicken Taco,Hashbrown, Pears, Salad
Bar, Low-Fat Milk
6B: Omlet, Toast, Juice,
Low-Fat Milk
L: Spaghetti,Garlic Bread,Green Beans, Pineapple,
Low-Fat Milk
9B: Donut Holes, Juice &
Low-Fat Milk
L: Vegetable Beef Soup,Grilled Cheese, Mandarin
Oranges, ChocolateCake, Salad Bar, Low-Fat
Milk
10B: Breakfast Biscut,Juice& Low-Fat Milk
L: Mr. Ribb, FF,Applesauce, Salad Bar,
Low-Fat Milk
11B: Breakfast Pizza, Juice,
Low-Fat Milk
L: CHRISTMASDINNER
Out 2:20
12B: Mini Pancakes,
Sausage, Low-Fat Milk
L: Chicken Strips, PotatoWedges, Pears,
Chocolate Chip, Cookie,Salad Bar, Low-Fat Milk
13B: Biscuts and Gravy,Juice, Low-Fat Milk
L: Pizza, Corn, Pineapple,Salad Bar, Low-Fat Milk
16B: Frosted Donut, Juice &
Low- Fat Milk
L: Ham & Bean Soup, HotHam and Cheese,
Mandarin Oranges, OatMeal Cookie, Salad Bar,
Low-Fat Milk
17B: Breakfast Biscut,Juice& Low-Fat Milk
L: Chicken & Noodles,Mashed Potatoes,
Applesauce, Dinner Roll,Salad Bar, Low-Fat Milk
18B: Breakfast Bar, Juice,
Low-Fat Milk
L: Orange Chicken, Rice,Mixed Vegetables,
Peaches, Salad Bar,Low-Fat Milk
Out 2:20
19B: Waffles, Sausage,Juice, Low-Fat Milk
L: Beef Burgers, FF,Green Beans, Pears,
Salad Bar, Low-Fat Milk
20B: Scrambled Eggs,
Toast, Juice, Low-FastMilk
L: Chicken Nuggets, TT,Pineapple, Rice KrispieBar, Salad Bar, Low-Fat
Milk
23NO SCHOOL
24NO SCHOOL
25
NO SCHOOL
26NO SCHOOL
27NO SCHOOL
30NO SCHOOL
31NO SCHOOL
Cereal is offered daily at both buildings for breakfast. Menu is subject to change. USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.
Lorem Ipsum
January 2020
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
1NEW YEAR'S
DAY
2CLASSESRESUME
3 4NEIBAHonorJazz Band @CR Kennedy
5 6 7JV G/B BB 4:30
Var. G/B vs.WCS @ Home
6:30
82:20 Dismissal
Teacher inService
9JH B BB @
Meskwaki 4:15
JH G BB @Home vs
Meskwaki 4:15
10JV G/B BB 4:00
@ Meskwaki
State DebateTournament
Var. G/B BB 6:30@ Meskwaki
11State DebateTournament
12 13JH B BB @ Traer 4:1 5
JH G BB @ Home 4:15
JV & Var. G/B BB 4:30,6:30 @ Home
School Board Meeting@ Green Mountain 6:30
14End of 2nd
Quarter
JV G/B BB 4:30vs. Valley
Lutheran @Home
Var. G/B BB 6:30@ Home
152:20 Dismissal
Teacher inService
16JH B BB vs
WCS 4:15 @Waterloo
JH G BB 4:15 @Home
17JV G/B BB vs.Baxter 4:30 @
Home
Var. G/B BB 6:30@ Home
18Marion JH Honor
Band
19 20M.L. King Day
No School
21JV G/B BB @Maxwell 4:00
V G/B BB@Maxwell 6:30
222:20 Dismissal
Teacher inService
23JH B BB vs. DonBosco @ Home
4:15
JH G BB @Gilbertville 4:15
24JH B BB @
Janesville 4:15
JH G BB @ Home4:15
JV G/B BB vsColo-NESCO @
Home 4:30
V G/B BB @ Home6:30
25District LargeGroup Speech
Feb 1
JV G/B BBBCLUW 4:30 @
Home
Var. G/B BB 6:30@ Home
26 27IHSMAJazz Band
Festival @Marshalltown 5:00
JH B BB vs. Colo@ Home 4:30
JH G BB @Zearing 4:30
28 292:20 Dismissal
Teacher inService
30JH B BB vs
Meskwaki @ Home4:15
JH G BB @Meskwaki 4:15
JV G/B BB @ Traer4:00
V G/B BB @ Traer6:30
31
Dec 2019S M T W T F S1 2 3 4 5 6 78 9 10 11 12 13 1415 16 17 18 19 20 2122 23 24 25 26 27 2829 30 31
Feb 2020S M T W T F S
12 3 4 5 6 7 89 10 11 12 13 14 1516 17 18 19 20 21 2223 24 25 26 27 28 29
Please log on to the schools
website for the most current
changes on the calendar
gmgschools.socs.net
21
EM-GMG WRESTLING
DATE TEAM LOCATION TIME
Dec. 5 AGWSR, West Marshall Le Grand 6:15 PM
Dec. 6 BGM Tournament –JV Brooklyn 6:00 PM
Dec. 7 Montezuma Tournament –Varsity Montezuma 10:00 AM
Dec. 12 Jesup, Sumner-Fredericksburg Sumner 6:15 PM
Dec. 14 Grinnell Dual Tournament-Varsity Grinnell 10:00 AM
Dec. 17 Iowa Falls, Baxter Le Grand 6:00 PM
Dec. 19 Aplington-Parkersburg, Hudson Hudson 6:15 PM
Dec. 20 Roland Story Tournament-JV Story City 5:00 PM
Dec. 21 Roland Story Tournament-Varsity Story City 10:00 AM
Jan. 9 Benton-Van Horne, CL Amana, IC Regina Tiffin 6:00 PM
Jan. 11 Benton Van Horne Tournament Van Horne JV @ 8:00 AM - Varsity @ 9:30AM
Jan. 13 BCLUW Tournament-JV Conrad 5:00PM
Jan. 16 BCLUW, South Hardin, Waterloo Columbus Waterloo 6:15 PM
Jan. 18 Hudson Tournament Hudson 9:30 AM
Jan. 23 DNH-GR, Wapsie Valley Wapsie Valley 6:15 PM
Jan. 25 EM-GMG Dual Tournament Le Grand 9:00 AM
Jan. 28 Denver, Union Le Grand 6:15 PM
Jan. 30 NICL Tournament-JV Conrad 4:30 PM
Feb. 1 NICL Tournament-Varsity Denver 10:00 AM
