Greenville Middle School

Greenville Middle School Rhonda Schaar, Principal GMS 5/6

Principal’s Ponderings…..

Welcome to a year of new beginnings and historical happenings for Greenville City Schools!! We are very grateful to have the opportunity to move our students into a state of the art facility in January. Your child’s teachers have been meeting throughout the summer to plan, organize and prepare for this next school year with the intention of making the upcoming transitions as smooth as possible.

It is very important to carefully read all beginning of the year information, especially the parent-student handbook, and send in the paperwork as soon as possible. As always don’t hesitate to call or email with questions or concerns. I love to hear from you and work together to create the best situation for your child. [email protected] 937- 548-3525 (PLEASE NOTE WE HAVE NEW EMAIL ADDRESSES AT GCS)~you can update your One Call information through a link on the GCS website.

WAVE EXPECTATIONS:

We are positive about Good Behavior!

Greenville MS is a place where students will learn and excel. This can only happen if we follow the basic guidelines of respect and responsibility. Through our WAVE expectations (We are respectful, Always responsible, Very kind, and Excited and ready to learn) we reinforce these behaviors at South Middle School. All children have the right to learn and it is our focus to make sure that South is in the business of creating learners that give their best everyday.

Ask your child if they’ve received a BUG Award lately and if so why. If they haven’t please explain to them we are on the lookout for appropriate behavior at South and want a chance to acknowledge it!!! CHARACTER COUNTS AT SOUTH MS!!

On Aug 31st we will take a whole school walking field trip to Memorial Hall to watch a video assembly presentation on:” Be a Hero” and why RESPECT and being Responsible is essential to make sure we are successful in life….

More Important News

Attendance

These children have higher grades, perform better, and are better prepared for the working world. It is important to send notes and doctor excuses for absences. We will work together in ensuring good attendance and make this a great school year of learning. After three unexcused absences students are declared a habitual truant and after five unexcused a student is declared a chronic truant and may be subject to legal action. Please make sure your child is in school or has a valid excuse. Please call the office at 548-3525 and let Kathy know if your child will be absent. Bullying Awareness:

Family members—parents, siblings, grandparents, and others—play key roles in helping to prevent bullying, stopping bullying that may be occurring, and helping children and youth to cope with bullying that they already have experienced. Bullying can take many forms, such as: hitting or punching, teasing or name-calling, intimidation through gestures, social exclusion, and sending insulting messages or pictures by mobile phone or using the Internet (also known as cyber bullying).

A great resource online is www.stopbullingnow.hrsa.gov/ Also request additional resources from Mrs Schaar or our school counselor. (Mrs. Fine)

Transportation

The Bus Garage is currently accepting alternate forms for 2015-2016. Alternate forms MUST be filled out each year in order for students to ride to and/or from any location other than the bus stop closest to their home. Alternate forms and current student address changes will not be accepted for transportation purposes from August 15, 2015 @ 5:00PM through September 9, 2016 @ 9:00AM. If your student requires transportation from an address other than the home address on file, you may complete a form now before this school year is complete. Forms can be obtained from your child's bus driver, any school building, the Bus Garage @ 511 Markwith Ave, or a form can be downloaded from the school's website @ www.greenville.k12.oh.us. The transportation page is located under District. Changes could take up to 72 hours to complete. If you have questions, you may call The Bus Garage @ 548-4464. EAT school BREAKFAST it gives you energy!

Breakfast times; 7:15-7:35

Prices: Reduced $.30 Paid $1.95

Location Served: Cafeteria

Other info: Menu is on the back of the lunch menu

NO CHARGING!

No breakfast on a 2 hour delay.

PTA News

South middle and Greenville Junior High have combined our PTA in anticipation of the new building in Jan. Our Greenville Middle School PTA grades 5-8 is working to assist in providing a great education experience for the MS level students of Greenville. Please contact Mark Abell for a membership form. PTA meetings are held the 1st Tues every month alternating between the two buildings for the first four months. We will begin Sept 6th at the JH at 6 pm and we welcome all to attend. PARENTing CORNER

There are times when learning something new or practicing to get better can be hard, but worth it. Children will also realize that losing and failing are both realities of life, and that giving up based on feelings of anger or frustration is never a good option.

Talk to your child about:

►The importance of having a desire to change and improve your life.

►The importance of planning to achieve those desires talked about above.

► How does practice at a sport or musical instrument improve your abilities to do these things?

► Consider how homework is a type of practice that helps one do better at school.

Greenville Goal Getters Fall will begin in Sept. The students will develop sound habits of exercise, recreation as well as physical fitness goal setting. The students will enjoy activities at the Middle School, Junior High and Softball Academy. Danesa Borgerding is once again providing leadership for this valuable opportunity for students. Sign up sheets are available at the GJH and SMS.