12/1 (Tues) - Interims go home
12/1 (Tues) - Maggie Walker applications are due
12/3 (Thur) - PTA Family Fun night - LMC at 7:00 p.m. Don’t miss the opportunity to “cook up a Gingerbread house”, “Design a personalized Holiday card”, or “Create holiday crafts” - Each family may participate in 2 of the activities.  EXTRA CREDIT in elective classes for students who attend!  DONATE new or gently used toys for our holiday drive and earn volunteer points!
12/4 (Fri) - Variety Show Audition Forms are to be turned in to the office.
12/4 (Fri) - The Nutcracker, performed by the RIchmond Concert Ballet.
12/5 (Sat) - The Nutcracker, performed by the RIchmond Concert Ballet.
12/6 (Sun) - The Nutcracker, performed by the RIchmond Concert Ballet.
12/11 (Fri) - Winter Wonderland Dance and social event.  Music will be provided by DJ Johnny Trongone; also featured—Karaoke; Dance, Dance Revolution; games; a raffle; a dance contest; Pizza and snacks for sale; photos for five dollars and more! The event begins at 7 p.m. Students must have permission slips and $5 entrance fee in by December 9th.
12/14 (Mon) - GMS Choral Concert will be held in the GMS/GHS Complex Auditorium at 7pm.
12/17 (Thur) - GMS Winter Band Concert at 7:00 pm in the GMS/GHS Complex Auditorium
12/18 (Fri) - Blue Ridge applications are due

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GMS Basketball Schedule
MON 12/7 COLLEGIATE (G) HOME 4:30
12/7 Fluvanna (B) Away 5:00
THU 12/10 POWHATAN (G & B) HOME 6:00
MON 12/14 BUCKINGHAM (G & B) HOME 5:00
TUE 12/15 ST. CHRISTOPHER’S (B)HOME 4:30
TUE 1/5 FLUVANNA (B) HOME 5:00
THU 1/7 AMELIA (G & B) HOME 6:00
FRI 1/8 COLLEGIATE (B) HOME 4:30
MON 1/11 CUMBERLAND (G & B) HOME 5:00
Wed 1/13 Buckingham (G & B) Away 5:00
TUE 1/19 COLLEGIATE (G) HOME 4:30
1/19 St. Christopher’s (B) Away 4:30
Thu 1/21 Powhatan (G & B) Away 6:00
Tue 1/26 Collegiate (B) Away 6:00
Wed 1/27 Cumberland (G & B) Away 5:00
Mon 2/1 Cumberland (G & B) Away TBA
End of the year Tournament
Tue 2/2 Cumberland (G & B ) Away TBA
Finals of End of the year Tournament

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2009-2010 Middle School Girls’ Basketball team

D’Aujahnae Anderson
Pauletta Johnson
Asia Keith
Jessica “Bob” Liddle
Kendal Michels
DaShawn Myles
Maddie Parker
Abbi Robinson
Elle Rosenbaum
Cheyenne Smith
Virginia Young
Zette Zbinden

Congratulations to the 2009 GMS PTA Reflections contest winners.  As you know, the theme this year is “Beauty is...” The PTA is proud to announce the winners of the categories of literature, photography, visual arts, and honorable mention.  The first place winners’ work will compete at the next level.  A special thank you from Mrs. Ray to all teachers and staff, PTA officers and volunteers, judges, parents, Channel 3 News staff, and especially students who participated.  Your efforts resulted in some wonderful entries.

And the 2009 GMS REFLECTIONS WINNERS ARE:

Literature
First Place:  Alex Norman
Second Place:  Chloe Evans
Third Place:  Sara Jane Anderson

Photography
First Place:  Haley Herrmann
Second Place:  Laurel Edmonds
Third Place:  Elizabeth Falconer
Honorable Mention: Kathryn Reynolds, Jessica Liddle, and Laurel Edmonds

Visual Art
First Place:  Laurel Edmonds
Second Place:  Julia Lennarz
Third Place:  Madelyn Ott
Honorable Mention:  Elizabeth Falconer, Nathan Alford, Brittany Woods
Be sure to congratulate these students today.

The Eagle Cafe’ is run by the students in Ms. Edwards’s Foods and Wellness classes.  It will be open to faculty and staff every Friday during all lunches.  All items are prepared and cooked to order.  Customers may choose to dine in or carry out.  All the employees are very well trained and instructed by Ms. Edwards herself.  The grand opening was a success and we all look forward to many more delicious Friday lunches. Check out Ms. Edwards’s blog for more information.

Hello everyone, many thanks for joining the PTA and/or Eagle Direct! 

It’s taken a while, but we finally have our e-announcement system up and running. Hopefully, you will find this biweekly e-mail newsworthy.

Announcements:
1.  All PTA members should have received their membership cards and 2009-2010 GMS Student Directory. Please let us know if you don’t have yours.

2.  Those who donated $25 to our UNfundraiser, “Eagle Direct” should have received their “GMS” car clings in the mail last week. If you prefer a decal to the car cling, please let us know and we will get one to you when that order comes in.

3.  Do you know what is happening on your child’s cell phone and computer? This Thursday, the PTA presents “Keeping your Child Safe in Cyberspace”, featuring a panel of expert guests and topics including:

“Child Safety in Cyberspace”—Jeff Deem and Kevin Hiner, cyber detectives with the Richmond City Police Departmetn who specialize in Internet Crimes Against Children
“Keep it Clean: How to ensure your personal information is not abused in cyberspace”—Glenn Dardick IT professor at Longwood University and editor of the Journal of Digital Forensics, Security and Law.
“Cyberbullying and GCPS Internet Policies” John Hendron, webmaster, GCPS

The program begins at 7 p.m. in the media center and will be followed by a hands-on computer/Internet orientation with a focus on cyber safety for parents. ALSO, a reception and display of student artwork by GMS students will follow.

4.  Don’t forget to continue to check our blog for more PTA updates. The blog can be accessed from the school website.