Goochland

Middle School

Raising the Bar!

SOL testing & 8th grade events

SOL Testing

Be sure to get plenty of sleep the night before the test, eat a great breakfast the day of the test, and study weeks before the test - starting now, get those notes in order!
May 19 - English 8
May 20 - English 7
May 21 - English 6
May 25 - math 8, algebra 1 (8th graders), geometry
May 26 - math 7, algebra 1 (7th graders), pre-algebra (math 8)
May 27 - math 6, gifted math 6 (math 8)
May 28 - earth science, science 8, gifted science 7 (8th grade test)
june 2 - social studies 6
june 3 - social studies 7, world geography

8th grade “Moving On” events

Saturday, June 5th: 8th grade dance hosted by the PTA! Thank you to all teachers who have signed up for the kiss the pig contest to help the PTA fundraise for this event! Permission slips will be given out the week before the dance.

Monday, June 7th (7-9 p.m.): Moving-On Ceremony held in the auditorium followed by a reception hosted by the PTA in the cafeteria. I encourage all teachers to attend this event to support our 8th grade class!

Wednesday June 9th (9-6 p.m.): Kings Dominion Field Trip!! I’m so excited for our 2nd annual trip to KD! We had a great time last year, and I’m sure we will this year! Permission slips, and medical forms will be handed out in homerooms in the beginning of May. Students have until May 28th to turn in all forms and payments to me, so please allow them to come before/during homeroom. Tickets cost $30, or students may use a season pass if they have one. We are covering all expenses for buses thanks to our Halloween dance! Unlike last year, we will NOT be giving free tickets to students that receive 600s on their SOLs. Unfortunately, we just don’t have the money for this. We will be meeting in the cafeteria around 8:30, and leaving around 9:00. We will return to school at 6:00 pm that day.

Welcome Back!

5th grade Parent Night we be held April 15th at 6:00 pm in the GMS Auditorium.  GMS staff will provide information on schedules, rules, and expectations as well as answer questions from the audience.  The building will be open for families to tour after the presentation.  All students are welcome at this event, however information will be addressed specifically to parents.

May 13th is our Arts Night.  The GMS band will perform their spring concert and the gms artwork will be on display.  Also, Mrs. Ray will be presenting her Partners in the Arts projects in the LMC.  School will be open and the art will be on display at 6:00pm.

8th Grade Drama Class Play “Attention Detention” Tuesday, May 18th at 7pm.
Admission is FREE!