GEMS

• Interim report cards for grades 5-8 have been delayed due to a technology glitch.  They will be mailed this week.
• Community Meeting for grades 3-4 will be on Tuesday Oct 16 from 2:45-3:15pm.
• Open House for grades 5-8 will be on Thursday Oct. 18 from 4:00-6:30pm.  This is a time to stop in and walk through your child’s schedule and chat with the teachers. 
• Thursday Oct 18 is Spirit Day to promote awareness and acceptance for LGBTQ youth.  Staff and students are encouraged to wear purple that day in support!
• Munchies with Math for grades K-4 will be on Friday Oct. 19 from 9:00-9:30am.  
• 8th grade fieldwork to Meadow Rise Farm on Friday Oct 19 from 9:30am to 2:00pm.  Students should dress in clothes and shoes appropriate for farm work and the weather.
• The Ohio State Reading test for 3rd grade will start the week of Oct. 22.
• Reminder: when you visit the school, you must check in at the office and stay in the office area, unless you are invited to a meeting in a classroom or office.  Please set up meetings with staff members in advance since all staff are fully scheduled throughout the day.  If you come to the school without an appointment, it may not be possible to have an impromptu meeting.

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Sign up for Remind reminders: Thank you to those who signed up for Remind updates to receive homework and other announcements from teachers.  We notice that students who are signed up are much more consistent with their homework.  You can download the app and type the codes for classes or text 81010 with the codes for each class below: 

GEMS After-school Program begins September 17^th & ends May 24^th. The program hours are 3:30-6:30 Monday through Friday.   Please contact Christopher Farris at cfarris@ciskids.org. Click here for more information.