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February 8, 2010


	Welcome to John Glenn Middle School Mary Gail Stinnett, Principal Lori Handley, Assistant Principal Susan Staha, Assistant Principal Ricky Boehle, At-Risk Coordinator Developing Learners, Leaders & Legends

Announcements

Progress Reports went home on January 27th.
8^th Grade Sweetheart Dance - Feb. 19, 6-8 pm
(Must be passing on progress reports to attend)

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GMS Science and Engineering Competition was on January 27th.
Please view the power point below for the winners.

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Science_Comp_Winners_2010.pdf

TAKS FAQs:

6th Grade
What subjects are students tested over in 6th grade?
Math and Reading
How many times can they take the tests?
Only one time for each test!
When will they take the tests?
Math - April 27
Reading – April 28
What if they are absent the day of the test(s)?
Make up tests for reading and math may be taken during the week of April 28-May 1.

7th Grade
What subjects are students tested over in 7th grade?
Math, Reading and Writing
How many times can they take the tests?
Only one time for each test!
When will they take the tests?
Writing – March 3
Math - April 27
Reading – April 28
What if they are absent the day of the test(s)?
There is no make-up test in writing. If students are absent on March 3, they will not receive a score.
Make up tests for reading and math may be taken during the week of April 28-May 1.

8thGrade
What subjects are students tested over in 8th grade?
Math, Reading, Science and Social Studies
How many times can they take the tests?
Students must pass the reading and math to be promoted to 9th grade. They have 3 opportunities to take the reading and math tests.
Students only have one opportunity to take the science and social studies exams.
When will they take the tests?
Math - April 6 (1st administration); May 18 (2nd administration); June 29 (3rd administration)
Reading – April 7 (1st administration); May 19 (2nd administration); June 30 (3rd administration)
Science – April 29
Social Studies – April 30
What if they are absent the day of the test(s)?
There will be opportunities to make up the reading and math tests for the first and second administrations only.
There are no makeup tests for science and social studies.

Tutor.com

The Big Country Library system (BCLS) and your local public library are pleased to continue Tutor.com's Live Homework Help for the upcoming school year. Students in grades k-12, as well as adult learners, will benefit from Live Homework Help's online tutoring service. The service is FREE for anyone with a library card from their local public library.

Students connect to tutors for one-to-one homework help sessions in an Online classroom. All tutors are certified teachers, university professors, graduate school students, students at accredited colleges, and professionals who are experts in their fields. Live Homework Help tutors have received a third party background check and have been certified through Tutor.com.

Students can connect to online tutors for free seven days a week from 3pm to 10pm They simply go to their local public library for instructions. Students can access Live homework Help from computers at the library, or from their home computers. Help is available in the following subjects:

Math: elementary, algebra I, algebra II, geometry, trigonometry and calculus
Science: elementary, earth science, biology, chemistry, physics
Social studies: American History, World History, Political Science and more
English: spelling, grammar, book reports, writing center
Live Homework Help is also available in Spanish seven days a week from 3 pm to 10 pm.

In addition to homework help, the SkillsCenter Resource Library offers access to thousands of worksheets, videos, lessons, and other resources for students available 24/7.

Live Homework Help has proven success. Over 90% of the students who filled out a post-session survey reported that the service was helping build their confidence, helping them complete assignments and even improve their grades.

Please share this information with your teachers and students. Send them to their public library for more information about how to access this valuable service. If you have any questions and Live Homework Help please don't hesitate to contact John Pecoraro, Coordinator, Big Country Library System, at 325-676-6021 or 800-588-2311. You can also call your public library.

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GMS Mission

Our mission this year is to develop learners, leaders, and legends. In order to be successful students must RISE UP to the following guidelines:
Respect yourself and others.
Inspire greatness.
Strive for excellence.
Exhibit intregrity.
Uphold standards.
Promote community.