As we continue to celebrate Women’s History Month, today we recognize a woman who uses the power of words to build bridges between cultures: Naomi Shihab Nye. Born to a Palestinian father and an American mother, Naomi calls herself a 'wandering poet'. She grew up in Missouri, Jerusalem, and San Antonio, and she uses these different homes to write about our shared humanity. You might know her best for her award-winning novels like Habibi or The Turtle of Oman, or her poetry collection 19 Varieties of Gazelle, which was a finalist for the National Book Award.  From 2019 to 2022, she even served as the Young People’s Poet Laureate, a title given to a poet who helps kids and teens find their own voices. 

Did you know GMS has a golf team? Tryouts are this Friday 03/13 after school at Gorzycki. If you're a 7th or 8th grader and are interested in testing your golf game against other teams in the district in tournament golf, go see Coach Fourmy in the gym to sign up for tryouts and pick up the golf information packet. You must have a physical on file and be cleared in rank one to try out. 

Attention 7th Graders wanting to try out for GMS Cheerleader or Mascot...please see Mrs. Hanson for a Cheerleader Parent Meeting. 1 Parent or Guardian and the Candidate (the student trying out) MUST attend the meeting on Tuesday, March 10th at 5:30. All paperwork and Try Out dates will be handed out at this meeting! 

Congratulations to Concert and Chamber Orchestra students for doing a fantastic job at UIL last week! Both groups earned an overall score of a one with Chamber earning sweepstakes. Congratulations students for your hard work and effort! 

Hey Tigers!  Have you purchased your Tiger Day Wristband yet?  If not, what are you waiting for?  Wristbands are only $30 and can be purchased by visiting the GMS website you will then pick up your wristband during lunch this week.  You don’t want to miss it, there will be inflatables, games, karaoke, and so much more!  Don’t miss the social event of the season!