
Tuesday December 17, 2019 JH GBB & GBB/BBB DH Canton at Garretson
4:00 7th Grade GBB (Old Gym) A & B (B Game will be 10 minute running halves)
5:15 8th Grade GBB (Old Gym) A & B (B Game will be 10 minute running halves
4:00 "C"BBB New Gym 6 min qtrs 5 min half
5:00 JV BBB New Gym 10 min warm-up 6 min qtrs 5 min half
6:30 Varsity GBB New Gym 15 min warm-up 8 min qtrs 10 min half
8:00 Varsity BBB New Gym 15 min warm-up 8 min qtrs 10 min half
*JH GIRLS AND JV GAMES WILL BE ON A RUNNING SCHEDULE...VARSITY GIRLS WON'T START BEFORE 6:15.

Leading the way: Compassion, computer science, perseverance and talent!
#SDLeads




Mentoring is a two way street - helping two people grow!
"I've learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel." Maya Angelou



The Winter Sports Apparel order is in! Please pick up your order in the office. Some extra apparel is available and will be available for sale at upcoming wrestling and basketball events.

Winter blahs?
Our GMS Student Council DJ played us some Beatles “Here Comes the Sun” to soothe our minds and brighten our spirits.
Remember to a moment to enjoy the little things this holiday season!



Kickoff to the Blue Dragon Basketball Season starts tonight! Girls inter squad scrimmage in the Dragon’s Lair starts at 6:30, followed by the boys at 7:00. Bring an item for the food pantry as donation! Go Big Blue!

Come preview our Blue Dragon JV-Varsity Wrestling team tomorrow (12/5) in the wrestling room at 5 pm. Get to know the team, coaches, and the sport! There will be a 20-minute session followed by an introduction of all rules and scoring positions. Hope to see you there!

Reminder that's PTO soup and bread fundraiser forms are due today!

The 4th graders had a “Gobbling” good times with their first grade buddies! 🦃



Thursday December 5, 2019 the Girls and Boys Basketball Teams are kicking off their seasons with Intra Squad Scrimmages at the Garretson High School Gym:
Girls 6:30pm
Boys 7:00pm
These scrimmages are open to the Public at no cost, but in conjunction with the Garretson Food Pantry we are requesting spectators to consider bringing one of the following food items. Please limit it to the items listed below if you do intend to participate:
*Macaroni and Cheese
*Hamburger Helper
*Tuna
*Pop Tarts
*Snack Packs of Fruit or Pudding
Thank you for your consideration in helping out our local needs with the Garretson Food Pantry.

JO Volleyball tryouts will not be rescheduled. If you are interested in playing please e-mail:
Jackie Rotert @ kirbyjackie@yahoo.com
or
Kristina Hove @ jahove@alliancecom.net

NO Afternoon PreSchool Today! Head Start Students will be dismissed at 1:30/Transported home at 1:30.

Due to the impending winter weather, the Garretson School District will be dismissing at 1:30 today, November 26th. Stay safe, everyone!

The GHS FB/FB Cheerleading Awards Banquet is POSTPONED from tonight until Tue., Dec. 3rd at 6:30pm. It will be in the school commons. Please let Mr. Long know if you are not attending so numbers can be adjusted. Pizza $5, if still able to bring chips and desserts please do so!

JO VB try outs for tonight have been postponed to a later date TBA.

American Education Week wrapped up last week. Our Thursday and Friday video links are at the bottom. Thursday highlighted our substitute teachers, mentors, and volunteers. The slogan is "We Need You." Friday highlighted what "Education is" to students, teachers, and administrators.
https://youtu.be/tuvLLEuGNkM
https://youtu.be/e0zFasTjgEM

JO Volleyball Tryouts for all interested 5th - 11th Grade Girls will take place Tuesday November 26, 2019 in the Old Gym...Schedule is as follows:
5:00 9th - 11th Grade Girls
5:45 5th - 8th Grade Girls
A waiver has been e-mailed to each of the girls and this waiver must be signed by the parent before each girl can tryout. Each player will be assigned a team, and a parent meeting to be announced will follow in December.

As we continue celebrating American Education Week, todays video highlights the Village it takes here at school.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QLwOC-KMu8k

In our celebration of American Education Week, today we celebrate our teachers. Here is a video of community members Telling us what Teachers are...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zL3tHNFvDKI

Hot Wheels II Lab 6th grade


