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Hello all,

 

The Goochland Middle School PTSA is partnering with the 8th Grade team to create Flexible Seating Environments in classrooms. Our goal is to establish an environment within our classrooms that will encourage collaboration and innovation. By removing stationary desks from the classroom, students will have more freedom within the classroom. Our students will be able to explore deeper learning by working collaboratively with peers while enhancing their creativity and taking ownership of their work. In doing so they will learn how to become problem-solvers and leaders.

 

We have already garnered support from the Rappahannock Electric Company and Lickinghole Creek Brewery for supplies in this effort, however we still need your help! We are in need of rugs, various seating styles, and tables (yoga balls, high stools, bar style stools, crates, high-top style tables, rectangle tables, and round tables) in order to transform our classrooms and make this project a reality. We have set-up a page on DonorsChoose.org. Donors choose is a non-profit organization that allows for you to make a tax-deductible contribution to specific items that will enhance classrooms. If you are able to give by July 18, 2016, your donation will be doubled thanks to DonorsChoose.org. Just enter the code LIFTOFF during checkout and you'll be matched dollar for dollar (up to $100).

Every dollar counts and this would be a great addition to GMS for our students. We're striving to reach our goal by August 1, 2016.

 

Thank you so much for your support!

 

All the best,

Japeira Keys

Mentorship Coordinator

8th Grade Lead Teacher

Goochland Middle School

3250-B River Road West

Goochland, VA 23063

 

https://www.donorschoose.org/project/flexible-seating-classroom/2052930/

Field Day 2016 will soon be here!

Our signup link is below. We'd love to see you there and appreciate your help.

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Please consider assisting with Teacher Appreciation Week : ).

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GMS PTSA Valentine's Carnations!!!

GMS PTSA Valentine's Carnations orders are being taken through 1/27. Delivery will be on 2/12. Forms can be returned to the student's Eagle block (same as homeroom) teacher. 

 

New Volunteer Opportunity

Mrs. Rucker wanted us to let everyone know about a new opportunity for volunteering that has just opened up. We have spots for Robotics coaches. We have 6 TEAMS this year which is amazing but we need parents to help out . So are great and putting it all together or want to learn contact the front desk to sign up.