Please take a minute to read the GMS Paws*itive Press for the month of October!
Seventh graders in Miss Smith's class got to use the VR headsets for the first time today. Way to persevere and be engaged!
Last week, Mrs. Harper's 7th grade science classes were introduced to the periodic table through a fun candy sort exercise.
Each student received a bag of assorted candy, which they used to create their own categories for sorting.
After sorting their candy, students sketched their categories and wrote explanations to enhance their understanding of classification, similar to how elements are organized in the periodic table.
It was a wonderfully engaging way for students to think critically and creatively about their upcoming lesson on the periodic table.
Information from the 10-16-24 all-call:
Tomorrow, October 17, 2024, we will be having a previously scheduled two-hour early dismissal. There will be no afternoon preschool, and transportation from school to home for morning preschool students will not be provided. Also, as previously scheduled, there will be no school for students on Friday, October 18, 2024. Tomorrow is the last day of the first quarter. Look for report cards to be sent home next week. Finally, parent-teacher conferences will be held on November 6 and 7. Look for information to be sent home in the near future. Have a nice evening!
Eighth grade students recently traveled to Laurel Oaks to learn about all of the programs offered!
Mrs. Dyer’s math classes prepared for their Topic 2 test by collaborating and completing different tasks at the boards reviewing proportional relationships. Students did a great job working together!
Information from the October 3, 2024 9:10 p.m. all-call:
Buckskin area bus #15, Kayla’s bus, WILL NOT be operating tomorrow MORNING, Friday, October 4. It WILL BE operating tomorrow afternoon. If you are unable to provide transportation for your child to get to school tomorrow, please contact the office where your child attends and the absence will be excused. Again, this is only for students who ride bus #15, and it is only for morning transportation. Bus #15 WILL BE operating as normal tomorrow afternoon. We apologize for the inconvenience. Please contact us tomorrow with any questions. Have a good night!
Over the past few weeks, Greenfield Middle School ag students have been hard at work participating in FFA Urban and Agricultural Soil Judging! We had over 20 students compete at the county level, and they proudly represented our school at the District 9 competition.
We are thrilled to announce that McClain FFA took home first place in both soil judging divisions—Urban and Agricultura! 🏆🌱
This achievement speaks to the dedication and effort our students have put into learning about soil health and conservation practices. Not only are they developing valuable agricultural skills, but they are also building leadership and teamwork experiences that will last a lifetime.
Students in Ms. Flora's 7th grade choir class have been working hard to learn their individual voice parts and how to blend together as a group over the past few weeks. They are really looking forward to start working on songs for their upcoming holiday concert in October.
Update: Because of student availability due to other commitments, the high school and middle school band members will not be marching during the September 28 varsity football game.
Information from the September 27, 2024 all-call:
Good afternoon. This is Quincey Gray, Superintendent of Greenfield Schools. First, thank you to our parents and guardians for their cooperation during dismissal today. Also, our bus drivers deserve a huge shoutout for ensuring the students’ safety during this treacherous weather. We do currently have some elementary buses still transporting students.
This evening’s varsity football game has been rescheduled for Saturday, September 28, at 12:00 p.m. All of the additional activities (youth cheer, youth football, middle school band students marching with the high school band) that were scheduled for this evening will occur during the game tomorrow.
A reminder from Cheer Coach, Vanessa Penwell: Those participating in youth cheer can arrive at 11:15 tomorrow morning. Please go to the Greenfield Elementary multipurpose room/gym, entering from the door on the football field/track side.
Have a good evening! Stay safe!
This evening's varsity football game has been rescheduled for Saturday, September 28, at 12:00 p.m. All of the additional activities (youth cheer, youth football, middle school band students marching with the high school band) that were scheduled for this evening will occur during the game tomorrow.
Important update: We currently do not have working phones or internet. Please allow extra time for students to arrive home on buses. We will be starting elementary bus routes as soon as the middle school/high school routes are completed so that we can get students home as soon as possible. Any additional updates will be shared as they become available. Thank you for your cooperation!
Mrs. Stockdale and Miss Reed’s first block collaborated together and read children’s books to identify summary and theme. Students were engaged reading familiar stories all while improving important skills.
Enjoy something from McDonald's in Greenfield on September 26 AND support the McClain High School Athletic Department at the
same time! 😀
See below for details. ⬇️
Happening tomorrow! 😀
Please note that it is open to the community. Improved student attendance is a COMMUNITY concern as regular attendance can correlate with later outcomes such as high school graduation and work performance. It takes missing JUST 2 DAYS A MONTH to be chronically absent. 😳
We hope to see you tomorrow at 6:00 p.m. in the MHS cafetorium! 💜💛
#legacyofleadership
#mcclaintigers
The students in Mrs. Penwell and Mrs. Raike’s classes practiced having collaborative discussions through a Walking Gallery activity with their reading story. The students used their higher level thinking skills to add answers to the charts and review other responses.
In Mrs. Black’s class, students engaged in a hexagonal thinking activity to connect ideas from Paul Laurence Dunbar's "Sympathy" and Nellie Bly's "Ten Days in a Mad-House." By creating hexagonal tiles representing key themes, conflicts, and characters, students explored connections such as the themes of oppression and resilience, and societal critique in both texts. This collaborative approach encouraged rich discussions and deeper understanding, allowing students to articulate how these connections illuminate broader social issues. Ultimately, the activity fostered critical thinking and empathy, enhancing their literary analysis skills and appreciation for the authors' messages.
Information from the September 19, 2024 All-Call:
Good afternoon. Yesterday, a letter was sent to all parents and guardians via FinalForms sharing about an ongoing situation involving a hoax threat. I want to share that information in this phone call in case anyone did not receive the email. It is very important to make sure that your email address is up-to-date in FinalForms so that you can receive information.
The letter reads as follows:
Earlier in the week I notified you that our school district has not received any official threats, which is currently still the case. Unfortunately, a screenshot from Snapchat has been shared countless times over the last couple of days across our area, and it is causing our students and family members to be concerned. Please know that the “Snap” that is being shared did not originate in our school district. Not only that, but it does not mention our district and includes information that is NOT specific to our school district. If you are unfamiliar with how Snapchat works, I would encourage you to learn about it, especially if it is something that you are allowing your child to use. Just like other social media tools, users can share information quickly with many people without being sure of the validity of the information. Again though, with recent tragic events these hoax threats can put people on edge, which is certainly understandable.
If your child sees something on social media that is threatening or makes them feel uneasy, they should share that information with a parent/guardian, a school personnel member, or law enforcement. Continuing to share a hoax threat on social media is only heightening panic, especially among our students. Our middle school and high school administrators have been working diligently over the past few days to talk to students about the situation, assuring them that in the case of a threat, we will take all necessary steps to ensure that our students and staff members are safe.
As I mentioned previously, this is a good time to talk with your child about:
1. Be sure to report anything that seems odd or threatening.
2. DO NOT create or become involved in a hoax threat as it is a very serious crime.
Our goal is to keep everyone safe, and communication is essential. If you have questions, do not hesitate to contact us.
A few other things:
1. Tomorrow, September 20, is the end of the interim period for the first nine weeks.
2. On Monday, September 23, we will be hosting a district report card informational session for anyone in the community. The session will be held in the McClain High School cafetorium beginning at 6:00 p.m. Check out our app, website, or social media accounts for additional details.
3. Thank you to everyone who participated in or watched the Snake Dance yesterday! It was a great evening of Tiger pride.
4. The Homecoming game is tomorrow night with festivities beginning at approximately 6:30 p.m. We hope to have a great crowd come out to support our students and those alumni who are participating in the halftime show.
Have a good evening!
We are less than a week away from our report card informational session. See below for the details. Please note that it is open to the community. Improved student attendance is a COMMUNITY concern as regular attendance can correlate with later outcomes such as high school graduation and work performance. It takes missing JUST 2 DAYS A MONTH to be chronically absent.
We hope to see you on September 23!
#legacyofleadership
#mcclaintigers
Please be aware that our district HAS NOT received a threat via social media. We are in session today. Because of the recent tragedy in our country and unfortunately the follow-up of hoax threats, it is a good time to talk with your child about:
1. Be sure to always report anything that seems odd or threatening.
2. DO NOT create or become involved in a hoax threat as it is a very serious crime. It is not worth being convicted of a crime to get a day out of school.
Our goal is to keep our students, staff, families, and community safe. We can do that together! 💜💛
#legacyofleadership
#mcclaintigers