Monday, June 18 - Day 2 dismissal 10:15 a
Tuesday, June 19 - Day 2 dismissal 10:15 a
Wednesday, June 20 - Day 2 dismissal 10:15 a
Thursday, June 21 - Day 3 dismissal 9:45 for grades 5, 6, 7
Graduation for 8th grades - 11:15 a and 2:00 p
Friday, June 22 - No classes
This vaccine is now required for students in grades 7, 8 and 12. Please call your child's Doctor with any questions.
LAST DAY OF SCHOOL EARLY DISMISSAL 9:45 AM GRADUATION FOR 8TH GRADERS 11:15 AND 2:00
Library Books - due ASAP!
7th Graders - interested in helping out our new 5th graders by coming to school a few days in the summer to give tours of the building as well as helping at their orientation in September? Are you a positive influence in our school and enjoy helping others? Consider becoming an 8th Grade Peer Leader. Applications available in the Guidance office, the Main office and Room 171. For questions and to drop off your completed application see Mrs. Pellino in Room 171 and applications are due no later that Thurs., June 21st.
Community Service - Grades 5 thru 7, please note you have until the end of the school year to hand in your community service forms.
GO Green Club is collecting plastic and Styrofoam egg cartons for a project at the Kent Public Library. There is a collection box in the main office or cartons can be dropped off in Miss Lynne's Art Room.
END OF THE YEAR EVENTS
8TH GRADE GRADUATION IS THURSDAY, JUNE 21 AT 11:15 AM AND 2:00 PM Please see memo attached. Graduation HMR times 2018.xlsx
7TH GRADE BASEBALL DAY IS TUESDAY, JUNE 19
June 19, 2018
Good Day Parents/Guardians, Today we performed a lockdown DRILL with staff and students only (no police) at GFMS. This drill was originally scheduled for mid-February, but in the days following the Parkland, Florida school shooting, we did not feel that the timing was appropriate. We chose to do team-building activities instead. We then had two other dates that were cancelled due to weather-related school closings. In discussing the timing of this drill today, our Building Safety Team felt this would be a good test for our students. Besides the fact that it was a total surprise, students are understandably excited about the end of the school year approaching. Our students performed in an EXEMPLARY manner today with one of our best lockdown drills we have ever had. I would like to thank all of our students and staff who demonstrated professionalism this morning. Best wishes to all this summer.
Respectfully,
John Piscitella
Principal
May 3, 2018
As the warmer weather seems to be here, we would like to remind you that George Fischer Middle School has a dress code. You can find the Dress Code on pages 11 and 12 in the Student Handbook. For your review, we have printed it here.
Part 5: Dress Code
Examples of inappropriate apparel include, but are not limited to:
(Unless being used for medical/religious reasons)
Thank you for reinforcing our dress code.
Regards,
John Piscitella
Principal
April 17, 2018
Good Evening 6th grade parents, The sixth grade travels to Medieval Times in New Jersey on May 10, 2018. We have
attached documents below with specifics regarding nutritional and food allergy information for this trip. Please review all of this information to understand the meals served at this venue.
Warmest regards, John Piscitella, Principal
Matinee_Meal_Allergens.pdf Matinee_Nutritional_Analysis.xlsx Matinee_Ingredients.pdf
George Fischer Middle School Principal
845-228-2300 ext. 525
Grade 8 - J. Piscitella jpiscite@carmelschools.org
Grade 7 - C. Barrie cbarrie@carmelschools.org
Grade 6 - M. Kirk mkirk@carmelschools.org
Grade 5 - N. Cyrus ncyrus@carmelschools.org
Reminder to 8th grade parents: Your next Washington trip payment of $325.00 is due at the end of January. Checks can be made out to GFMS Washington trip and sent in to the social studies teacher. Permission slip link 2018 Permission Slip.pdf
Attendance and Punctuality is a major point of emphasis this year. Students must be in the building by 8:04. We encourage our students to ride the bus, but if you must drop off, please make sure students are IN THE BUILDING by 8:04. Students who are habitually late are subject to school discipline. In addition, study after study shows the correlation between school attendance and punctuality are major points of emphasis, so please do your best to limit absences.
A reminder to pick up your children in the rear of the building (small cafeteria) if you arrive after 2:15 PM. From 2:20 to 2:33 we cannot do pick-ups unless there is a family emergency. In this case, please call the main office in advance so we can have your child ready.
I know that many questions will arise as the year unfolds and our office staff and teachers are happy to assist. Please do your best to contact the appropriate office for questions regarding your children (845-228-2300).
Grade 5 – Ms. Cyrus, ext. 503
Grade 6 – Mr. Kirk, ext. 511
Grade 7 – Mr. Barrie, ext. 507
Grade 8 – Mr. Piscitella, ext. 525
The Carmel Central School District educates the whole student through partnerships to become lifelong learners in an ever-changing world.
Please review the information regarding physicals and the requirements under the NURSES' NOTES. This is a new policy. district physical letter 5-18.pdf
Our 8th grade graduation will be on Thursday, June 21, 2018. There will be a morning (11:15) and afternoon (2:00) session.
Homerooms have been divided to accommodate the seating in the auditorium. Attached is the list of times and teacher assignments.
Graduation HMR times 2018.xlsx 8th gr letters 2018.pdf 8th gr letters spanish.pdf
The code of conduct signature page/emergency page are listed below. Refer to these pages with questions for disciplinary actions. If you need further explanation, contact the grade level administration - Mr. Piscitella, gr 8; Mr. Barrie, gr 7; Mrs. Gentile, gr 6; Ms. Cyrus, gr 5 web page signature page.pdf web page emergency page.pdf
New to the district? Registration packets are available for pick up in the main office. Please read the information contained on the New Student Registration page for more instructions on the complete registration process.
SCHEDULING FOR ENSEMBLES IS UNDERWAY. IF YOU ARE THINKING ABOUT ADDING OR DROPPING BAND, ORCHESTRA, OR CHORUS, YOU MUST CONTACT THE MUSIC DEPARTMENT AT GFMSMusic@carmelschools.org This site will be monitored throughout the summer months. All parent communications and questions will go through this email address.
Students in band, orchestra or chorus participate in two performances throughout the school year. If there is a reason to consider dropping these courses, we have set up specific dates to do so. The dates for dropping BOC are:
Grades 6-8: 2 Full Rotations (Sept. 20th)
Grade 5: 3 Full Rotations (October 2nd)
If you are considering dropping any ensemble after the concerts, please contact the music teacher. The teacher will make a recommendation to keep or drop the course. Deadline to make this change is through the end of quarter 2, January 26.
We will not drop these courses after these dates.
Math is EVERYWHERE…look around you this summer! It is crucial for students to keep exploring numbers and patterns, and thinking about mathematics. Click for some resources to support and motivate your child. Students should choose a variety of games and activities to enjoy throughout the summer. Your child will be better prepared in September to take on the challenges in math that a new school year brings.
HONOR ROLL for grades 6, 7 and 8
To achieve Honor Roll recognition, a student would need an 87 overall average, with no single grade lower than 85. to achieve High Honor Roll status, a student would need a 93 overall average, with no single grade lower than 90. This system is weighted based on "seat time," calculated as: 1.0 - for courses that meet daily and .5 for courses that meet every other day (i.e. PE, possibly ensemble classes)
National Jr. Honor Society (NJHS) has been established at GFMS for Grades 7 and 8. We expect to have it operational later this year.
Regents information : There is no summer school at the CHS but regents exams will be available at Hendrick Hudson HS in August.
The CHS website now has a link for August regents.
Starting Tuesday, January 16, 2018 : In an effort to increase participation and offer students breakfast choice, our drop-off procedure begins. The new protocol will work as follows:
1) Upon arriving in the GFMS lot, each bus driver will ask students if they wish to go to the cafeteria for breakfast. Those that wish to eat will be let off. Breakfast students may ONLY go to the cafeteria and will line up as they enter to buy breakfast. Students who enter the building, but go to other areas, or do not purchase a breakfast, will receive a warning on the first infraction and will receive discipline on the second infraction.
2) Students who elect not to eat breakfast will remain on the bus until our 7:53 drop-off. These students w3ill go directly to their lockers and homeroom once they enter the building.
3) The cafeteria will stop allowing students to enter at 8:04 am, so if you want your child to eat a breakfast, please drop off before 7:45 or use the school bus.
NOTE: Free and Reduced rates apply for breakfast and other charges can be found on the CCSD website under "Departments" and "Food Services." (http://www.carmelschools.org/groups/6221/food_services/home_page) Please contact your grade-level administrator's office if you have questions.
2017 Science & Technology Fair
2017 Science & Technology Fair
2017 Science & Technology Fair
7th graders in Mr. Drebyczs' class learning AR verb conjugation using a game board
GFMS Robotic Rams Rule!
Students enjoy spending their free time in the GFMS Makerspace.
GFMS 5th & 6th graders are participating in the Million Page Challenge!
GFMS students got a sneak peek of the GFMS musical, Annie Jr. at the Pep Rally.
GFMS students wore purple to promote positive behavior.
Positiv-trees popped up all over GFMS--paper hands with positive messages posted all around the school.
