When adults admit their mistakes, it sets a good example for teenagers. The next time you catch yourself making a mistake, tell your child—and explain what you’ll do about it. (“I paid my credit card payment late. I’m setting a calendar alert so it doesn’t happen again.”)
Cook up some science in the kitchen. Invite your teen to come up with a fluffier biscuit or a softer cookie, for example. Suggest researching ingredients, temperatures, and cooking times online, and experimenting with them to get a better result.
NTI will continue for in-person students this Thursday and Friday, Feb. 18 – 19. We look forward to welcoming back our A group students next Monday and B group on Tuesday.
When your teen takes notes in class, suggest writing notes on the left-hand page of the notebook and leaving the right-hand page blank. That way, your child will have space to add new information or jot down questions about the notes to ask the teacher. #GCMSOpportunity
Weds, Feb 17, will be an NTI day for in-person students. Be sure and get out for some fun in the snow, too. Stay safe!!
Tues, Feb 16, will be an NTI day for in-person students. Have some fun in the snow, stay warm, stay safe!!
In honor of Presidents’ Day, suggest that your teen learn how past presidents shaped history. A good place to start is by researching major events online, such as the Civil War and the Industrial Revolution. What impact did presidents have on the course of history?
GCMS Parents and Friends: Check out the great things happening at GCMS in our Feb. Cougar Connections newsletter! LINK: https://5il.co/pmoy #GCMSOpportunity @gcboe
Congratulations to these GCMS and GCHS musicians on their selection by virtual audition to the Fourth District, All-District Band!
4 more recipients of the GCMS "Be the Good - Team Player" award. Bailey Fox, Landon Haycraft, Lorianne Ade, Nathan Cox. #GCMSOpportunity @gcboe
4 more recipients of the GCMS "Be the Good - Team Player" Award. Sami Woosley, Mackenzie Noe, Abby Schlosser, Jordan Hudspeth. #GCMSOpportunity @gcboe
This past week, GCMS presented our "Be The Good - Team Player" Awards for students going above and beyond to uphold our core values. Scout Cannon, Brody Bishop, Aubryn Fulkerson, Brayden Sullivan. #GCMSOpportunity @gcboe
Thursday and Friday, Feb 11 - 12 will be NTI days for all in-person students. See more at https://bit.ly/Update021021
GCMS Parents/Guardians: Check out these amazing Parent Involvement Events offered through our Cougar Zone program! Drawings for prizes for parents who participate in these awesome virtual opportunities! #GCMSOpportunity @gcboe
Suggest that your teen take a 15-minute mental vacation to relax when they're coping with stress. They can close their eyes and take deep breaths. Or they might zone out while listening to a soothing nature recording from YouTube or from the Calm app. #GCMSOpportunity
Tomorrow, Wednesday, Feb. 10, will be an NTI day for all in-person students due to the pending weather forecast. We will provide an update on the rest of the week as more information becomes available. Be prepared and stay safe!
Good afternoon GCMS families! Here is our Title I information on teacher qualifications. #GCMSOpportunity
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1v4hxHjVillBS0Zpb7GkS2aN2aOrsB3Ly/view?usp=sharing
Celebrating 30 years of Family Resource & Youth Service Centers! Hats off to our own tremendous FRYSC directors and staff for the commitment, support, and caring they bring year round to our students and families. #FRYSCStrong with Kim Cannon, Caneyville; Ann Brooks, Clarkson; Rick Whobrey, GCMS/Wilkey; and Barbara Allen, GCHS/Lawler
Your teen will need to use a style guide (MLA, APA, or Chicago Manual of Style) for writing assignments. Whatever guide is assigned, remind them to refer to it frequently as they write to format their work and document sources correctly.
Is your teen a techie? Suggest that they take an online class or watch YouTube videos to teach themselves a new technology skill. They might learn to build a website, design a mobile app, or write a computer program. They’ll build skills they can carry forward into a career.
