Friday, October 31, 2008

Career Week Nov. 3-7

All week we are exposing the kids to Career Week!
Announcements will be made in regards to Careers. Take the opportunity to talk to your child(ren) about the many careers they can aspire to...

Fact: In 10 years from now, there is a 25% chance, new graduates will be working in fields that do not exist now! - Source Thomas Friedman-2007

Sunday, October 19, 2008

This week's events

For the week of October 20-24, 2008
20 PSSC meeting at 6:30 pm
21 Home and School meeting 6:30 pm
22 Last SPARK day for Rotation 1
23 School Dance 6-9
24 School Spirit Day --- Stanley visits George (Details TBA)

Dance on Thursday October 23rd

The following are our dance rules:
All school rules apply during school dances. Attending dances is a privilege which must be earned by students.

a. Students must behave in a respectful manner. This includes respect towards others and respects toward materials within our school.

b. Students must keep their hands and feet to themselves. (This includes appropriate dancing) We do not accept the bumping and grinding.

c. The school dress code applies during school dances. (Exception: Students are allowed to wear hats.)

d. Personal electronics (cell phones, mp3, etc.) are not permitted in the gymnasium at the dance.

e. If a student chooses to leave the dance they are NOT permitted to re-enter.

f. Students are only permitted to leave the dance when a parent or guardian is visible. Students should be picked up promptly at 9 pm.

g. Only students from George Street Middle School and their parents are permitted entrance into the dance (NO sign-ins).

h. The administration and staff of George Street Middle School reserves the right to refuse entrance to the dance. ______________________________________________________________________

Monday, October 6, 2008

Safe School Week

The following is a schedule of our safe school week activities:


Monday – Fire Drill toward the end of nutrition break
Tuesday – Evacuation at 9:00 – Please wait for instructions announced over the intercom.
Wednesday – Fire Drill
Thursday – Lock Down Practice
Friday – Bus evacuation Practice