8th Grade Washington, D.C. Trip
May 12 - 14, 2010
October, 2009
Dear Parents/Guardians:
As most of you already know, one of the highlights of the year for our 8th graders is the annual three-day class trip to Washington, D.C.
This year’s trip is scheduled for May 12-14, 2010 and it will follow a similar itinerary as found in past years with visits to Arlington Cemetery, Smithsonian Museums, Holocaust Museum and as many of the Memorials as we can possibly squeeze in. Social events will include a dinner/DJ cruise aboard the Spirit of Washington, plus a class pizza party/dance. Students sleep in a room of 4 with 2 double beds. They may bring a sleeping bag if they wish.
In preparation for the trip, all students will receive instruction on the significance of our Nation’s Capitol, plus several orientation sessions in their history classes.
In order to attend the trip, all students must reserve their spot no later that Monday, November 2, 2009. To reserve your child’s place on the class trip please complete the form and all the attached medical forms, and return to school with a $75.00 deposit (cash or check payable to George Washington Middle School.) Deposit money is refundable until January 8, 2010. Any student that is removed from the trip due to their conduct will have their deposit refunded only until this date. Any student removed after January 8th will not have their deposit refunded. The total cost for the trip will be $455.00. Final payment will be due on March 29, 2010. Scholarship money is available through out PTO for any family experiencing financial hardship. Please call me directly should you be in need for any assistance as we certainly wish to have all students attend the trip.
Please sign the attached form if you would like to be considered as a chaperone. If you are selected you will be notified prior to January 6, 2010; a $75.00 deposit will be due on January 12, 2010, and the final payment will be due on March 29, 2010. The total cost for chaperones is also $495.00.
We are looking forward to another great trip to Washington!
Sincerely,
Mrs. Mary Jane Tierney
Principal
DC Forms:
DC Emergency Form
DC Itinerary
DC Medical Form
DC Payment Schedule
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Beautification Club
If you like to decorate, then this club is for you!! Beautification Club seeks members to help decorate the main hall with seasonal decor. Join Mrs. Leckner on the following Tuesdays: 10/6,11/3,12/1,1/5,2/2,3/23 in Room 219. Don't forget to get your permission slip signed!! UNLEASH YOUR CREATIVITY!!!!
Permission Form
Mrs.Leckner
Club Advisor
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Challenge 24 Club
The Challenge 24 Club meets every Tuesday from 2:50 – 3:50 pm with Mrs. Mauriello in Room 127! Students can bring permission slips to me by our first meeting, Tuesday October 13th.
6th, 7th, and 8th grade students play a game called the“24 Game,” in which there are 96 cards, each with four numbers. Students have to be the first to come up with an order of operations which uses all four numbers and makes 24. They must make all computations mentally and then explain their procedure aloud to the group. Students quickly begin to look for patterns, verbalize the order of operations used, discuss strategies, and improve mental math abilities.
The game can be played cooperatively with 2 or more children or in a tournament style. There are 3 levels of difficulty within each game and 6 different editions of the “24 Game”: Single Digits, Double Digits, Variables, Fractions Fluency, Integers, and Algebra Readiness. The various levels and editions allow for students in grades six, seven, and eight with varying abilities to all play confidently at their own ability level and then improve and advance.
It is not too late to join!
Permission form
Mrs. Mauriello
Club Advisor
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Drama Club
If you are a talented singer, dancer, actor, musician, painter, carpenter, seamstress, or are simply looking to have some fun honing those skills, then the drama club has a place for you! Our first meeting will take place on November 3rd until 3:45. Please get a permission slip from the office and hand it in at the meeting. The name of the show, meeting dates, and audition schedule will be announced then. Hope to see you there!
For more information, please log onto schoolfusion and request to be in Ms. Welsher's period 8 class. On that page, you will see "class web pages" with the link "drama club." Soon you will find the schedule, extra permission slips, and audition materials.
Please see Mr. Andre or Ms. Welsher with any questions.
Mr. Andre
Ms. Welsher
Club Advisors
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Fitness Club
George Washington Middle School will be offering a one hour per week fitness club that will be available on Monday’s after school for all students who are interested in joining. The fitness club will focus on exercise, sports education with game play, and the development of teamwork and sportsmanship. You do not need to be an athlete to benefit from the club.
The club will give each student a great opportunity to be introduced to the different types of multi-cultural games as well as traditional games. Each student will learn the different rules and regulations, different athletic techniques used, and will have heavy focus on sportsmanship and teamwork.
If you are looking to have fun, gain from extra exercise, and learn different games, then the fitness club is right for you.
Permission form
Mr. Helm
Club Advisor
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Geography Bee
The 2009-2010 GWMS Geography Bee was a great success. All the participants did an excellent job. The four finalists were Ryan G., Lauren V., Wyatt B. and Ellen G. Then it was narrowed down to Ryan G. and Ellen G. in the Championship round where Ellen became our school champion! She will compete to see if she goes on to the state level competition. Good luck, Ellen!
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Math League
Enjoy Competing???
Join the Math League.
Don’t miss your opportunity for the chance to be our school champion, and see how you do compared to other students in our region and state!!!
Five Coaching Days:
Thursday, January 28, 2010
Tuesday, February 2, 2010
Tuesday, February 9, 2010
Thursday, February 11, 2010
Thursday, February 18, 2010
Final Competition: Wednesday, February 23, 2010
Permission form
Mrs. Willbergh
Advisor
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Rebel2
REBEL stands for Reaching Everyone By Exposing Lies and is a group of students who work together to expose the lies of "Big" tobacco. REBEL 2 is the middle school level of this state wide program. The group meets twice a month where we discover facts about smoking through games, videos, research, and presentations. The members visit the filtering elementary schools to inform the 4th graders about the dangers of smoking. Rebel 2 also educates their peers here at GWMS.
Mr. Bayley
Mrs. Finkelstein
Club Advisors
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Scrapbooking Club
The Scrapbooking Club offers students the opportunity to preserve school and family memories and photos in a creative fashion. Each week we will focus on making one or two pages that correlate with a particular theme. Themes will include topics that students choose such as friendship, family, school, birthdays, sports, etc. All necessary supplies such as paper, markers, scissors, stickers, embellishments, adhesives, etc. are provided. Students are responsible for bringing in their own photos and an album. A variety of scrapbooking techniques will be taught. No previous experience is needed!
Please fill out the attached permission form and return to Ms. Erlich in room 127!
We meet from 2:50-3:50 PM in room 127.
Our meetings dates are as follows:
Wednesday, Oct. 28th
Wednesday, Nov. 11th
Wednesday, Nov. 18th
Wednesday, Dec. 2nd
Wednesday, Dec. 9th
Wednesday, Dec. 16th
Permission form
Ms. Erlich
Club Advisor
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Sewing Club
The Sewing Club is intended for the beginner as well as the experienced sewer.
Students will choose from a variety of projects. This is the perfect opportunity for those
students who are not in the cycle program to learn how to sew.
This program will be held on Thursdays from 2:50 until 3:50 in room 224. Please
arrange transportation for your child.
Permission form
Mrs. Manfredomia
Club Advisor
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Spelling Bee
The 2010 GWMS Spelling Bee was a success with 21 participants spelling throughout several rounds. Congratulations to Artan S. who is our new school spelling champion! The winning word was “omniscient”. He will compete at Farleigh Dickinson in March at the regional competition. The second place winner was Emmanuel T. Komal N. and Caitlin T. tied for third place. All spellers did a great job!
Thank you to all who attended.
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Yearbook
Attention all students! Purchase your 2010 GWMS yearbook now. Hand in your order form and payment to your homeroom teacher between October 13th and October 30th!
Order Form
Yearbook Marks
Attention all GWMS teachers, parents, and students. Use E-Share to get GW photos you've taken published in the 2010 GWMS yearbook!
E-Share mailer
Students, parents, and family members - purchase "Love Notes" to send a special message to your child, classmate, friend, or teacher in the yearbook.
Love Notes
Eighth grade parents and family members only - purchase a "Well Wisher" to congratulate your eighth grader and send them a special message in the yearbook.
Well Wisher
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