The PTO’s annual Welcome Back Block Party is a success! Thank you to our amazing PTO. If you would like to get involved with the PTO, donate or find out more, please visit their website at www.gdmspto.com
Welcome Back! 7th grade students have just begun their bridge unit.
Welcome Back! 8th graders are learning about Universal Systems Models in PLTW by making a working motor.
SCHOLASTIC BOOK FAIR & FAMILY NIGHT - September 14-18!
We are excited to start the year with a Scholastic Book Fair happening 9/14 through 9/18. Be sure to get your student set up with an e-wallet (details to come)! Consider donating time to help us throughout this weeklong event, and don't miss our Family Night where you can shop with child and be entered into a raffle!
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WELCOME BACK PARTY - September 18 at 12p!
It's back! Our annual welcome back event is returning, better than ever! Help us kick off the school year with an afternoon of fun and community on September 18 at 12p! (Apologies for the confusion there was a typo in the last update - ACK!) There will be lots of fun activities to enjoy and GDMS PTO will be providing pizza for all attendees. Register now (entrance fee of $10 per person).
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SCHOOL TOOLBOX
Did the summer go so fast you forgot about school supplies?? You are in luck! You can order all the supplies your student will need for this year AND help to support the mission of GDMS PTO with every purchase through School ToolBox. The best part? Everything is delivered straight to your doorstop! Check out the lists and order here!
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5TH GRADE ICE CREAM SOCIAL
Join us as we welcome the newly minted middle schoolers at an Ice Cream Social on August 19, 2026 at 3pm. Bring your 5th grader to enjoy some ice cream, meet other kids, ask questions, and tour the building! Volunteer your time to be a scooper, or donate funds to help us support this event!
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WELCOME BACK TEACHER COFFEE
Help us bring a bit of sunshine to the staff as they gear up to welcome our students. GDMS PTO is treating all GDRMS teachers and staff to coffee and we would be grateful for any contribution. Please consider donating now!
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TEXTILE BIN
Have you done an end of summer purge of clothing and other fabric items but don't know what to do with those bags of old clothes, shoes, or linens? Drop them into the textile recycling bin in the middle school parking lot to help support GDMS PTO! Be sure to look for our logo!
The SchoolBrains (WEB) Community Portal will have limited access until the week of August 14th while we prepare to roll over to the school year.
The pictures here are the 8th grade mural and the teachers waving out the students at dismissal.
Have a fun safe summer.
Sincerely
Ms. Salvatore
