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Mrs. Rodriguez has the students inspired by Pablo Picasso this week in art class!
![Art class](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/live_feed_image/image/430014/large_Art_inspired_by_Picasso.jpg)
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We made it through the Full Moon Friday the 13th! The students have been working so hard, we hope everyone has a great weekend!
![Belaire's class studying mixtures versus solutions.](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/live_feed_image/image/427449/large_Belaire.jpg)
![Mrs. Hay's class practicing Rocket Math fluency](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/live_feed_image/image/427452/large_Hays.jpg)
![Mrs. Gilkerson's class working together to add detail to their personal narratives](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/live_feed_image/image/427454/large_Gilkerson_1.jpg)
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Reminder that Friday, 9/20 we will have Individual and Group Pictures!
![picture day](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/live_feed_image/image/422172/large_Picture-Day.jpg)
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Just a reminder that Progress Reports will go home tomorrow (and it's Pickle and Popcorn day!)
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Thank you City Cafe for bringing some joy to our staff meeting! We appreciate our community support!
![Always good to see happy teachers!](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/live_feed_image/image/417536/large_1568066566000.jpeg)
![Yummy treats](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/live_feed_image/image/417535/large_1568066566000.jpeg)
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Next week our Fall fundraiser kicks off! Students will have information in their Tuesday Take Home folder. Hopefully you will find some items that help with upcoming holiday shopping while at the same time supporting your school PTO! The fundraiser will be open until 9/23.
![Squishy sidekicks!](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/live_feed_image/image/415636/large_1567966306000.jpeg)
![Kitchen goodies](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/live_feed_image/image/415635/large_1567966306000.jpeg)
![Llama wrapping paper!](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/live_feed_image/image/415634/large_1567966305000.jpeg)
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We are ready for Grandparents Breakfast! Monday 2nd grade hosts, Tuesday 3rd grade, and Wednesday 4th grade (7:00-7:45am in the Cafe each day.) Thanks to our PTO for decorating!
![Sign in at the lobby](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/live_feed_image/image/415238/large_1567893972000.jpeg)
![Tables looking good!](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/live_feed_image/image/415239/large_1567893973000.jpeg)
![Grandparents are the best!](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/live_feed_image/image/415241/large_1567893974000.jpeg)
![Love this centerpiece!](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/live_feed_image/image/415240/large_1567893973000.jpeg)
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Back gate reminder: We always try to have the back gate open to help with traffic, but if it is actively raining, thunder/lightening, or other safety risk it will be a front of school dismissal only. Thanks for your patience yesterday with that sudden weather turn at dismissal!
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Reminder that on Monday, September 9 at 5:00 p.m in the GJM Cafe we will have a meeting to discuss the accountability ratings and school performance for GJM. We look forward to gathering your feedback as we develop our campus improvement plan. See you there!
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Happy Friday! It's a 3-day weekend, so we will see everyone back at school on Tuesday, September 3! Please remember that starting Tuesday you will have to show ID and sign in through Raptor if you want to walk your child to class in the morning. Thanks for your support!
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GJM students enjoyed counting rhythms in music class this week!
![counting rhythms](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/live_feed_image/image/400056/large_Music_class.jpg)
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PTO pickles and popcorn sales start tomorrow! $1 each. Sales will be held throughout the year on most Thursdays. Thanks for helping support our PTO by purchasing a tasty snack!
![pickles and popcorn image](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/live_feed_image/image/399925/large_pickles_and_popcorn.jpg)
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Please join us on Monday, September 9 at 5:00 p.m in the GJM Cafe for a community input meeting to discuss the accountability ratings and school performance for GJM. We look forward to gathering your feedback as we develop our campus improvement plan. See you there!
![accountability meeting](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/live_feed_image/image/396482/large_accountability_meeting.jpg)
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Title I Parent Meeting tomorrow, 8/27, at 9 a.m. or 5:30 p.m. in GJM Cafe. Find out what it means to be a Title I, Part A school and how you can get involved!
![Title 1 parent meeting](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/live_feed_image/image/396413/large_title_1_parent_mtg.png)
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Breakfast (served in the classroom) and lunch (served in the Cafe) are free again to all students this year!
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We are excited for the first day of school tomorrow! Families can wait with students in the Cafe (3rd & 4th) and Gym (2nd) until 7:30 a.m. then may walk back to classrooms. Please follow police & teacher directions at drop off & pick up, be patient, and let's have a great year!
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We had a great turnout at GJM's Meet the Teacher night! Thanks to all who were able to attend, and we look forward to seeing everyone Monday morning! Drop off can begin after 7:00 a.m. (students wait in Cafe/gym), 1st bell 7:45 a.m. and tardy bell 7:55 a.m. Dismissal 3:20 p.m.
![Meet the teacher 2](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/live_feed_image/image/384616/large_20190814_180403.jpg)
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Staff from IPS, GJM and BSE enjoyed spending time today with Doug Curry learning about Llama behavior management strategies. We are ready to start the year as fast llamas!
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Reminder: GJM Meet the Teacher is 8/14 5:30-6:30 p.m. You are welcome to bring your school supplies! Staff will help you find your homeroom, just look for a friendly face with a balloon. If registration isn't complete, we will be available to help in the office and computer lab.
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