Monday Memo – Good evening Garner Nation; this is Principal Carter Hillman with a Monday Memo:

• All information provided in this Memo is posted on the GMHS website under the “Principal’s Message.”
• Parents: The GMHS Leadership team is making the following recommendation for all students who are currently learning online.  Students should have their cameras on so that teachers can assess engagement.  Not having the camera on provides the opportunity for students to join a Google Meet and then disengage, focus on another task, or fall back to sleep.  Students who are engaged in class are 80% more likely to be successful in the class.  Please have a conversation with your student as to how they are engaging and participating in their classes.
• Attention Parents:  BETA Club invitations were sent to students, via their school-based emails, last Thursday, November 19th.  The BETA Club is GMHS’s long standing honor’s organization focused on leadership, good character, service, and academic achievement.  Students in grades 10 through 12, with a minimum weighted GPA of 3.5, should have received an invitation.  Students in these grades who believe they meet the GPA requirement should check their email.  The deadline for returning your BETA form is Thursday, December 3rd.  No late digital forms or dues will be accepted after the deadline.  If your student did not get an invitation and believes they should have, especially if your student is new to GMHS, please email Mrs. Norris or Ms. Marsh. 
• Today and tomorrow, Tuesday, November 23rd and 24th, are Remote Learning Days.  There will be no live instruction on these days, but teachers will post assignments to be completed.  Students will be marked present for classes by completing these assignments.
• There will be no school for students and staff on November 25th, 26th, and 27th, due to the Thanksgiving holiday.  Students will return to online instruction on Monday, November 30th.  It is a “B” day.
• Students, if you are interested in participating in sports this year, please review the Sports Calendar located on the GMHS website under Athletics.  Contact information for all coaches can be found on the school’s Athletics webpage.  Prior to any workout, student-athletes will need to complete the online Athletics Registration and Covid-19 Pre-Participation Health Questionnaire.  Both forms can be found on the school’s Athletic webpage.  Additional guidelines will be provided from coaches regarding health screenings and all needed information will be posted on our website.
• Attention Senior Parents: If you still need senior pictures taken, please visit prestigeportraits.com for in-studio photos.  All photos must be taken and/or scheduled before or on Tuesday, December 8th.  Anything after this date, you will risk photos not making it into the yearbook.  If you have further questions, please email Mrs. Easton.
• GMHS Yearbooks are now on sale.  To remember this memorial year, please go to yearbookforever.com to purchase a book at $55.00 until January 8th.  Senior Ads are on sale until January 8th.  Senior parents can customize and create your child’s senior ad for the yearbook by visiting yearbookforever.com.
• Attention Parents of bus riders:  WCPSS will provide transportation to eligible students who will be participating in in-person instruction beginning on Wednesday, January 20th.  Before a student can ride the bus, a parent or guardian is required to complete and sign a Health Attestation Form.  GMHS is providing this information well in advance to allow families time to complete this process prior to students returning to campus.  This link is posted on the WCPSS website under “Transportation” and will be posted on the GMHS website as well.  The direct link is: wcpss.net/busform.  Please contact GMHS should you have any questions.
• That ends your announcements for this evening.  Please keep your students safe and have a blessed Thanksgiving Break.

Monday Memo – Good evening Garner Nation; this is Principal Carter Hillman with a Monday Memo:

• All information provided in this Memo is posted on the GMHS website under the “Principal’s Message.”
• Students and parents, GMHS will follow the WCPSS established Asynchronous schedule for all schools, starting this Wednesday, November 18th.  There will be no live instruction on this day, but students will have assignments they need to complete.  Students will be marked present for the class by completing these assignments.
• Parents: The GMHS Leadership team is making the following recommendation for all students who are currently learning online.  Students should have their cameras on so that teachers can assess engagement.  Not having the camera on provides the opportunity for students to join a Google Meet and then disengage, focus on another task, or fall back to sleep.  Students who are engaged in class are 80% more likely to be successful in the class.  Please have a conversation with your student as to how they are engaging and participating in their classes.
• Attention underclassmen: Good news!  Underclassmen Picture Day is this week.  Don’t miss this opportunity to capture this year’s memory.  Lifetouch will be at GMHS this Wednesday and Thursday, November 18th and 19th.  Students must make an appointment to get their picture made.  Please visit the GMHS website for more information regarding appointments and Covid-19 restrictions.  Contact Mrs. Easton if you have any further questions.
• Next Monday and Tuesday, November 23rd and 24th, are Remote Learning Days.  There will be no live instruction on these days, but teachers will post assignments to be completed.  Students will be marked present for classes by completing these assignments.
• This week the Drama department will be hosting prerecorded virtual performances available to stream.  These virtual staged readings will consist of three seniors’ ten-minutes plays entitled, “Plan P.”  Also, during the broadcast, the Improv Troupe will air one of their sketch comedy pieces.  Running time is approximately 40 minutes.  You can view it at your convenience starting Thursday, November 19th through Saturday, November 21st.  To view the event, we ask that you consider donating to the Central and Eastern Food Bank of North Carolina in place of paying a ticket fee.  Please fine information on the school website for how to view “Plan P” and how to donate to the Food Bank before the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday.
• There will be no school for students and staff on November 25th, 26th, and 27th, due to the Thanksgiving holiday.  Students will return to online instruction on Monday, November 30th.  It is a “B” day.
• Students, if you are interested in participating in sports this year, please review the Sports Calendar located on the GMHS website under Athletics.  Contact information for all coaches can be found on the school’s Athletics webpage.  Prior to any workout, student-athletes will need to complete the online Athletics Registration and Covid-19 Pre-Participation Health Questionnaire.  Both forms can be found on the school’s Athletic webpage.  Additional guidelines will be provided from coaches regarding health screenings and all needed information will be posted on our website.
• Attention Senior Parents: If you still need senior pictures taken, please visit prestigeportraits.com for in-studio photos.  All photos must be taken and/or scheduled before or on Tuesday, December 8th.  Anything after this date, you will risk photos not making it into the yearbook.  If you have further questions, please email Mrs. Easton.
• GMHS Yearbooks are now on sale.  To remember this memorial year, please go to yearbookforever.com to purchase a book at $55.00 until January 8th.  Senior Ads are on sale until January 8th.  Senior parents can customize and create your child’s senior ad for the yearbook by visiting yearbookforever.com.
• Attention Parents of bus riders:  WCPSS will provide transportation to eligible students who will be participating in in-person instruction beginning on Wednesday, January 20th.  Before a student can ride the bus, a parent or guardian is required to complete and sign a Health Attestation Form.  GMHS is providing this information well in advance to allow families time to complete this process prior to students returning to campus.  This link is posted on the WCPSS website under “Transportation” and will be posted on the GMHS website as well.  The direct link is: wcpss.net/busform.  Please contact GMHS should you have any questions.
• That ends your announcements for this evening.  Please keep your students safe, keep communications open with teachers, and have a good evening.

Monday Memo – Good evening Garner Nation; this is Principal Carter Hillman with a Monday Memo:

• All information provided in this Memo is posted on the GMHS website under the “Principal’s Message.”
• Students and parents, GMHS will follow the WCPSS established Asynchronous schedule for all schools, starting next Wednesday, November 18th.  Prior to that date individual teachers can set up asynchronous days for their students and will post these dates on their Google classroom or Canvas site.
  Attention Senior Parents:  The NC State legislator has extended the deadline for those seniors who we have not received documentation concerning the required MCV immunization.  It is a State requirement that all seniors have received the MCV immunization to remain in school, whether in-person or virtually.  Based on NC State law, students now have until the end of December to show proof of vaccination or your student will be removed from his/her classes.  Note that the last day GMHS is in session in December is Friday, December 18th.  Please submit this information to GMHS as soon as possible.
• Parents, does your student need motivation?  Join Career Services tomorrow, Tuesday, November 10th at 12:00 noon to hear a motivational message about winning through adversity.  Students must register to attend.  Please go to the GMHS website; under the “Students” tab, go to the Career Services webpage and look under Upcoming Events to register.
• This Wednesday, November 11th school will be closed to students and staff due to the Veteran’s Day holiday.
• The GMHS Media Center online book fair ends this Friday, November 13th.  Please take time this week to view what is available.  Books range in price from $5.00 to $20.00 and are be available for all ages.  Purchased books will be shipped directly to the home.
• Attention underclassmen: Good news!  Underclassmen Picture Day is coming soon.  Don’t miss this opportunity to capture this year’s memory.  Lifetouch will be at GMHS next Wednesday and Thursday, November 18th and 19th.  Students must make an appointment to get their picture made.  Please visit the GMHS website for more information regarding appointments and Covid-19 restrictions.  Contact Mrs. Easton if you have any further questions.
• Students, if you are interested in participating in sports this year, please review the Sports Calendar located on the GMHS website under Athletics.  Contact information for all coaches can be found on the school’s Athletics webpage.  Prior to any workout, student-athletes will need to complete the online Athletics Registration and Covid-19 Pre-Participation Health Questionnaire.  Both forms can be found on the school’s Athletic webpage.  Additional guidelines will be provided from coaches regarding health screenings and all needed information will be posted on our website.
• GMHS Families: You are invited to join the GMHS PTSA.  The PTSA is a collaborative partnership between parents, teachers/staff, and students.  They sponsor several events throughout the year and offer grants to teachers to help fund classroom projects.  It’s inexpensive and easy to join.  You can join online by clicking on the blue rectangle PTSA link on the GMHS website or by bringing or mailing a check to the school.  Thank you for your support. 
• Attention Senior Parents: If you still need senior pictures taken, please visit prestigeportraits.com for in-studio photos.  All photos must be taken and/or scheduled before or on Tuesday, December 8th.  Anything after this date, you will risk photos not making it into the yearbook.  If you have further questions, please email Mrs. Easton.
• GMHS Yearbooks are now on sale.  To remember this memorial year, please go to yearbookforever.com to purchase a book at $55.00 until January 8th.  Senior Ads are on sale until January 8th.  Senior parents can customize and create your child’s senior ad for the yearbook by visiting yearbookforever.com.
• That ends your announcements for this evening.  Please keep your students safe, keep communications open with teachers, and have a good evening.

Monday Memo – Good evening Garner Nation; this is Principal Carter Hillman with a Monday Memo:

• All information provided in this Memo is posted on the GMHS website under the “Principal’s Message.”
  Students and parents, GMHS will follow the WCPSS established Asynchronous schedule for all schools, starting on Wednesday, November 18th.  Prior to that date individual teachers can set up asynchronous days for their students and will post these dates on their Google classroom or Canvas site.
• Attention Senior Parents:  The NC State legislator has extended the deadline for those seniors who we have not received documentation concerning the required MCV immunization.  It is a State requirement that all seniors have received the MCV immunization to remain in school, whether in-person or virtually.  Based on NC State law, students now have until the end of December to show proof of vaccination or your student will be removed from his/her classes.  Note that the last day GMHS is in session in December is Friday, December 18th.  Please submit this information to GMHS as soon as possible.
• Students, if you are interested in participating in sports this year, please review the Sports Calendar located on the GMHS website under Athletics.  Contact information for all coaches can be found on the school’s Athletics webpage.  Prior to any workout, student-athletes will need to complete the online Athletics Registration and Covid-19 Pre-Participation Health Questionnaire.  Both forms can be found on the school’s Athletic webpage.  Additional guidelines will be provided from coaches regarding health screenings and all needed information will be posted on our website.
• Parents, please note that the official WCPSS survey for second semester placement for students (Plan B or Virtual) is open through this Wednesday, November 4th for all secondary students.  You need to complete the survey if you are changing your student’s placement second semester from their current placement, OR you signed up for only Fall Virtual Academy and want that to continue into the Spring Semester.
• GMHS Families: You are invited to join the GMHS PTSA.  The PTSA is a collaborative partnership between parents, teachers/staff, and students.  They sponsor several events throughout the year and offer grants to teachers to help fund classroom projects.  It’s inexpensive and easy to join.  You can join online by clicking on the blue rectangle PTSA link on the GMHS website or by bringing or mailing a check to the school.  Thank you for your support. 
• Attention Senior Parents: If you still need senior pictures taken, please visit prestigeportraits.com for in-studio photos.  All photos must be taken and/or scheduled before or on Tuesday, December 8th.  Anything after this date, you will risk photos not making it into the yearbook.  If you have further questions, please email Mrs. Easton.
• The GMHS Media Center is hosting its first-ever online book fair staring today, Monday, November 2nd through the 13th.  Books will range in price from $5.00 to $20.00 and will be available for all ages.  Purchased books will be shipped directly to the home.
• Tomorrow, Tuesday, November 3rd is Teacher Workday.  There will be no school for students on that day.
• Attention underclassmen: Good news!  Underclassmen Picture Day is coming soon.  Don’t miss this opportunity to capture this year’s memory.  Lifetouch will be at GMHS on Wednesday and Thursday, November 18th and 19th.  Students must make an appointment to get their picture made.  Please visit the GMHS website for more information regarding appointments and Covid-19 restrictions.  Contact Mrs. Easton if you have any further questions.
• Career Services will host four virtual events during the months of November and December as part of the “Successful You” series.  These events are open to all students.  Events include a Financial Aid workshop, a Motivational Speaker, a Military Exploration Panel, and a Nursing event.  Go to the GMHS website, select “Students” tab, and the “Career Services” to learn more and register for these events.
• GMHS Yearbooks are now on sale.  To remember this memorial year, please go to yearbookforever.com to purchase a book at $55.00 until January 8th.  Senior Ads are on sale until January 8th.  Senior parents can customize and create your child’s senior ad for the yearbook by visiting yearbookforever.com.
• That ends your announcements for this evening.  Please keep your students safe, keep communications open with teachers, and have a good evening.