Good Morning GPS!
I am communicating to our parents/guardians/staff to inform you that over the course of the end of last week and through the break, several students in the elementary have been confirmed as contracting hand, foot, and mouth disease. GPS has consulted with the Chouteau County Health Department for guidance on the issue. While the name of this illness is concerning, this illness is mostly mild, with symptoms usually lasting 7 to 10 days. Symptoms can include fever, sore throat, blisters inside the mouth, and rashes found on the hands and feet. According to the CDC, it is not considered a reportable communicable disease, and unless a student has a fever or diarrhea, they do not meet exclusionary criteria from school. Students are allowed to return to school after 24 hours of being fever-free. As such, we highly recommend that if you suspect your child is sick, have them stay home for a day or two to monitor their symptoms, especially a fever. If your child develops a fever or you suspect your child has contracted this or any other seasonal illness, please seek medical advice and follow your healthcare provider's recommendations. Students and staff will also be observing an hourly hand-washing routine, and we highly recommend observing strict hygiene practices in your place of work and at home during this week. If your student has seen a doctor and needs to be absent, bring a note following their return for their absence to be excused.
Thank You!
State Cross Country will be held Oct 26, 2024 in Missoula at the U of M Golf Course. Attached you will see the details of the event. Lexi Prostman is our state qualifier. She will run at 11:30 AM.
Regular Scheduled Board Meeting Wednesday Oct 9th - 7:00 PM Geraldine School Library
MAST State-testing opens next week for students in Grades 3-8. Information will also be sent home.
Hobson-Moore is forfeiting Saturday's VARSITY Football game due to illness. Junior High Football is still scheduled at 10am Saturday, in Stanford.
Just a reminder that Homecoming is this weekend on Saturday in Denton. The JH Football game starts at 10:00 am and the parade is immediately after, meaning it will start somewhere around 11:00 am. If you have a child in elementary that wants to take part in the parade they are more than welcome to. The kids will be riding bikes/walking in the parade. The Varsity game starts at 1:00pm. Please come out and support the athletes this weekend in Denton! GO BEARCATS!
The JV Football game scheduled for Sept 30th has been rescheduled to the following day Oct 1st in Geraldine. Please come out Tuesday Oct 1st and support our JV Football team and our JV/V Volleyball girls! Go Bearcats!
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Please make a sealed bid for each item to Geraldine Schools
Homecoming is right around the corner, Sept 28th in Denton this year!
Here is the schedule for spirit week starting Monday Sept 23rd!
DGSG Bearcat Apparel Order Forms & Prices
You can pick up and drop off order forms at the school or with Darcey Juedeman!
Orders will not be accepted without payment.
See Documents>Feed Related Documents for forms and options!
Regular Scheduled Board Meeting
Tue Sept 17th
7:00 PM @ Geraldine School Library
Dear parents and guardians, as the fall transition days approach, please ensure your students are prepared for outside recess each day. If your student needs assistance with any winter clothing, don't hesitate to get in touch with your student's classroom teacher or Secretary Van Voast, as we have many donated items available.
Thank You - Go Bearcats! - Go Tigers!
This is an announcement and reminder to our cross-country families and fans that we will not be attending the Havre meet this Saturday but will instead compete at Shelby on Monday, the 16th. The meet will start with middle school girls at 3:30.
Counselor Corner
Sept Newsletter
GPS School Store!
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Notice of Relative Bus Hiree
Come be apart of the Booster Club. The Geraldine Booster Club supports all school-sanctioned activities. The objectives of the Booster Club are to promote and encourage sportsmanship, school spirit, and community support of Geraldine School activities. We appreciate your support and look forward to your future participation! If you have questions or concerns, please reach out to an officer.
Tuesday
August 20th, 2024
7:00 AM
Special Board Meeting
Happy Friday, Everyone!
I know many of you have been eagerly awaiting news about our open positions since the end of the last school year. Believe me, I’ve been right there with you, eager to fill these roles with the best candidates. Our journey to find quality staff started many months ago and extended throughout the summer. While the process was lengthy and involved many candidates and configurations, I’m thrilled to finally share our teacher assignments for the upcoming year.
It is with great pride and enthusiasm that I announce our new teacher assignments.
First, Mrs. Leah Enil will be our new secondary math teacher. Mrs. Enil comes to us from the beautiful Caribbean Island nation of Trinidad and Tobago. When I first spoke with her several months ago, I was immediately impressed by her professionalism, positive attitude, and genuine commitment to lifelong learning. Moving to the United States from abroad is a significant undertaking that requires perseverance, patience, faith, and grit. Throughout this process, Mrs. Enil has exemplified these qualities, and I look forward to her saying “see you soon” come to fruition.
Second, I am delighted to introduce Mr. Nathaniel Parry, who will be teaching 5th and 6th grade. Mr. Parry is a Montana native who has traveled across the state as his father worked in education. He joins us after spending five years with Minneapolis Public Schools, where he worked with middle and high school students, primarily in math. Mr. Parry enjoys the outdoors and was looking for a small, welcoming rural Montana community to call home. He will be moving to Geraldine via Billings soon and looks forward to becoming part of our community.
Third, I am pleased to announce that Mrs. Meagan Schmock will be teaching 3rd and 4th Grade, with authorization from the Montana Office of Public Instruction. Mrs. Schmock joined us last year with experience working in schools, primarily as a paraprofessional. During the second half of the year, she transitioned into this role and quickly demonstrated the poise, patience, and persistence needed to work effectively with students. I am excited to see her return to the classroom with her familiar face, commitment to the team, and professional dedication.
Lastly, I am thrilled to announce that Mrs. Shari Williams will be guiding our 1st and 2nd grade class, our largest group, as she completes her teacher preparation program. Over the past several years, Mrs. Williams has shown an incredible commitment to the GPS team and her personal growth. As a parent of one of the students she will teach, I can personally attest to her patient presence and exemplary role-modeling as a learner. I am confident she will continue to build on the strong foundation laid by Mrs. Margee Bronec.
Thank you all for your patience and support during this process. I am confident that our new and returning staff will bring great energy and dedication to our school community. Have a wonderful weekend!
School is right around the corner!
That means it is time to get your Free and Reduced Meal Applications in!
You can now do an online application. If you choose so the link is posted below. Otherwise please go into Documents > Forms, Waivers & Handbook to find the application to fill out. You can also come into the school and grab a paper copy.
Enjoy the rest of your summer!
https://dca.opi.mt.gov/frapp