Important Dates
April 19 – Student/Teacher Holiday (No School)
April 23 – Interims Issued
May 24 – Last Day of School (Early Release @ 12:50)
May 27 – Memorial Day
May 28 – Last Day for Teachers
August 5 – Optional Teacher Planning Day
August 6 – Teacher Pre-planning
August 12 – Students Report to Class
Congratulations to our 2024 Crimestoppers county winners! Ella Osborne 1st place and Hannah Singletary 3rd place for our District Middle school division! To view the winners art click here. The art will represent SJCSD tomorrow at the District Attorney’s office.
Congratulations to Ms. Demaio’s Art students! Go Stingrays.
Stingray Weekly News
To learn important information regarding GRMS news, please open this link:
https://secure.smore.com/n/8qza1
“Buy your yearbook now! LAST CHANCE
Friday, May 10th
https://buytheyearbook.pictavo.com/PictavoSchool/FindSchool School Code 715037
7:30AM Start Time
1:50PM Dismissal
12:50PM Wednesday Dismissal
Office Hours
7:00am – 3:00pm
GRMS Showcase
Click on the link above each week to view our student created weekly news, called GRMS Showcase.
Important Dates for 24 – 25 School Year
♦ February 9, 2024 – AVID Applications Due
♦ February 28, 2024 – Elective Link Closes
♦ No later than April 1, 2024 – Course Request Sheets with CORE Course Recommendations Distributed
♦ May 25, 2024 – Course Review Link Closes
♦ Tentative Date: August 6, 2024 – 6th Grade Orientation with WEB
♦ District Date is TBD – Schedules go live in HAC
Course Review Process:
- Students and parents can request a schedule review for a CORE course placement using the form at the link below.
- Course reviews will take place after final grades and state testing scores are released in June. Decisions to change placement will follow the course progressions and will be communicated over the summer.
- Students and parents will be notified by July 1st if the course review was approved or denied.
Rising 7th and 8th Grade Parents:
Elective selection is live and will close February 27th. Students will choose their electives for the 24-25 school year in PE the week of February 20th. There is a short elective video posted below that highlights our elective selections and there are handouts posted below with elective selections and explanations listed. Students will use the link on the handout to select and rank their preferred elective choices.
Things to keep in mind:
- Every student will have P.E. in his or her schedule unless a parent signs a waiver for the student to be excluded from P.E.
- You can select a semester of PE if you do not want a full year.
- Semester electives get placed if you do not select a yearlong elective.
- Applying for these courses does NOT guarantee placement. Core classes scheduling and elective teacher recommendation are considered.
Rising 6th Grade Presentation 2024-2025
Click picture to view
Here is the direct link to the video. https://vimeo.com/913790975?share=copy
End-of-the-Year 8th Grade Information
Invitations went out to all eligible students!
From the School Nurse…
If your student currently has medication in the clinic:
- Please stop by the clinic to pick up your child’s medication before or on May 24th.
- District policy does not allow for medication to remain in the school over the summer. It is important for parents to plan to pick up your child’s medication since medications may not go home with students.
- Any medication left in the clinic After Friday, May 24th at 1:50pm will have to be discarded according to district policy.
Stingray Spring Football Game
Saturday, May 11th at 3:30PM
Bartram Trail High School
https://www-bths.stjohns.k12.fl.us/athletics/ticket-information/
$10 Online or Cash at the Gate
SPRING TESTING SCHEDULE
May 2nd – Civics EOC
May 6th/7th – 6th grade FAST PM3
May 9th/10th – 7th grade FAST PM3
May 13th/14th – 8th grade FAST PM3
May 16th – Algebra/Geometry EOC
May 20th – 8th Grade Science/Biology EOC
STINGRAY HAPPENINGS!
We want to celebrate our YRD, Deputy Rafael Fuentes! Deputy Fuentes was awarded the Deputy Jody Hull Jr. Award last weekend. This award goes to the YRD having made a significant contribution to the school and community. We are very proud and fortunate to have Deputy Fuentes serving our school. He goes above and beyond to build relationships with students, staff, and families while keeping them safe. Thank you Deputy Fuentes, you are the best! (Pictured above is Deputy Fuentes and his supervisor, Sergeant Williams.)
Sign Up for SchoolMessenger
This system allows schools and District staff to quickly and efficiently communicate both general and emergency messages to parents/guardians using email, text and voicemail.
If you are a SJCSD Parent/Guardian, please see the directions to Manage Your Contact Preferences in SchoolMessenger Info Center.
Honor Roll Is Now Digital!
Click here to sign up for your new Honor Card rewards and to see the list of discounts and freebies.
DO YOU KNOW OUR POLICIES
Thank you for your understanding and compliance as we work together for all students’ success!
Mission:
To create the best learning path for all students. Students understand the value of being engaged in their education as goal-setting, college and career bound questioners, who recognize the value of all learning opportunities.
Overview
Please be aware of the following policies below that may affect your student at GRMS during 23-24 school year.
View the 23-24 GRMS Parent Information for bell schedule, introductions, etc.
Dress Code Policy
The dress and grooming of our students should contribute to the health and safety of the individual, promote a positive educational environment and not disrupt the educational activities and processes of the school. Gamble Rogers Middle School follows the school district’s dress code guidelines explained in the 23-24 Student Code of Conduct
Provisional Transportation Waiver
The St. Johns County School District Provisional Transportation Waiver Program (PTWP) extends transportation services to students assigned to district schools based on space availability and criteria.
Follow this link to access the required application form.
You can report Bullying and Harassment incidents in any of the following ways…
♦ In person at the school
♦ In writing to the school using this form
♦ Online by using this link
♦ By phone to the school
♦ Or visit https://www.stjohns.k12.fl.us/sdfs/reporting/
Vision:
GRMS will be a progressive school in which students are prepared to achieve at their highest level, preparing them for college and career, surrounded by an engaged community that is proud of its educational accomplishments.
From The Front Office
Drop-Off Items
All items (clothes, shoes, monies, keys, books, etc.) Must Be In A Bag (except band instruments, homework and lunch boxes) labeled with the student’s name and grade.
Thank you for your help with this!
Early Check-Out
If you need to take your student out of school early, the latest time that he/she can be picked up is at 1:20PM (12:20PM on Wednesdays). Only parents, guardians, or other individuals identified on the student’s contact list, with appropriate identification, will be allowed to check-out the student.
Food Policy
Stingray families — Parents will not be permitted to drop off food from outside sources to their student during the school day. This includes all fast food/restaurant meals.
School Clinic
If your child calls or texts you from their phone/watch and states they are not feeling well please request they see the nurse. From the clinic we can discuss next steps on your child’s return to class or pick up from the clinic.
Information Changes
It is imperative that parents call the school to change home phone numbers, cell numbers, work numbers and email addresses as soon as they are changed. In an emergency situation, it is difficult to contact parents when the information provided is not correct. Please contact Ms. Greve with changes.
Personal Checks
Notice regarding 
payments to GRMS via personal check: Checks MUST include your full name, street address, TWO phone numbers, and your driver’s license number.
Tdap immunization is required for all 7th graders
Proof of this immunization on the DH 680 form can be brought to the front office, faxed (904-547-8715), or emailed to Ms. Greve even if your student is still in 6th grade. Per district policy, all 7th grade students are required to submit an updated DH 680 form to include Tdap prior to the start of 7th grade. Failure to provide updated immunization records will delay your child’s start date.
Quick Links
Like the GRMS PTO on Facebook to stay informed of events.
Featured Links
Forms
- Digital Absentee Form
Please use the form above, reference students first and last name, homeroom teacher, and you may include a doctor’s note or other documentation.
School District News
FortifyFL App
FortifyFL is a website and app developed at the direction of the Florida Legislature. Any student, educator, parent or member of the public can report school safety concerns directly to law enforcement and school administrators anonymously and easily through the FortifyFL app or getfortifyfl.com.
2023-2024 Science Instructional Materials Adoption
The St. Johns County School District has begun the review process for the Science Instructional Materials Adoption. Once available, the digital resources will be posted on the Instructional Materials Adoption web page and available for review. The core resources that have been submitted for evaluation were selected from the state adoption consideration lists when available. Additional resources for advanced programs may be reviewed from materials listed as appropriate for the program indicated.
Some print materials may be available for review. If you would like access to the available printed materials or require assistance reviewing the online resources, please call the Instructional Resources and Media Services office at 904.547.3947. Materials are available for review from 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM when district offices are open.
We encourage parent and community participation in our adoption process. If you would like to serve on a school committee and formally review the resources as a part of the school review team, please contact any school or our office at 904.547.3947 by February 1, 2024. Committee membership is limited. School administrators will select the appropriate number of reviewers from the list of interested participants.
Science Materials
Review the science resources under consideration for adoption on EdCredible.com.
You will need to create an account at EdCredible.com and select the Science Adoption for St. Johns County School District.
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School Access
This is just a reminder that anyone (parent, guardian, friend, neighbor, aunt, uncle) must have school access to attend an event at Gamble Rogers Middle School, have lunch with a student and/or attend an awards assembly. If you have not already done so, please complete the School Access Form. The process for approval may take up to 4 weeks, so please fill out the application sooner than later for any guests that would like to have school access. Once the application is approved, school access will be valid for three years.
