Upcoming Events
September 5th – Labor Day No School
September 13th – Interims Issued
October 14th – First Quarter Ends
October 17th – Teacher Planning Day No School
October 25th – Report Cards
November 11th – Veteran’s Day No School
November 17th – Interims Issued
November 23rd – 25th – Thanksgiving Break No School
Our ESE Access Department is raising funds to support their program by baking yummy dog biscuits once a month. An order form is attached if you would like to treat your cuddly canine. Feel free to mail or drop off an order to the front office, with payment, and we will let you know when the order is ready for pick-up, or send it home with your student.
Dog Biscuits Order Form 2022 -2023.docx
Thank You in Advance for your Support!
STINGRAY SPIRIT WEAR
Want to show off your Stingray spirit? Use the link below to grab some GRMS gear! Order Here
BEST BUDDIES…Ice Cream Social
Picture Retakes, Wednesday, October 26th
Order Form
Your FALL PORTRAITS event at GAMBLE ROGERS is coming up. For details about this event, please click here.
Gamble Rogers Running Club/Cross Country Team
Season begins Tuesday, September 13, 2022
Every Tuesday and Thursday
2:00pm – 3:00pm
Running Club/Cross Country Permission Slip must be signed and returned to Mr. Gamble to participate. Students must arrange their own transportation.
Schedule Issues:
All Schedule change requests must be submitted by the link below https://tinyurl.com/GRMSReview
LEN MATTICE FOUNDATION
STOP THE BULLYING CAMPAIGN CONTEST
St. Johns County School District has partnered with the Len Mattiace Foundation to participate in the “Stop the Bullying Campaign Contest.” His foundation helps our youth in NE Florida with raising awareness about bullying and creating a safe environment at school for them.
- Open to all middle school students
- Contest begins 9/12 – 11/8/22 at 5:00 PM
- Banners will be provided to each middle school, and we request for the banner to be posted in a visible area for middle school students to see.
- Cash prizes for TWO winners winning entries ($1000 for each entry). Winners will be announced on 12/15.
For more information, visit:
https://www.lenmattiace.com/st-johns-stop-the-bullying-campaign
SJCSD PARENT SURVEY
Please complete Cognia’s Family Survey to assist St. Johns County School District in our continuous improvement process.
Here is the link: https://eprovesurveys.advanc-ed.org/surveys/#/action/197512/p2065
Cognia, the organization that oversees our district’s accreditation, is conducting a review of our school district this year. Cognia has created surveys specifically for families in our school district.
You may now order the yearbook for 2022-2023
Order Form
Yearbooks are $35 until 4/30 and then the price will increase to $40.
Order your yearbook online at www.buytheyearbook.com and enter school code 708352 to pre-order your yearbook.
ATTENTION 8TH GRADE PARENTS
GRMS 8th Grade Ad’s are also attached. All orders are done digitally this year. All 8th grade ads are due 2/14 or until we sell out.
Recognize Your 8th Grader with an ad in the GRMS Yearbook
Click here for more information
Who: All 8th Grade Students
What: Islands of Adventure/Universal Studios Gradventure Trip
When: Friday, May 19, 2023 from 1:00 pm to 2:15 am
For more information Click Here
School Hours
7:10am – 1:50pm
Early Release Wednesday 12:50pm
We ask that you not drop students off at school prior to 7:00AM
Front Office Hours
7:00am – 3:00pm
Click here if you would like to sign-up to volunteer.
The dance will start right after school from 2:00-4:30pm. Dress to school as your favorite decade 60’s, 70’s 80’s or 90’s (dress code still enforced). Tickets are $5 and will be sold this week through A, B and C lunch. Drinks, pizza and candy will all be on sale for $1 each.
Ticket sales 8/19, 8/20, 8/21 & 8/22
SOLD OUT!!!
Dress as your decade!
~ 6th graders 60’s
~ 7th graders 70’s
~ 8th graders 80’s
2022 Gamble Rogers Volleyball Schedule
Girls at 5:30 and Boys at 6:30
Tuesday, September 20th GRMS @ Sebastian
Thursday, September 22nd GRMS @ Swiss Point
Tuesday, September 27th GRMS vs Murray
Thursday, September 29th GRMS vs Pacetti Bay
Thursday, October 6th GRMS vs Landrum
Tuesday, October 11th GRMS @ Fruit Cove
Thursday, October 13th GRMS @ Pacetti Bay
Tuesday, October 18th GRMS @ Sebastian
Thursday, October 20th GRMS @ Swiss Point
Tuesday, October 25th GRMS vs Murray
Tuesday, November 1st GRMS @ Landrum
Thursday, November 3rd GRMS vs Fruit Cove
Tuesday, November 8th
Play-off Semi-Final #1 vs #4 / #2 vs #3
Thursday, November 10th
CHAMPIONSHIP GAMES
Here are links for Home Volleyball Games Only. We will use school pay tickets for the games.
Tickets available only through school pay.
September 27th https://www.schoolpay.com/pay/for/Gamble-Rogers-Volleyball-VS-Murray-Middl/SAJvkh
September 29th https://www.schoolpay.com/pay/for/Gamble-Rogers-Volleyball-VS-Pacetti-Bay-/SlySsi
October 6th https://www.schoolpay.com/pay/for/Gamble-Rogers-Volleyball-VS-Landrum-Midd/SdjBIjK
October 18th: https://www.schoolpay.com/pay/for/Gamble-Rogers-Volleyball-VS-Sebastian-Mi/ScSJRzR
October 20th: https://www.schoolpay.com/pay/for/Gamble-Rogers-Volleyball-VS-Switzerland-/SedC1pl
November 3rd: https://www.schoolpay.com/pay/for/Gamble-Rogers-Volleyball-VS-Fruit-Cove-M/SNaexu
Links for Away Games Only
Thursday, September 22 GRMS @ Swiss Point – https://www.schoolpay.com/link/vbsept22
Testing Schedule
Here is our schedule for Window 1:
7th Grade: Thur/Fri September 15th/16th
6th Grade: Mon/Tues September 19th/20th
8th Grade: Thur/Fri September 22nd/23rd
These tests will take place in the morning, so as always, we ask that you have your student here on time.
Parent/Guardian,
All students will be eligible for Free Breakfast and Lunch until September 20.
This period will allow for families to complete registrations. Below is a copy of the message sent in recent weeks, which includes a link to the application.
Many parents have had Free and Reduced Lunch applications mailed to their residence. According to the district office, you should have already received this correspondence. If not, you may use this link to check for eligibility: https://www.stjohns.k12.fl.us/food/free/ This completed application may be turned in at the school office at which point we will send it to the district office. It is important that the form be completed in a timely manner to avoid a gap in your student’s eligibility for assistance.
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 voice mail.
If you are a SJCSD Parent/Guardian, please see the directions to Manage Your Contact Preferences in SchoolMessenger Info Center.
SCHOOL POLICIES
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 that may affect your student at GRMS during 22-23 school year. View the 22-23 GRMS Parent Information for bell schedule, introductions, etc.
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 22-23 Student Code of Conduct.
Upon entering the school phones MUST be turned off and stored out of view. Earbuds must be removed to assist students in maintaining academic focus.
Expectation: Students are in class on time every class period every day.
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.
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.
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, homework, monies, keys, books, etc.) Must Be In A Bag (except band instruments 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.
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.
Quick Links
Complete the School Access Form
Steps In Obtaining School Access
Complete the School Access Form by clicking the box above, or by going to https://stjohns.keepntrack.com/apply.
Two weeks after submission of the form, contact the school of your choice, to check status.
Like the GRMS PTO on Facebook to stay informed of events.
Featured Links
Forms
- 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. - PE Waiver
- Facilities Request
School District News
"Connecting Families to Community Resources" on Oct. 4
Please join us on October 4, 2022, from 6pm to 7:30pm for a virtual discussion titled "Connecting Families to Community Resources." All parents and guardians are invited to join us as we meet virtually with local community agencies to learn more about the resources and services that are available to children and families in St Johns County.
Secondary STEM Fair
Our school supports STEM! If you are interested in participating in our county Secondary STEM Fair, ask your science teacher about getting started with a project!
To learn more, please visit the Secondary STEM Fair web page.
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.
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.
2022 - 2023 Valued Partners...Priceless Supporters!
Stingray MANTA Sponsor ($1,000+)
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275 S Charles Richard Beall Blvd. Unit 101
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Stingray MAROON Sponsor ($500+)
Stingray SILVER Sponsor ($250+)
Family Sponsor ($100)
Find out how YOU can become a partner!
We truly appreciate your support and hope that our Stingray Families recognize your commitment to the school and community and support you and/or your businesses as well! Thank You!!!