Stingray Weekly News
To learn important information regarding GRMS news, please open the most recent issue of our newsletter.
School Hours
7:30am – 1:50pm
Office Hours
7:00am – 2:50pm
Dates to Remember
September 2 – Labor Day- Student/Teacher NO SCHOOL
September 6 – Picture Day
September 11 – Interims Issued
September 20 – Inservice Day STUDENT HOLIDAY
October 11 – First Quarter Ends
October 14 – Teacher Planning Day STUDENT HOLIDAY
October 24 – Report Cards Issued
November 11 – Veterans Day NO SCHOOL
November 25 – 29 Thanksgiving Break NO SCHOOL
December 20 – Second Quarter
December 23 – Jan. 2, 2025 Winter Break NO SCHOOL
January 3 – Classes Resume for Teachers STUDENT HOLIDAY
January 6 – Classes Resume for Students
Sept 17th – Landrum vs GRMS
https://schoolpay.com/pay/for/Volleyball–LMS-vs-GRMS-Sept-17th/SkC0m
Picture Retakes
November 4th
Order online click the flyer.
Access Code: C659997
FAST TESTING SCHEDULE
♦ Parent Notification Letter
♦ How to Access your Student(s) Scores
8th Grade: Monday and Tuesday, September 9th and 10th
7th Grade: Thursday and Friday, September 12th and 13th
6th Grade: Monday and Tuesday, September 16th and 17th
STINGRAY HAPPENINGS
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.
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.
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 24-25 school year.
View the 24 – 25 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 24 – 25 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.
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
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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
"IEP 101: Understanding the IEP Process" Virtual Discussion on October 1
Please join us on October 1, 2024, from 6pm to 7:30pm for a virtual discussion titled "IEP 101: Understanding the IEP Process." The discussion will include an informative session on IEPs, where experts from FDLRS will guide you through the key aspects of the IEP process and provide guidance on confidently navigating your child's educational path.
Secondary STEM Fair
Are you interested in a middle school Science/STEM Fair project? Please see your middle school science teacher if you would like more details and 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.
2024 - 2025 Valued Partners...Priceless
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!!!
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.
