The GJGMS Family Newsletter
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Parents
Welcome, Gholson Family!
Steering Committee Meeting
Every 1st Wednesday of the Month, 3:30 - 5:30 PM
except holidays
Take advantage of this opportunity to have your voice heard and address your concerns.
Join the meeting via Google Meet by clicking here: Steering Committee Meeting
Your time and perspective are highly valued, and I’m confident that a brief discussion will lead to purposeful outcomes for our students, families, and community stakeholders. To make an appointment, to meet with Mr. Frazier, click here https://calendar.app.google/sabdeuxneCVfxPLa7
The team consists of:
- Community School Coordinator, Mr. Frazier
- Parent Engagement Assistant, Ms. Chase
- Parents
- Pupil Personnel Worker
- Professional School Counselor
- Teachers
- Administrators
- Stakeholders
To make an appointment click here -> https://calendar.app.google/sabdeuxneCVfxPLa7
The Family & Community Outreach Department is comprised of a group of individuals whose sole purpose is to facilitate parent & community engagement by creating a participatory environment in which the needs of our community are met. This is done through monthly parent workshops that are designed to enhance family life by bridging the gap between home and school and social event that inspire a sense of community.
Parent Engagement Assistant: Ms. Chase (chavonne.chase@pgcps.org)
Assists with the following:
- Educates teachers and staff on how to communicate and work effectively with parents/families as equal partners;
- Advises and trains parents on how to address concerns with staff in school meetings;
- Provides referrals to community-based services for families;
- Expands opportunities for continued learning, voluntary community service and civic participation;
- Develops community collaborations;
- Promotes sharing of power with parents as decision-makers; and
- Helps parents/families understand the educational system so they can become better advocates for their children's
education.
Six Types of Family Engagement
- Parenting
- Communicating
- Volunteering
- Learning at Home
- Decision Making
- Collaborating with the Community
Immunizations
Parents & Guardians of G. James Gholson Middle School,
Please visit the PGCPS Immunizations page for information about required immunizations and available clinics. Send updated immunization records to Nurse Nicolyn. All 7th graders need mandatory updated Tdap and Meningococcal vaccines before the start of the school year. Please schedule an appointment with your medical provider or the Health Department this summer to ensure your child is in compliance. Please send all updated shot information to Nurse Buford at yolonda.buford@pgcps.org.
If 6th, 7th, and 8th graders have any updated immunization information, please send to Nurse Burford as well. Have a great summer! Thank you!