This Week @ GCM: Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration
Monday, Sept. 30
HHM: Flag Day - Wear the colors of your country's flag
7:15-11:11 - ASVAB @ Aux Gym
4:45 p.m. - Softball vs. Barbers Hill @ GCM
7:30 p.m. - Softball vs. MacArthur @ GCM
Tuesday, Oct. 1
HHM: Quince Day - Dress like you're going to a quince
4th Period - Stanford University Visit @ GCM Library
3:00-5:00 p.m. - Edgenuity @ Library
4:00 p.m. - Tennis @ North Shore
Volleyball vs. Humble @ GCM (Fresh 4:30, JV 5:30, V 6:30 p.m.) - Junior High Night
Wednesday, Oct. 2
HHM: Día de los Muertos - Dress with flowers and traditional clothing; get your skeleton face paint
SCHOOL CUSTODIAN APPRECIATION DAY
3:00-5:00 p.m. - Edgenuity @ Library
6:00-8:00 p.m. - FAFSA Night @ Library
Thursday, Oct. 3
HHM: Character Day - Dress as an Hispanic celebrity, character, or urban legend
3:00-5:00 p.m. - Edgenuity @ Library
4:30/6:15 p.m. - Freshman Football @ CE King
5:00 p.m. - JV Football vs. CE King @ GCM
Friday, Oct. 4
HHM: Tropical Day - Wear tropical attire; dress as though you're on vacation
Lei out the Panthers: Hawaiian/luau dress
3:00-5:00 p.m. - Edgenuity @ Library
4:00 p.m. - Tennis vs. Galena Park @ GCM
Volleyball @ Atascocita (Fresh 4:30, JV 5:30, V 6:30 p.m.)
7:00 p.m. - Varsity Football @ CE King
Saturday, Oct. 5
8:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. - Edgenuity @ Library
Upcoming Events:
Oct. 9 - HOSA Blood Drive
Oct. 9 - College/Military Acceptance Breakfast
Oct. 10 - Pink Out!
Oct. 11 - Early Release
2024 Yearbooks: 2024 yearbooks are in! Stop by room SW104 to pick up your pre-purchased 2024 Yearbook. There are a limited number of extra books so if you would still like to purchase, stop by and get your copy today. Books are $80.
2025 Yearbooks: 2025 Yearbooks are currently on sale! Order your yearbook online (see QR code on the flyer or our Instagram page or go to yearbookcenter.com). Order by September 30 for $70.
Junior/Senior Parking Spaces: Patriots! Do you want your own CUSTOM PARKING SPOT? It's time to take advantage and enjoy a reserved, custom painted parking spot for Juniors and Seniors only. Students can come by E130 after school starting Monday 9/30 to reserve a spot for $50. This parking spot will be yours for the entire year. If you have a spot from last year, you will need to renew your spot if you plan to keep it. Our GCM Painting Day is scheduled for Oct. 6th for students and families to custom paint the spots. Proceeds goes toward Senior Scholarships. This is a great way to show your school spirit! Grab your spot - they are 1st come 1st serve!
UIL Journalism: If you are interested in Writing for UIL Journalism, come by Mr. Hopper's room (w236) Tuesday after school for more information.
GCM Karaoke Club: GCM Karaoke club will start this Wednesday in Mr. Hopper's room (w236) after school. Everyone is welcome students and teachers alike.
Memorial Theatre Company: Memorial Theatre Company presents William Shakespeare's Julius Caesar. Performances are this Thursday through Saturday, October 3rd through 5th at 6:30 PM in the GCM Auditorium. Tickets are $5 cash at the door.
Lady Patriots Basketball Tryouts: Lady Patriots Basketball Tryouts will be October 21st for Freshman from 3:00-5:00pm and October 22nd for Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors from 3:00-5:00pm in the Back Gym. YOU MUST HAVE A PHYSICAL AND ALL RANK ONE PAPERWORK COMPLETED TO TRYOUT!! See Coach Shaye in the Main Gym or Athletic hallway with questions or concerns
Fall Blood Drive: Our Fall Patriot Blood Drive is Wednesday, October 9. You can help save 3 lives by donating blood that day. You will get a free t-shirt and some yummy snacks after donating. You must be at least 16 years old and weigh at least 120lb to donate blood. Come by W-109 to pick up a parent permission form, and scan any of the QR codes around school to sign up for your time spot. Remember that seniors who donate at least twice their senior year will receive a red cord to wear at graduation.