IT'S RED RIBBON WEEK!
RRW: Live Drug Free - Wear Red
3:00 p.m. - Pumpkin Patch Decorating on Main Street
3:00 p.m. - NHS Meeting @ Library
RRW: Put a Cap on Drugs - Wear a Hat
3:00 p.m. - Go Green @ E115
3:00 p.m. - Chess Club @ Library
RRW: Dream Big, Don't Do Drugs - Wear a College Shirt
All Lunches: Student/Staff Photo Retakes @ Library
RRW: Drugs are Wacky - Wear Mismatched Clothes
6:00 p.m. - Volleyball Playoff Game vs. Clear Lake @ GCM
RRW: Drugs are Spooky - Wear Halloween Costumes (appropriate for school)
5:00-7:00 p.m. - FFA 3rd Annual Trunk or Treat on GCM Main Street
1:00 p.m. - GCM Football vs. Humble @ Turner Stadium
Daylight Saving Ends
Nov. 4 - Student Holiday
Nov. 7 - Dress like Minions - "Tonight...We Steal...THE WIN!"
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Underclassmen and staff picture retake day is October 29 during lunches in the Library.
Go Green will be meeting in E115 on Tuesday, Oct. 28.
GCM FFA is hosting its 3rd Annual Trunk or Treat on October 31 on GCM's Main Street. The event is from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. and open to the public! For information, see Mr. Lynch.
If you are interested in playing tennis this spring, you can start after-school practices NOW - as long as you have a physical on file. See Coach Dutchover in E208 or Coach Rodriguez in E139 to get added to the Parent Square for updates.
AHL will have a meeting in the cafeteria after school Monday for all members. Please see our Google Classroom for more information.
Seniors! The Patriot Center has fun activities for you each day this week. At the end of the week there will be a drawing for anyone turning in a completed card. Check the Senior Google Classroom or the Patriot Center Google Classroom for the schedule of activities and stop by the Patriot Center for your card.
If you are interested in participating in UIL Ready Writing, UIL Social Studies, and/or UIL Current Issues and Events go to W228 after school on Thursday for a brief interest meeting.
Any girls that are not currently in the athletic period and are interested in trying out for girls' soccer this season - there will be a mandatory meeting after school on Thursday, Nov. 6th, at 3:00 p.m. in Coach Huizar's classroom SW209.
AP students - November 7 is the deadline to order and pay for your AP test. Stop by the Patriot Center to pay today. Cash or check only. Please bring exact change. AFTER November 7 - a $40 late fee will be charged to order a test.
GCM Boys Basketball will be having tryouts on Saturday, November 8th, from 8am-10am.
You must have:
-Completed Rank One Paperwork on file (see trainer)
-Updated physical on file
-Passing all classes
Make sure to bring your own water bottle and basketball shoes. See y'all then!
The Boys Varsity Basketball Team is still looking for managers .Responsibilities will include:
• Attending and charting all practices and games
• Filming away games
• Managing equipment
• Operating the scoreboard during practice
• Bookkeeping for home games (Aux Gym)If you’re interested, please stop by Office 334 after school and ask for Coach Haymon or Coach Lacy as soon as possible. We look forward to hearing from you!
It's Homecoming Week!
HOCO: Monday Money Mania - Wear gold, green, or money
Begin 2nd 9 Weeks
6:30 p.m. - National Honor Society Induction
HOCO: Texas Hold 'Em Tuesday - Wear western wear
3:00 p.m. - Chess Club @ GCM Library
3:00 p.m. - Go Green Club @ E115
Volleyball vs. Humble @ GCM (Fresh 4:30, JV 5:30, V 6:30 p.m.)
5:00 p.m. - 5th Annual GCM Baseball Red/Black World Series @ GCM
HOCO: Hard Rock Cafe Wednesday - HipHop vs. Rock 'n' Roll
5:00 p.m. - 5th Annual GCM Baseball Red/Black World Series @ GCM
6:30 p.m. - Choir Concert
HOCO: Throwback Thursday - Pick your favorite decade
1st-5th periods: PSAT Administration
3:00 p.m. - Bring Change to Mind @ GCM Library
5:00 p.m. - 5th Annual GCM Baseball Red/Black World Series @ GCM (if needed)
HOCO: Red Out Rally Friday - Wear RED, school spirit, decorated overalls
3:00-5:00 p.m. - Lady Patriots Basketball Tryouts - Grades 10, 11, 12
Volleyball @ Atascocita (Fresh 4:30, JV 5:30, V 6:30 p.m.)
7:00 p.m. - GCM vs. Channelview @ Stallworth - Homecoming!
9:00-11:00 a.m. - Lady Patriots Basketball Tryouts - Grade 9
7:00-11:00 p.m. - Homecoming Dance
Oct. 27-30 - Red Ribbon Week
Oct. 27 - Pumpkin Patch Decorating
Oct. 31 - GCM FFA Trunk or Treat
Announcements
Support TSA and enjoy a sweet treat! Purchase a cake during your lunch the week of October 20-24. Cakes are $7 each, cash only.
Go Green Club will meet on Tuesday, Oct. 21, after school in Mrs. Hinojosa's room E115.
Dance is October 25 - this year's theme is "Casino Night". Tickets are on sale Oct. 20-24 during all three lunches for $20 each. The dance is from 7:00-11:00 p.m.; you must be in the doors by 9:30 p.m.!
If you are bringing a Non-GCM student date, it is REQUIRED to have our Guest Form approved and on file. Forms are located on the front page of the GCM website and in all grade level offices. Guest forms are due to the grade level offices by Thursday, Oct. 23.
Our first meeting is Thursday, Oct. 23, from 3:00-3:30 p.m. in the library. To attend the meeting, you MUST bring a signed permission slip. Pick one up from Mrs. Lambert in the library.
The fall choir concert is Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. in the GCM Auditorium. Concert admission is free! Join us for an unforgettable evening filled with music, talent, and school spirit as our amazing choir students showcase the results of their hard work and dedication. Come out and show your fellow Patriots some love!
If you are interested in playing tennis this spring, you can start after-school practices NOW - as long as you have a physical on file. See Coach Dutchover in E208 or Coach Rodriguez in E139 to get added to the Parent Square for updates.
Lady Patriots will have basketball tryouts this Friday, Oct. 24, for 10th, 11th, and 12th graders, 3:00-5:00 p.m. in the Main Gym. Freshman tryouts will be Saturday, Oct. 25, 9:00-11:00 a.m. in the Main Gym. You MUST have a physical and completed Rank One to tryout. if you have any questions, please see Coach Price or Coach Shaye.
Underclassmen and staff picture retake day will be October 29 during lunches only in the library.
Fall Break - No Classes
Volleyball vs. Summer Creek @ GCM (Fresh 4:30, JV 5:30, V 6:30 p.m.)
Volleyball @ Channelview (Fresh 4:30, JV 5:30, V 6:30 p.m.)
1:00 p.m. - GCM Football vs. Summer Creek @ Turner Stadium
Oct. 20-24 - Homecoming Week
Oct. 23 - PSAT Administration
Oct. 25 - Homecoming Dance (7:00-11:00 p.m. - no admittance after 9:30 p.m.)
Announcements
Support TSA and enjoy a sweet treat! Purchase a Nothing Bundt Cake during your lunch break, the week of October 20. Cakes are $7 each, cash only.
The Homecoming Dance is Saturday, Oct. 25. This year's theme is "Casino Night" - so bring on the glitz and glamour! Tickets will go on sale Oct. 20-24 during all lunches, $20 each. The dance is 7:00-11:00 p.m. - you must be in the doors by 9:30 p.m.!
REMINDER: If you are bringing a NON-GCM student as a date, it is REQUIRED that you have our Guest Form approved and on file. Forms are located on the front page of the GCM website (www.gccisd.net/gcm) and in all grade level offices. Guest forms are due to the grade level offices by Thursday, Oct. 23.
There’s a new club on campus — Bring Change to Mind! We’re all about promoting mental health awareness and creating a more open, supportive community here at GCM. We’ll host fun events, biweekly activities, and offer plenty of service hour opportunities along the way! Our first interest meeting is on Wednesday, October 23rd, from 3:00 to 3:30 after school in the library. If you’re passionate about mental health, leadership, or making a difference on campus, this is the club for you! We’re also looking for officers and leadership positions, so if any of this sounds like you, be sure to grab a permission slip from Mrs. Lambert in the library. Come help us break the stigma, spark conversations, and bring change to mind!
GCM FFA is hosting its 3rd Annual Trunk or Treat on October 31, here at GCM! The event is from 5:00-7:00 p.m. and open to the public. If your student organization would like to decorate a table and hand out candy, please have your sponsor contact Mr. Lynch as soon as possible!
Inside Out Week: Anxious - Wear Orange
3:00 p.m. - Tennis vs. Clear Lake @ GCM - Bi-District Round of Playoffs!
Inside Out Week: Sad - Wear Blue
6:55 a.m. - Key Club @ E212
3:00 p.m. - Go Green Club @ E115
3:00 p.m. - Chess Club @ GCM Library
3:00 p.m. - UIL Literary Criticism Meeting @ W228
3:00-4:30 p.m. - Girls' Basketball Open Gym
Volleyball @ CE King (Fresh 4:30, JV 5:30, V 6:30 p.m.)
6:00 p.m. - FFA Meeting @ GCM Library
Inside Out Week: Mad - Wear Red
Lunches - MOLD Male Mentoring Program @ E110
2:55 p.m. - FBLA @ SW113
3:00 p.m. - Campus Beautification Club @ E245
3:00 p.m. - CSU @ W214
Inside Out Week: Scared - Wear Purple
1st - 10th Grade Course Selection Meeting
2nd - 9th Grade Course Selection Meeting
2nd - PSAT Pre-Administration Session (Sophomores) @ GCM Library
4th - 11th Grade Course Selection Meeting
6th - PSAT Pre-Administration Session (Juniors) @ GCM Library
3:00 p.m. - AcDec Meeting @ W215
3:00 p.m. - Black Student Union @ W244
Inside Out Week: Embarrassed - Wear Pink
PINK OUT PEP RALLY DAY!
Deadline: Senior Quote Submissions
All Lunches: Face Painting @ Cafeteria
Volleyball @ North Shore (Fresh 4:30, JV 5:30, V 6:30 p.m.)
7:00 p.m. - GCM Football vs. North Shore @ Stallworth Stadium
Parking Spot Painting Day
Oct. 13-17 - Fall Break
Oct. 20-25 - Homecoming Week
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Do you like to read? If so you may want to join the UIL Literary Criticism Team. There will be an Interest meeting in Mr. Mealer's room in W228 on Thursday after school on Tuesday October 7th.
Sophomores and Juniors - if you signed up to take the PSAT, there will be a MANDATORY pre-administration session on Thursday, October 9, in the library. Sophomores will meet during 2nd period. Juniors will meet during 6th period. Bring your CHARGED iPad. All testers MUST complete this pre-administration before testing. If you have not yet paid your $18 PSAT fee, you must pay by October 9 or you will be removed from testing. Stop by the Patriot Center if you have questions.
The Lady Patriots will have Basketball Open Gym on Tuesday, Oct. 7th in the small gym from 3:00 to 4:30. You MUST have a Physical to attend. Please come out to show off your talent.
The Homecoming Dance is Saturday, October 25! This year's theme is "Casino Night" - so bring on the glitz and glamour! Tickets will go on sale Oct. 20-24 in all three lunches for $20 each. The dance is 7:00-11:00 p.m. - but you must be in the doors by 9:30 p.m.!
If you are bringing a NON-GCM student as a date, it is REQUIRED that you have a Guest Form approved and on file. Forms are located on the front page of the GCM website and in all grade level offices. Guest forms are due to the grade level offices by Thursday, Oct. 23.
Attention, All Juniors and Seniors that drive! Did you know you can have your own RESERVED PARKING SPOT? For only $70 for the year, reserve your personal parking spot that you can customize and paint yourself! Our GCM Parking Spot Painting Day is Sunday, October 12. Book a spot next to your friend! Create lasting memories! And paint a spot that represents you! Access the Google Classroom Code for the rules and application. The Google Classroom Code is posted outside SW100, the GCM Website, and on the STUCO Instagram. Be sure to stop by SW100 (Mrs. Johnson's room) if you have any questions.
The Campus Beautification group will have their first meeting of the year this Wednesday after school. Please stop by E245 and get a permission slip if you have not already turned yours in. We look forward to seeing you there!
Time is running out to submit your quote for the yearbook! Scan the QR code in the senior Google classroom. The deadline is October 10th!!
Want to join a fun and engaging club? Join Black Student Union. The first Black Student Union meeting is Thursday, October 9, after school in room W244. Everyone is welcome; come see what we are about!
The next FBLA (Future Business Leaders of America) meeting is Wednesday, October 8th (every 2nd Wednesday) after school @ 2:55 PM in Mr. Freeman's Room SW113. We will be discussing our upcoming Area Competitions and field trip. If you are planning on competing in any events, you need to attend. We will also hear campaign speeches from our Reporter/Historian candidates and more. It’s not too late to join FBLA. Consent forms are in our Google Classroom, on the FBLA bulletin board, or can be picked up in Mr. Freeman’s room, SW113.
The M.O.L.D. Male Mentoring Program is looking for young men interested in leadership opportunities. We meet every Wednesday during lunch in Room E110, and lunch will be provided. Come join us and grow as a leader!
There will be a Key Club meeting on October 7th, tomorrow, at 6:55 in room E212. See you there!
Go Green will be meeting on Tuesday in E115.
Attention Patriots! There’s a new club on campus — Bring Change to Mind! We’re all about promoting mental health awareness and creating a more open, supportive community here at GCM. We’ll host fun events, biweekly activities, and offer plenty of service hour opportunities along the way! Our first interest meeting is on Wednesday, October 23rd, from 3:00 to 3:30 after school in the library. If you’re passionate about mental health, leadership, or making a difference on campus, this is the club for you! We’re also looking for officers and leadership positions, so if any of this sounds like you, be sure to grab a permission slip from Mrs. Lambert in the library. Come help us break the stigma, spark conversations, and bring change to mind!
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