This Week @ GCM:
Monday, December 16
15 Days: Joggers/Sweats
Tuesday, December 17
15 Days: Ugly Christmas Sweater
Boys’ Basketball vs. North Shore @ GCM (Fresh 4:00, JV 5:30, V 7:00 p.m.)
Girls’ Basketball @ North Shore (Fresh 4:00, JV 5:30, V 7:00 p.m.)
Girls’ Soccer Scrimmage vs. Crosby @ GCM (JV 5:30, V 7:30 p.m.)
Wednesday, December 18
15 Days: Plaid/Flannel/Lumberjack
Exam Schedule:
7:20-9:09 – Period 1: EXAM
9:14-11:06 – Period 3: EXAM
11:06-12:56 – Period 5: NO Exam
1:01-2:50 – Period 7: EXAM
Thursday, December 19
15 Days: Favorite Winter Clothes
Exam Schedule:
7:20-9:09 – Period 2: EXAM
9:14-11:06 – Period 4: EXAM
11:06-12:56 – Period 5: NO Exam
1:01-2:50 – Period 6: EXAM
FBLA Spirit Day at Chick-fil-A (Garth Rd/I-10 @ John Martin)
Friday, December 20
15 Days: Vacation/Tourist
Exam Schedule:
7:20-9:09 – Period 5: EXAM
9:14-11:06 – Period 6: EXAM
Boys’ Soccer Scrimmage vs. Barbers Hill @ GCM (JV2 1:00, JV 2:00, V 4:00 p.m.)
Boys’ Basketball @ Summer Creek (Fresh 4:00, JV 5:30, V 7:00 p.m.)
Girls’ Basketball vs. Summer Creek @ GCM (Fresh 4:00, JV 5:30, V 7:00 p.m.)
***Ugly Christmas Sweater game***
Girls’ Soccer Scrimmage @ Clear Creek (JV 5:00, V 7:00 p.m.)
Saturday, December 21
Boys’ Soccer Scrimmage @ Clear Brook (JV 12:00, V 2:00 p.m.)
Upcoming Events:
January 8 - First Day of Instruction
FBLA Spirit Day: On Thursday, December 19 from 6:00am - 10:00pm come support GCM FBLA by visiting Chick-fil-A on Garth Rd or 110 at John Martin location. To make this happen you must mention our group when ordering with a CFA team member or select Community Care toggle and enter code FBLA24 on the CFA app and 20% of net proceeds will be donated accordingly. Just bring an appetite and support our FBLA team!
Softball Tryouts: Softball season is right around the corner! Tryouts for softball will be on January 10th at the softball field from 3:15 - 5:30 PM. To be eligible to try out, you must have an updated physical turned into the trainers and up to date rank 1 paperwork, and you must have passed all your classes for the 2nd 9 weeks. If you are interested in trying out, come see Coach Wynstra in Rm E140 with any other questions!
This Week @ GCM:
Monday, December 9
15 Days: Holiday Socks and Crocs
2:50 p.m. - NHS Meeting @ Library
Tuesday, December 10
15 Days: Camo/Animal Prints
Lady Patriots vs. Kingwood @ GCM – Red Out – (Fresh 4:00, JV 5:30, V 7:00 p.m.)
Boys’ Basketball @ Hamshire-Fannett (Fresh 4:30, JV 6:00, V 7:30 p.m.)
Wednesday, December 11
15 Days: Christmas PJ's
1st Period – College/Military Acceptance Breakfast @ Library
2:55-5:30 p.m. - FBLA Meeting & Christmas Party @ SW113
3:00 p.m. – PBIS/Bullying Committee @ E139
6:00 p.m. – FAFSA Assistance Night @ Library
7:00 p.m. - Choir Concert @ St. Mark's Methodist Church, Baytown
Thursday, December 12
15 Days: Dress as a Present
Friday, December 13
15 Days: Favorite Christmas Character
*Senior Yearbook Dedication orders DUE
Lady Patriots Basketball @ CE King (Fresh 4:00, JV 5:30, V 7:00 p.m.)
Boys’ Basketball vs. Barbers Hill @ GCM (Fresh 4:30, JV 6:00, V 7:30 p.m.)
Girls’ Soccer Scrimmage vs. MacArthur @ Aldine (JV 5:30, V 7:30 p.m.)
6:00 p.m. - Memorial Theatre Musical Performance
Upcoming Events:
December 18-20 - Final Exam Schedule (click here to view)
December 20 - Early Release
December 21, 2024-January 7, 2025 - Winter Break
FAFSA: Seniors! The first FAFSA assistance session is Wednesday, December 11, from 6:00-8:00 p.m. in the GCM Library. All students and at least one parent must have an FSA ID/log in at least THREE days before completing the FAFSA. Priority deadline for colleges is January 15. Come and bring your parent to complete this as soon as possible! You must bring 2023 tax documents for student and parent. Park and enter on the EAST side.
College/Military Acceptance Breakfast: Seniors! We want to celebrate you moving on to the next level. If you have been accepted to college or signed with the military, sign up for the next College/Military Acceptance Breakfast on Wednesday, December 11. We need a head count ASAP so please sign up by Friday, December 6. Stop by the Patriot Center to sign up or go to https://forms.gle/2KmZQcpKC9VuTyrn8
FBLA: We will have our monthly meeting on Wednesday, Dec., after school from 2:55-4:00 p.m. After our meeting, we will have our annual Christmas Party, which will last until 5:30 p.m. The party and the meeting will be in Mr. Freeman's room SW113. We will have music and other activities. Every member is expected to bring food/drink/utensil items for the potluck during the party. The more stuff we have, the better the party will be. Hope to see you there!
GCM Choir Concert: You're invited to the GCM Choral Department's Winter Concert: "Sounds of the Season" this Wednesday, December 11, at 7:00 p.m. at St. Mark's Methodist Church on N. Main Street. Admission is free!
This Week @ GCM:
Monday, December 2
15 Days of Christmas: Christmas Spirit
GCM Tennis - Dayton Freshman Tournament @ GCM
Tuesday, December 3
15 Days of Christmas: Christmas Class Colors (9th - White, 10th - Blue, 11th - Green, 12th - Red)
STAAR EOC Re-testing
Boys' Basketball @ Jersey Village (Fresh 4:00, Soph/JV 5:30, V 7:00 p.m.)
Wednesday, December 4
15 Days of Christmas: Christmas Lights & Shiny Clothes
STAAR EOC Re-testing
GCM Tennis – Dayton JV Tournament @ GCM
2:55 p.m. - CSU Meeting @ W241
5:00-7:00 p.m. – Christmas on Main St. Holiday Festival
Thursday, December 5
15 Days of Christmas: Santa Hats
STAAR EOC Re-testing: W100’s, Library
6:30 p.m. – Baytown Christmas Parade
Friday, December 6
15 Days: Jingle Bells & Christmas Shirts
STAAR EOC Re-testing: Library
All Lunches: Photo Make-ups/Retakes
Lady Patriots Basketball vs. Aldine Nimitz @ GCM (Fresh 4:30, JV 5:45, V 7:00 p.m.)
Upcoming Events:
Dec. 11 – College/Military Acceptance Breakfast
Dec. 11 – FAFSA Night
Dec. 13 – Memorial Theatre Musical Performance
Senior Yearbook Dedications: Attention, Seniors! Parents and Guardians have the option to dedicate a page to honor their seniors in the yearbook! Go to yearbookordercenter.com, use code 25295, and design your page today! Prices start at just $60.
Christian Student Union: There will be a meeting on Wednesday, December 4, after school in room W241.
Yearbook Photos: Underclassmen! Yearbook picture retakes will take place on Friday, December 6, during lunches only! You will need to come down to the auditorium on your own; you will not be called out of class. Priority will be given to those who missed the original picture day. Order forms are in the front office.
What are you thankful for? Please take a minute to post why you are Thankful, Grateful, and Blessed this holiday season! Look for the QR code on the television displays or the posters around the school and submit yours today!
FAFSA: Seniors! The first FAFSA assistance session is Wednesday, December 11, from 6:00-8:00 p.m. in the GCM Library. All students and at least one parent must have an FSA ID/log in at least THREE days before completing the FAFSA. Priority deadline for colleges is January 15. Come and bring your parent to complete this as soon as possible! You must bring 2023 tax documents for student and parent. Park and enter on the EAST side.
College/Military Acceptance Breakfast: Seniors! We want to celebrate you moving on to the next level. If you have been accepted to college or signed with the military, sign up for the next College/Military Acceptance Breakfast on Wednesday, December 11. We need a head count ASAP so please sign up by Friday, December 6. Stop by the Patriot Center to sign up or go to https://forms.gle/2KmZQcpKC9VuTyrn8