GCM Patriot Report

Week of February 17-23, 2025

02/17/2025

This Week @ GCM: FFA Week

Monday, February 17

FFA - Blue & Gold Day - Members wear official dress

Baseball vs. Dobie @ GCM (V 3:30, JV 7:00 p.m.) - SENIOR NIGHT!

Baseball @ Dobie (Soph 3:30 p.m.)

Tuesday, February 18

FFA - Here by the Flag - Wear red, white, and blue

Freshman Tennis @ Deer Park Tournament

Softball vs. Kingwood Park @ GCM (JV 5:00, V 6:30 p.m.)

Wednesday, February 19

FFA: On Wednesdays We Wear Pink - Wear pink

3:00-4:00 p.m. – PBIS/Bullying Committee Meeting

3:00 p.m. - Christian Student Union Meeting @ W241

Boys’ Soccer @ CE King (JV2 4:30, JV 5:30, V 7:30 p.m.)

Girls’ Soccer vs. CE King @ GCM (JV 5:30, V 7:30 p.m.)

6:00 p.m. - Cheer Tryout Meeting @ Library

6:00 p.m. - Japan 2026 Meeting @Auditorium

Thursday, February 20

FFA - Hide the Greenhands - Members wear camo, greenhands wear green

JV Tennis @ Humble Tournament #1

Girls’ Varsity Track & Field @ Panther Relays – Anahuac HS (3:00 p.m.)

Girls’ JV Track & Field @ Pasadena Memorial Meet – Pasadena HS (3:30 p.m.)

Friday, February 21

FFA - Dress for Success - Dress for the job you want

CAREER DAY!

Varsity Tennis – Baytown Tournament #1 @ GCM

Saturday, February 22

Boys’ Soccer @ North Shore (JV2 9:00, JV 10:15 a.m., V 12:00 p.m.)

Girls’ Soccer vs. North Shore @ GCM (JV 10:00 a.m., V 12:00 p.m.)

Upcoming Events:

Tuesday, Feb. 25 - ASVAB Testing

Senior Local Scholarships: Local scholarships are now open! Access scholarship applications through XELLO in your ClassLink student portal. If you missed the scholarship session in the auditorium, please stop by the Patriot Center for your packet. Deadline to apply is March 3.

Baseball Senior Night: Tonight is Baseball Senior Night! Come out and support our Senior Baseball Players and Dugout Darlings! GCM takes on Dobie at 3:30 p.m. on the GCM baseball field.

Edgenuity: Students in Edgenuity Credit Recovery, you are all invited to begin attending our new Friday afternoon sessions in the Library from 3-5 PM. Our Monday thru Thursday sessions are also available as usual. No special sign-up is needed, just come to the Library after school.

Clothing Donation Drive: GCM's Chick-fil-A Leader Academy is hosting a clothing donation drive through March 28 for the upcoming "Thrift It Forward" event. All proceeds from the event will go towards a college scholarship for one or more of our graduating seniors. Drop off men's, women's, and children's clothing, shoes, accessories, and/or outerwear of all sizes to Mrs. Rodriguez in Room E139. The first 50 people to donate a large bag/box of clothing will receive a free Chick-fil-A sandwich coupon.

Dazzlers Tryout Prep Clinic: If you want to brush up on your dance skills or learn what it takes to be a Dazzler, then join us for our tryout prep clinic on February 27th! From 5:30-7:30 in the dance room, the Dazzlers and directors will be teaching all the skills necessary for a successful tryout. Be sure to bring some clothes you can move in! The class is open to all current 8th-11th grade students. To sign up, please fill out the Google form here: https://forms.gle/bXhVfQzELi5LE5eN6

Association of Hispanics and Latinos (AHL): Would you like to participate in events such as Cultural Festival, Loteria Night, and trips If so join the Association of Hispanics and Latinos! We are now opening up 2nd semester applications! We’re a group of high school students working together to advocate for stronger Hispanic representation and promoting awareness, appreciation, and understanding of Hispanic/Latino culture in a fun, inclusive way.?The last day to turn in your membership is February 28 into Mrs. Haymon’s room W244. The cost is only $15, and includes a T-shirt. Don’t miss out—apply now. If you have any questions Follow us on instagram @Gcmhs.ahl

Christian Student Union: Meeting on Wednesday, February 19, at 3:00 p.m. in W241.

Week of February 10-16, 2025

02/12/2025

This Week @ GCM: Black History Spirit Week

Monday, February 10

BHM: Hip Hop Celebration – Wear your 90’s/HipHop Gear or your favorite musical artistSoftball vs. Bellaire @ GCM (JV 5:00, V 6:30 p.m.)

Tuesday, February 11

BHM: Pan African Color Day – red, green, yellow, and/or black Freshman Tennis vs. Dayton @ GCM Varsity Baseball @ Houston Stratford (4:00 p.m.) Soph/JV Baseball vs. Houston Stratford @ GCM (Soph 4:00, JV 6:00 p.m.) Boys’ Basketball vs. CE King @ GCM (Fresh 4:00, JV 5:30, V 7:00 p.m.) Boys’ Soccer vs. Atascocita @ GCM (JV2 4:30, JV 5:30, V 7:30 p.m.) Girls’ Soccer @ Atascocita (JV 5:30, V 7:30 p.m.)

Wednesday, February 12

BHM: HBCU/Divine 9 – Rep your HBCU College 1st period – College/Military Acceptance Breakfast

2:50 p.m. - Christian Student Union @ W241

Thursday, February 13

BHM: Soul Train Day – Wear your 70’s and 80’s attire JV Tennis vs. Dayton @ GCM GCCISD Varsity Softball Tournament (TBA) JV Track & Field @ Baytown Lee Meet (3:30 p.m.)

Friday, February 14

BHM: Love your history – Wear Red/Hearts Varsity Tennis vs. Dayton @ GCM GCCISD Varsity Softball Tournament (TBA) Varsity Track & Field @ Brown Relays – Pasadena Auxiliary Stadium (10:00 a.m.) Varsity Baseball @ Clear Falls (4:00 p.m.) Soph/JV Baseball vs. Clear Falls @ GCM (Soph 4:00, JV 6:00 p.m.) Boys’ Soccer vs. Kingwood @ GCM (JV2 4:30, JV 5:30, V 7:30 p.m.) Girls’ Soccer @ Kingwood (JV 5:30, V 7:30 p.m.)

Saturday, February 15

8:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. - Saturday Edgenuity @ GCM Library

GCCISD Varsity Softball Tournament (TBA)

Upcoming Events: February 21 – Career Day

Cheer: Want to join the team?
Tryouts are here! If you are interested in trying out, please attend the mandatory parent meeting on February 19, 2025 at 6 PM in the GCM Library. Please be sure that if you have any interest in trying out you attend - you will not be allowed to tryout without attending this meeting. If you have any questions please contact Coach Jay in W208.

Local Scholarships: SENIORS - Local scholarships are NOW open. Access scholarship applications through XELLO in your ClassLink student portal. If you missed the scholarship session in the auditorium, please stop by the Patriot Center for your packet. Deadline to apply is March 3.

Dazzlers Tryout Dance Prep Clinic: If you want to brush up on your dance skills or learn what it takes to be a Dazzler, then join us for our tryout prep clinic on February 27th! From 5:30-7:30 in the dance room, the Dazzlers and directors will be teaching all the skills necessary for a successful tryout. Be sure to bring some clothes you can move in! The class is open to all current 8th-11th grade students. To sign up, please fill out the form by scanning the pink QR codes posted on Main Street.

Association of Hispanics & Latinos (AHL): Would you like to participate in events such as Cultural Festival, Loteria Night, and trips? If so, join the Association of Hispanics and Latinos! We are now opening up 2nd semester applications! We’re a group of high school students working together to advocate for stronger Hispanic representation and to promote awareness, appreciation, and understanding of Hispanic/Latino culture in a fun, inclusive way.?The last day to turn in your membership is February 28 to Mrs. Haymon in room W244. The cost is only $15, and includes a T-shirt. Don’t miss out—apply now. If you have any questions, follow us on instagram @Gcmhs.ahl.

Saturday Edgenuity: The final Saturday session of the year is this Saturday, February 15th. You do not need to sign up, just come join us in the Library between 8:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m.

New Edgenuity Schedule! Students in Edgenuity Credit Recovery, you are invited to begin attending our new Friday afternoon sessions in the Library from 3-5 PM. Our Monday thru Thursday sessions are also available as usual. No special sign-up is needed, just come to the Library after school.

Week of February 3-9, 2025

02/03/2025

This Week @ GCM: National Counselors Week!

Monday, February 3

4th period - Local Scholarships Senior Meeting

12:00 p.m. - LOCAL SCHOLARSHIPS OPEN!

Tuesday, February 4

9:30 a.m. – Spring 2025 Signing Day @ GCM Gym

Lady Patriots Basketball vs. Atascocita @ GCM – Senior Night! (Fresh 4:00, JV 5:30, V 7:00 p.m.)

Boys Basketball @ Atascocita (Fresh 4:00, JV 5:30, V 7:00 p.m.)

Baseball Scrimmage – Varsity vs. Elkins @ GCM (4:00 p.m.), Soph/JV @ Elkins (4:00, 6:00 p.m.)

Softball Scrimmage @ Katy Morton Ranch (JV 4:30, V 6:00 p.m.)

Boys Soccer vs. Channelview @ GCM (JVB 4:30, JV 5:30, V 7:30 p.m.)

Girls Soccer @ Channelview (JV 5:30, V 7:30 p.m.)

Wednesday, February 5

Student Holiday

Thursday, February 6

Student Holiday

Freshman/JV Tennis @ Pasadena

JV Track & Field @ Deer Park Meet (3:30 p.m.)

Friday, February 7

Student Holiday

Varsity Track & Field @ Clear Brook HS - Wolverine Relays (3:00 p.m.)

Boys Basketball vs. CE King @ GCM (Fresh 4:00, JV 5:30, V 7:00 p.m.)

Baseball Scrimmage – Varsity vs. Clear Creek @ GCM (4:00 p.m.), Soph/JV @ Clear Creek (4:00, 6:00)

Softball Scrimmage vs. Fort Bend Austin @ GCM (JV 4:30, V 6:00 p.m.)

Boys Soccer @ Humble (JVB 4:30, JV 5:30, V 7:30 p.m.)

Girls Soccer vs. Humble @ GCM (JV 5:30, V 7:30 p.m.)

Upcoming Events:

February 12 – College/Military Acceptance Breakfast

National Technical Honor Society: Are you currently in a Career & Technical Education class/pathway? Are you currently participating in a CTSO like HOSA, TSA, FFA, or others? Did you know that CTE has its very own Honor Society? The National Technical Honor Society is for CTE students currently pursuing a CTE endorsement and participating in their CTSO. NTHS offers many benefits and gives out close to $500,000 in scholarships each year. If you would like more information on NTHS and how to apply for membership, come by and see Mr. Jackson in room W102. All applications must be completed by February 13th.

Japan 2026! Do you dream about traveling the world? Come to our informational meeting on Wednesday, February 19, at 6:00 p.m. to lean more about the Summer 2026 student trip to Japan. Your family can RSVP to the meeting at https://rsvp.eftours.com/sjzms2r or use the QR code on the windows in the library on room SW121. The trip is open to all GCM students. Hope to see you there!

GCM Cheer: Want to join the team? Tryouts are here!

If you are interested in trying out, please attend the mandatory parent meeting on February 19, 2025 at 6 PM in the GCM Library. Please be sure that if you have any interest in trying out you attend - you will not be allowed to tryout without attending this meeting. If you have any questions please contact Coach Jay in W208.

Juniors: All juniors will take the ELAR TSI next week. Please check the posters on Main Street to see your assigned testing date. This will be first time testers only. Juniors who need to retest will be retested in April. ALL TESTERS NEED TO BRING A CHARGED IPAD and report to the library at 7:15 a.m. on their assigned day.

SENIORS: Local scholarships are now open. Access scholarship applications through XELLO in your ClassLink student portal. If you missed the scholarship session in the auditorium, please stop by the Patriot Center for your packet. Deadline to apply is March 3.