Good evening Githens families!  This is Mrs. Cahill with weekly updates.

*Tomorrow, Jan. 13th, DPS schools will operate on a 2-hour delay. Scholars may begin entering the building at 10:00am. The link to the schedule can be found on our GMS website.

*As a reminder, transportation rotations have been extended until Jan. 17th. Please visit our GMS website for the complete rotational bus service schedule. DPS will excuse tardiness for students on late buses and absences for students who miss school due to canceled bus routes. 

*Winter sports continue this week as our Boys and Girls Basketball teams will take on the Vikings of Lowes Grove at Lowes Grove,  on Tuesday Jan. 14th. Our Boys and Girls will also take on the Dragons of Brogden on Thursday, Jan. 16th at Brogden. The first game kicks off at 4:45. A clear bag policy will be enforced, all students must be with an adult to enter, and tickets can be purchased at GoFan.

*The 2nd quarter will end on Friday, January 17th. We will celebrate the end of the quarter with a Spirit Week starting Monday, January 27th. More information regarding themed days will be announced at a later date. 

*There will be no school for scholars on Monday, January 20th in observance of MLK Day and no school for scholars on Tuesday, January 21st as it is a Teacher Workday.

*Our GMS Science Department will host STEAM night on Wednesday, January 29th from 5-7pm.

*Parents of 7th graders, the Executive Order that extended the date for full compliance of immunizations will end this week on January 15, 2025. Please visit the immunization link listed in the email version of this message to ensure your scholar’s immunizations are up to date. Any scholars found out of compliance after this date could face suspension.

*If you wish to support the RAIDER Store, please visit our Amazon Wish List that can be found on our website and in the email version of this message

*For our students' safety, we wanted to make you aware that Githens Middle School is currently under a fire watch until repairs are completed on the fire alarm system. A fire watch is being conducted to ensure the safety of students and staff while the building is occupied. Fire Watch personnel are trained to alert building staff and call 911 in the event of an emergency. The safety of all DPS students is always a top priority and we will continue to take the necessary steps as directed by the Durham County Fire Marshal.

*As always our goal at Githens is to keep a strong connection between home and school. Please do not hesitate to reach out to us if you have any questions or concerns.  Raiders, let's make it a great week

IMPORTANT Links:

*Amazon Wish List

https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/WNE9IL8LT6F4?ref_=wl_share 

 

*DPS School Safety, Security, and Emergency Information Guide for Parents/Families:

DPS School Safety, Security, and Emergency Information for Parents and Families and DPS School Safety, Security, and Emergency Information for Parents and Families (SPANISH VERSION).

 

*Transportation:

GMS Transportation Support

 

*Technology:

One-to-One Student Device Handbook (English/Spanish)

Parent/Student Technology Agreement (English/Spanish)

New DPS Technology Policy: Students who did not return a device and charger at the end of the 2023-2024 school year, should not be issued duplicate assets. All students are expected to care and use district devices according to our Technology Responsible Use (4312/3225/7320) policy.  

The chart below details the governance all DPS schools are expected to follow for the 2024-2025 school year. If a replacement charger is needed, a request should be submitted to https://itsupport.dpsnc.net/support/catalog/items/87. Once payment is received, the replacement charger will be provided to the requesting student.

 

Elementary Schools	Middle & High Schools
All DPS elementary school students (PreK-5) will be Technology Day Users for the 2024-2025 school year. A Technology Day User is defined as a student who has access to a DPS issued device and charger during the school day, in their classroom.  This student will have access to request a DPS issued device and charger from their school’s inventory if there is an academic need – special projects, inclement weather, etc.	Accidental Damage	Intentional Damage
	1st Occurrence DPS IT Repair   2nd Occurrence DPS IT Repair Discussion with Principal   3rd Occurrence Technology Day User Discussion with Superintendent	1st Occurrence Technology Day User Discussion with Principal   2nd Occurrence Technology Day User Discussion with Superintendent
Replacement charger cost for all students and staff = $38

 

*Athletics: 

Tickets can be purchased using the GoFan link listed below. For further information regarding athletics or specific teams, please email either Ms. Stackhouse, Athletic Director, or the coaches.

Main Website = https://www.dpsathletics.com/githens

Tickets can be purchased at GoFan: https://gofan.co/app/school/NC13663

 

*Student Handbooks and Policies: 

• Student Family Handbook (English/Spanish)
• Dress Code: Durham Public Schools Dress Code Policy
• Immunization Requirements
• Cell Phone Policy/English/Spanish
• School Dance Policy/English/Spanish

*Instructional Information:

• PowerSchool Parent Portal: PowerSchool Parent Portal is the official source of student grade information and a convenient way for you to update your most current contact information.  DPS has created step by step instructions, as well as video instructions, on how to access the PowerSchool Parent Portal.  Use the link above to navigate the setup process.
• Canvas LMS/Parent Canvas Observer Access: Parents are highly encouraged to sign up to be an observer in Canvas.  Teachers will post homework assignments for scholars in Canvas and will be responsible for keeping these pages updated.
• Discovery: Every scholar at GMS is scheduled to take an intervention class from 9:22 to 10:12.  Click the link to access a description of the learning scholars will engage in.
• Githens Middle School 2024 - 2025 Supply List Below
• 6th Grade Supply List: /(Spanish): x
• 7th Grade Supply List:/(Spanish): 
• 8th Grade Supply List: /(Spanish): 
• Electives Supply List: /(Spanish):

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