Thomas Ryerson

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New Student Orientation will be Wednesday August 19th at 10:00a.m. at GMS

Back to School Night will be August 24th from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 pm at GMS

First day of school for students will be Tuesday August 25th!

The Geneseo Middle School after school Peer Tutoring Program ended on May 14th. I am happy to report that every student who signed up to receive tutoring help improved their grades in at least half of their core subjects. 75% of the students improved in 3 or more of their core subjects, and 40% of the students improved their grades in all classes since joining the program. I would like to thank the tutors, tutees, staff, parents, and administration for supporting this successful program.

I attended the all-unit choir concert last night and it was outstanding.  Congratulations to all of the students and staff for an outstanding performance!   If you attended last night or participated- what was your favorite part or song of the concert?

This past week we completed our ISAT tests.  What were your thoughts on the test?  What was the easiest part of the test and why?  What was the hardest part of the test and why?   If Geneseo Middle School were to do anything different for giving this test- what should it be and why?

I would like to welcome everyone back from Winter Break.  I hope everyone is feeling recharged and ready to roll!     Students as we move into 3rd Qtr- What goals would you like to set for yourself?  Teachers- What goals do you have for 3rd Qtr?   Parents- What are your hopes for 3rd Qtr?   Please be sure to share.

My personal hope is that I can continue to create a positive environment in which everyone continuously learns from one another.   Again- Welcome back and Happy New Year!

If you could wish for 1 thing this holiday season what would it be?  This can be school related or nonschool related!  The first 3 students to respond to this will receive a small holiday present!

“If we always do what we’ve always done, we will get what we’ve always got.’ Adam Urbanski

“Shoot for the moon. Even if you miss it you will land among the stars.’ Les Brown

“Home is the first school for us all, a school with no fixed curriculum, no quality control, no examinations, no teacher training’ Charles Handy

What did Hyman Lipman do in 1858 that made life easier for students?

How many grooves are there on the edge of a quarter?

What day is the middle day of the year– in non-leap years?

How many teaspoons are there in a cup?

Wishing everyone a Happy Thanksgiving. Please be sure to eat lots, relax, and take time for your family!

“Thanksgiving, man. Not a good day to be my pants.” ~Kevin Jame~