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GOMS Eblast 05-15-15
Site Employee of the Year
Congratulations to Jamie Bryant as the Granite Oaks employee of the year for
2014-2015. Jamie Bryant is a spectacular middle school teacher who touches
the lives of students and colleagues with her positive attitude and bright
smile. Jamie has a charismatic personality that attracts people to her and
causes students to strive to do their best for her at all times. Mrs. Bryant is an
amazing math and science teacher who is truly devoted to her students
learning and succeeding in her classroom. Two years ago Jamie volunteered to
take over as our Granite Oaks Middle School Math Lead Teacher. Her
leadership in the math department has been invaluable and helped our math
department tackle the huge task of bringing in the California Common Core
State Standards. In her spare time, Jamie is piloting our first year of the
seventh grade STEM Program at GOMS. She will undergo training this summer at UC Davis that will
enable her to bring STEM to the Rubicon Academy. Jamie’s hard work, student centered attitude, and
caring for all GOMS stakeholders truly make her an amazing educator who will always make colossal
differences in the lives of her students and coworkers.
Upcoming Important Dates:
May 16th – Ewaste Collection, 9 am – 1 pm, GOMS Parking Lot
May 18th – 22nd – Smarter Balance Assessment Consortium (SBAC) Testing
May 25th – Memorial Day, NO SCHOOL
June 1st – Talent Show, During School Day
June 2nd – 8th Grade Promotion Dance, 6:30 pm Rocklin Event Center
June 3rd – 8th Grade Sunsplash Trip, 7th Grade Pool Party
June 4th – Last Day of School, 8th Grade Promotion, Minimum Day (1:00 pm Dismissal)
Donation request! Candy, candy, candy!
For: The 8th Grade Promotion Dance
What: Individually wrapped candy (no nuts please)
Kids polled suggested: Twix, Plain M&Ms, Kit Kats, Laffy Taffy, Dum Dums,
Airheads, Smarties, Jolly Ranchers, Starbursts, etc... (Many of these come in xlarge bags.)
We need a lot. There are 450 8th graders! Please consider dropping a bag or two off, at the GOMS
office, by May 22, 2015.
Thank you so much!
The 2015 Granite Oaks 8th Grade Promotion Dance Committee
State Testing SBAC Testing (Both 7th & 8th Grades) – May 18th through May 22nd
State testing is scheduled in May. If possible, please plan all appointments around this schedule. Your
student’s academy and special education classes will be involved in state testing according to the
attached schedule.
Math Computer Adapted Test (CAT)
Math Performance Task (PT)
May 18 - 22
Time
Session
Testing Sites
Academy
MONDAY
8:30 - 10:40
10:45 - 12:50
CAT
CAT
Multi Purpose
Multi Purpose
Rubicon
Talon
TUESDAY
8:30 - 10:40
10:45 - 12:50
10:45 - 12:50
1:05 - 3:10
CAT
CAT
CAT
CAT
Multi Purpose
A-Prep
Multi Purpose
Multi Purpose
Sierra
Pfitzer*
Key*
Legacy
WEDNESDAY
8:30 - 10:40
10:45 - 12:50
10:45 - 12:50
1:05 - 3:10
CAT
CAT
CAT
CAT
A4
Multi Purpose
A4
Multi Purpose
Discovery**
Quest
Discovery
Odyssey
WEDNESDAY
4th Period
4th period
5th Period
5th Period
7th Period
In-Class Activity
In-Class Activity
In-Class Activity
In-Class Activity
In-Class Activity
Homeroom
A-Prep
Homeroom
Homeroom
Homeroom
Sierra
Pfitzer
Rubicon
Talon
Legacy
THURSDAY
8:35 - 9:50
8:35 - 9:50
10:00 - 11:15
11:25 - 12:40
1:35- 2:50
Performance Task
Performance Task
Performance Task
Performance Task
Performance Task
Multi Purpose
A-Prep
Multi Purpose
Multi Purpose
Multi Purpose
Legacy
Pfitzer
Sierra
Talon
Rubicon
THURSDAY
3rd Period
5th Period
5th Period
6th Period
In-Class Activity
In-Class Activity
In-Class Activity
In-Class Activity
Homeroom
Homeroom
Homeroom
Homeroom
Key
Quest
Odyssey
Discovery
8:35 - 9:50
10:00 - 11:15
11:25 - 12:40
1:35- 2:50
Performance Task
Performance Task
Performance Task
Performance Task
Multi Purpose
Multi Purpose
Multi Purpose
Multi Purpose
Odyssey
Key***
Discovery
Quest
FRIDAY
End of Year Activities - Qualifications for Participation
The following are required to participate in the Seventh Grade Pool Trip, Eighth Grade SunSplash Trip
and Eighth Grade Promotion Dance activities:
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Maintain a minimum 2.0 cumulative grade point average with no more
than one “NM” during the second semester;
Maintain no less than 305 merits (Having a merit loss total of over 95 will
result in non-participation.);
Maintain a minimum of 80 merits during fourth quarter;
Maintain at least 85 percent attendance during the year;
Have all fines and fees paid.
Students must have all fines paid & textbooks turned in by May 29, 2015 to participate in these
activities.
End-of-Year Activities
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Date
Tuesday, June 2nd
7 Grade Activities
100 Merit Activity – 10:25 – 11:12 am
Yearbook Signing – 1:30 – 3:10 pm
Wednesday, June 3rd
Rocklin High School Pool Trip
9:30am – 1:30pm
Homeroom Activities 8:30 – 12:15
12:15 – 1:00 Lunch
1:00 pm Dismissal
Thursday, June 4th
8th Grade Activities
100 Merit Activity – 11:15am – 12:02pm
Yearbook Signing – 1:30 – 3:10 pm
Promotion Dance – 6:30 – 9:30 pm
SunSplash Trip
8:25am – 4:30 pm
Promotion Activity – 9:00 – 10:00 am
Promotion Reception – 10:00 – 11:00 am
Promotion Activity & Reception
On Thursday, June 4th, 8th grade students arrive and report to their homeroom classes at 8:30 a.m. The
8th grade promotion and awards ceremony is a casual event and students should wear casual
attire. The ceremonies are held from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. Each academy gathers in one of the
assigned areas: Multipurpose Room (Quest), Amphitheater (Sierra), Gym (Talon), and Grass Field near
Blacktop Area (Discovery). Immediately following the awards ceremony, the 8th Grade Reception will be
held in the West Court where cake and punch will be served. Parents may check out their own student
through their student's homeroom teacher. For students who have not been checked out, the release
time is 1:00 p.m.
Promotion Dance Dress Code
The 8th grade end-of-year dance is not a formal event. Therefore, students may not arrive at the dance
in a limousine or wear formal attire, i.e. tuxedos, formal gowns, etc. The 8th grade promotion dance
dress code is as follows: Skirts and dresses should be modest in length and neckline; Mid-sections should
not be showing; No formal wear; No strapless or backless attire (spaghetti straps are permitted); Haltertop dresses are only permissible with a high back line; Shirts must have a collar (no T-shirts); Long pants
(no shorts or sagging); Apparel may not be torn or have holes; No hats.