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Last Name	First Name	Title	Email	Location
VALDEZ	ANTHONY	COACH	ANTHONY.VALDEZ@eagleschools.net	GYPSUM CREEK MIDDLE SCHOOL
CARRILLO	ARTURO	CUSTODIAN	ARTURO.CARRILLO@eagleschools.net	GYPSUM CREEK MIDDLE SCHOOL
HAYGOOD	BROOKE	LANGUAGE ARTS TEACHER	BROOKE.HAYGOOD@eagleschools.net	GYPSUM CREEK MIDDLE SCHOOL
GALUSHA	CARRIE	MATHEMATICS TEACHER	CARRIE.GALUSHA@eagleschools.net	GYPSUM CREEK MIDDLE SCHOOL
BARRERA VILLALBA	CESAR	LEAD CUSTODIAN	CESAR.BARRERAVILLALBA@eagleschools.net	GYPSUM CREEK MIDDLE SCHOOL
PRINS	CHERYL	MEDIA PARAPROFESSIONAL	CHERYL.PRINS@eagleschools.net	GYPSUM CREEK MIDDLE SCHOOL
GUTIERREZ	CINTHYA	MODERATE NEEDS PARAPROFESSIONAL	CINTHYA.GUTIERREZ@eagleschools.net	GYPSUM CREEK MIDDLE SCHOOL
ISRAEL	DANIEL	BOE APPROVED SCHOOL COUNSELOR	DANIEL.ISRAEL@eagleschools.net	GYPSUM CREEK MIDDLE SCHOOL
RUSSELL	DAVID	PRINCIPAL	DAVID.RUSSELL@eagleschools.net	GYPSUM CREEK MIDDLE SCHOOL
JORDAN	DEBRA	PHYSICAL EDUCATION TEACHER	DEBRA.JORDAN@eagleschools.net	GYPSUM CREEK MIDDLE SCHOOL
CHAVEZ	ELENA	OFFICE MANAGER	ELENA.CHAVEZ@eagleschools.net	GYPSUM CREEK MIDDLE SCHOOL
WICKHAM	EMILY	SOCIAL STUDIES TEACHER	EMILY.WICKHAM@eagleschools.net	GYPSUM CREEK MIDDLE SCHOOL
ENGEL	FAITH	SOCIAL STUDIES TEACHER	FAITH.ENGEL@eagleschools.net	GYPSUM CREEK MIDDLE SCHOOL
FROST	FRANK	PERMANENT SUBSTITUTE TEACHER	FRANK.FROST@eagleschools.net	GYPSUM CREEK MIDDLE SCHOOL
NEAL-MACGREGOR	GREGOR	MODERATE NEEDS TEACHER	GREGOR.NEALMACGREGOR@eagleschools.net	GYPSUM CREEK MIDDLE SCHOOL
SMITH	HAYLEY	MUSIC TEACHER	HAYLEY.SMITH@eagleschools.net	GYPSUM CREEK MIDDLE SCHOOL
QUINT	HEATHER	MODERATE NEEDS PARAPROFESSIONAL	HEATHER.QUINT@eagleschools.net	GYPSUM CREEK MIDDLE SCHOOL
SALINAS	HOPE	LANGUAGE ARTS TEACHER	HOPE.SALINAS@eagleschools.net	GYPSUM CREEK MIDDLE SCHOOL
KENNEY	JEANINE	SCIENCE TEACHER	JEANINE.KENNEY@eagleschools.net	GYPSUM CREEK MIDDLE SCHOOL
HARRIS	JOHN	COACH	JOHN.HARRIS@eagleschools.net	GYPSUM CREEK MIDDLE SCHOOL
MJANGER	JOHN	MATHEMATICS TEACHER	JOHN.MJANGER@eagleschools.net	GYPSUM CREEK MIDDLE SCHOOL
HUDSPETH	JORDON	COACH	JORDON.HUDSPETH@eagleschools.net	GYPSUM CREEK MIDDLE SCHOOL
LUNDE	KATHRYN	STEM TEACHER	KATHRYN.LUNDE@eagleschools.net	GYPSUM CREEK MIDDLE SCHOOL
DOAN	KELLY	ART TEACHER	KELLY.DOAN@eagleschools.net	GYPSUM CREEK MIDDLE SCHOOL
VANVALKENBURG	KENDALL	LANGUAGE ARTS TEACHER	KENDALL.VANVALKENBURG@eagleschools.net	GYPSUM CREEK MIDDLE SCHOOL
HILDRED	LISA	SOCIAL STUDIES TEACHER	LISA.HILDRED@eagleschools.net	GYPSUM CREEK MIDDLE SCHOOL
PLACHTA	MARK	SCIENCE TEACHER	MARK.PLACHTAII@eagleschools.net	GYPSUM CREEK MIDDLE SCHOOL
LEBO	MARY ANN	ELL PARAPROFESSIONAL	MARYANN.LEBO@eagleschools.net	GYPSUM CREEK MIDDLE SCHOOL
JONES	MATTHEW	LANGUAGE ARTS TEACHER	MATTHEW.JONES@eagleschools.net	GYPSUM CREEK MIDDLE SCHOOL
BROWN	MICHELLE	MODERATE NEEDS TEACHER	MICHELLE.BROWN@eagleschools.net	GYPSUM CREEK MIDDLE SCHOOL
STOCKMAN	MINDY	SCIENCE TEACHER	MINDY.STOCKMAN@eagleschools.net	GYPSUM CREEK MIDDLE SCHOOL
PANZER	NAMARA	PERMANENT SUBSTITUTE TEACHER	NAMARA.PANZER@eagleschools.net	GYPSUM CREEK MIDDLE SCHOOL
MURRI	NANCY	ELL TEACHER	NANCY.MURRI@eagleschools.net	GYPSUM CREEK MIDDLE SCHOOL
BRUMMER	NATALIE	MATHEMATICS TEACHER	NATALIE.BRUMMER@eagleschools.net	GYPSUM CREEK MIDDLE SCHOOL
KEEFE	PATRICK	COACH	PATRICK.KEEFE@eagleschools.net	GYPSUM CREEK MIDDLE SCHOOL
ROCHE	ROBIN	SCHOOL COUNSELOR	ROBIN.ROCHE@eagleschools.net	GYPSUM CREEK MIDDLE SCHOOL
FITZSIMMONS	SARA	LANGUAGE ARTS TEACHER	SARA.FITZSIMMONS@eagleschools.net	GYPSUM CREEK MIDDLE SCHOOL
BEASLEY	SONJA	REGISTRAR	SONJA.BEASLEY@eagleschools.net	GYPSUM CREEK MIDDLE SCHOOL
BURPO	SONJA	MODERATE NEEDS TEACHER	SONJA.BURPO@eagleschools.net	GYPSUM CREEK MIDDLE SCHOOL
LADUKE	STACIE	SCIENCE TEACHER	STACIE.LADUKE@eagleschools.net	GYPSUM CREEK MIDDLE SCHOOL
MOFFET	TIMOTHY	SIGNIFICANT SUPPORT NEEDS TEACHER	TIMOTHY.MOFFET@eagleschools.net	GYPSUM CREEK MIDDLE SCHOOL
KADDATZ	TORREY	ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL	TORREY.KADDATZ@eagleschools.net	GYPSUM CREEK MIDDLE SCHOOL
WARD	TRAVIS	COACH	TRAVIS.WARD@eagleschools.net	GYPSUM CREEK MIDDLE SCHOOL
JOHNSON	TREVOR	MATHEMATICS TEACHER	TREVOR.JOHNSON@eagleschools.net	GYPSUM CREEK MIDDLE SCHOOL

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Bus Routes

Happy Summer 2018

Note:

Information on bus routes will no longer be posted. To see your child's bus information you will need to sign into the Smart Tag Parent Portal. This will show their bus, bus stop and times.
You will find the Smart Tag link on our Transportation Page and all the information about Smart Tag.
If you need assistance with signing into the portal or have any bus questions contact Donna Jo Long @ 970-328-2744 or Brittnee Heflin @ 970-328-2745

Parent Guides to the Common Core Standards

The Council of the Great City Schools created guides for grades K-8 and two for grades 9-12 (one for English language arts/literacy and one for mathematics) that provide an overview of what your child will learn by the end of each grade in mathematics and English language arts/literacy as defined by the Common Core Standards. Click on the grade to download a pdf.

English Language Arts (ELA)
Sixth Grade English - Español
Seventh Grade English - Español
Eighth Grade English - Español

Math
Sixth Grade English - Español
Seventh Grade English - Español
Eighth Grade English - Español
High School Mathematics English - Español
High School Guide

Way to HOWL

School View Test Results

2014 TCAP Results
(left to right: white students, CO white state average, Hispanic students, CO Hispanic state average)

iQuad

Youth Power 365

Clubs

Clubs

Student Council (STUCO): Ms. Berger
Yearbook: Ms. Hildred
Academic Soccer and PowerHours: Mr. Kaddatz
S.O.S.- Snowboard Outreach Society: Mr. Goodney
Drama: Mr. Ward and Mr. Boeke

PTO

GCMS Parent/Teacher Organization

Purpose: The purpose of the Gypsum Creek Middle School PTO is to enhance and support the educational experience at Gypsum Creek Middle School, to develop a closer connection between school and home by encouraging parental involvement, and to improve the environment at Gypsum Creek Middle School through volunteer and financial support.

Meetings: Meetings are held the First Tuesday of every month in the GCMS iQuad.
Membership is free and open to all Parents/Guardians and Teachers/Staff.

Fundraising: We host fundraising events each year. We strive to "Grant" all of our money during the school year it was raised. We will host the "GCMS Holiday Market and Craft Fair" in November and we provide concessions for the GCMS Wrestling Invitational in February.

How Money is Spent: Grants are submitted by teachers/staff during a Fall & a Spring grant session. We fund Field Trips, Curriculum, Clubs, Activities and Special Projects for the School.

e-mail: gcmsptowolves@gmail.com

2018-19 Meeting Schedule
October 2, 2018
November 6, 2018
January 8, 2018
February 5, 2018
March 5, 2018
April 2, 2018
May 7, 2018
June 4, 2018

2018-19 Board Members
President: Juan Peña
Treasurer: Angela Loupe
Concession Chair: Piper Ward
Holiday Market & Artisan Fair: Jenny Vargas & Emily Delles

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the school colors, mascot, and vision?

We are the Gypsum Creek Wolves. Our colors are maroon and silver. Our vision is to create a friendly, welcoming, caring, and rigorous academic environment in which students develop meaningful and productive lives as members of our society. To achieve our vision, our mission is to be Goal oriented, Child Focused, Multi-faceted, and Safe and secure. Our long-term, student achievement goal is 100% proficiency or advanced in Reading, Writing, and Math.

How well does Gypsum Creek perform?

According to the Colorado Dept. of Education, GCMS earned a "High Performance" rating for academic performance for the 11th year in a row. In 2010, GCMS was recognized by CDE as one of the top 9% of all schools in the state for academic growth and was nationally honored as a School To Watch (one of 5 schools in Colorado). GCMS was awarded the highest "5 Star School" status from the Edison Corporation. This year, CDE recognized GCMS, for the 3rd year in a row, with the Governor's Distinguished Improvement Award for Outstanding Academic Performance. The GCMS parent survey rated 33 statements with an average of 3.29 out of 4.0 (highest rating), and the student survey rated 53 statements with an average of 3.22 out of 4.0. Our student achievement on TCAP remains at a high level with student academic growth being one of the best in the state.

What is the school schedule?

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday Buses arrive around 8:20. Classes start at 8:30. Wednesday is a late start day. Classes start at 9:30. Students have 5 core classes of 54 minutes each and 2 specials classes of 48 minutes each. Passing time is 3 minutes. Students have a 35-minute lunch period. School is dismissed at 3:50. Buses leave at 3:55.

When will my child eat lunch?

We have three 35-minute lunch periods, one for each grade level. For lunch, students come to the cafeteria and sit at the tables of their choice. After the first week, seats do not change. Tables are dismissed to line up to get their food by a lunchroom supervisor. After they eat, students clean their space and go outside for lunch recess.

How many students attend GCMS and what are the demographics?

We currently have 366 students at GCMS in the fall of 2014 (123 in 6th, 119 in 7th, and 124 in 8th). We are 62% Hispanic 33% Caucasian, 1% Native American, 2% African American, and 2% Asian. We have 51% boys and 49% girls. We have 14% in our Gifted Program, 12% in Special Education, and 46% in English Language Acquisition. 50% of our students receive Free or Reduced Lunch.

Do all students pass in the hall at the same time?

Before school, 7th/8th graders and 6th graders gather in areas separate from each other. During the day, for most core classes, each grade level is in its own section of the building called pods. Most students remain in their own pods except when passing to some Specials classes. For most of the day, grades have passing times at different times. Except for supervised times before and after school, there will be little opportunity for grade levels to mix.

What is the grading policy?

Grades are assigned as A, B, C, D, F and are figured on a percentage basis. Grades are given for in-class and homework assignments, tests/quizzes, & projects. A = 90%-100%, B = 80%-89%, C = 70%-79%, D = 60%-69%, F = 59% or less.

Who is the counselor?

The counselor is Cindy Allard. The counseling program offers group sessions to teach conflict resolution, bully and victim management, social skills, anger management, human development, Individual Career and Academic Planning (ICAPs), and organizational skills. Ms Allard also meets with students individually as needs arise, and she works closely with parents regarding community resources and ideas for helping at home.

Tell me about the lockers

On the first day of school, each student is assigned a locker and a combination lock. The lockers are for books, binders, supplies, and personal items. Most students hang their coats and backpacks on nearby hooks or in empty lockers. Lockers should be organized at all times in order for everything to fit, so important papers do not get lost, and so expensive books and binders do not get damaged. Many students organize their lockers with shelves. Parents are invited to come in and help their child with the organization of the locker throughout the year. Some come in weekly. Only school locks are permitted. If a lock is lost, another lock can be borrowed from the office for $5. Combinations should not be shared. Students should not trade or switch lockers.

What is the discipline process? Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports

Our goal is to channel the actions of students in positive ways so that the best learning environment exists for all of us. We have 3 school rules: 1) Use class time productively; 2) Respect others‚ feelings and needs, and; 3) Contribute to a safe environment. We have implemented a new system for helping students understand good choices in behavior, how to make them, and why it is important. Staff members routinely awards ‚"Way to Howl" tickets when students are witnessed doing a good job at school. This can be for improved behavior in or out of the classroom, improved academic focus, or acts of kindness toward others. There are expectations which all of the staff communicate very thoroughly and when students have trouble meeting those expectations, we have them fill out a Think Sheet is for minor offenses. A Behavior Referral report is for more significant offenses or for persistent minor offenses. When Think Sheets are assigned or Behavior Referrals are given to a student, the teacher, dean of students, or principal talks with the student and assigns the consequences, and communicates with a parent/guardian. A student who receives 3 Behavior Referrals for being disruptive may be expelled in accordance with state law. Consequences from Think Sheets may result in Detention. Too many missing assignments result in Saturday School

What is the dress code?

This dress code also applies to before & after school, weekend activities, athletic events, Continuation, clubs, performances, and other special occasions. If a student violates the dress code too often, they may be required to wear a uniform daily. n1. Footwear must be worn at all times. 2. Clothes must be clean and neat and must meet reasonable standards of health and hygiene. 3. Extremes are not permitted (swimwear, bare chests or stomachs, halter tops, spaghetti straps, pajamas, vulgar or offensive printing, excessively low pants or shirts, excessively short shorts/dresses/skirts, excessively loose arm holes). 4. Nothing that could damage school property may be worn. 5. No hats or scarves (including caps, ski hats, visors, bandanas, or other head coverings) are to be worn inside the building. 6. No clothing advocating controlled substances (e.g., marijuana or alcohol) or promiscuity (e.g. sexy or foxy) or gang affiliation (e.g. SUR 13, South Side, bandanas) is allowed. Any clothing, signs, talk, or writing suggesting gang affiliation will result in a Behavior Referral and suspension out of school. 7. Coats and jackets are not to be worn in classes. 8. Backpacks are not permitted in the classroom. 9. Listening devices (cell phone, iPod, CD player, etc.) and electronic games are not to be seen at school without specific permission of the teacher.n

What is the retention policy?

Students who earn failing grades in 2 or more subjects at the end of the year and who would benefit from repeating their grade will be retained. Students who are excessively absent may be retained. The teacher team, principal, counselor and parents help make the decision. The principal makes the final decision.

How will I be informed of assignments and progress?

Students are expected to write their daily assignments correctly and legibly in their planner.
Many teachers post class grades in the classroom weekly (by student number, not by name).
All core teachers send home your child's grade sheets listing the grade and assignments on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month, or verify that you have checked grades on Power School.
Semester report cards are mailed home.
We hold parent-teacher-student conferences in October and again in March.
We send home ineligibility notices weekly to every student who is failing 2 or more subjects.
Parents may call or email the teachers or schedule a time to meet with the teacher team.
Teachers call home when concerns arise.
Teachers and the principal congratulate students with Wolf Awards for remarkable work and kindnesses.
We recognize Honor Roll students after each semester.
Teachers honor students who are recognized for excellence at an Honors Day ceremony in April.
We honor students who achieve a 3.8 grade point average at an Academic Tea ceremony in May.
Many teachers have an eBoard, web site, edublog site, Facebook profile/page, or Twitter account on the internet for assignments, resources, handouts, announcements, or enrichment activities.
The best way to keep current about your child's grades and assignments is with the internet using a system called Power School at this address: ps.eagleschools.net/public You will receive a letter with your user name and password. If you do not receive this letter in the fall or if you lose your access information, please call the school office at 328-8980.

What sports are available?

GCMS is a member of the RML (Rocky Mountain League) which includes Eagle Valley, Berry Creek, Homestake Peak, St. Clare, Vail Mtn. School, The Vail Academy, and Summit. We also sometimes compete with other non-league schools like Glenwood, Newcastle (Riverside), Basalt, or Carbondale. Athletics are offered for 6th, 7th, and 8th graders in the sports of volleyball and football (beginning the first day of school), boys basketball (beginning in October), girls basketball (beginning in January), wrestling (beginning in February), and track and soccer (beginning late March). 6th graders may play Football only if there are open slots on the 7th grade team and only if they have previous experience playing organized tackle football. All athletes must have a physical to participate; forms are available in the hall or office. We host a Physicals Night in May where the Eagle Valley Medical Clinic offers physicals for $10. Other athletic activities for middle school students are offered by the Recreation District (WECMRD) at 777-8888.

What extra-curricular activities are offered?

All students are invited to participate in our non-sport before and after school programs. These programs have included Disc Golf, Golf Club, Yearbook, Newspaper, Student Council, The School Musical, Girls Flag Football, Jazz Band, Study Friends, Talent Show, Fitness Club, Nordic Ski Club, Writers Club, Crochet Club, Dance Club, Power Hours, and Kick Boxing.

If my child struggles with assignments, what help is offered?

Homework is important for students to practice skills they learned in class. Students are expected to write down their homework in their planner, do their homework with good effort, and turn in their homework on time.
Teachers offer before school, lunchtime, or after school help when requested.
Study Friends, Power Hours, and Math Tutoring are after school tutorials.
Pro-Math and Pro-Reading classes are scheduled for students not proficient in math or reading.
A class called Study Skills is scheduled for students who struggle with assignments. Saturday School from 7:00 to 10:00 AM is assigned to students who are missing too many assignments.
Parents may request to bring their child to school early (7:30 AM) for extra study time in a quiet school environment.
Parents are welcome to visit the school to help their child with organization of lockers, backpacks, binders, checking grades, and checking homework posted in the classroom.
Teachers welcome communication via phone (328-8980) and email using firstname.lastname@eagleschools.net.
The best way to keep current about your child's grades and assignments to help them at home is with the internet using a system called Power School at this address: https://ps.eagleschools.net/public. You will receive a letter with your user name and password. If you do not receive this letter in the fall or if you lose your access information, please call the school office at 328-8980.

What Summer School does GCMS offer?

GCMS Summer School is 4 weeks long, Mondays through Fridays, 3 hours each day, with a focus on Reading, Writing, and Math. Although all students are invited to attend, students who are not proficient (on CSAP or NWEA) and who earn 2 Ds or worse during the school year are required to attend Summer School. Another type, Step Up To Middle School, is for recommended incoming 6th graders and is held in August for 8 days before school starts, 2 hours a day with a focus on basics and becoming familiar with the school, lockers, planners, and binders.

How do I check my child out of school when needed?

We urge you to not check your child out of school. We try to focus on student achievement, and we need your child in school to achieve our goals. If you need to check your child out of school, come to the office, sign the checkout sheet, and while you wait in the office, the office staff will call your child to the office. Please do not go to your child‚Äôs classroom directly. Excused absences are caused by illness, injury, death in the family, acts of nature, and medical appointments. Please note that for parent-directed absences of a full day or more, you must notify the office at least 5 school days in advance or the absence will be unexcused and the student will receive zeros for assignments completed during the days missed. Students who are not proficient will not be excused for extended parent-directed absences.

Where can I get information about the bus?

The Transportation Department posts the bus schedules in the newspaper and on the district website at eagleschools.net. In the fall, we will have copies in the office here and posted on the front door. If you have any questions about the bus schedule, please call the Transportation Department at 328-2742.

When does the Parent-Teacher Organization (PTO) meet?

Our Parent/Teacher Organization (PTO) meets on the second Tuesday of every month at 6:00 PM in the iQuad. The School Advisory and Accountability Committee (SAAC) meets the same days at 5:30 PM. All parents, staff, and community members are invited to attend these meetings. Please contact Sam Gale (samggale@gmail.com) for more information.

How can I stay informed about what is going on at GCMS?

Each month, we send home a newsletter, with the students, packed with great information and a calendar of events. We post all the newsletters and other great information on the school web site (http://gcms.eagleschools.net), if you use Facebook, make sure to 'like' our page at https://www.facebook.com/GypsumCreekMiddleSchool, and be sure to follow us on Twitter : @GCMSwolves. You can also just give us a call at (970)328-8980.

How will my 5th grader become familiar with GCMS?

In April, the band teacher and some band students meet with all 5th graders at GES and RHE to demonstrate instruments and discuss band. In May, the principal visits each 5th grade class to answer questions and describe what‚Äôs in store. In May, the 5th grades from GES and RHE visit GCMS to sit in the 6th grade classrooms, meet the teachers, discuss 6th grade, and tour the school. In May, the principal and counselor host an evening Orientation to GCMS for parents of 5th graders. Then, just before school starts in August, we have an Open House for all students and parents. If you wish to visit the school at any time, please call the office and let us know.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the school colors, mascot, and vision?

How well does Gypsum Creek perform?

What is the school schedule?

When will my child eat lunch?

How many students attend GCMS and what are the demographics?

Do all students pass in the hall at the same time?

What is the grading policy?

Who is the counselor?

Tell me about the lockers

What is the discipline process? Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports

What is the dress code?

What is the retention policy?

How will I be informed of assignments and progress?

What sports are available?

What extra-curricular activities are offered?

If my child struggles with assignments, what help is offered?

What Summer School does GCMS offer?

How do I check my child out of school when needed?

Where can I get information about the bus?

When does the Parent-Teacher Organization (PTO) meet?

How can I stay informed about what is going on at GCMS?

How will my 5th grader become familiar with GCMS?

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