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Students kicked off our dress-up week with "Dress to Impress" day on Monday. Tomorrow's theme: Twin Day! Grab a friend and twin together.
3 months ago, AMY TASICH
Three male students pose in the hallway for dress to impress day.
A group of students gather in a hallway to pose for the camera for dress to impress day.
Students and a teacher smile at the camera in a hallway.
Congratulations to the following students for being "Above the Line!" These students were nominated by their team teachers and demonstrated all things GPS: Giving Kindness, Practicing Accountability, and Staying Safe!
3 months ago, AMY TASICH
Above the Line 6th: Violet S. & Hayley J. 7th: Winston B., Paxton R. & Spencer S. 8th: Shahzodakhon B. & Austin N-M Give Kindness, Practice Accountability, Stay Safe
Join us tonight for a performance by our GCMS band students.

Graphic created by Yearbook student, Ava R.
3 months ago, ERICA WALSH
Graphic with a purple swirly background. There are decorative music notes going from the top right corner down to the bottom left. In the center, there is a decorative neon flower. In front of all of that in the middle of the graphic is a picture of all GCMS band students and directors. Text on the graphic states: Band Performance, Thursday, May 7th, 6:00 PM in the Giles Creek Middle School Commons.
Update to our Sign Language Club post from yesterday-here are what the kids are signing!
3 months ago, AMY TASICH
ASL Hand Painting 2026 Strawberry, Football, Bacon, Turtle, Swan, Year, Cookie, Bunny, God, Tiger, Beach
Reminder: GCMS will be hosting a "Step-Up Open House" for incoming 6th grade students next Monday, May 11th. Hope to see you there!
3 months ago, AMY TASICH
Don't Forget! GCMS Step-Up Open House! -Monday, May 11th 4:30-6:00 -Guided Tours Throughout the Evening -Activity Fair in the Gym -Mr. Gross will present at 5:15 -GCMS Apparel available for purchase and to order!
Join us for an Evening of Jazz.
3 months ago, ERICA WALSH
A graphic for the band performance tonight. There is a golden saxophone in the bottom right corner. On the rest of the graphic is text stating: Evening of Jazz GCMS. The GCMS Band performs at Gretna East High School. May 5 at 6 PM. 18102 Lincoln Rd., Omaha, NE 68136
The Sign Club met for a "hands-on" art project where we painted our hands to represent various signs, including BACON, FOOTBALL, BEACH, and YEAR. We created some fantastic hand art and had a great time together.

Our last meeting for the school year will take place on May 11th.
3 months ago, AMY TASICH
A group of kids painting at a long table.
Two kids smiling at the camera with their hands painted.
Two girls smiling at the camera with her hands painted like footballs.
A girl smiling at the camera with her hand painted like a tiger.
A girl smiling at the camera.
A girl smiling at the camera with a cookie painted on her hand.
A girl smiling at the camera with her hand painted like a strawberry.
A girl's profile.
A girl smiling at the camera.
A girl making the ASL sign for bunny.
Pizza day in 8th Grade Teen Cuisine! 🍕
3 months ago, AMY TASICH
Students stand in a kitchen area and the one in the middle is holding a pizza with a smiley face made out of pepperonis.
Good luck to our track teams!

Graphic created by Yearbook student, Payton T.
3 months ago, ERICA WALSH
Graphic for a track meet. There is black paint splatter decor at the top and the bottom. In the top left corner is text stating: Track and Field Tuesday, May 5th at 4:00PM. Next to that, to the right, the text states: Girls away at Waverly Middle School. Boys Away at Elkhorn North Ridge Middle School. In the bottom left is text stating: Giles Creek vs. Elkhorn North Ridge, Norris, Waverly. And in the bottom right is a black and white picture of three female track athletes posing in their track uniforms.

Erica Walsh delivered an engaging and interactive presentation at the National Educational Technology Association (NETA) Conference today titled “Animating Learning: Stop Motion Projects in Canva.”

Participants explored how students can demonstrate their understanding through creative stop motion projects using Canva. The session featured real student examples, step by step guidance for launching projects, and access to free tutorials that make the technology approachable for all learners.

Attendees left not only inspired, but with their own completed stop motion creations ready to bring dynamic, creative learning experiences back to their classrooms.

#BeGretnaGreat #NETA

4 months ago, Gretna Public School District
speaker standing behind podium with presentation screen behind them saying "Erica Walsh Gretna Public Schools Technology Integration Specialist"
Erica Walsh smiling standing behind the podium with presentation screen behind her reading "Animated Learning Stop Motion Projects in Canva"
Good luck to our track athletes participating in the invite today!

Graphic created by Yearbook student, Audrey A.
4 months ago, ERICA WALSH
Graphic with text at the top that says Track Invite. Below that is a picture of three athletes looking at the camera smiling. Below that is more text stating at Ashland-Greenwood Middle School. 29 April, Wednesday. GCMS versus multiple schools at 10:00 AM.
Good luck to our track teams!

Graphic created by Yearbook student, Dixon S.
4 months ago, ERICA WALSH
Graphic with images at the top of a female throwing a shotput and a male runner in the start position. Below it is a GCMS logo on the right with text to the left of it that says Track and Field. Other text on the graphic states: Monday, April 27 at 4:00 PM. Boys at Giles Creek Middle School. Girls at Elkhorn Ridge Middle School.
Congratulations to the following students for being "Above the Line!" These students were nominated by their team teachers and demonstrated all things GPS: Giving Kindness, Practicing Accountability, and Staying Safe!
4 months ago, AMY TASICH
Above the Line 6th: Sawyer R 7th: Willow P 8th: Keaton M & Natalie D Give Kindness, Practice Accountability, Stay Safe
The Giles Creek staff was SPOILED this week by our amazing PTO! Thanks so much for the food, the goodies, the dirty soda bar, and all the love as we head into the final weeks of the year. Special shout out to Mr. Jones for manning the grill for us this week and allowing us to use his room as a food headquarters for our lunches. Delicious!
4 months ago, AMY TASICH
Thank you! A huge thanks to the Giles Creek PTO for all they did for Staff Appreciation Week!
A man cooks at a grill.
A man cooks at a grill.
A man is cutting up chicken to be grilled.
Good luck to our track teams today!
4 months ago, ERICA WALSH
Graphic with text in the middle that says Track and Field. Around it are photos of three runners and one shot put thrower. Other text on the page says Gretna Relays at Gretna High School (boys and girls). Friday, April 24 starting at 4:00 PM.
Sew much talent in Mrs. Weis FCS class! Students are working hard to complete their pillow projects! 🧵🪡
4 months ago, AMY TASICH
A male student sits at a sewing machine sewing. There are other students behind him sewing as well.
A female student sits at a sewing machine sewing.
A male student sits at a sewing machine and smiles for the camera.
Three students sit at sewing machines sewing.
A female student sits at a sewing machine sewing.
On Friday, 8th grade HAL students from GCMS and ACMS participated in UNL Discover Engineering Day at the Peter Kiewit College of Engineering building. The students built rockets, rollercoasters, triboelectronic nanogenerators, and created string from algae! It was a great day of fun, hands-on learning.
4 months ago, AMY TASICH
There are a bunch of students standing in front of the Kiewit Hall College of Engineering building.
Four girls are working with tubing and smiling at the camera.
Four girls stand by a wall holding tubing and giving peace signs to the camera.
Three boys stand by a wall holding tubing and giving thumbs up to the camera.
Four boys stand in front of a white board and smile for the camera. The one on the left has a piece of tubing.
Four girls stand in front of a white board and smile at the camera.
Students are sitting in chairs focused on the presenter in the front of the room .
Picture of the insides of the Kiewit Building.
Good luck to our track teams today!

Graphic created by Yearbook student, Payton T.
4 months ago, ERICA WALSH
Graphic with text stating: Track and field quad. Monday, April 20th at 4PM. Girls are away at Bennington South. Boys are home at Giles Creek. In the background, there is a picture of a track. In the bottom left, there are two female track athletes posing for the camera. Across the bottom are school logos for Giles Creek MS, Norris MS, Bennington South MS, and Elkhorn Grandview MS.
Congratulations to the following students for being "Above the Line!" These students were nominated by their team teachers and demonstrated all things GPS: Giving Kindness, Practicing Accountability, and Staying Safe!
4 months ago, AMY TASICH
Above the Line 6th: Carli P, Emmett P. 7th: Lena P., Alex S. 8th: Izabelle B., Brady E. Give Kindness, Practice Accountability, Stay Safe

Eco Club is hosting a book swap/book SHOP! See the graphic for details. Any questions? Feel free to reach out to the Eco Club sponsor Ms. Siskow.

4 months ago, AMY TASICH
WHAT: Book SWAP HOW: Drop off books you have read and no longer want WHERE: Mrs. Siskow’s room 132. Label each book with your name on a sticky note. WHY: For every book you drop off you can choose a new (to you) book from the book SHOP... WHEN: April 10 - 24 WHAT: Book SHOP How: come shop for books One book dropped off=one new book you can choose Where: book swap shop=room 128 Why: you get to read new books and don't have to pay for them! Reduce, reuse, recycle! When: After school April 29, 30, May 5-8 WHO: sponsored by the Eco Club