Dear Georgetown Middle School Family:
Welcome to the 2022-2023 school year at Georgetown Middle School- Home of the Bulldogs! I am honored to be your principal and instructional leader.
We know children in our community have the potential to accomplish great things. To achieve this, every individual that plays a role in their lives must work together so they can achieve their success. It is our belief that when the school and community work in unison we have their potential can be obtained. We ask for your assistance in guiding and supporting our children’s learning by ensuring that he/she:
- Attends school daily and arrives on time, ready for the day’s learning experience
- Completes all classroom and homework assignments provided by their teacher
- Read daily to develop a love of reading and to improve literacy skills
- Shares school experiences with you, so that you are aware of what is happening in school
- Informs you if he/she needs additional support in any area or subject
- Knows that you expect him/her to succeed in school and your expectations are high
Open house for all grade levels will be held on Thursday, August 11, from 5:30-7:00 pm. Students will be able to pick up their schedules, meet their teachers, and learn more about what Georgetown Middle School has to offer.
We are fortunate to be able to provide school supplies for all students this year. Students will be given their school supplies on the first day of school. Book bags, lunch boxes, and other accessories, however, will not be provided by the school.
The first day of school is Monday, August 15, 2022. The first bell rings at 8:30 am and dismissal begins at 3:30 pm. Drop off begins at 7:50 am. Bus routes are available on the GCSD website, and include stops, and pick and drop of times. All car riding students should enter campus by turning off Anthuan Maybank Dr. onto the road between Georgetown Middle and Georgetown High schools. Please see the attached map for a visual representation of the information below.
- 6th grade students should follow this road past the baseball field on the right, behind the school. Turn right just past the baseball field and follow this road (a two-way street) around to the traffic circle at the sixth grade pick-up area. Staff members will direct vehicles at the pick-up area to ensure the safety of all students getting into the vehicles.
- 7th and 8th grade students should turn into the teachers’ parking lot on the side of the school building near the auditorium. Parents will be able to enter at the first drive and turn to the right, following the arrows around the lot to the auditorium entrance where the students may be dropped off and picked up. All vehicles must then exit from the second drive and follow the direction of traffic.
- If you are dropping off and/or picking up students who are in different grade levels, please use the pickup area of the student in the lowest grade level.
Lastly, one of our goals is to increase the number of family and community members volunteering at our school, as our students can greatly benefit from your involvement and contributions. We seek volunteers to help us with the following activities:
- PTO/SIC
- School-wide events
- Students recognition events
- Reaching out to other parents and family members to volunteer
Please take a moment with your child/children to explore the Georgetown Middle School website. We feel that open and clear communication between the school and home is the most important way for our children to be successful. We look forward to working with you and your children, as well as a fantastic, productive school year filled with academic and social emotional success! The amazing Georgetown Middle School staff and I feel privileged to be a part of this school and community family. We thank you for your support and are looking forward to a great 2022-2023 school year!!!
Sincerely,
Seth Hillman
Principal