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Gotha Updated - Week of April 20, 2026

Posted Date: 04/19/26 (06:30 PM)
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Gotha Update

2025-2026 be the ONE.

Week of April 20, 2026

 

Totally Tubular Staff Appreciation Week

Don't you (forget about... the staff)! Help the GMS PTO celebrate with an 80s themed week, May 4-8. Donate or shop our Amazon Wishlist to make it a groovy week!


PTO is also looking for volunteers to make our faculty/staff celebrations totally tubular! Help us with setup, serving, and cleanup—it's gonna be major. Click the link below to secure your spot. Note: You must be Additions approved to join the fun.

 

Family Stakeholder Survey

Our Spring Family Survey is now open, and your feedback helps us improve communication, strengthen programs, and better support your child.

It takes less than a minute, but makes a big impact. We’re aiming for 100% participation —every response matters, and we need AT LEAST 210 responses!

 
Literacy

Literacy News: 📚 162,000 Minutes and Counting—Keep Reading!

Let’s give a huge shoutout to our incredible readers! Together, we’ve logged over 162,000 minutes in our Beanstack Reading Challenge which is an amazing accomplishment!

A special congratulations goes to Ms. Williams’ class, whose students logged an impressive average of 90 minutes per student just last week. That’s dedication in action!

Keep the momentum going. Keep reading and keep logging your minutes. Every minute counts and brings you closer to earning exciting prizes from Mrs. Do during lunch.
 
NeeDoh

OCPS Code of Student Conduct Updates

As always, the OCPS Code of Student Conduct can be found HERE.

We’ve recently seen an increase in NeeDoh squishy toys on campus. While they can be fun, please be aware that they are filled with a sticky, glue-like substance that can damage devices, furniture, and school materials if they break.

If brought to school, these items must remain in backpacks and not be used during the school day.

Thank you for helping us keep our learning environment clean and safe for everyone!
 

This Week at the School

Monday -
Tuesday - DROP EVERYTHING AND READ (after 2nd period - see bell schedule)
Wednesday - Gotha Spirit Day!
Thursday -
Friday - NO SCHOOL

UPCOMING DATES
April 24th - NO SCHOOL
April 28th - NJHS Induction Ceremony
April 30th - May 2nd - Spring Musical “Mean Girls Jr.”
May 5th - ELA State Testing
May 7th - Math State Testing; Gotha Elective Night
May 12th - Science & Civics State Testing; Chorus Concert
May 14th - Band Concert
May 15th - 8th Grade Gradventure
May 19th - 8th Grade Awards Ceremony
May 21st - Gotha 2026 LipDub
May 22nd - 8th Grade Walkout
May 25th - NO SCHOOL
May 27th - Last Day of School
 

Have a GREAT Week!

Follow us on social media, as we post frequently to Facebook and Instagram. Encourage your student to make choices that are confident, responsible, reflective, innovative and engaged, and as always, it’s a GREAT day to be a Grizzly!

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Monica L. Emery, M.Ed.
Gotha Middle School
9155 Gotha Rd.
Windermere, FL 34768
407-521-2360
It’s a GREAT Day to be a Grizzly
 
 

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