Gotha Update - Week of August 21, 2026

We had another great week at Gotha. Progress reports went home last week, so please take a few minutes to review your student’s academic progress together and celebrate their successes. If you have questions or need additional support, please reach out to your student’s school counselor. Thank you for your continued partnership in helping every Grizzly succeed!

Congratulations to this week's Cambridge Learner Attributes Students of the Week.  Both Alex Herrera and Jose Cruz Vasquez were nominated for being confident!

CONFIDENT

RESPONSIBLE

REFLECTIVE

INNOVATIVE

ENGAGED

Picture Day is Monday, Sept. 21! Families may pre-order picture packages by visiting mylifetouch.com and entering Picture Day ID EVTXXC888. Be sure to come ready to smile! 

Our School Advisory Council (SAC) will meet Tuesday, Sept. 22. This year, SAC will play an important role in the Florida School Recognition Program by working jointly with school staff to determine how recognition funds will be used. These funds may support nonrecurring staff bonuses, educational equipment or materials, or temporary personnel to help maintain and improve student performance. We welcome our families and community members to attend and participate in this important conversation. Learn more about the Florida School Recognition Program.

Next week, Gotha will celebrate Start With Hello Week! This special week encourages students to reach out, include others, and help everyone feel seen and connected. A simple “hello” can make a meaningful difference, and we look forward to building an even kinder, more welcoming school community together.

As part of Start with Hello Week, we will be participating in Resiliency Day on Thursday.  Florida requires students in grades 6–12 to receive at least five hours of annual instruction in resiliency, civic and character education, and life skills.  Students will complete a 30-minute Canvas lesson and 30 minutes of college and career planning through Xello. Topics will include mental health awareness, coping strategies, available support resources, suicide and human trafficking prevention, and the impact of social media on mental health.  We will be on an altered bell schedule on Thursday 9/24.

Monday -

Tuesday - TWIN DAY!  SAC Meeting @ 5:30

Wednesday - Wear GREEN for Sandy Hook

Thursday -

Friday - Teacher/ Student Swap Day (dress like each other)

September 21: Picture Day

September 21-25: Start with Hello Week

September 22: SAC Meeting

September 24: Resiliency Day

October 1:  Spirit Night - Jimmy John's

October 2: PTO Meeting

October 9:  INCENTIVE DAY/ Silent Disco

October 9: End of Q1

October 12:  No School/ Teacher Work Day

October 22:  Report Cards Q1

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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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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