Gotha Updated - Week of November 9, 2026

As we begin a new week, our focus is on kindness, thoughtfulness, and taking care of one another. 

This week also marks the kickoff of Grizzlies Give Week (November 9–13)! Throughout the week, we are encouraging our Grizzly families to come together and make a difference for those in our school community. All donations collected will go directly to families who could use a little extra support this holiday season.

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Our hope is to remind our children that even the smallest acts of kindness can make a big difference. Whether it’s giving, encouraging someone, or simply showing compassion, we all have an opportunity to make someone’s day a little brighter.

I also want to share that if your family could use a little extra assistance this holiday season, please don't hesitate to reach out to me directly. We are here to support one another, and there is absolutely no judgment—just a caring community that wants to help.  Monica.Emery@OCPS.net 

Thank you for helping us make kindness more than just a word and for showing what it means to be a Grizzly. Together, we can make this holiday season a little brighter for everyone! 💜🐻

Congratulations to this week's Cambridge Learner Attributes Students of the Week.  Angelie Guillen Payan placed 2nd in the 2026 Exhibit A: Family Court Challenge!  Angelie’s artwork, Planting Seeds of Hope, illustrates how kindness, teamwork, and caring for one another and our environment can help hope grow and create a brighter future.

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Grizzly families, we want our games to be a fun, welcoming experience for everyone. Some disrespectful behavior at Wednesday night’s basketball game fell short of our expectations, and consequences were assigned following the game. All home and away games are OCPS events, and the Student Code of Conduct applies.

Effective immediately, students with discipline referrals or behavior issues during the school day will not be permitted to attend Gotha home events. Backpacks are also not permitted at these events.

Thank you for reinforcing these expectations with your student and helping us keep our events safe, respectful and enjoyable. Let’s cheer on our Grizzlies and represent Gotha with pride!

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

Help us keep our Grizz Store stocked! Students earn Bear Bucks by making positive choices and can spend them on items in our store. Donations from our Amazon Wish List help keep students excited to shop and give us another way to celebrate their positive choices. Thank you for supporting our Grizzlies! 💜🐻

Join us on November 10th for a Community Care Event benefiting Gotha Middle School!

Here's how easy it is to make a difference:

📱 Place a mobile order anytime throughout the day at the Ocoee Chick-fil-A (10620 West Colonial Dr., Ocoee).

💜 At checkout, select "Support Community Care Event" and enter code GOTHA.

🎉 A portion of qualifying mobile sales will be donated back to Gotha Middle School!

🇺🇸 And there's more! When you stop by in store from 5-7 PM, we'll have everything needed to make special Veterans Day cards to show our appreciation for those who have served!

So grab some Chick-fil-A, spread a little kindness, and help support our Grizzlies. It's a win-win! 🐻💜

Mark those calendars! Our next Gotha Middle School PTO Board Meeting is happening FRIDAY, November 13th!

Come join your Gotha PTO crew, hear what's happening around campus, share ideas, and help us continue making great things happen for our Grizzlies!

Whether you're a familiar face or joining us for the first time, we'd love to see you there. Everyone is welcome! 💜

🗓️ Friday, November 13th

🐻 One week from today!

Let's keep the Grizzly spirit strong! 💜🐾