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Gaithersburg MS PTA is an organization of parents, students and teachers dedicated to working together to make a difference in the education and quality of life for all students at Gaithersburg Middle School.

10/14/2026

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🌿 Summer of BEAUTIFICATION @ GMS!Students are invited to join us for hands‑on fun and school pride!What: Greenhouse Set‑...
06/16/2026

🌿 Summer of BEAUTIFICATION @ GMS!
Students are invited to join us for hands‑on fun and school pride!

What: Greenhouse Set‑Up & Beautification
When: July 13–24 (Mon–Fri) 🕙 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM and/or 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM each day
Where:Gaithersburg Middle School (GMS) - 2 Teachers Way Gaithersburg, MD 20877
Why: Earn SSL hours, beautify our school, and build relationships before the new year begins.
How: Planting 🌱 | Gardening 🌼 | Skill‑Building 🧤 | Bonding 🤝 | Learning 📚

Please Note
Breakfast and lunch will not be provided for this opportunity.
Behavior expectations from the school year continue during summer. In alignment with the MCPS Student Code of Conduct, if students are unable to follow directions or staff guidance, caregivers will be contacted to pick up their student from GMS.
Complete this Google Form to register! - http://bit.ly/4uFSX0L

🎤 REAL TALK NIGHT 🎤What would your middle schooler ask if they could have an honest conversation with young adults who h...
06/07/2026

🎤 REAL TALK NIGHT 🎤

What would your middle schooler ask if they could have an honest conversation with young adults who have recently been in their shoes?

On June 9, GMS students will have the opportunity to do exactly that.

Real Talk Night brings together college students and young professionals for an evening of open conversation about the topics students care about most.

👥 Friendships & Social Drama
👨‍👩‍👧 Parents, Family & Communication
📱 Social Media & Group Chats
💪 Confidence & Self-Esteem
📚 School Stress & Academic Pressure
🎯 Motivation, Goals & What's Next

Students will be able to:
✅ Submit anonymous questions
✅ Hear real stories and experiences
✅ Ask questions in a supportive environment
✅ Gain practical advice from relatable role models

To help create a comfortable environment for discussion, male and female students will participate in separate discussion groups led by male and female panelists.

📅 Tuesday, June 9, 2026
⏰ 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
📍 Gaithersburg Middle School

🍕 Dinner Sponsored by Novavax

⚠️ Space is limited to 40 students per group.

Registration Links:

👩 Female Student Registration: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0844AFAA28ABF9C16-64293347-gmsreal #/

👨 Male Student Registration:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0844AFAA28ABF9C16-64293439-gmsreal #/

Student Question Submission:
https://forms.gle/ohRsvvrS8nYaUsia7

Before signing up, ask your student:

**"If you could ask a young adult anything about school, friendships, family, social media, or growing up, what would you ask?"**

We hope your student will join us for an evening of honest conversations, encouragement, and real-world advice that can help students navigate the challenges and opportunities of middle school and beyond.

💙💛 Today our GMS staff got a surprise visit from the “Out of the Blue (and Gold) Snack Cart!” Packed with blue & gold sn...
05/08/2026

💙💛 Today our GMS staff got a surprise visit from the “Out of the Blue (and Gold) Snack Cart!” Packed with blue & gold snacks, drinks, and treats donated by our amazing families and community.

A little salty. A little sweet. Just like middle school life 😄🌮🍪
Montgomery County Public Schools

🚨 GMS PTA Needs Volunteers for 2026–2027 🚨We are actively seeking volunteers for three critical PTA Board positions for ...
05/07/2026

🚨 GMS PTA Needs Volunteers for 2026–2027 🚨

We are actively seeking volunteers for three critical PTA Board positions for next school year:

• PTA President
• PTA Secretary
• PTA Treasurer

These roles are required for the PTA to actively function. Without all three positions filled, the PTA cannot fully operate, manage funds, hold events, or continue many of the programs and opportunities that support our students and school community.

Programs like student enrichment opportunities, family events, and partnerships with administration, MoCoCAP, and Community Schools depend on a functioning PTA.

The good news: you will not be doing this alone.

Support, guidance, and transition help will be provided. Our current PTA President will continue supporting GMS as the Gaithersburg Cluster Coordinator and will remain a resource to help guide the work and ensure continuity.

You do NOT need prior PTA experience. Organization, communication, collaboration, and a willingness to help students and families go a long way.

If you are interested, curious, or would simply like to learn more before deciding, please reach out:
📧 [email protected]

GMS is strong because people step up for students. We hope you’ll consider being part of that.

Today’s Cinco de Mayo Taco Tuesday Staff Appreciation lunch was a huge success—and it’s all because of YOU!Thank you to ...
05/05/2026

Today’s Cinco de Mayo Taco Tuesday Staff Appreciation lunch was a huge success—and it’s all because of YOU!

Thank you to our amazing families and community members who donated food, drinks, and supplies, and to those who took time out of their day to help set up and make everything run smoothly. A special thank you to the volunteer who picked up our catered food all the way from Silver Spring—seriously above and beyond!

From the homemade dishes and flavorful taco fillings to the fresh toppings, staff-favorite drinks, and generous spread of chips, desserts, and supplies, every detail made a difference.

Our staff truly felt appreciated today—and that doesn’t happen without a strong, supportive community behind them.

💙 We are so grateful for each and every one of you who contributed.
💛 You helped create a day that our staff will remember.

Thank you for continuing to show up for our school in such a meaningful way! 💙💛

🌟 GMSxNovavax: Inspiring the Next Generation of Innovators 🌟We had another incredible “Meet a Pro” session this week wit...
05/05/2026

🌟 GMSxNovavax: Inspiring the Next Generation of Innovators 🌟

We had another incredible “Meet a Pro” session this week with Shervon Branch, Senior Manager of Quality at Novavax!

Over 90 students joined us during lunch to hear Shervon share her journey—from growing up in Baltimore City with an early interest in science and health, to building a 25+ year career in biotechnology.

One of the best parts of the session was the conversation with students. They asked thoughtful questions, made connections to their own interests, and engaged in meaningful discussion about future possibilities.

Shervon shared a powerful message with our students:
✨ You can succeed in your education, career, and your passions—you don’t have to choose just one path.

This is what strong community partnerships look like—local professionals giving back, sharing their stories, and helping students see what’s possible for their future.

We are so grateful to Shervon and our Novavax partners for continuing to invest in our students! 💙
Montgomery County Public Schools

🌟 GMSxNovavax: Meet a Pro – Student Opportunity 🌟We’re excited to continue our GMSxNovavax: Inspiring the Next Generatio...
04/30/2026

🌟 GMSxNovavax: Meet a Pro – Student Opportunity 🌟
We’re excited to continue our GMSxNovavax: Inspiring the Next Generation of Innovators series with our next guest speaker:
Shervon Branch: Senior Manager, Quality at Novavax

Shervon is looking forward to sharing her powerful story of resilience, growth, and excellence—from growing up in Baltimore City schools to building a 25+ year career in biotechnology.

This is more than just a presentation. Students will:
✨ Hear a real-life career journey
✨ Ask questions and engage in discussion
✨ Participate in a hands-on, real-world problem-solving activity

👀 Is this a good fit for your student?
We’re looking for students who:
- Are curious and open to learning about careers
- Enjoy problem-solving or working with others
- Notice details or like figuring out how things work
- Would benefit from exposure to new opportunities

📅 Session Date: Monday, May 4 (during lunch)
🍽️ Lunch is provided by Novavax

If you would like to recommend your child to attend, please email Ms. Dyson - [email protected]
Spots are limited, and we aim to include a diverse group of students.

We’re grateful to our Novavax partners for continuing to invest in our students and help them see what’s possible for their future. 💙

We’re excited to share the continued success of GMSxNovavax, a partnership that brings local industry leaders directly i...
04/27/2026

We’re excited to share the continued success of GMSxNovavax, a partnership that brings local industry leaders directly into our school to connect students with real-world education and career pathways.

This initiative is a collaboration between MoCoCAP, Gaithersburg Middle School, and the GMS PTA, with the support of Coach Latimer and Ms. Dyson. It was developed by Sumi Moses, GMS PTA President and Lead IT Business Analyst at Novavax, helping build a bridge between our school and the local biotech community. After a strong launch, we are excited to continue and grow this program to create ongoing, meaningful opportunities for our students.

So far, we’ve hosted:

- Kate Malachowski, Director of Manufacturing Science & Technology
- John Kutney, Vice President of Manufacturing

Together, they’ve engaged over 140 students across multiple lunch sessions. Students are recommended by staff to ensure a diverse group of learners, and Novavax generously provides lunch, allowing students to fully participate.

These are not traditional presentations. Students are actively asking thoughtful questions, engaging in discussion, and working through real-world challenges tied to each speaker’s career. The level of curiosity and participation has been outstanding.

🔬 Continuing the Series
Shervon Branch – Senior Manager, Quality (May 4)
Dorothy Johnson – R&D, Vaccine Discovery (May 18)
Paul Kabiritsi – Materials Management & Logistics (June 1)

If you would like to recommend your student for a future session, please email Ms. Dyson - [email protected]

We’re grateful to our Novavax partners for investing in our students and helping us build something that is already making an impact—and will continue to grow in our school community. 💙

We are actively seeking a PTA President for the 2026–2027 school year at Gaithersburg Middle School.This role is essenti...
04/26/2026

We are actively seeking a PTA President for the 2026–2027 school year at Gaithersburg Middle School.

This role is essential to keeping many of the programs, events, and communication families rely on running.

Without a PTA President, we cannot fully support or sustain:

- Book Fairs
- Family and community events
- Student programs and enrichment opportunities
- Communication of important MCPS updates
- Partnerships with administration, MoCoCAP, and Community Schools

The PTA is the connection point between families, students, and the school. The President helps keep that connection strong and consistent.

What does the role involve? (High-level)
- Leading PTA meetings and setting priorities
- Partnering regularly with GMS administration
- Coordinating with board members and volunteers
- Supporting communication to families
- Helping ensure events and programs run smoothly

What it is NOT:
- You are not doing everything yourself
- You are not managing people like a full-time job
- You do not need prior PTA experience

Organization, communication, and a willingness to collaborate matter most.

Built-in support matters and you will have it.
Our current PTA President, Sumi Moses, will continue supporting GMS as the Gaithersburg Cluster Coordinator, and will remain a partner and resource to help guide the work, share context, and ensure continuity.

If you’ve ever appreciated an event, a resource, or a moment that made your student feel included or supported, this is how those things continue.

👉 If you are interested, or even just curious, please reach out - [email protected] or comment below. We are happy to talk through what this role actually looks like day-to-day.

Let’s make sure GMS continues to be a place where students and families feel connected, supported, and informed.

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