General John Stricker Middle School
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MISSION STATEMENT

General John Stricker Middle School affirms its belief that: 
  • All students can learn.
  • Students should be challenged by high teacher expectations and quality instruction.
  • Equality in learning be assured by addressing the varied abilities and learning styles of all students.
  • Our students should grow to be caring and concerned citizens of a global community, secure in their strong sense of values and ethical responsibility.
  • Students should be self-motivated, critical thinkers and productive members of a democratic society.

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    GJSMS Calendar
    BCPS Calendars

    * Calendars subject to change.

    School Meals & LunchMenus

     

     

     

    General's Salute

    FALL HIGHLIGHTS
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    SEPTEMBER
    Monday
    28
    		 Yom Kippur - Schools & Offices Closed
    Tuesday
    29
    		 Spirit Week - "Stricker" Colors Day
    (Blue and Gold)
    Wednesday
    30
    		 Spirit Week - Twin Day
    OCTOBER
    Thursday
    1

    Interims Distributed
    Spirit Week - Mix and Match Day

    Friday
    2
    		 Spirit Week - Sports Day
    Monday
    5
    		 School Picture Day
    Wednesday
    7
    		 Conference Night 5-7 PM
    Wednesday
    14
    		 PSAT - Select 8th Graders

    Friday

    16

    Professional Development Day/MSTA Convention - Schools Closed for Students

    Tuesday
    20

    GT Art - Field Trip to Patapsco HS
    9:30-12:30

    Wednesday

    21

    General Assembly Meeting- Select General's Council Members 9 AM - 1 PM

       Thursday

    22

    Patapsco HS Magnet Presentation -
    8th Grade Social Studies Classes

    Wednesday

    28

    Boo Bash 3:00-5:00 PM

    NOVEMBER
    Wednesday
    4
    		 U.S. Navy Band Concert @ Loch Raven HS - 8th Grade Band & Orchestra 9-11:30 AM

    Thursday

    5

    First Marking Period Ends

    Friday

    6

    Assessment/Professional Development Day - Schools Closed for Students
    Monday
    9
    		 Make Up Picture Day 8 AM - 12 PM
    Thursday
    12
    		 General Assembly Meeting- Select General's Council Members 9 AM - 1 PM
    Friday
    13
    		 "Students of the Quarter" Pizza Party,
    11 AM - 1 PM
    Monday-Friday
    16-20
    		 American Education Week -
    Visiting Schedule TBA
    Wednesday
    18
    		 Turkey Trot 3:00
    Thursday
    19

    Distribution of Report Cards
    Family Sports Night - 7 PM

    Friday
    20
    		 Character-Building Assembly 8:30-10:30 AM - All grade levels
    Saturday
    21
    		 Middle School Leadership Conference - Select General's Council Members
    Tuesday
    24
    		 Fundraiser Party 3-5 PM, Cafeteria
    Thursday- Friday
    26-27
    		 Thanksgiving Holiday - Schools Closed

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

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