Gifford Middle School

Mr. Thimmer's Weekly Update 10/5/25

🔬🐟 Dissection Friday in Marine Science! 🌊💛🖤
Our students explored marine biology up close by dissecting a Lamprey fish today. Hands-on learning helps our Tigers better understand anatomy and the fascinating world of marine life! 🐯✨

October 6th -10th
Join us each day as we show our Tiger pride with fun dress-up themes:
✨ Monday – Dynamic Duo
✨ Tuesday – College Shirt Day
✨ Wednesday – Superhero Day
✨ Thursday – Country vs. Country Club
✨ Friday – Class Colors (6th = Black, 7th = Yellow/Gold, 8th = Maroon)
📌 Please note: All district dress code policies remain in effect during Spirit Week.
Let’s make it a week full of fun and Tiger spirit! 🎉🐯

🧁☀️ Muffins in the Morning 🐯💛🖤
Families, join us on Tuesday, October 7th from 7:30–8:00 AM for a sweet start to the day!
Enjoy a muffin and some morning connection time with our Gifford Middle community. 💛
We can’t wait to see you there!

🔬🐯 Science in Action at GMS! 💛🖤
Our BIO students are diving into hands-on labs to explore the properties of enzymes and observe how enzymes can denature. 🧪✨

💛🐯 Thank You, Gifford Families! 🐯💛
A huge THANK YOU to our wonderful families for their generous donations to support our PBIS program.
Your kindness helps us celebrate positive behavior and keep our Tigers motivated every day! 🌟👏

📸🐯 Picture Day is Coming! 💛🖤

Mark your calendars: Tuesday, October 7th is Picture Day at Gifford Middle!

Be on the lookout for ordering forms coming home with students
or order online at www.leonards.com/order using Access Code: C709597.

Let’s see those Tiger smiles! 😁✨

🌟🐯 Superintendent’s Student Advisory Council 💛🖤
Our amazing students are ready to represent Gifford Middle School on the Superintendent’s Student Advisory Council. They’re heading to their first meeting of the year, ready to collaborate with peers from other schools and share their voices! 👏✨
We are so proud of these Tigers for stepping up as leaders in our district. 🏫💪

🦁🎉 Let’s give a BIG ROAR! 🐯💛🖤
👏 Ms. Damian and Mr. Rojas are our PBIS Highest Points Givers this quarter!
Congratulations to both of you for recognizing and rewarding positive behavior across campus. 🌟
Teachers...keep those PBIS points coming to celebrate our amazing Tigers! 💪

Mr. Thimmer's Weekly Update 9/21/25

🌊🔬 ORCA Day 2 at Gifford Middle! 🐯💛🖤
Our partners from ORCA are back on campus, guiding students as they learn to use water quality measuring devices. 💧📊

🍕💛🖤 A Huge Thank You to South Beach Pizzeria & GPAC! 🐯
We are so grateful to South Beach Pizzeria for generously donating 25 pizzas to feed our amazing Gifford Middle School teachers during the Open House Dinner.
👏 A special shoutout to our wonderful Gifford Parent Action Committee (GPAC) for organizing this delicious treat and making the evening extra special!

🌊🐯 Learning with ORCA! 💛🖤

Today our environmental partner ORCA joined us on campus to help students learn and prepare for the upcoming “Day in the Life of the Lagoon” experience this October.

Hands-on science and real-world connections are helping our Tigers become future environmental leaders! 🌱🔬

📚✨ Gifford Middle School Book Fair Reminder 🐯💛🖤

The materials available for purchase at the Book Fair are not selected by the School District of Indian River County.
We encourage parents and guardians to:
✅ Review your student’s wish list
✅ Discuss what items you approve before sending money for purchases.

You can preview many of the available books by visiting our Scholastic Book Fair Home Page:
🔗 https://www.scholastic.com/bf/giffordmiddleschool

Please note: Some books in the preview may be unavailable, and substitutes may appear at the fair.

Thank you for helping guide your student’s choices and supporting our school! 📖💛

Remembering September 11, 2001

Today, we pause to remember the lives lost, the courage of first responders, and the resilience of a nation forever changed by the events of September 11, 2001.

In schools across our District, we take time to honor the significance of this day, ensuring our students understand the importance of unity, service, and compassion in the face of tragedy. As we reflect, we are reminded of the strength found in community and the enduring impact of coming together in support of one another.

We will never forget.

🎶🚗💦 Support the Gifford Middle School Band! 🐯💛🖤

Come on out to our Car Wash Fundraiser
📅 Saturday, September 13th
⏰ 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
📍 GMS Car Pickup Loop

Only $5 per vehicle – all proceeds go to support our amazing Gifford Middle School Band! 🎺🥁

Thank you for helping our Tigers shine! ✨

Mr. Thimmer's Weekly Parent Update 9/7/25

📢 Gifford Middle Families – You’re Invited! 🐯💛🖤
Join us for our Annual Title I Meeting
📅 Tuesday, September 17th
⏰ 4:30 PM
📍 Gifford Middle School

✨ Immediately following, stay for Open House from 5:00–7:00 PM! Families will have the chance to:
✔️ Follow their student’s daily schedule
✔️ Meet each teacher
✔️ Learn about classroom curriculum and expectations

We look forward to seeing you there and working together for student success! 🙌

🔬✨ Our Tigers are diving into hands-on science rotations using lab discs! Students are exploring their many applications through investigations and discovery. 🧪⚡

📢 Gifford Middle School Weekly Update from Mr. Thimmer!🐯