Dear Middle School Families,
November is here! We are looking forward to a fun month of school and community events, including our seventh-grade dance, family programs, and the next Middle School PTA meeting. Thank you to the families and volunteers who make these opportunities possible.
7TH GRADE DANCE | FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 6
Western Night for the Class of 2032!
7:00–9:00 p.m. • Garden City Middle School cafeteria
Required for admission: Every student attending must have an online permission slip submitted in advance. Attendees will be checked in at the door; no student may enter without a completed digital form.
ONLINE PERMISSION SLIP: Complete the permission slip
Admission is FREE — there is no door fee. Please consider a suggested donation of $20 or more per family via Venmo @hananoble. Donations are used exclusively for dance decorations, food, refreshments, and entertainment.
HELP WITH THE DANCE: View the dance SignUpGenius
Community Activities — Tuesday, November 3
- PARP “Coco” Movie Day | 10:45 a.m.
Join Garden City PARP for a celebration of “What My Culture Means to Me” at the Bellmore Playhouse, 525 Bedford Avenue, Bellmore. Tickets are $10 per person and include popcorn and a drink. Every child needs a grown-up with a ticket. Registration is through SignUpGenius; see the Friday Flyers on ParentSquare for the sign-up link.
- Garden City Girls Lacrosse Fall Clinic | 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Open to girls in grades K–8 at the Garden City High School turf. Cost: $40. To reserve a spot, email gcgirlsvlax27@gmail.com and include the student’s name, grade, and phone number. The flyer lists Zelle payment to “GC Girls Varsity Lacrosse 2027 Garden City.”
Middle School PTA Meeting — November 19
Please join us on Thursday, November 19, at 7:30 p.m. for our next Middle School PTA meeting via Zoom. We will share updates about upcoming activities and ways for families to get involved. Watch ParentSquare for the meeting link. All middle school families are welcome!
BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE | 2026–2027
Help Make Our Middle School Shine!
Our Beautification Committee is preparing seasonal displays for the winter holidays, Memorial Day, and special events throughout the school year. Donations of any amount are appreciated and help bring these projects to life.
BEAUTIFICATION DONATIONS VIA VENMO @Tania-Sofia | Verify last four digits: 7048
The Middle View — GCMS News
Keep up with announcements, student activities, school highlights, and other news in The Middle View, the middle school’s online publication. Read online: The Middle View — online edition
District Community & Volunteer Opportunities
Scholastic Book Fair — Tuesday, November 17, 4:00–7:00 p.m., at Stewart School. Families from all schools are invited to browse books, with proceeds supporting K–5 classroom libraries. The PTA also welcomes volunteers throughout the year. Visit the Garden City PTA website for ways to get involved.
CONNECT WITH US
The GC PTA keeps our school community connected and informed through our monthly newsletter. Visit www.gardencitypta.org for PTA programming, events, and updates. Follow the GC PTA on Facebook, Instagram and X at @GardenCityPTA. Turn on notifications for real-time updates.
A NOTE FROM YOUR PTA DIRECTOR
Thank you for your continued support as the school year gets underway. I hope the information in this update helps your family stay connected to the many resources, activities, and opportunities available at the Middle School. Please feel free to reach out with any questions, concerns, or ideas.
Warmly,
Lamina Bowen
Middle School PTA Director
middleschool@gardencitypta.org
