Guadalupe Centers Middle School

The Aztec Echo

Your official GCMS newsletter! 🏫✨ Stay updated with school news, upcoming events 📅, student highlights 🌟, important reminders 📌, and celebrations 🎉 Connecting our Aztec family—students, staff, and parents—every step of the way 🤝💙 Para traducir esta página, use el botón de traducción en la esquina superior derecha.

🇲🇽🇸🇻🇨🇴 Hispanic Heritage Month 🇵🇷🇦🇷🇨🇺

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Principal Message

Aztec families,

Fall is in full swing, and our classrooms are buzzing with learning. Thank you for helping your students arrive ready each day—your partnership is felt in every lesson.

Checking Grades—What’s New
As you are checking grades this fall, you will notice things look slightly different. Every quiz, project, or test is scored 0–4 and tied to a specific learning standard:

  • 4 – Accomplished: Independent, in-depth understanding

  • 3 – Proficient: Strong grasp of the standard

  • 2 – Emerging: Partial understanding, still developing

  • 1 – Beginning: Needs significant support

  • 0 – Missing/No Evidence: Work not turned in or no understanding yet

From Standards to Trimester Grade
Each standard keeps its own 0–4 score. At the end of the trimester, all the standard scores are averaged to create the overall trimester grade for the course.

Letter Grade Conversion
That single average then converts to the letter grade families will see on the report card:

Letter = 0–4 Average

A = 3.50 - 4.00

A- = 3.25 - 3.49

B+ = 3.08 - 3.24

B = 2.93 - 3.07

B- = 2.76 - 2.92

C+ = 2.51 - 2.75

C = 2.26 - 2.50

C- = 2.00 - 2.25

D = 1.50 - 1.99

F = 0 - 1.49

Because the trimester grade is the average of all standards, students can raise their overall grade any time they improve their understanding of a standard—right up to the end of the term.

Join Us for Parent-Teacher Conferences

Mark your calendar for Parent-Teacher Conferences on October 29th(4:30- 7:30 pm) and 30th (2:30 to 7:30 pm). We’re hosting these evenings as an open-house style event. Your student will lead the conversation with you and their teacher, sharing which standards they have mastered and which ones they are still working on. It’s a great chance to celebrate progress and set goals together.Thank you for partnering with us to help every student grow in confidence and achievement.

With appreciation,
Mr. Luis Posada
Principal, Guadalupe Centers Middle School

📘 School Information 📘

🚌 Bus Transportation 🚌

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Infinite Campus Guide

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Talking Points Guide

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📅 Attendance Policy 📅

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📌 Reminders 📌

👕 Students must be in uniform: navy blue, red, or white shirts with khaki or black pants.

🕗 School starts at 8:30 AM – don’t be late!

📱 Stay connected! Make sure you’re signed up for Talking Points and Infinite Campus.

Early Release Days

October 15th, October 30th, November 19th, December 10th, January 28th, February 25th, March 12th, April 22nd, and May 13th.

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🎉📅 Events Happening at GCMS 🎶✨

We’ve got some exciting events coming up at GCMS! Mark your calendars and join us as we celebrate our students, staff, and community with fun activities and special moments you won’t want to miss.

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🏅 Sports 🏅

Fall sports are kicking off! Let’s cheer on our teams and show our school spirit!

Boys Soccer

Week #2

Sat, Sept 27th

11:40am: Lafayette A vs Guadalupe A

1pm: Lafayette B vs Guadalupe B

Thursday, Oct. 2nd

4:00pm: St. Paul’s School vs. Guadalupe @ St. Paul's Episcopal Day School

5:15pm: St. Paul’s School vs. Guadalupe B @ St. Paul's Episcopal Day School

Week #3 

Sat, Oct 4th

10:20am: Guadalupe A vs Crossroads

Week #4

Sat, Oct 11th

11:40am: Lafayette B vs Guadalupe A

1pm: Guadalupe B vs Crossroads

Week #5

Sat, Oct 18th

9am: Frontier vs Guadalupe A

Week #6 PLAYOFFS

Sat, Oct 25th

Time TBD Lafayette B vs Guadalupe B

Week #7 CHAMPIONSHIP (4 teams)

Sat, Nov, 1st 

9:00am: 3rd place

10:20am: Championship

Girls Volleyball

Week #2

Sat. Sept 27th

10am: KIPP vs Guadalupe @KIPP Legacy HS

Week #3

Wed, Oct. 1st

5pm: Girls Prep vs Guadalupe @Kauffman

6pm: Kauffman vs Guadalupe @Kauffman

Thurs, Oct. 2nd

4:30pm: Guadalupe vs. Daniel Academy @Guadalupe Centers High School

Sat. Oct 4th

9am: AL vs Guadalupe @Kauffman

10am: Kauffman vs Guadalupe @Kauffman

Week #4

Wed, Oct. 8th 

5pm: Frontier vs Guadalupe @Frontier

Sat Oct. 11th

9am: Hogan vs Guadalupe @Hogan HS

11am: Daniel Acad vs Guadalupe @Hogan HS

Week #5 

Sat. Oct. 18th 

9am: AL vs Guadalupe @Kauffman

10am: Hogan vs Guadalupe @Kauffman 

Week #6 FINAL 

KC Metro Tournament – Single elimination (Best of 3)

Wed, Oct 22nd @5pm at Kauffman 

Wed,Oct 22nd @6pm at Kauffman

Sat, Oct 25th Final Championship starts @9am at Kauffman

Cross Country Boys & Girls

October 14 @4:30pm Interscholastic League Middle School Invitational  @Swope Park/Starlight Theatre Course


October 29 @4:30pm I.L. MS Conference/Non-Con Championship @Swope Park/Starlight Theatre Course 

🏐 Aztec Volleyball Shines!

Our Guadalupe Centers Middle School girls’ volleyball team has been doing an amazing job on the court! Their hard work, teamwork, and dedication are paying off, and we couldn’t be prouder of the way they represent our school. Way to go, Lady Aztecs—keep up the great energy and strong spirit this season! 🌟

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🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️ Cross Country Update 🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️

Our Cross Country team continues to shine this season! The athletes have been showing incredible dedication during practices and giving their best effort at each meet. Their hard work, teamwork, and determination are truly paying off. Way to go, team! Keep up the great work and let’s continue cheering them on throughout the season!

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Aztecs Score Big in Season Opener!

The Guadalupe Centers Middle School Aztecs kicked off the soccer season with an exciting 2-1 victory over Kauffman! Our student-athletes came out strong, demonstrating excellent teamwork, determination, and school spirit. This win sets a positive tone for the season ahead, and we are proud of our players for their hard work both on and off the field. Go Aztecs!

Lots of Fun & Learning at GCMS!

Students of the Month

Congratulations to our August Students of the Month! These students have shown outstanding effort, kindness, and dedication in and out of the classroom.We are so proud of their achievements and the positive example they set for our school community.

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Nacho Day by the Sunshine Committee

Thanks to our wonderful Sunshine Committee, today was anything but ordinary — it was Nacho Day!
Staff enjoyed a fun and tasty break with all the fixings, and it was the perfect way to add some cheer to our week. Nothing brings people together like good food and great company!

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GCMS Band

Our amazing middle school band, led by Mr. Shumsky, treated us to a live performance early morning before classes—and they were fantastic! Their energy and talent set a positive tone for the whole school. A huge shoutout to our talented student musicians and to Mr. Shumsky for all the hard work and dedication that made this performance possible. We’re so proud of you all!

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Can You Guess Who’s Who?

Our staff took a trip down memory lane and shared their middle school photos for a special bulletin board challenge!Students—can you match each throwback photo to the right teacher or staff member? It’s your turn to guess who rocked the braces, bowl cuts, and butterfly clips!

“If we belonged back then, you definitely belong now!”

Let’s celebrate how far we’ve all come—and remind our students that middle school is just one awesome part of the journey.

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8th Grade Science Class in Action

They are engineers and scientists in the making—curious minds who tinker, investigate, and innovate every day in our 8th grade science classrooms. Through hands-on labs, collaborative projects, and real-world challenges, they’re not just learning about science—they’re doing science.

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Speech-Language Pathologist Week

Mrs. Rossi makes a lasting impact every day—helping students find their voices, build confidence, and improve their communication skills. Her dedication, patience, and passion make her a true hero in our school community.
Thank you, Mrs. Rossi, for all that you do! We appreciate you this week and every week!

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Student Artwork

We’re proud to showcase the amazing creativity of our students! Stop by the area by the office to see their colorful and inspiring artwork on display. It’s a wonderful way to celebrate our students’ talents and brighten your day!

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Special Event at GCMS

We had a special event at GCMS today! One of our 8th-grade students, Angel Gonzalez, was selected by Band of Angels to receive a saxophone. We are so proud of Angel’s dedication and talent in music. Congratulations!

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Red Friday!

It’s RED Friday — and that means it’s time to rep our Kansas City Chiefs with pride! We wear red to show our support for the team as they gear up for game day. Whether you're rocking your favorite jersey, hoodie, or just a splash of red, you're part of the Kingdom. Let’s bring the energy, the passion, and the noise — together we’re unstoppable. Go Chiefs! 🔥🏈

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🎉 Happy September Birthday to our GCMS Staff! 🎉

Let’s take a moment to celebrate the incredible GCMS team members born this month! Your dedication, hard work, and positive energy make a lasting impact every day. Wishing you all a year full of happiness, good health, and continued success. We hope your special day is filled with joy and all the things you love most. Thank you for being such an important part of our GCMS family!

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Ms. Segovia

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Celebrating Our Amazing Kitchen Staff!

We are thrilled to announce that our kitchen staff has received a special award for their hard work, dedication, and commitment to providing healthy and delicious meals for our students! 🏆 Their efforts make a huge difference every day, and we are so proud to recognize their outstanding service.

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Staff Potluck Celebration

Our wonderful staff came together for a delicious potluck filled with great food, laughter, and camaraderie! 🍎🥗🍰 It was a fantastic way for our team to connect, share recipes, and celebrate each other’s hard work. A big thank you to everyone who contributed and made it such a special event!

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📬 Thank You for Staying Connected! 📬

We’re excited for all that’s ahead this school year. Thank you for being a part of our school community. Don’t forget to follow us on our Facebook page and check our website for updates!

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