GEMS News You Can Use

May 15, 2026

GEMS News You Can Use

News you can use

  • May 19: Middle School Field Trip 0800-5:00
  • May 20: Grades 4/5 Field Trip 8:00-2:00
  • May 22-25: No school in observance of Memorial Day
  • June 02: 8th Grade Dinner @ 1600
  • June 05: Field Day – Wear HAUS COLORS (sun protection, water bottles, and sports clothing recommended)

 

Spring Re-Registration – Calling All Parents! (Even if your family is leaving!) Please indicate whether each student will be staying at GEMS or leaving for the 2026–2027 school year by completing Spring Re-Registration. Parents should log in to the DoDEA Student Information System (DSIS) Family Portal to submit a re-registration request for EACH student:
👉 https://dodeasis.myfollett.com/aspen/logon.do

Student absences: Please notify the Main Office (gemsoffice@dodea.edu) as soon as possible, but no later than 09:00 if your child will be absent. If a student is marked absent, and we have not heard from you, GEMS will send a parent notification/inquiry. For preplanned/extended absences, please reach out to the Main Office to obtain a preplanned absence form.

School Meal Selection (Grades K-8 only): The menu for the week is posted on the GEMS website at School Meals Program | Garmisch Elementary Middle School | DoDEA 

 


 

 

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Activities

Outdoor Ed is open to all middle school students. The club arranges activities outside of school hours for students with an emphasis on facing challenges, forming friendships, and having fun in the outdoors.

Fun with math, puzzles and problem solving and the opportunity to participate in a national competition.

Meets on: Every Monday

Meeting Time: 14:30 to 15:30

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School Administrators

Name Position Details Phone
Amy Cox, MSN School Nurse +49 (0)6317-106-6088
GEMS front office Registrar +49 (0)6317-106-6081
Jill Straka School Counselor +49 (0)6317-106-6087

School Hours

Grade Regular Hours
PK to 8th

08:00 - 14:30

08:00 - 13:45 (Thursday only)

School Secretary 07:00 - 16:00
School Admin 08:00 - 16:00

Parents/Guardians - Please notify the school by 09:00 every time a student is absent: gemsoffice@dodea.edu or Main Office +49 (0)6317-106-6080 or DSN: 324-483-6080

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