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June 2026

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☀️ Welcome to June: The Last Week of School! 🏖️

Dear Gemini Families,

Happy June! This is officially the last week of school, and we want to take a moment to thank you for an incredible year. Our students have worked so hard, and we are so proud of everything they’ve accomplished.

📅 This Week's Schedule 📅

Tuesday, June 2nd: Normal attendance day.
Wednesday, June 3rd: * Normal attendance day for students.
8th Grade Graduation Practice: Please refer to previous communication from the Gemini Administration.
Graduation Ceremony: 6:00 PM at MEHS. Note: All guests must have a ticket to attend.
Thursday, June 4th: * Normal dismissal time.
6th & 7th Grade: Field Day events! (Last day of school for 6th and 7th graders).
8th Grade: Six Flags trip.
Friday, June 5th: No school for students. Main building remains open until 4:00 PM.

🏫 Assistant Principal Transitions 🏫

To best support our students, Assistant Principals will loop with their current grade level. For the 2026–2027 school year, the grade-level assignments will be as follows:

Ms. Wendy Brutt – 6th Grade
Mr. Matthew Hurley – 7th Grade
Ms. Erica Perelgut – 8th Grade

Thank you for your amazing support throughout the school year. Have a wonderful, safe, and relaxing summer break! 🏖️

Warmly,

The Gemini Administration Team

Dr. Alexandra Oreluk, Principal
Ms. Wendy Brutt, Assistant Principal
Mr. Matthew Hurley, Assistant Principal
Ms. Erica Perelgut, Assistant Principal
Mr. Timothy Mackin, Dean of Students

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Chromebook Collection

We will be collecting student chromebooks prior to summer break. Students in 2nd-7th grade need to bring in their Chromebook and Charger on June 2. Missing devices could result in charges.
Next school year, students in elementary school (kindergarten-5th grade) will keep their Chromebooks at school. Only students in middle school will have take-home privileges.

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Missed Ordering A Yearbook?

Missed out on ordering a yearbook? We have a very limited number of extra copies available for $30.00 each!

To keep things fair, we will be using a random lottery system to select buyers. If you would like a chance to purchase a yearbook, please fill out this Yearbook Lottery Form with all your information.

Please note: The Google Form will only be accepting responses for the next 24 hours, so act fast!

Names will be drawn randomly from the form responses, and selected students/families will be notified with instructions on how to purchase. Good luck!

☀️ Summer Office Hours ☀️

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Summer Office Hours

As we wrap up the year and head into summer, please take note of our upcoming schedule changes:

Summer Friday Closures: School offices will be closed on Fridays starting June 19th.
Friday Reopening: Regular Friday hours will resume later this summer on August 7th.

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Summer Learning Website

Summer is an excellent time to recharge, explore the outdoors, play and connect with family and friends, and explore new interests through reading. Visit our Summer Learning website for ideas on how to keep learning alive this summer, including information about our district-wide Summer Book Swap, Math Bingo (for K-5), and instructions for accessing district learning apps on a home device throughout June and July.

2026-2027 Expanded Learning at the FRC

Registration is open for 2026/2027 Expanded Learning at the FRC programs. The FRC offers a wide-range of expanded learning programming for students above and beyond the school day. If your family is in need of before- and after-school care, care on early dismissal or parent/teacher conferences days, or school breaks, the FRC has a program for you. Space is limited, and early registration is recommended. Information regarding our programs can be found on our website.

Attention 6th and 7th grade families: Let's go to DC and NYC in 2027!

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Gemini Travel Club!

The Gemini Travel Club offers students the opportunity to experience Washington, D.C. and New York City over spring break of their 7th and 8th grade year. This trip runs every other year, so this is your only chance to join in on the fun. The trip is open to all students during their 7th and 8th grade year, and enrollment is already open!

Highlights of the DC/NYC trip include: