Congratulations to our November Gators of the Month! 🐊🎉
Congratulations to our 7th Grade Honor Roll students! We are proud of your hard work!
Congratulations to our 6th Grade Honor Roll students! We are proud of you - keep up the great work!
Type 1 diabetes is a lifelong autoimmune condition causing the destruction of the cells in the pancreas that make insulin. This means the body can’t control blood sugar (glucose) on its own. Without management of high blood glucose levels, over time it can lead to serious and life-threatening health complications. Click here to learn about screening your child for this condition: https://www.floridahealth.gov/diseases-and-conditions/diabetes/_documents/diabetes-type1-parent-guide.pdf
Gray Gators Thanksgiving Food Drive has begun!
We will be collecting can goods and non-perishable foods for the next 2 weeks. We will be donating the collected goods to local food banks supporting our community.
As an incentive, the class that brings in the most goods on a per student basis will win a pizza party. Goods will be collected by your Monday Thrive class. So let the game- collection begin!
Let’s show our Gator spirit and support our community.
We will be collecting can goods and non-perishable foods for the next 2 weeks. We will be donating the collected goods to local food banks supporting our community.
As an incentive, the class that brings in the most goods on a per student basis will win a pizza party. Goods will be collected by your Monday Thrive class. So let the game- collection begin!
Let’s show our Gator spirit and support our community.
Take a look for current food banks and discounts from Instacart:
Link to website: Instacart Help Center - 50% off next grocery order for active EBT SNAP customers
50% off next grocery order for active EBT SNAP customers
Instacart wants to help.
Starting November 1, 2025, Instacart is offering active EBT SNAP customers 50% off their next grocery order (up to a $50 discount).
Term of the offer
November 1 through November 30, 2025.
Eligibility—
• Placed at least 1 order through Instacart with EBT card in October 2025.
• Received an email from Instacart with an individual discount code.
• Must place a grocery order for $10 or more. Offer does not apply toward alcohol items.
• Must use at a retailer that accepts EBT SNAP.
• Can order non-EBT eligible and EBT-eligible items.
• Valid for the first 100,000 users.
To see which retailers accept EBT SNAP on the Instacart website—
1. Login to your Instacart account.
2. Click EBT on the left hand side of the Instacart homepage.
3. Select which retailer you want to shop.
To see which retailers accept EBT SNAP in the Instacart app—
1. Login to your Instacart account.
2. Tap Grocery in the upper left corner.
3. Under the list of retailers, tap Show all.
4. Tap EBT at the top.
5. Select which retailer you want to shop.
How to redeem
If eligible, you’ll receive an email from Instacart with a link and an individual discount code. Click the link in the email to redeem the offer.
If you have an existing balance on your EBT card, you can use those funds on this order with the offer. However, you do not have to use your EBT card.
You can use your backup payment option or any form of payment that Instacart accepts.
Once redeemed, you have until November 30, 2025 to place a discounted order.
Link to website: Instacart Help Center - 50% off next grocery order for active EBT SNAP customers
50% off next grocery order for active EBT SNAP customers
Instacart wants to help.
Starting November 1, 2025, Instacart is offering active EBT SNAP customers 50% off their next grocery order (up to a $50 discount).
Term of the offer
November 1 through November 30, 2025.
Eligibility—
• Placed at least 1 order through Instacart with EBT card in October 2025.
• Received an email from Instacart with an individual discount code.
• Must place a grocery order for $10 or more. Offer does not apply toward alcohol items.
• Must use at a retailer that accepts EBT SNAP.
• Can order non-EBT eligible and EBT-eligible items.
• Valid for the first 100,000 users.
To see which retailers accept EBT SNAP on the Instacart website—
1. Login to your Instacart account.
2. Click EBT on the left hand side of the Instacart homepage.
3. Select which retailer you want to shop.
To see which retailers accept EBT SNAP in the Instacart app—
1. Login to your Instacart account.
2. Tap Grocery in the upper left corner.
3. Under the list of retailers, tap Show all.
4. Tap EBT at the top.
5. Select which retailer you want to shop.
How to redeem
If eligible, you’ll receive an email from Instacart with a link and an individual discount code. Click the link in the email to redeem the offer.
If you have an existing balance on your EBT card, you can use those funds on this order with the offer. However, you do not have to use your EBT card.
You can use your backup payment option or any form of payment that Instacart accepts.
Once redeemed, you have until November 30, 2025 to place a discounted order.
What: Free Thanksgiving Day Feast
When: Thursday, November 27, 2025, 11 AM
Where: Citrus Tower – The Israel Room
145 S. Hwy 27, Clermont, 34711
Contact: (352) 394-4061, Email: info@citrutower.com
Details: Inviting Veteran, First Responders, Police, and anyone in need.
When: Thursday, November 27, 2025, 11 AM
Where: Citrus Tower – The Israel Room
145 S. Hwy 27, Clermont, 34711
Contact: (352) 394-4061, Email: info@citrutower.com
Details: Inviting Veteran, First Responders, Police, and anyone in need.
What: FREE Community Dinner
When: Thursday, November 27, 2025, 11 AM start time (Thanksgiving Day)
Where: Astatula Community Center
13251 Park Avenue, Astatula, FL
Contact: (352) 742-1100, Email: mmack@astatula.org
When: Thursday, November 27, 2025, 11 AM start time (Thanksgiving Day)
Where: Astatula Community Center
13251 Park Avenue, Astatula, FL
Contact: (352) 742-1100, Email: mmack@astatula.org
Congratulations to our Teachers and Staff of the Month! We appreciate you - Ms. Claudio, Ms. Sanservino, and Ms. Allen!
A local food resource in case you are in need.
Luke Bollinger represented our school and the Gray Middle FFA Chapter at the National FFA Convention and placed 4th in the nation with his outstanding Agriscience Fair Project in the Power, Structural, and Technical Systems Division! His hard work, innovation, and dedication to agricultural science truly shine, and we couldn’t be more proud of his accomplishments. Congratulations Luke, you continue to make your school, chapter, alumni and community proud!
Our Gray Middle School Cross Country team competed at the State Championship! Out of 273 runners, Luis Henao-Fontanez placed 61st with an impressive time of 11 minutes, 28 seconds, and Alexzander Martinez finished close behind in 65th place with a time of 11 minutes, 31 seconds. We are so proud of them for representing Gray Middle School at the state level.
Students in 6th grade History Class were investigating King Tuts death by analyzing x-rays. So cool!
Life is a puzzle. Don’t let drugs be the piece that doesn’t fit. Stay focused, stay strong, and shape your future with drug-free choices. You have the power to complete the picture. #RedRibbon2025 #LifeIsAPuzzleSolveItDrugFree
Date change for the City of Mascotte Trunk or Treat!
Boys Basketball Information:
Informational Meeting Thursday Oct 30th. 6 PM in the gym off Cherry Street. (Students only)
TRYOUTS
Nov. 3rd - Nov. 6
6 PM - 7:30 PM
Must have all forms uploaded in the Athletic Clearance portal
https://www.athleticclearance.com
For more information please email
Ramireza@lake.k12.fl.us
Informational Meeting Thursday Oct 30th. 6 PM in the gym off Cherry Street. (Students only)
TRYOUTS
Nov. 3rd - Nov. 6
6 PM - 7:30 PM
Must have all forms uploaded in the Athletic Clearance portal
https://www.athleticclearance.com
For more information please email
Ramireza@lake.k12.fl.us
Join us as we continue our celebration of Red Ribbon Week®. Our children have the right to grow up drug-free – and we have the responsibility to make that happen. Take the pledge: www .redribbon .org/pledge
As National Bullying Prevention Month comes to a close on Friday, remember: The work doesn’t stop here. 🚫🤝
Every day is an opportunity to practice kindness, respect, and inclusion in our schools and communities. Thank you to our students, staff, and families for standing strong against bullying this October—and beyond!
Every day is an opportunity to practice kindness, respect, and inclusion in our schools and communities. Thank you to our students, staff, and families for standing strong against bullying this October—and beyond!
Did you know that Ms. Sanservino's class has invited staff to be guest readers into her classroom? This is contributing to their learning environment and engaging the students. Thank you to Ms. Rios, Mr. Alvarado, Ms. Alexis with one of her students, Ms. Sorrells, Mr. Stuart, and Coach U. More readers will continue to visit and read with the class. Thank you for providing this experience, Ms. Sanservino!
Did you know?
You can help support Cecil E. Gray Middle School just by scanning your grocery receipts!
Through the Box Tops for Education program, every scan helps our school earn money for classrooms, programs, and student activities — and right now, you can earn a $5 BONUS for our school when you sign up and submit your first receipt!
It’s easy:
1. Download the Box Tops for Education app.
2. Select Cecil E. Gray Middle School as your school.
3. Scan any grocery receipt within 14 days of purchase.
Every receipt makes a difference! Together, Gator family, we can create even more opportunities and support for our students this year.
You can help support Cecil E. Gray Middle School just by scanning your grocery receipts!
Through the Box Tops for Education program, every scan helps our school earn money for classrooms, programs, and student activities — and right now, you can earn a $5 BONUS for our school when you sign up and submit your first receipt!
It’s easy:
1. Download the Box Tops for Education app.
2. Select Cecil E. Gray Middle School as your school.
3. Scan any grocery receipt within 14 days of purchase.
Every receipt makes a difference! Together, Gator family, we can create even more opportunities and support for our students this year.
