Glacier Ridge Gazette
Glacier Ridge Elementary School | March 31, 2023
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Glacier Ridge Gazette
Principal’s Message
I would be remiss if I didn’t mention the horrific event in Nashville this week. I can’t even describe my feelings as a principal, let alone a father of children in school. My thoughts go out to all that are impacted. At DCS, we continue to practice and think about our own safety protocols to prepare staff and students for mental wellbeing, safety, and emergency events of all kinds. It is a sad but necessary reality.
Sincerely,
Pete Kurty, Ed. D
Principal
Hands Only CPR at GRE!
Thank you to our team from DCS that did an amazing job teaching our 4th and 5th graders
Hands Only CPR.
Our team included: Chuck Collier , Matt Warden and Dan Beam (Coordinators of Safety and Security), Amanda Springs (Health and Wellness Coordinator), and Kim Atherton (DCS Nurse).
Glacier Ridge Information
Supply Sale Information
GRE Supply Sale:
We are pleased to be partnering with 1st Day School Supplies again for the 2023-2024 school year. The order window is now open and will remain open until July 1. This service is optional; however, if you are interested in ordering we encourage you to order early to help avoid shortages and supply chain issues. Ordering is done online only and cannot be accepted after July 1.
Place your order HERE to have the kit waiting for you child in the classroom on the first day of school.
If you prefer to purchase items on your own, you are welcome to do so. The grade level supply lists will be posted on the GRE website in the near future.
Eversole and Karrer Supply Sale Information
Eversole Run Supply Sale:
It is now time to purchase your Eversole Run school supplies for next year! Teachers and administrators worked extra hard to get your school store turned on early this year so you can check something off your summer to-do list. Order Now!
BUY EARLY AND SAVE...KITS ARE ALL AROUND $50 THIS YEAR!
Click here to order your 1st Day School Supplies today and help support your Eversole Run Middle School PTO!
Sale closes 7/1/2023.
Karrer MS Supply Sale:
Details about the KMS supply sale will be coming soon.
PTO General Meeting - April 19 @ 6:00pm
Join us for the final PTO General Meeting of the school year! We will be voting on executive board positions for those who have declared they’d like to seek election (or re-election). Please check out the details below regarding both Executive Board and Committee Chair positions for the 2023 - 2024 School Year. We need YOU!
For ease of scheduling, PTO General Meetings will be held via Zoom. We will provide the link to the meeting as well as the agenda on Monday, April 17th.
Playground Before School
This is a reminder that students should not arrive at school prior to 8:55am. Staff are not on duty and there is no supervision prior to that time. If students come to the playground prior to 8:55am, they must be accompanied by an adult.
One Dublin's Free Clothing Shop
Spring and summer clothes are now available at One Dublin's Free Shop.
The free shop is open to anyone in the Dublin City School district or the City of Dublin who needs clothing and household items. They provide like-new, in-style clothing and essentials for families at no cost.
Make your appointment today!
Anyone 18+ with proof of residency can make an appointment by calling/texting 614.726.6958 or emailing operations@one-dublin.org
Referrals are not required to visit the free shop.
Families may shop once every three months. Shop limits apply.
OSU/COSI STEM Opportunity
The Ohio State University’s College of Food, Agricultural and Environmental Sciences (CFAES) will host the inaugural “We Grow Scientists” event on Wednesday, May 3, 2023, from 3:00-7:00 PM at Waterman Agricultural and Natural Resources Laboratory.
This afternoon of hands-on learning, wagon tours, and activities will showcase the many STEM fields CFAES has to offer and will include a look at the Waterman facilities such as the newly constructed Controlled Environment Agriculture Research Complex (CEARC). “We Grow Scientists” is a free event open to learners of all ages looking to learn more about STEM in their community as part of the COSI Science Festival (May 3-6, 2023).
Did you miss ordering spring or class pictures? It’s not too late.
Both individual and class pictures were taken before break. For spring individual pictures, a proof was sent home this week for your consideration. If you wish to order you can do so online at https://www.hrimaging.com/. Once you enter and submit our school name you will be directed to the ordering options. For individual pictures you will select “order portraits”. For class pictures you would select the “mini-panoramic” option.
Attention Incoming Karrer 6th Graders
In just a few months, your child will be entering the wonderful world of middle school. We would like to welcome all our new 6th grade students to the Karrer family with a small gift from the KMS PTO. Please see our fifth grade website to complete the KMS 5th to 6th grade t-shirt google form no later than April 7, 2023, to ensure your child receives this gift!
Please also mark Wednesday, August 9, 2023 on your calendars for our sixth grade orientation evening, 5-7. More details to follow!
Student Profile Form - LAST DAY
This form is for families to provide information about their child for next year.
Please take the time to read this form carefully in its entirety. This is the time of the year when parents and teachers begin to think about what is ahead for our students in the 2023-2024 school year. Your child’s present grade level, the guidance counselor, support staff, and the principals will collaborate to generate next year’s classes. Please complete the student profile form if you would like to give input into your child’s learning needs. This form is optional.
WHAT TO INCLUDE: Include any pertinent information regarding your child’s learning needs and the characteristics of the kind of classroom environment that will support her/his success. You may also include any student relationships that may positively or negatively affect your child’s learning.
WHAT NOT TO INCLUDE: Please do not request a specific teacher. Due to the complexity of the classroom placement procedure, we will not honor a parent request for a specific teacher. Please do not ask current teachers to comment on the teachers in the next grade level.
Decisions about your child’s classroom placement are made in collaboration with other colleagues and depend upon many social, emotional, and academic considerations. We believe this procedure will create balanced, educationally sound class groups that will ultimately benefit all of our students. The important information you provide will assist the team in determining the best classroom placement for your child. Please DO NOT discuss next year’s placement with your child’s current teacher. Please DO NOT request a specific teacher by name.
This form is due by Friday, March 31, 2023. We will NOT accept any forms after the deadline.
You can complete the form HERE.
OST Testing Dates
As we prepare for Spring OST testing. We wanted to provide you with the schedule so you can keep this in mind as you schedule appointments. It is very important that your child is at school, on-time, each of the days listed below.
Grade 3
April 12 - ELA Part 1
April 13 - ELA Part 2
April 24 - Math Part 1
April 25 - Math Part 2
Grade 4
April 10 - ELA Part 1
April 11 - ELA Part 2
April 19 - Math Part 1
April 20 - Math Part 2
Grade 5
April 5 - ELA Part 1
April 6 - ELA Part 2
April 17 - Math Part 1
April 18 - Math Part 2
April 26 - Science Part 1
April 27 - Science Part 2
If you have any questions, please contact the orem_lisa@dublinschools.net (Admin Intern) or your child’s teacher.
Sign Up and Volunteer Opportunities
Tiger Student Announcements
We have a new and exciting opportunity for 2nd thru 5th graders at Glacier Ridge this year! Would you like to start your day saying “Hello!” to everyone at Glacier Ridge in the morning? Then sign up to read the morning announcements! If you would like to find out more about this opportunity and sign up to be a Tiger Student Announcer then go to this link via SignUp Genius: GRES Tiger Student Announcements
Glacier Ridge Greeter Team
Glacier Ridge Elementary believes in creating a caring and comfortable environment for its community of learners. This begins as students enter the front doors of the school in the morning. Our student greeters help facilitate this goal!
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GRE EVENTS
Upcoming Events
April 5th and 6th: 5th Grade ELA OST Testing
April 7th: No School-Teacher Conference Comp Day
April 10th and 11th: 4th Grade ELA OST Testing
April 12th and 13th: 3rd Grade ELA OST Testing
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DISTRICT NEWS
District Updates
No School - Friday, April 7
There will be no school on Friday, April 7 due to a conference exchange day. Enjoy the long weekend!
Dublin ACT Harmony Music Festival
Harmony Music Festival, sponsored by Dublin ACT, will feature student performances from all three high schools, along with Coffman’s teacher band “A Beautiful Mess,” and Scioto’s IFF. There will also be a cake walk, food trucks, Kona Ice and more, all while encouraging a substance free lifestyle. The event is Friday, April 14, 5-8:30 p.m. at Coffman Park.
Emerald Campus Community Open House
All community members are invited to celebrate with the students and staff at Emerald Campus as they open their doors for a Community Celebration of Learning on April 6, 2023, 5-7 PM. Learn more at bit.ly/Emerald Events.
From the City of Dublin
Ready to "Dive" into Summer?
Season outdoor pool passes go on sale Saturday, April 1! Pass purchases can be made at the Dublin Community Recreation Center front desk or online. Learn more about our City of Dublin outdoor pools.
Elementary Only:
W.I.S.E. (Women in STEM Education) Field Day
The Dublin Jerome Be W.I.S.E. club is hosting a STEM Field Day for Dublin youth on April 15th at Emerald Campus from 2-5 pm. The event, which will feature 7 interactive STEM experiments, is open to all DCS elementary students first-come, first-serve. Register in advance and learn more.
Need more information? Visit our sites below.
Attendance
If your child will be absent from school, please email our attendance line at gres_attendance@dublinschools.net.
Glacier Ridge Elementary
Email: glacierridge_info@dublinschools.net
Website: https://www.dublinschools.net/Domain/18
Location: 7175 Glacier Ridge Boulevard, Dublin, OH, USA
Phone: 614.733.0012
Twitter: @greDCSD