Dublin Grizzell Middle School
October 8th, 2021
Principal's Message
I feel like we are falling into a nice rhythm with our daily routines and student expectations and hope that this momentum continues as we move toward the end of the 1st 9 weeks. We had our first round of conferences this week and will continue these next Thursday evening. If you have questions or concerns about any of your student's classes at any time, please reach out to the teacher and schedule a time to talk or meet. Our fall sports seasons are coming to a close as we have the volleyball teams competing in tournaments this weekend, our football teams taking on Karrer early next week, our cross country team competing against Karrer, and our tennis team finished their season last night. I love seeing kids compete and represent our school, as well as seeing their peers come out and support them in their various activities. If you student is not involved in fall or winter sports, I encourage them to browse through our list of clubs and find one that is of interest!
I appreciate all of the positive that parents have shared through email and phone calls. I will say that there is nothing better for a teacher than receiving some kind words from a student or parent. If your student has a teacher that goes above and beyond, I encourage you to take 5 minutes and send them a nice message.
I hope that everyone has a great weekend.
Andy
* The highlight of my week was watching and joining a large group of 6th graders perform high knee kicks to the Theme from New York, New York by Sinatra during their lunch period!
This Week's Announcements at Grizzell
Videos of student who created an invention for opening lockers electronically
PSAT 8/9 for All 8th Grade Students on October 13th
The PSAT 8/9 Exam gives you access to:
Preparation for the SAT college admission exam
Information about high school AP classes that match your interests and ability
Prepare for the National Merit Scholarship Corporation competition for recognition and scholarships
Personalized college and career planning resources in My College Quick Start
Requests for information from colleges and universities
Critical reading, mathematical reasoning, and writing skills.
Specific suggestions on how to improve your academic skills
Exam Dates and Locations:
Wednesday, October 13, 2021 at your Dublin Middle School
CollegeBoard Assessment Suite Future Planning:
The district is committed to providing college and career experiences and preparation to all students. For the first time this fall, all 8th grade students will participate in the PSAT 8/9 at no cost to the family. The student score reports will align to the PSAT and SAT that the students will be participating in during their high school years. The district will continue to provide the PSAT/NMSQT to all juniors at no cost to families and for the first time this year, the district will be administering the SAT to all juniors at no cost to their families.
*All 8th grade students take the PSAT at no cost and do not need to register
* 8th graders who go to the high school will NOT and should come to Grizzell and report by 8:28 am.
PTO Update
Tailgate Thank You!
The PTO wanted to share one final thank you to all of our parent volunteers who helped with the tailgate last week—we appreciated your help in putting together a fun afternoon for our students!
Conference Night Dinner Donations Due Wednesday Oct. 13th
Thank you to everyone who signed up to donate for our teacher conference night dinners! A reminder to drop off your donations to the Grizzell front office by 2:00 PM on Wednesday, October 13th!
PTO General Meeting Wednesday, October 20th
Mark your calendars! The PTO is hosting our first general meeting of the year for all parents on Wednesday, October 20th at 6:30 PM. It will be a virtual meeting to review our proposed budget and we will also have Dr. Marschhausen join us for an overview of proposed additions and improvements to our high schools and growth in the school district. The link will be provided in advance of the meeting. We hope you can join us!
Grizzell Investment Club is up and running!
Smile Doctors Orthodontics Sponsorship
OHYES! Survey - Ohio Healthy Youth Environments Survey - Administered October 13, 2021 for 7th & 8th grade students
OHYES! Survey - Ohio Healthy Youth Environments Survey - Administered October 13, 2021
Please read this letter about the youth survey being conducted in our school. This letter contains information about your and your child’s rights and why this survey is important.
Please visit www.ohyes.ohio.gov for additional information.
What is the purpose of the survey? Our school district is working very hard to better understand youth health risk and protective behaviors in the community. As part of this effort, we are asking students in grades 7-12 to participate in an anonymous survey called the Ohio Healthy Youth Environments Survey -- OHYES! Only children age 12 or above are eligible to participate. The OHYES! is a tool designed by the Ohio Departments of Education, Health, and Mental Health and Addiction Services and numerous other programs advocating for youth. Our school has decided to use this survey to understand more about our students.
What is my child being asked to do? We would like your child to answer questions about:
personal use of alcohol , tobacco, and other drugs, perception of risks, where accessed
feelings about their school and community
family and personal relationships, and demographics
mental health, suicide and access to care
health-related behaviors (i.e. sleep, nutrition, exercise, and sexual behavior)
The survey can be viewed at the school's office, or online (http://ohyes.ohio.gov/Downloads) – 119 item version
How long will the survey take? The survey includes 119 items; it has been tested with other youth and should take about 15-20 minutes.
Who is doing the survey? The survey is being done by the Dublin City Schools. The survey was developed by the Ohio Departments of Education, Health, and Mental Health and Addiction Services.
Does my child have to participate? No, that is a choice for you and your child. But we really want to hear what your child has to say.
How do you protect my child’s privacy? The OHYES! will be confidentially administered by trained school staff. Schools have been instructed on how to protect student anonymity and confidentiality. Please review these instructions at http://ohyes.ohio.gov/Schools/Preparation/Confidentiality.
Will participating help or hurt my child? Many people like sharing their experiences and opinions. Sometimes sharing personal things can be stressful or emotional. The survey instructions state that your child may skip any questions he/she is uncomfortable with or stop the survey at any time; there is a back, next, and quit button on each question screen. There is no penalty for not taking the survey or for stopping.
Who will know what my child shares? Your child’s privacy will be strictly protected. Students are NOT asked for their name, identification number or date of birth. No one can identify your child’s responses. Data is sent directly to the Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (OhioMHAS), no data is stored on school computers; the school does not have access to any individual survey data. OhioMHAS will not be able to link answers to individual students or report anything they say to parents, teachers, or administrators. The survey is anonymous and no student will be identified in the results. Student responses will be combined and reported together. There are also minimum reporting requirements (15 or more respondents).
How does my family and community benefit? OHYES! results will help guide communities in creating and improving youth health programs in Ohio. The results will be shared with everyone, including families, faculty and students, and the public. State-level and county-level results will be available to the public at http://ohyes.ohio.gov/Results. District and school results will only be available to Superintendents and Principals with secured access.
Do I have to sign a form for my child to participate? Federal regulations (45 CFR 46) requires parent or guardian permission for research involving children. To protect you and your child, we require parent notification and provide parents the ability to opt out their child’s participation. This method is commonly known as passive consent, and minimizes administrative burden on schools, maintains student confidentiality, and increases response rates. We hope you will give consent for your child to participate. If so, there is no need to do anything. If you do NOT want your child to participate in this survey, please click the link below and complete the form. You will need to list the name of your child who will NOT participate. A separate form must be filled out for each child, if applicable.
Does answering the survey influence students to try unhealthy behaviors? Absolutely no research supports any connection between completing a health behavior survey and trying an unhealthy behavior. You may be reassured to know that many unhealthy behaviors among young people – including tobacco use, sexual behaviors, and some forms of violence – have declined since 1991. During that same period, youth surveys have increased nationwide.
Who can I contact if I have questions? Visit the website at www.ohyes.ohio.gov or email info@ohyes.ohio.gov. You can also call the OHYES! Team at 1-866-563-6904.
Virtual Parent/Teacher Conferences on October14th
* These conferences will be done virtually through a Google Meet.
Grade Level and Team Leaders
6th Grade - Team 6-1 - Kathy Jesenovec & Team 6-2 - Tori Trivisonno
7th Grade - Team 7-1 - Sharon Dechert & Team 7-2 - Nikki Galuska
8th Grade - Peggy Garrity & Sarah Murrey
Little Rocks Wrestling Is Back!
WHO: 1st thru 6 th graders (wrestlers will be grouped by age, size, and experience). 5th and 6th graders...get a jump on your middle school competition!
WHERE: Dublin Coffman Wrestling Room (attached to Coffman football stadium)
SIGN-UPS: Monday Oct. 25th and Thursday Nov. 4th from 6:00-7:00 pm in the Coffman wrestling room (located in the athletic facility by the football stadium). The cost if $100 and half off for siblings. Make all checks payable to Dublin Wrestling Club. If you can not make registration @ Coffman, please mail registration and fee to Coach Bill Lawrensen at : Bill Lawrensen, 6057 Dublinshire Drive Dublin, Oh 43017 (postmarked by Nov. 15th).
Please see the attachment below for more information.
Are you experiencing economic hardship?
8th Grade Washington DC Trip Information
The first payment has been extended and will be due on October 22, 2021.Please see the attached document with more information. Here is the updated payment schedule. The 1st payment is not due until Friday, October 22nd.
A non-refundable deposit of $125 per student is due to Prodigy Student Travel by Fri. October 22, 2021. Deposits and payments can be made by check or money order and mailed to the address at the bottom of the page, OR can be made online at www.prodigystudenttravel.com. If paying by check or money order, please make payable to Prodigy Student Travel. ALL PARENTS MUST FIRST REGISTER THEIR STUDENT ONLINE AT WWW.PRODIGYSTUDENTTRAVEL.COM NO MATTER WHAT FORM OF PAYMENT IS ISSUED. If for any reason you are unable to register, please call our office at
877-845-1463.
* The following is the planned payment schedule (after deposit). These payments can be paid
online or sent directly to Prodigy Student Travel by the following due dates:
Fri., December 3, 2021: $190 due
Fri., January 15, 2022: $190 due
Fri., February 26, 2022: $190 (final payment)
Travel Insurance: Please see this LINK about travel insurance for the Washington DC Trip. Also, please see the information below shared by Prodigy.
1) to please call a human to discuss so that they have a clear picture of the terms and restrictions, and 2) they must enroll at the time of registration, or by 10-22-21.
DISTRICT NEWS
Reminder: No School Oct. 15
As a reminder, there is no school on Friday Oct. 15 due to a professional development day for staff.
Raising Mentally Healthy Kids on Oct. 20
Join PERC and Dr. Parker Huston for “Raising Mentally Healthy Kids:” at 9:30 a.m. or 7:00 p.m. on Oct. 20 at the Dublin Rec Center.
Message from food services
Do you or your student have food allergies or special dietary needs? Contact our dietitian at dietitian_cook@dublinschools.net with any questions you may have to ensure a safe dining experience for your student at Dublin City Schools. Additionally, supply chain challenges may result in the changes of nutrition and allergen content of select menu items. Thank you for your understanding during these challenging times.
What is Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in Dublin City Schools?
If you would like to learn more about the diversity, equity and inclusion work taking place in Dublin City Schools, you can watch this brief presentation from new DEI Director Dr. Bennyce Hamilton.
Grizzell Team Google Sites
GRIZZELL MIDDLE SCHOOL COUNSELING DEPARTMENT
Ally Casale (Students with last names beginning with A-K) 614-718-8623
Jackie Zody (Students with last names beginning with L-Z) 614-718-8620
Katie Pack (Guidance Secretary) 614-718-8613
Dublin Grizzell Middle School
Ms. Shana Murray - Assistant Principal
Email: Grizzell_info@dublinschools.net
Website: https://www.dublinschools.net/Domain/12
Location: 8705 Avery Rd, Dublin, OH 43017
Phone: (614) 798-3569
Twitter: @gmsDCSD