6th Grade Trip - Intrepid
COST: $65.00
Permission Slips Distributed on March 17th
Permission Slips Also Available in Main Office
PERMISSION SLIPS DUE BY APRIL 3rd
7th Grade Trip - Bronx Zoo
COST: $65.00
Permission Slips Distributed on April 6th
PERMISSION SLIPS DUE BY APRIL 17th
8th Grade Trip - Medieval Times
COST: $75.00
Permission Slips Distributed on April 17th
PERMISSION SLIPS DUE BY APRIL 28th
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World Autism Awareness Day World Autism Awareness Day is an internationally recognized day on April 2nd every year, encouraging individuals to raise awareness and acceptance towards people with Autism Spectrum Disorder throughout the world. | World Health Day World Health Day is a global health awareness day celebrated every year on April 7th, under the sponsorship of the World Health Organization, as well as other related organizations. | National Volunteer Week National Volunteer Week, April 16th-22nd, gives us an opportunity to recognize the impact of volunteer service and the power of volunteers to tackle society’s greatest challenges, to build stronger communities, and be a force that transforms the world. Pass It Along Volunteer Opportunities may be found HERE. |
World Autism Awareness Day
World Health Day
National Volunteer Week
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Earth Day Earth Day is an annual event on April 22nd to demonstrate support for environmental protection. First held in 1970, it now includes a wide range of events coordinated globally by EarthDay.org including 1 billion people in more than 193 countries. | National Youth Violence Prevention Week National Youth Violence Prevention Week, April 24th-28th, brings communities together to raise awareness to learn how to stop youth violence. This initiative shows the positive role young people play in making their schools and communities safer. | VTSD Spring Break Mark your calendars! Vernon Township School District's Spring Break is Friday, April 7th through Sunday, April 16th. We look forward to welcoming your children back when school resumes on Monday, April 17th! |
Earth Day
National Youth Violence Prevention Week
VTSD Spring Break
What are some examples of Restorative Practices?
- Using Affective Statements - Affective statements, referred to as “I” statements tell the listener how the person feels and why it makes them feel that way. They are an effective way to teach students how to express their emotions appropriately.
- Community Circles - A Community Circle is a discussion space in which students and the teacher sit in a circle so that everyone is visible. What distinguishes a Community Circle from an everyday group discussion is that Community Circles are used as an opportunity for students to build community.
- Small Impromptu Conferencing - Bringing students together to resolve a problem/disagreement by discussing the situation and how to resolve it.
- Setting Classroom Agreements/Norms - Some examples of general class norms are: Come prepared to class, respect others and yourself, and be kind.
Families can use circles as a tool to talk further about an array of topics. Circle topics at home might include talking about expectations for behaviors at events/gatherings, developing family values/norms, holding family meetings, goal-setting for the week, and school-related conversations, to name a few. After reading the suggestions, you may be thinking to yourself, "Oh, we already do those things!" So with or without knowing it, you probably are already "doing" restorative practices at your house.
Circles typically involve asking thoughtful questions to hear from everyone. If you are the one asking questions, you can answer them as well. Circles don’t require a lot of time, especially proactive ones that are meant to maintain connection and open communication. They can be short conversations at breakfast, during car rides, or embedded in your nighttime routine. Here are examples of restorative circle questions that can be asked of children and their family members:
What is one goal you want to accomplish this week/weekend? Do you need support in accomplishing this goal?
What would you like to do for fun this weekend, within reason?
After school/work check-in: On a scale of one to five, (1) being low and (5) being high, how was your day? Why did you rate it that way?
What was one thing that made you happy, pleased, or proud this week?
What can you do in school/at work to show kindness?
Obtained from Boulder Valley School District, Boulder, CO.
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2nd MP Gift Card Winners! Congratulations to three of our 2nd Marking Period Award winners who were randomly selected to receive a gift card! Way to go, Aubrey, Casey, and Kevin! | Painted Grape Visits 21st CCLC! Painted Grape partnered with the 21st CCLC for another colorful and exciting event! Students (and program director, Mrs. Ramirez) enjoyed sharing their creative sides! | 21st CCLC Visits the Farm! Students visited The Farm at Glenwood Mountain and had a blast painting pots and planting soon-to-be beautiful flowers! |
2nd MP Gift Card Winners!
Painted Grape Visits 21st CCLC!
21st CCLC Visits the Farm!
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Beauty and the Beast Jr. Students in grades K, 1, 5, 6, 7 and 8 were treated to a fantastic performance of Beauty and the Beast Jr. on March 15th and 16th. | Princeton University Mrs. Ramirez and some of the 21st CCLC students were invited to attend the Young Women’s Conference at Princeton University, which was all about STEM careers and finding a career path that we love. | Pledge 2 Pause Mrs. McAloney, school counselor, presented the “Pledge 2 Pause” initiative to the 21st CCLC students and staff. Pledge to Pause aims to inspire individuals to pause before posting on social media. Thanks, Mrs. McAloney! |
Beauty and the Beast Jr.
Princeton University
Pledge 2 Pause
Hats Off for Helmets
Congratulations to the following GMMS Students who won the Hats Off for Helmets contest at Mountain Creek.
- Karina Czerhoniak (Grade 7) was the 1st Prize winner in the Middle School Division.
- Savannah Nelson Hollingworth (Grade 7) was the 3rd prize winner in the Middle School Division.
Center for Prevention Alcohol Awareness Poster Contest
Congratulations to the following students for their submission in the Center for Prevention's poster contest entitled, "Every Day is a Good Day…Alcohol Free!"
- The first-place award (top ten) goes to Renee Kaczor (Grade 6) - Photo 1. Renee’s poster will be published in the NJ Herald in April.
- The honorable mention winner is Alexis Sinche (Grade 8) - Photo 2.
- Both posters are shared on the Center for Prevention website. Renee and Alexis will be recognized at a countywide Town Hall meeting at a later date.
The Glen Meadow Way
- Respect Yourself and Others
- Take Responsibility for Your Actions
- Reach Your 100%
Here at Glen Meadow, we focus on respect, responsibility, and reaching our goals. We accomplish this by following the 5 Ps. We are Prompt, Prepared, Polite, Positive, and Productive!
SPRING BOOK FAIR
Wanted: Board Games & Card Games
GMMS SCA
Mrs. Jacquelyn M. Van Orden, Principal
Dr. Eric W. Kosek, Asst. Principal