Principal Young's Caregiver Update
January 19, 2023
Message from Principal Young
This past week during staff professional development, there was a focus on staff identifying their core values as part of our ongoing work around Restorative Practices. Throughout that work the staff identified Humor, Assuming Positive Intent, Trust, Compassion and Honesty as what matters most to them. During Tuesday's Family Advisory Council Meeting the caregivers who were present also identified, Honesty, Compassion, and Continued Personal Growth as their most important values. It is exciting to see how staff and caregivers values align with those forwarded in the Glen Hills Way . This alignment allows for great partnership in our collective work in helping our scholars become the best versions of themselves.
THE GLEN HILLS WAY
RESPONSIBILITY
We are a community in which everyone takes responsibility for challenging themselves to learn and grow.
RESPECT
We are a community that respects ourselves, others, and our school community through our words and works.
INCLUSION
We are a community that welcomes, includes, affirms, and celebrates individual differences.
We are a community that builds trusting relationships through honest and positive interactions.
Glen Hills Orchestra, Band, and Choir Concerts
Tuesday, January 24th at 6:30pm in the Glen Hills Commons
Grades 6, 7, and 8 Orchestra, Band, and Choir Concert
Thursday January 26th at 6:30pm in the Glen Hills Commons
Grades 4 and 5 Orchestra, Band and Choir Concert
4th Grade Teacher Keeps Students Motivated
Mr. Nebel went all in keeping his students motivated in Math with a fun challenge. As part of the Fourth Grade curriculum, students participate in Math Games as a way to practice and reinforce skills. Students worked together to beat Mr. Nebel at his own games so that he would have to jump in the pool in his clothes. The students worked their magic and the fun ensued. Please take a moment to view the video of the event by linking below.
Cell Phone and Electronic Device Reminder
22-23 CELL PHONE & ELECTRONIC DEVICE POLICY
Glen Hills Middle School recognizes the importance of technology and communication between students and families. Each classroom at Glen Hills will be equipped with a telephone to place and receive calls. Parents needing to contact students during the school day should reach out to the main office at 414-351-7160. Students who need to contact parents during the school day should ask to use a classroom or office phone. In order to promote a productive and safe school environment for staff and students, Glen Hills expects the following:
Cell phones, smart watches, and airpods shall be powered off when entering school campus
Cell phones, smart watches, and airpods shall be kept in a scholar's locker and not in clothing pockets. (Backpacks and jackets need to be kept in lockers. Scholars may carry a small bag/pouch no larger than 5” x 7”)
Cell phones, smart watches, and airpods are not allowed to be used in classrooms, the library, common areas, restrooms, or locker rooms
Cell phones, smart watches, and airpods are not allowed to be used during transition times or between classes
If a student needs to make an emergency call or text during the day, they are to do so only under staff direction in the classroom or office.
Cell phones, smart watches, and airpods can be turned back on at the end of school bell and used to communicate directly with parents/friends who are assisting in transportation
In order to foster a culture of responsibility around technology, violation of this policy above will result in the following progressive consequences:
1st Misuse Violation
An Office Referral will be submitted to administration, the cell phone smart watches, and/or airpods will be confiscated, families notified, and the device will be returned to the student at the end of the day.
2nd Misuse Violation
An Office Referral will be submitted to administration, cell phone, smart watches, and/or airpods will be confiscated, families notified, and the device will be returned only to the parent/guardian at the end of the day.
3rd Misuse Violation
An Office Referral will be submitted to administration, the cell phone, smart watches, and/or airpods will be confiscated, families notified, and the device will be returned to the parent/guardian at the end of the day. Administrator, Family & Student meetings will be held and scholars/families will sign a contract for electronic devices to be checked into the office each day for a 30 day period.
Additional Misuse
An Office Referral will be submitted to administration, the cell phones, smart watches, and/or airpods will be confiscated, families notified, and the device will be returned to the parent/guardian at the end of the day. Contract for daily phone turn in will be reinstated for another 30 days.
Upcoming Days Off of School
Monday February 20, 2023- Staff Development Day
Join us for our next Principal's Family Advisory Council Meeting
Tuesday, Feb 21, 2023, 06:00 PM
Library at Glen Hills
Newsletters and Other Important School Information
Glen Hills Middle School
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Email: anna.young@gdrh.org
Website: https://glenhills.glendale.k12.wi.us/
Location: 2600 West Mill Road, Glendale, WI, USA
Phone: 414-351-7160
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