Glacier Ridge Gazette
August 18, 2023
March 8, 2024
PRINCIPAL MESSAGE
My Child is More than a MAP Score
We finished conferences last week. It is one of the primary methods to communicate between home and school about student progress. We presented a variety of data, student work, and behaviors in order to portray the full picture of how your child is doing as a whole.
It is difficult as a parent to really know how their child is doing. Measuring academics is difficult, even for educators. One method is MAP (Measures of Academic Progress) benchmark tests, which is nationally normed assessment. That provides a scientifically significant score that is compared to students across the country. However, there are so many variables that contribute to tests, such that measuring true student learning and understanding can be impacted.
This week, we revisit the article, My Child is Not a Test Score. This article discusses the importance of benchmark testing, while at the same time, understanding the dangers of overemphasizing the score. If you are one that places a lot of significance on the MAP assessment, please take a moment to review the blog from last year about how parents and educators should use the results of the MAP assessments.
Your child IS more than just a test score. Think through all of the information presented at conferences to paint the full picture of your child’s strengths and needs.
Have a great weekend,
Pete Kurty, Ed. D
Principal
GLACIER RIDGE INFORMATION
My Story Event at GRE - March 11 - 15
What makes you who you are?
Everyone has things that define them and a story to tell. That is what makes each of us unique and different. My Story event is designed to help everyone identify qualities, interests, hobbies, traditions, and any other components that they believe make them who they are as a unique and special individual. Through the sharing of stories and individuality, we hope to foster an understanding and appreciation for differences, while at the same time finding connections that can bring people together. This is the foundation of our Start with hello > Find a connection > Create a friendship initiative. We believe that connections can develop through differences and similarities, which is what makes GRE a strong school community founded on kindness, empathy, and inclusion.
Each grade level is completing standards-based projects with an emphasis on student identity, culture, traditions, and hobbies/interests. See the schedule below.
Parking: Parking will be available in the parking front and side parking lots, as well as the back playground.
Sign-in: All families will enter and exit the building through the main office.
Gratitude, Character and Kindness - 2nd Grade Music Performance
Student Profile Form - Give input about your child for next year’s classroom placement
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 2024-2025 school year. Please complete this form if you would like to give input into your child’s learning needs. This form is optional.
WHAT TO INCLUDE:
Learning Needs: 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.
Student Relationships: 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.
Keep in mind that soliciting input does not guarantee placement or specific peers. We value and incorporate the perspectives and information from families as some of the many variables and information that we consider when creating class placements. Your child's teacher, the guidance counselor, support staff, and the principals will collaborate to form next year’s classes. 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. Ultimately, we are making decisions with the purpose of establishing a positive learning environment for each child. 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.
THE STUDENT PROFILE FORM is due by Sunday, March 31, 2024. We will NOT accept any forms after the deadline.
Last Call for Yearbooks !
It is not too late to order your 2023-2024 yearbook! Please visit the online sale site, book.hrimaging.com to order yours before March 15th! There is a message that will appear in an orange banner on the page if you have already ordered one. The price of the book is $18.00.
Class and Individual picture ordering
Class pictures were taken on February 29. If you still wish to order you can do so online at hrimaging.com.
Individual pictures were taken today, 3/1. Your child was given a card that should have come home in their backpack, containing a preview code specific to your child. Once proofs are available, you will be able to preview and order online.
If you have questions about the process you can contact HRImaging directly through their website or by calling 1-815-433-1869.
SIGN UP & VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
Tiger Student Announcements
Would you like to start your day saying “Hello!” to everyone at Glacier Ridge in the morning? Are you in 2nd thru 5th grade? 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 Student Greeter Team
Parent/Guardian Volunteer Background Check
SECURE VOLUNTEER BADGE - Dublin City Schools takes the safety of our students and staff seriously and requires a background check for all volunteers interacting with students. In order to attend field trips or volunteer in the classroom, you much go through the background check process. The process is free and easy and takes only a few minutes to complete. This is required for any parents or caregivers wishing to volunteer with students.
GRE EVENTS
Upcoming GRE Events
Mar 1 - 15 - PTO flower sale
Mar 10 - Daylight savings
Mar 16- 24 SPRING BREAK
April 1- 5th Grade OST ELA Part 1 Test
April 2- 5th Grade OST ELA Part 2 Test
April 3- 3rd Grade OST ELA Part 1 Test
April 4- 3rd Grade OST ELA Part 2 Test
April 8- NO SCHOOL
DISTRICT UPDATES
Student Registration for the Job Fair Now Open!
Dublin City Schools is partnering with the Dublin Chamber of Commerce to present the annual Work In Dublin Student Job Fair on Thursday, April 4. DCS high school students looking for jobs or internships must register and select a time to attend at this link no later than Monday, April 1.
Attention Job-Seeking Seniors
Senior students who are hoping to secure full-time employment post graduation should sign up here for the Bright Futures part of the job fair. Seniors who sign up for Bright Futures will also have an opportunity to participate in a resume workshop prior to the event. Contact Kevin Patton, Pathways Counselor or Lori Mesi, Coordinator of Secondary Pathways for questions.
Spring Forward
Please remember to change your clocks and “spring forward” 1 hour. Daylight Savings Time officially begins Sunday, March 10 at 2:00 a.m.
Golden Shamrock Nominations Accepted
Is there a DCS staff member that regularly goes above and beyond that you think is deserving of a Golden Shamrock Award? Learn more about the award and nominate a deserving staff member here. The deadline to nominate someone for the April award is March 14.
From the City of Dublin
Going to the St. Patrick’s Day Parade? What To Know
Get ready for Dublin's St. Patrick's Day Parade on March 9! Plan where you'll watch by checking out the parade route and accessible parking. The City is also partnering with Central Ohio Safe Ride for discounted Lyft rides to or from the parade and Downtown Dublin. Get the Lyft code and find your spot.
Dublin Is an Exceptional Community Because of YOU
You’re invited to the State of the City from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday, March 14, at The Exchange in Bridge Park. Hear from your City Council, public servants and fellow neighbors about Dublin’s successes and what’s to come this year and in the future. All are welcome to attend. RSVP today!
We Need Your Input on the DCRC Refresh
Join us for the third and final DCRC Refresh Engagement Session from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, March 13, at the Dublin Community Recreation Center in Talla 1. A presentation from the designer will begin at 6 p.m. Guests will have an hour after the presentation to walk around, see different design renderings up close and ask questions in an open house-style session. Can't make it? Share your feedback here.
GRE CONTACT INFORMATION
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