Through Our Eyes
Seen @Glenridge Middle School
News FOR Students BY Students
New Year, New Stories
Welcome to our first student created News Flash! Every two weeks, this digital newsletter will fill you in on the latest and greatest at Glenridge Middle School. Students in the 7th Grade Photo Journalism classes and 8th grade Yearbook classes will create it. We hope to capture the GMS experience through pictures and stories.
A Purrr-fect Planner
Meet Ben L., 7th grade Artist
Anyone who knows Ben L. knows that he's a great artist. Now the rest of the school knows, too. 7th grader Ben designed and drew the fierce lion on the cover of the planner. He got inspiration from art class when Mrs. Strong gave the class an assignment to draw a picture with a hidden word in it. When Mrs. Strong saw him drawing a lion she asked if he would enter his drawing for it to be on the GMS planner for the 2013-2014 school year. "It feels good to know that everyone appreciates my artwork as much as me." This year he will inspire many students with his lion drawing. Can you find the hidden word?
Event Information
Glenridge Middle School Soccer Game
Join us for the first soccer game of the season. It's a home game versus Lee Middle. The Girls' team is coached by Coach Childs. The Boys' team is coached by Coach Berry.
Go Lions. Game On!
When?
Wednesday, Sep 4, 2013, 04:30 PM
Where?
Blue Jacket Park, General Rees Avenue, Orlando, FL
Meet Mrs.Hanson
Mrs.Hanson teaches 8th grade language arts. She is a UCF knight. Last year she lived in Tennessee but has worked at two Orange County schools. She tells us on a Saturday she can be found doing mounds of laundry, cleaning, or at the grocery store. Her hobbies include reading and exercising.
Meet Mrs.Halon
If you're in 6th grade into tech, you've probably meet Mrs.Halon. She teaches 6th grade Web Tools. She enjoys beach trips and cupcake runs with her family. She's excited about teaching at Glenridge Middle and preparing kids for the future.
Meet Mr. Astone
Mr. Astone teaches chorus. He is originally from Boston, Massachusetts and this is his first year teaching. Mr. Astone enjoys singing, cooking, and baking. He is very excited about teaching at Glenridge Middle and is ready to keep the chorus program going strong.
What Will You Bring This Year?
This year our theme is "Game On!" This means that all GMS students will bring everything that they can this year. Attitude, effort and their best grades. What will YOU bring?
Get your Glenridge Spirit Socks
Order your Spirit Socks from the PTSA today! To order, visit www.otsports.com/fundraising. They are $15 a pair. The deadline to order is September 30th. Cozy, comfortable & fashionable!
Thanks Mrs. Cook for Help with Our Textbooks!
Imagine over a thousand kids each needing textbooks. Now imagine 2-4 textbooks per kid. You do the math. That's a lot of work and Mrs.Cook does it every year. Thank You, Mrs.Cook!
Captured in the Courtyard: Photo of the Week
Sometimes the Courtyard is a busy place. The minute that bell rings, kids are dashing and racing to get to their next class. No one has time to stop and look at all the beauty the Courtyard has. This week, our GMS Photo Journalists spent time in the Courtyard looking closely for pictures to match with motivational slogans. We hope you enjoy the Courtyard THROUGH OUR EYES.
Finally Free by Rachel F.
I feel free. I am limitless. Once, I was not as free as I am now. I was unable to fly though the bright blue sky. I was destined to crawl. Or at least I thought so. But one day I made myself a silky cocoon. Time passed as I lay in my silk bed. One day I emerged from my cocoon. I found myself free! With beautiful orange wings, I soared through the sky, with effortless ease. Gliding through the open skies. So now I live my life no longer crawling, but flying! Flying Free
Stand Tall, GMS
I need to stand tall in order to survive. If I stoop, wilt or become lazy for even an instant, I will not succeed. Stand Tall. Stand Proud.
By Woody P.It's OK to be Different
Don't be like everyone else. Be different and some things may help you later on in life. No one is like everybody else, not even twins, triplets, quadruplets, etc. Just be yourself.
By Alexa M. and Karina D.
Friends Stick by You
No matter how crazy your life may now seem, your friends will always be there for you every step of the way. Friends stick by you when you have clearly made a mistake or when you just feel like being yourself.
By Hannah L.The Sky's the Limit!
It may be only just white and blue but it looks so natural and true. Things like planes, birds and rain will only cover up its beauty. No matter the problem, it still remains to shine. When you walk to school, just take a minute to look at the sky. You'll never know what you'll see!
By Thalia C.
We All Need Someone to Lean On
Every flower needs a branch to lean on. Branches are like friends. No matter how slanted things get, you can always be able to lean on friends and family.
It's not YOU Against the World
Even when you think you are alone, you're not. You will always have backup. Instead of standing alone, be a part of something big. There's always a chance to be a team player.
Rylee M. Tony P. Kyle S.
The Buzz About Band
Beginning Band Tryouts
THis week hundreds of kids flooded the MPR to try out all the great band instruments. Many Symphonic and Concert Band students helped out by giving lessons and advice to the Beginning Band students. Mr. Sullivan had each student carry around a piece of paper to help them pick the right instrument for them.
Wonderful Woodwinds
All kids got a chance to try each instrument they were interested in. And boy! was it loud.
Beautiful Brass
It takes a lot of air for big brass instruments!
Packed!
Mr. Sullivan wanted each kid to have a full musical experience. It was packed and this was just on Thursday night. There was another try out day on Saturday!
Goodbye, Mr.Harasyn
The second week of school we find ourselves sad to have to say goodbye, so early in the year. Mr Harasyn, a 6 grade science teacher is moving. "I am very sad to be leaving my GMS family. I have been here for 6 years and I firmly believe that Glenridge is the best middle school in Orange County. Unfortunately, my family does not live here, and I was offered a job in Virginia that will allow me to be closer to my family. I have had a fantastic time here and I will truly miss everyone at GMS. GO LIONS!"
Contributors This Week
Design/Photos/Interviews/Writing by: Jahida, Tara, Suhaymah, Jessica, Davis, Paige, Nolan, Mia, Lindsey, Victoria, Andre, Brooke, Adam, Lauren, Elle, Courtney, Sophie, Ciara, Laura, Mia