Dublin Grizzell Middle School
Weekly Update 10/30/20
Principal's Message
Chromebook "Helmet" Sticker Winners for October!
Merielle William
Pranith Amara
Vanshika Surapaneni
Mason Jestice
Abbie McBrearty
Axl Walsh
Corinne Baumgardner
Griffin Eger
Anshula Agolla
Danielle Hinte
Kiera Kaselak
Scott Kelsey
Will Dubois
Neil Nair
Parama Ghosh
Grizzell Schedules for the week of October 26th - 30th
Last Names (A - K) - AM session - 8 - 10:55 am
Last Names (L - Z) - PM session - 12:30 - 3:25 pm
Monday, Wednesday, Friday - Periods 5-8
Tuesday & Thursday - Periods 1-4
Grizzell Costume Contest
Our staff will be participating as well and I'll be sure to include some pictures in next week's letter. (p.s. I plan on winning the staff prize 😊)
Dublin City Schools to remain in hybrid learning for the remainder of the first semester
Members of our volunteer medical committees met with school board leadership and members of the Dublin City Schools administration to review local COVID-19 data. This group also worked to further refine our Dublin City Schools Learning Mode Decision Making Guide.
Based upon this examination of local COVID-19 data, a decision was made to PAUSE the district’s move to full in-person instruction for grades K-8 and remain in the hybrid learning mode for all levels (K-12) for the remainder of the first semester.
Picture Retake Day October 28th
School Pictures and Student IDs have been distributed to students this week. Student pictures and ID cards for RLA students are here in the office, they can swing by and pick them up any school day between 8 am and 4 pm.
- Picture retake day is 10/28 during the day for Hybrid and 4-5:30 pm for RLA
- First time picture takers do not need a picture form, but if they want one, we have them in the office. They can also pay online at hrimaging.com.
- Retakes for students and staff: please bring the original picture packet with you on the 28th to give to the photographer to make the exchange.
Pack an extra mask
PTO Membership Pledge Drive--Donate by October 30th!
The PTO needs YOUR help to support our students and staff! Our PTO pledge drive is a key part of our efforts to support our Grizzell community through new technology for teachers, student recognition awards, 8th grade celebration activities and much more! Even a small monetary pledge of $25, $20 or $15 will help us meet our pledge drive goal!
DONATE HERE!
PayPal: Click HERE to make a direct donation with a credit card or PayPal account
Zelle: our user id is grizzellptotreasurer1@gmail.com; instructions at this link
For each $25 donation you will be entered in a raffle to win a gift card from Moo Moo Car Wash, Nothing Bundt Cakes or Target! The deadline to donate is Friday, October 30th!
Bullfrog License Plates Coming to Ohio thanks to Grizzell Students and Teachers
A project that started in Shawn Kaeser’s classroom at GMS in 2002 to make the bullfrog the official state amphibian has grown over the years. As a result of the ongoing efforts of Kaeser and his students over the years, a bill is going to be signed to create an Ohio bullfrog license plate. You can learn more at this link.
Band and Orchestra Opportunities for RLA students.
The HS instrumental teachers have been working to put together a site with resources for MS RLA orchestra and band students. These sites will only be accessible through the student's school google account.
Strings: https://sites.google.com/dublinschools.net/dcsorchestra
Band: https://sites.google.com/dublinschools.net/bandonline
The purpose of this site is to provide a place where students can choose to go to for materials and ideas for continuing their instrumental practice. This is not part of the graded curriculum, but an extension opportunity that students could take advantage of while in RLA. It is optional for families and designed to help them continue to grow in band and orchestra during the pandemic.
A message from Dublin Ski and Board Club
Hello-We are hopeful for our Dublin Ski Club to continue this year on Tuesday nights starting after winter break. We have Cardinal charter busses reserved with COVID safety procedures in place. We are waiting only on Mad River Mountain to share with us what school ski clubs will look like this year with their reservation system. Per MRM: "We are currently working on the best approach to secure ski club participation through our new reservation system. As soon as we have those details, we will share with you. Our intention is to move forward with ski clubs, but it will be a collaboration that aligns with state, school and community guidelines."
We do have a NEW Schoology Group for ALL Dublin Ski and Board students grades 6-12, parents, advisors and chaperones to provide consistent communication. Here is a quick tutorial on how to join: Click Here
Join Code: 883G-68H2-K992J
Thank you for your understanding and flexibility. Positive thoughts for a Snowy Ski & Board Season. As soon as we get the information from Mad River, we will post forms and payment information through our Dublin Ski & Board Schoology Group.
Questions can be addressed through Dublin Ski & Board Schoology Group or Kristi Jerger, Dublin Ski & Board Club District Coordinator
Flu Shots Available through Dublin City Schools
Free flu shots will be available to students this school year. You can view the schedule and required forms at this link.
When to keep students at home?
If you have asked yourself the question, when should I keep my child home from school during this pandemic?, please visit this link to guidance from Franklin County Public Health.
Breakfasts and Lunches Free
Breakfasts and lunches can also be picked up at six locations around the District. A schedule for the District’s grab n go breakfast and lunch schedule is posted here.
Our food service is asking that both Remote Learning Academy (all grade levels) students and Hybrid (elementary only) students reserve their meals using the forms below.
Grizzell Team Google Sites
6th Grade Hybrid Google Site ---- 6th Grade RLA Google Site ---- Main Office/Guidance
7th Grade Hybrid Google Site ---- 7th Grade RLA Google Site
8th Grade Hybrid Google Site ---- 8th Grade RLA Google Site ----Specialized Learning Center
GRIZZELL MIDDLE SCHOOL COUNSELING DEPARTMENT
Ally Casale (Students with last names beginning with A-G) 614-718-8623
Jackie Zody (Students with last names beginning with H-O) 614-718-8620
Lisa Sperry (Students with last names beginning with P-Z). 614-718-8622
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
Picture Retake Day
RLA Students 4:00 - 5:30 pm