Dublin Grizzell Middle School
Weekly Update 12/18/20
Principal's Message
I appreciate our partnership with our families and know that nothing is posible without the work of the entire team!
#HOME
Please remember that DCS has a Professional Development day on Monday, January 4th. Classes for students will then begin on Tuesday, January 5th.
CELTS OF THE 2ND QUARTER
6th Grade RLA - Eva Bihnmyer
6th Grade RLA - Arjun Acharya
Team 6-1 Evan Liang
Team 6-1 Paige Zeoli
Team 6-2 - Lana Wieringa
Team 6-2 - Ty Abdul-Haqq
7th Grade RLA - Catherine Hor
7th Grade RLA - Griffin Bihnmyer
Team 7-1 - Quinn Taggart
Team 7-1 - Evan Frissora
Team 7-2 Kendall Conley
Team 7-2 Suhile Aziz
8th Grade RLA - Izabella Santiago
8th Grade RLA - Behram Daruwalla
8th Grade - Millie Leonard
8th Grade - Paige Bradley
8th Grade - Jack Gilbert
8th Grade - Ashan Williams
DCS Middle School Choir Students Come Together for a Virtual Performance. Thank you Mrs. Moussa for all of your hard work and efforts!
Hybrid schedule planned to begin on Monday, January 11th.
Hybrid Schedule for January 11th -15th
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 1-4
Tuesday & Thursday - Periods 5-8
Orientation and Schedules Changes for Those Changing Learning Modes
RLA Related Arts for 2nd Semester
6th grade - Modern Literacy and PE
7th grade - PE and Health
8th grade - PE and Health
We are excited to welcome our new RLA teachers!
PE - Erin Mattis
Health - Jamie Heslop
Modern Literacy - Danna Armstrong
Please don't hesitate to reach out with any questions.
Holiday Help for our Dublin Community
Celtic Connections for 2nd Semester
Hello Celtic Connections!!
Now that we have settled into this school year, we would like to get Celtic Connections set back up (virtually). This year is going to look different with virtual meetings and get-togethers, but we would love for you to attend our first virtual meeting coming up. We will have a meeting through google meet after break on Thursday, January 7th 2021 at 11:30am. We will be playing a get to know you activity, and we will be brainstorming ways to connect virtually with our peers. A google meet link will be posted when we get closer to the date. If you have any peers who you feel would be interested in Celtic Connections, please reach out to them and invite them to our first meeting.
Using Night Mode on a Mac or Chromebook
Using night mode on a Mac or Chromebook could help with eye strain and fatigue. Below, is information on how:
Mac:
- Go to the Apple in the upper left (not right) of the screen
- Click 'System Preferences'
- Select 'Display'
- Select 'Night Shift'
Chromebook:
- Go to the clock in the bottom right of the screen
- Select 'Night Light'
Bussing Information for 2nd Semester
Bus information is currently unavailable on the district website for middle schoolers. We will have bus schedules available via the district website by Thursday evening, January 7, 2021 for return to hybrid learning.
GMS Student Council Partners with Welcome Warehouse During the Holidays
6th Grade - Sanitary Wipes & Coats (used or new)
7th Grade - Blankets & Backpacks (used or new)
8th Grade - Socks & Hats (new)
Guidance Department Videos for Student Support
Questions regarding Chromebooks or online platforms?
If you have questions about Chromebooks, Schoology, Progressbook, Google Classroom and more, answers are available at this link.
Why Emerald Campus?
As high school students prepare to select courses for next school year, watch our new video about why Emerald Campus should be considered.
District Quarantine Information
#DCSgivesback
Virtual Calming Room Available to Students
This Virtual Calming Room is a place for students to find strategies and tools for managing emotions. Hopefully you find this resource helpful - you can use proactively or when life feels a bit overwhelming.
Second semester learning mode
The District’s data and metric committee, consisting of local volunteer physicians, met to provide their recommendation on how to begin the second semester. The protocol committee has made the same recommendation. Their unanimous recommendation is we maintain our current learning modes to begin the new semester. High school and middle school students will remain in remote learning mode, while elementary students will continue in the hybrid learning mode. More information is available at this link.
RLA Social Lunch Opportunity!
Are you a member of the Remote Learning Academy at Karrer or Grizzell and feel you are missing out on interacting with peers? If so, join our RLA Social Group!
This group will be led by Mrs. Honeycutt, Miss Taylor, and Mrs. Hemmerich, and allow for students to interact and participate in various activities.
WHO: RLA Students
WHAT: Social Group with Mrs. Honeycutt, Miss Taylor & Mrs. Hemmerich
WHEN: Every Monday @ 11:00am
WHERE: Google Meet
Let us know if you have any questions!
Virtual Winter Wellness Workshop Through Syntero
Hello!
Syntero is excited to announce a new program available to all students in the Franklin County districts we serve: Virtual Winter Wellness Workshops! Each workshop will meet two times over winter break, and will focus on teaching developmentally appropriate healthy coping skills for managing the ups and downs of winter break and the holiday season.
Workshops begin the week of December 21st, and will be offered on the following dates:
Elementary:
- K-2: December 21st and 23rd from 10:00-10:45 am or December 28th and 30th from 1:00-1:45 pm
- 3-5: December 21st and 23rd from 1:00-1:45 pm or December 28th and 30th from 10:00-10:45 am
Middle School:
- 6-8: December 21st and 23rd from 10:00-10:45 am or December 28th and 30th from 1:00-1:45 pm
High School:
- 9-12: December 21st and 23rd from 1:00-1:45 pm or December 28th and 30th from 10:00-10:45 am
Please see the attached flyer for more information. The link to register for workshops is at the bottom of the flyer, please only register one workshop per student. Please note that registration opens on December 7th, the link will not be live before that date. For any questions please reach out to studentwellnessgroups@syntero.org.
COVID-19 reporting during winter break
We ask that parents continue to report confirmed COVID-19 and self-quarantine situations to the District over winter break. If your child tests positive for COVID-19, or if your child has a close contact with someone with COVID-19 and must self-quarantine, please complete the form below that can be found at this link.
Dublin City Schools COVID-19 data
You can review local COVID-19 data at this link and the District’s Learning Mode Decision Making Guide here.
DCS Virtual logo contest
Have a knack for graphic design? If so, you’re invited to participate in our DCS Virtual logo contest!
DCS Virtual is for our high school students and offers online self-guided courses for our students.These courses are offered outside of the regular school day to provide course flexibility. These courses can be used in support of early graduation, flexibility with scheduling, or catching up on credits missed. You can learn more about this new program and logo design contest guidelines at this link.
Mental health services available
During these challenging times, the social and emotional well-being of our students, staff, and parents is a top priority. Mental health resources are available at this link.
Dublin Community Foundation thanks staff
The Dublin Community Foundation recently raised more than $20,000 in order to provide all Dublin City Schools staff with $10 gift cards to local businesses. You can read more about their efforts to recognize those dedicated to the youth of this community at this link.
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.
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. If your student tests positive for COVID-19 or quarantined, please report this information to your school clinic.
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