Dear Glenridge Families,

As we approach the end of the first quarter this Friday, I want to encourage all students to check in with their teachers to ensure that any outstanding assignments are submitted. This is a great opportunity to finish strong and set the tone for a successful school year.

Please note that next Monday will be a Teacher Work Day, which means no school for students. Enjoy the well-deserved three-day weekend!

We’re also excited to cheer on our Lady Lions as they compete in a home playoff soccer game this week, starting at 5:30 PM. Let’s show our school spirit and come out to support our team!

Thank you for your continued support and partnership.

Mr. Daniel Kempinger- Principal

Dr. Kimberly Bispott- Assistant Principal

Mr. Nigel Hames- Assistant Principal

Camile Cassara- 7th grade Dean/8th grade A-L Dean

Patrick ODonal- 6th grade Dean/8th grade M-Z Dean

Dwayne Noble- School Counselor A-L

Jayne Ness-Lee- School Counselor M-Z

Meredith Huebner- Staffing Specialist

Amanda Burchins-Testing Coordinator

Mellisa Livingston-Taylor- Safe Coordinator

Brianna Johnson- Social Worker

Mariela Rojas- Math Coach

Shanna Gefter- Literacy Coach

Girls Coach: Graham Niemi

Boys Coach: Jerrod Jacoby

The boys were knocked out of the playoffs last week after another shoot-out. It was a tough way to exit the playoffs, but the team had a great season overall. The girls begin their playoff run this Monday at home.

The Guidance Department wants to remind students that we are coming to an end of the first nine weeks. Please turn in any assignments that your teachers have kept open, and make sure you are maintaining positive habits for success.

As always, your Guidance Counselors are available at the email addresses below. Take care and Go Lions!

Mr. Noble, School Counselor (dwayne.noble@ocps.net)

Serving students with last name A - L

Ms. Ness-Lee, School Counselor (jayne.ness-lee@ocps.net)

Serving students with last name M - Z

While most of the Glenridge students were sleeping on Saturday, Ms. Guber took both Robotics Teams to Lake Highland Prep to compete in a programming scrimmage. It was a great learning experience for all. Both teams learned a lot and persevered. I think they will do great in the qualifier. 😁 The team names are The Mechanical Maniacs (7th and 8th Grade) and The Mechanical Monkeys (6th grade)

 

We are proud of their hard work and dedication.

Our Lions are making a difference!

Join the PTSA

Support our students and teachers by joining the Glenridge PTSA — no volunteering required! 💛💚 Your membership helps fund teacher grants, student celebrations, teacher appreciation, and more. Sign up here: https://glenridgeptsa.givebacks.com/shop.

🗓️ PTSA General Meeting via Zoom - October 17

Please join to hear important updates, and learn how you can support our school community. A link will be emailed to all current members. Not a member yet? Click here to join!

💚💛Thank you to everyone who joined us at Mane Event and to all who generously donated and bid on auction items. Your support made the evening a true success, and we are so grateful for your commitment and generosity!

🦁 HERO Store is Back!

PTSA is excited to support the HERO Store, a program created by Officer Lay to encourage and reward good citizenship at GMS. Every Friday students can spend HERO bucks they earn on fun items. We need YOUR HELP to make this a success!

👉Click here if you can volunteer your time to help students shop!

👉Click here to donate items to stock the store!

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Please look for our upcoming meeting dates and agendas here. We will be sending out the proposed monthly schedule for the remainder of the year shortly.

We have finished a majority of our first quarter testing. Ms. Burchins will call down remaining students Monday and Tuesday. If your child is not able to take their assessment, it will not negatively impact them.

Our Lunch Bunch readers continue to grow. If your student would like to eat lunch in the media center and read quietly, make sure they check in with Ms. Moenssens between 9 and 9:30.

There is a possibility (high likelihood) that during the first week(s) of school we have severe weather at the time of dismissal. If we are in a delayed dismissal hold, we will send out communication to all families, and we ask that you follow our procedures for safety and convenience.