|
Message from the Principal . . . .
I write this message with a great deal of pride for our students and staff. It's a tremendous feeling to see the wonderful community service and fundraising work that our young people are doing to help the less fortunate in our community. Mrs. Croll and Mrs. Meredith, along with The National Junior Honor Society, are coordinating our annual food drive from December 3 through December 14. Food collected by students and staff will be distributed by the YWCA for the benefit of needy families in Clermont County. Ms. Martin is conducting a "Penny War" amongst the 7th grade teams. Money will be used to help GEMS families as well as local organizations. Team 8-2 has been wrapping shoeboxes for thw YWCA. Please encourage your child to participate in these worthwhile ventures.
On behalf of the staff and administration of Glen Este Middle School, I would like to extend our warmest wishes for a safe and enjoyable holiday season. Important Dates
December
3-14 Holiday Food Drive
4
7-8 Grade Orchestra Concert, 7:00 p.m.
5 Early Release Day, 11:10 a.m.
11
PTO Holiday Meeting, 7:00 p.m., Mio's
20 Christmas Break Begins
January
2 School Reopens
8 "Parents of College Bound Students",
Amelia Middle School, 7:00 p.m.
8 PTO Meeting, 7:00 p.m., Library
11 End 2nd Quarter Grading
18 Report Cards Mailed
21 NO SCHOOL - MLK, Jr. Day
Students of the Month
Congratulations to the
following Students of the Month for
October 2001! A Continental breakfast, provided by bigg's, was
held Nov. 28 for September and October Students of the Month and their
parents to celebrate this fine honor.
6-1 Dustin Osborne
6-2
Eric Meder
6-3 McKenna Strong
7-1 Matt Widanski
7-2 Chris Bechtel
7-3 Johnathan North
6-4 Kyle Barrett
8-1 Mike
Combs
8-2 Tyler Erwin
8-3 Lindsay Ramsey
EARLY DISMISSAL
DECEMBER 5
Glen Este Middle will dismiss at 11:10 a.m. on Wednesday, December 5 for staff development activities. Bus service will run but no lunch will be served on that day.
Holiday Food Drive
The
GEMS annual food drive, sponsored by the National Junior Honor Society, will run
December 3 through December 14. Students and staff are collecting non-perishable foods, canned goods, personal hygiene items, batteries, and paper products for the Clermont County YWCA. All donations will stay in our community to help families in need this holiday season. Students should take all donations to their first period class.
Team 8-2 News
Team 8-2 has wrapped 65 shoe boxes to be donated to the YWCA in Batavia! The YWCA provides toys and gifts to families in need during the holiday season. Parents "shop" at the center, then their gifts are placed in the nicely-wrapped boxes donated by our students. Thanks to everyone who donated shoe boxes for this wonderful cause.
Parents of College Bound 8th Grade Students
On
Tuesday, January 8 at Amelia Middle School, West Clermont will again be offering an informative meeting for parents of college bound 8th grade students. It is never too early to start preparing for college. The meeting is designed to answer questions and help you plan for this important goal. Speakers will describe college programs and admittance procedures. The differences between vocational education, community college, and universities will be explained. Mark your calendar for
January 8, 7:00 p.m. at Amelia Middle School and join parents from both Glen Este and Amelia to begin college planning!
Yearbook Sales
What is the one thing that people treasure and keep forever from their school days? A yearbook! Students have received order forms for our 2001-02 yearbook. The cost is
$16 or $17.25 with the ZOOM insert. ZOOM is a color insert which reflects on events from the past year. The publication also has a place for students to record their favorite memories. Hurry and place your order - the cost will increase to $18 and $19 after Friday, December 14. Please make checks payable to Glen Este Middle School. Yearbooks will be delivered in May 2002.
Need Help With Homework?
Come to the Homework Club! The
Homework Club meets every Tuesday and Thursday from 2:30-3:30 p.m. in
Room 303. Bring materials, assignments, and a desire to get things done! Assistance will be provided in all academic areas. Please send a note with your child giving permission to stay after school. Students must be picked up promptly at 3:30 p.m.
Builder's Club
Kiwanis Club
Community Representative, Mr. Richard Lahke, recently presented Glen Este Middle School's advisor, Mr. Sam
Volpenhein, with the Builder's Club bell and gavel for use during meetings. The bell and gavel are inscribed with "Glen Este Middle School" and the Kiwanis symbol. The Builder's Club is represented by a group from each grade level, meeting twice a month. We appreciate Mr. Lahke's commitment and dedication to our students' community involvement. Currently, students are working on the Ohio District Disaster Relief Fund. Recently, the
8th Grade Builder's Club collected $138 to donate to the Afghan Children's Relief Fund. The
7th Grade Builder's Club has elected Nishat Hossain as President and
Erin Phelps as secretary for this school year.
|
