G L E N W O O D MIDDLE SCHOOL

June 2015 David R. Alvarado, Principal Rosemary Rooker, Asst. Principal G L E N W O O D MIDDLE SCHOOL Glennwood will empower students to become critical thinkers and promote excellence in math, reading, Trojan pride, and service to others. The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams. Eleanor Roosevelt It is my hope that all of you are enjoying this summer and spending time with your family. The start of another school year is just around the corner. The building continues to be prepared and cleaned for students arrival in August. As we continue the preparation for the first day of school on Monday, August 17, please note that school doors will open at 7:15 a.m. and the student school day will begin at 7:30 a.m. and will conclude at 2:30 p.m. This is the same as last year. Please also note that there will be a Student Orientation/Open House on Thursday, August 13. This orientation will take place in the gymnasium and begin at 4:30 pm for 6 th grade parents and students. The orientation will begin at 5:30 pm for 8 th grade students and parents, and at 6:30 pm for 7 th grade parents and students. During orientation, information will be given on student expectations, as well as, student schedules will be given at this time. There will also be an opportunity to pay student fees. Please mark your calendars for this date and plan on attending. I would also like to take this opportunity to welcome new staff to Glenwood this coming Principal s Notes year. Cesar Ruiz will be teaching 7 th grade Language Arts. Mr. Ruiz returns back to us from Lincoln and we look forward to having him back in the building. Julie Lammers will be teaching 6 th and 8 th grade Language Arts. Some of you will remember Mrs. Lammers from her time at Washington and most recently Bigelow Hill. We are excited about Mrs. Lammers joining the Glenwood family. Kim Holdman will be joining our office staff for this coming year. Ms. Holdman comes to us from Findlay High School where she worked in the Freshman wing. Ms. Holdman will be working in the main office and brings with her an array of experience. Welcome Mr. Ruiz, Mrs. Lammers, and Ms. Holdman to Glenwood Middle School! As always, if you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact the main office at 425-8373. Go Trojans!!!! David Alvarado

Grade Cards and Progress Reports Glenwood Middle School Page 2 of 8 Final grade cards were mailed home on June 5. If you did not receive the grade card in the mail and have all fees and lost book fines paid for, please call the main office at (419) 425-8373. Aluminum Cans Once again this year, Glenwood will be participating in the Recycling challenge sponsored by Ball Metal. Our first pick-up will be on September 27. More information will follow. Bus Schedules will be online Bus schedules will be posted on the Findlay City School web site one week prior to the first day of school. You may access the site at: www.findlaycityschools.org. STUDENT ACCEPTABLE USE AND INTERNET SAFETY POLICY For the Computer Network of the FINDLAY CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT Students are encouraged to use the school s computers/network and the Internet connection for teacher-assigned, educational work. All references to schools in this policy will mean any school in the Findlay City School District. Access to the School District s Network is provided as an education tool only. In order to continue enjoying access to the Network, each student must take responsibility for appropriate and lawful use of this privilege. Students are responsible for good behavior on the Network just as they are in a classroom, school hallway or other School District property. While the School District s teachers and other staff may make reasonable efforts to supervise student use of Network access, the ultimate responsibility for exercising and promoting responsible use of this access is that of the student and the parent/guardian. This shall constitute the School District s Computer Network and Internet Acceptable Use Policy for Students ( Policy ). Any parent/guardian of a student under the age of 18 may direct that the student not be given access to the Internet. An opt out form for this purpose may be obtained from any school office in the School District.

Glenwood Middle School Page 3 of 8 Summer Food Service Program Glenwood Middle School Cafeteria 1715 North Main Street, Findlay, OH Monday Friday June 2 July 24, 2012 Serving Times: 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. - Lunches are free for Ages 1-18 - Adult Price $2.85 - Lunch will not be served on July 3, 2015 - Call 419-423-8687 for information Orientation/Open House at Glenwood MS Please come and join us for Student Orientation/Open House at Glenwood on August 13. A L will meet from 5:00 to 6:00 p.m. in the upper gym. M Z will meet from 6:15 to 7:15. The following information will be presented during the orientation. Student schedules Washington DC Information for the May 2016 trip PTO Fundraisers Payment of School Fees School Attire To prepare your child for school, while shopping for clothing, please remember there is a dress code. If you have a question about school appropriate clothes it would probably be best to refrain from purchasing the article until you re able to refer to your students handbook, which they will receive at Orientation. Please remember to choose respectful clothing.

Glenwood Middle School Page 4 of 8 BOX TOPS FOR EDUCATION Please remember to cut out your Box Tops and bring them into the school office anytime now until the end of June or once school reconvenes in August. You can also go on-line at www.thebigclip.com and sign up for big bonus giveaways of Box Tops. Some of the money received will go towards our school dog Hayden for food, etc. Any support through Box Tops is very much appreciated. Thank you in advance for helping out our school. GREAT SCOT RECEIPTS Please save your Great Scot receipts and turn them in to the office once school reconvenes. The money received will be used for rewards for students. VOLLEY BALL Volleyball try-outs for upcoming 7 th and 8 th grade girls will be the week of August 10th and all girls trying out must have a physical form filled out by a Doctor. Please watch for more information on the Glenwood website concerning tryouts. The summer open gym schedule is as follows and will be held at Glenwood: July 15, 16, 20, 22, 24, 27, 29, 31 All Open Gyms will run from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m.

Glenwood Middle School Page 5 of 8 CROSS COUNTRY All physical and school athletic packets should be completed and turned in no later than Monday, August 3. Questions contact Jackie Gleason (jgleason@findlaycityschools.org) or call 419-306- 0407. Optional Summer Conditioning: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday July 13, 15, 16, 27, 29, 30 8:30 9:30 AM First Official Practice: Monday, August 3 8:30 10:00 AM @ FHS Tennis Courts Bring: completed emergency medical form, completed physical form with packet and running attire, watch and water bottle. Glenwood Football Workouts The Glenwood football program will be working hard this summer in preparation for a successful 2015 season. Our goal is to help increase your strength, agility and flexibility. We need to have a strong summer to prepare for a winning fall sports season. YOU MUST HAVE A COMPLETED PHYSICAL AND PARTICIPATION FORMS TO ATTEND WORKOUTS. On field workouts will begin on July 15 from 5:00 to 7:00 pm at Glenwood. The first football game of the season is Thursday, September 3 at Donnell Stadium playing against Washington.

Glenwood Middle School Page 6 of 8 School Fees and Lunch Prices Students will not be able to charge for school lunches. Please make sure your child has money for his/her lunch before they leave home. Cheese sandwiches will be served for those students who do not have any money. Below are the lunch prices for this upcoming school year: Elementary/Intermediate $2.50 Secondary/Middle $2.65 Milk $0.50 Breakfast $1.55 Adult Lunch $2.95 Adult Breakfast $1.55 Reduced Lunch $0.40 Reduced Breakfast $0.30 School Fees are once again $60 for the year or $30 per half. If you cannot pay the entire $60 at once please consider paying $30 the first semester and $30 the second semester. From The Nurse s Desk The Ohio Department of Health requires that all students entering into the seventh grade receive a Tdap booster immunization. This immunization includes coverage for the following diseases: Tetanus, Diphtheria and Pertussis (Whooping Cough). Immunizations are given by appointment only. Please call the Findlay City Health Department at 419-424-7441 for an appointment. They are located at 1644 Tiffin Avenue, Suite A, Findlay, OH. Please understand that appointment times fill up quickly due to start of the school year. Please do not wait until the last minute to make your child s appointment. It is suggested that you obtain your immunizations prior to August 18 start date. Also keep in mind the 7 th graders will be attending a camp at Camp Berry in October and will need to have the Tdap in order to go. When you call for an appointment, if your child has insurance or Medicaid please have the card information available. Most insurances cover immunizations. We will call and verify what your policy coverage is. If you do not have insurance, each immunization will need to be paid by you either with cash or local check.

SCHOOLS June 1 July 24 Summer Food Service Program 11:30 to 12:30 June 15 Volleyball Open Gym Begins 3:00 to 5:00 July 4 Independence Day July 15 Field Workouts Begin for Football 5:00 to 7:00 Glenwood Middle School Page 7 of 8 August 6 August 13 Volleyball Tryouts Begin Orientation (See newsletter for details) Glenwood Electronic Mailing List August 17 First Day for Students September 4 Teacher In-Service no school for students Welcome to the Glenwoodparents@mailman.findlaycityschools.org mailing list! To post to this list, September send your 7 email to: Labor Day No School October 8 2-Hour Delay for Teacher In-Service glenwoodparents@mailman.findlaycityschools.org October 16 End of 1st 9 weeks General information about the mailing list is at: November 25-27 Thanksgiving Break http://mailman.findlaycityschools.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/glenwoodparents Please see the athletic calendar for upcoming game dates @ If you ever want www.findlaycityschools.org to unsubscribe or change your options under (eg, Schools/Online switch to or from Calendar. digest mode, change your password, etc.), visit your subscription page at: http://mailman.findlaycityschools.org/cgibin/mailman/options/glenwoodparents/dalvarado%40findlaycityschools.org www.findlaycityschools.org to see the opportunities available the community for you and Please remember to visit the Student and Community Opportunities tab on our website your children. You can also make such adjustments via email by sending a message to: Glenwoodparents-request@mailman.findlaycityschools.org with the word `help' in the subject or body (don't include the quotes), and you will get back a message with instructions. You must know your password to change your options (including changing the password, itself) or to unsubscribe. It is: ocovkoav Normally, Mailman will remind you of your mailman.findlaycityschools.org mailing list passwords once every month, although you can disable this if you prefer. This reminder will also include instructions on how to unsubscribe or change your account options. There is also a button on your options page that will email your current password to you. Have a great summer and stay safe. It s all About Characters Watch your thoughts; They become words. Watch your words: They become actions. Watch your actions; They become habits. Watch your habits; It becomes your destiny.

G L E N W O O D MIDDLE SCHOOL 1715 North Main St. Findlay, OH 45840 David R. Alvarado Principal Rosemary Rooker Assistant Principal Maria Little Counselor Lori Hunt Counselor PHONE: 419-425-8373 FAX: 419-429-3763 E-MAIL: dalvarado@findlaycity schools.org We re on the Web! See us at: www.findlaycityschools.org G L E N W O O D MIDDLE SCHOOL 1715 North Main Street Findlay, OH 45840 Non-Profit Organization U. S. POSTAGE P A I D Findlay, OH 45840 Permit No. 309