Glenridge Middle Community Member
I want to start by thanking the PTSA for providing the ice pops and DJ for Friday’s Lion Leader event (pictured just above with additional images below). It was the perfect way to close out the week. I know our students are working hard every day and it’s nice to be able to recognize that work. Our goal is to have all of our students achieve Lion Leaders. It requires punctuality, commitment to learning and following rules. For this quarter’s celebration, students will also have an opportunity to be recognized by one of their teachers for standing out in a specific content area. That recognition will occur the final week of the school year.
Looking ahead this week, I want to wish our track athletes good luck if they have qualified for the Cluster Championship. They will compete at Evans High School Wednesday night with a chance to qualify for the district Championships next week. We also have our spring musical that will be performed Friday night at 7:00pm, and then twice on Saturday. Space is limited, and it’s a great event to attend even if you do not have a child performing or working behind the scenes.
Thank you for reading.
Mr. Kempinger
Principal
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Lion Spotlight!
All-County Jazz Band
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For the first time ever, our Glenridge Band program had five students audition and three accepted into the OCPS All-County Jazz Bands. Congratulations to all of our students that auditioned as well as those who made the band!
Jazz Ensemble 1
Malcolm Kramer (Trumpet)
Conlen Smith (Trombone)
Jazz Ensemble 2
Irelynn Diltz (Trombone)
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Popular Young Adult Author on Campus
Lynne Kelly
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Glenridge was honored to have acclaimed author, Lynne Kelly (above right), visit with students on Thursday. Ms. Rowden (above left) was equally excited to meet her! Ms. Kelly's work has been included in the Sunshine State Young Readers Award (SSYRA) middle school book list. Thank you to Ms. Moenssens (Media Specialist) for arranging this event. |
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Here are the new Sunshine State Young Readers Award Books for 2024-2025:
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Lion Leaders Celebration
Friday, April 12
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Lions in Service to Others
National Junior Honor Society
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Fourteen NJHS members partnered with two of our Autism units to create appreciation cards for teachers who've made an impact on them this school year. They were able to create over 25 cards which they distributed in teacher mailboxes. |
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Eight of our NJHS members participated in the Earth Month and Winter Park Great American Cleanup which recently took place at various locations throughout Winter Park. Our members were at the Ward Park and downtown Winter Park locations. At the Ward Park location, volunteers collected over 130 pounds of trash! |
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Community Reminder from NJHS:
The NJHS Teddy Bear Drive continues through through April 16th. We are collecting new and lightly used stuffed animals to donate to the Winter Park Police Department. All donations are being collected in the main office. These stuffed animals are given out by police officers as they work with children who are victims of trauma.
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Weekly Superintendent's Message
Mondays with Maria
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New Morning Attendance Calls |
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Parents and guardians will now receive an additional attendance call in the morning when their child is absent at the beginning of the school day. Dr. Vazquez explains how it will work on this week's Mondays with Maria presented by Addition Financial.
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Middle School Summer Zone |
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The PTSA is looking for enthusiastic parents who want to help serve Glenridge Middle School. We would love for you to join our team! If you are interested in serving, please visit: https://forms.gle/rZ9Y4Sg2DryrhGsu8
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Monday's Motivational Moment! |
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The Accountability Factor |
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In my opinion, an essential success quality is doing what you say you’re going to do. If you look somebody in the eye, you shake their hand and you give them your word then it’s important to do it or do your very best and see it through. This also means to stand up for the mistakes you've made, and we all make them.
One other thing I have learned about accountability. When it comes to hard work and the important things in life, years ago, I stopped saying “I have to” and started saying “I get to.” For me, just changing my outlook from "have to" to "get to" was a big psychological shift that allows me to begin each day with a positive mindset.
~ Dwayne Johnson, actor/athlete
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Have a great week!
Daniel Kempinger, Principal
Glenridge Middle School
Sunday, April 14, 2024
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Glenridge Leadership Team |
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Glenridge Middle School
2900 Upper Park Road,
Orlando, FL 32814
Phone 407-623-1415
Fax 407-623-1417
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