Glenridge Middle Community Member
Glenridge families, this Monday, April 8, Florida will experience a unique event of another partial solar eclipse. The eclipse will begin around 1:46pm and end about 4:17pm. We will dismiss school at our regularly-scheduled time. Out of an abundance caution, all activities will be held indoors from 1:15pm – 4:15pm, unless special lessons have been planned by teachers with approved protective eyewear and proper safety procedures. Any such lessons will be approved by me. Teachers will also be encouraged to use televisions and computers to view the coverage of the eclipse in their classrooms if it aligns with their lessons.
All staff and students will be reminded not to look directly at the sun during the eclipse. If interested, please take time today to review ways to safely view the eclipse by going to eclipse safety on the NASA website or to learn more about solar eclipses click here. We will provide all students with specially designed and approved “eclipse” glasses. Parents, please help us remind children that it is never safe to look directly at the Sun, especially during a partial eclipse.
We will hold our Lion Leaders Celebration this Friday during 7th period. All students that meet the criteria for quarter 3 (As and Bs only, no serious discipline referral, less than 2 minor referrals, and less than 3 tardies excluding 1st period) will be notified this week in lunch. PTSA will be providing popsicles, DJ and games for our students out at the field.
During the 4th quarter, we will have our awards celebrations at the end of the year such that all parents are invited to attend. Details will be coming out weekly, but the dates for those celebrations are: Monday, May 20 (6th grade), May 21 (7th grade) and May 22 (8th grade). The 8th grade event will be held at the Winter Park High School Performing Arts Center beginning at 6:00pm.
We really do think that we will hold our first track meet this week on Wednesday. We want to wish the boys and girls good luck as they get closer to qualifying for the cluster championships. Please come out and support our Lions.
Thank you for reading and have a wonderful week!
Mr. Kempinger
Principal
Pictured at the top of this issue: Glenridge Assistant Principals Dr. Bispott and Mr. Hames during National Assistant Principals Week (April 1-5). Please see 'Lion Spotlight' below.
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2024 Family Survey
The annual survey will close on Friday, April 12
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Steps to completing a family survey:
2) Select the language in which the family would like to take the survey in
3) Complete one survey for each school that the family has a child attending
4) Press submit once completed
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Lion Spotlight!
Dr. Bispott and Mr. Hames
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This past week, we were able to celebrate our amazing Assistant Principals during National Assistant Principal's Week. Glenridge Middle School has two of the best around. In order to run a school with 1,100 students and 100 staff members, it is crucial to have administrators that can juggle all of their responsibilities while providing students, staff and families with the support that they need. I am lucky enough to have a right hand and left hand to help me every day. What makes our duo even better is their willingness to learn from each other, and their commitment to the school. I am so thankful to have strong administrators by my side that I love working with every day!
~ Mr. Kempinger
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Last week, our Battle of the Books team took on teams from across the school district in the annual "Battle of the Books" competition. Students competed by answering trivia questions from all of the Sunshine State Award winning books that were released in August. The team members were required to read all 15 of the Sunshine State Award books and then work together to answer questions. They did an amazing job representing us! |
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Our 2023-2024 Battle of the Books team:
Leymari Diaz, Hannah Fields, Emeline Roesch and Grace Fields.
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Sometimes we think that students aren’t listening. Some of our students thought they’d be able to play a joke on Mr. Berry on April 1 (Fool’s Day) so, they wore a shirt with his famous words: |
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"Nod your head up and down like you understand."
~ Mr. Berry
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FFA Spring Plant Sale this Tuesday & Wednesday |
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Student Essay Contest
Week of the Family
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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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The Lions Pride Fund raises money to make improvements to the school and ensure an exceptional educational experience for GMS students.
The Lions Pride Fund initiatives for the 2023-2024 school year include:
* International Baccalaureate (IB) Dues ($10,000) – The IB program provides a solid academic foundation that prepares students with transferable, future-ready skills to be citizens of tomorrow, who are ready to step up as leaders and contribute to their world.
* New Furniture for the Media Center ($5,000) – New furniture for the media center will create a more comfortable, welcoming and modern space for students that promotes learning and fosters student engagement.
* LEGO Spike Kits ($5,000) – LEGO Spike Kits enhance the STEAM learning experience and encourage students to develop abstract and critical thinking skills to creatively solve complex problems.
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Monday's Motivational Moment! |
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A Glenridge Angel delivers a special gift for some deserving Lions! |
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This past week, 32 students were surprised with brand new Nike sneakers from one of our Glenridge Angels. Mr. Rob Bamberg, CEO of Lynx Legal Services reached out to Ms. Cassara a few weeks ago wanting to give back to some deserving students. Ms. Cassara worked with teachers and leadership to find such a group and Mr. Bamberg delivered the new sneakers on Friday. It was great to see the smiles on their faces as they opened up their new kicks. Glenridge is extremely lucky to have such a giving and caring community. |
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Make it another great week Lions!
Daniel Kempinger, Principal
Glenridge Middle School
Sunday, April 7, 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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