Monday, September 18, 2023 |
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Glenridge Middle Community Member
Lions, please look at the calendar for exciting events this week. Most notable is our Open House on Tuesday evening. This is an opportunity for you to see each of your student’s teachers for a few minutes and learn a little more about what your student is learning and how you can support him/her. We will follow a bell schedule. If your student is not joining you, you must have a copy of his/her schedule. You can access it on Skyward. In an effort to reduce waste, we will not be printing copies of schedules for Open House.
We will hold our first PTSA meeting next week on Tuesday, September 26th at 6:30 in the Media Center. Before the PTSA meeting, we will hold a brief SAC meeting for anyone interested in being part of that committee. We will begin the SAC meeting at 6PM and conclude before the PTSA meeting. We value your participation in both areas, so please come out if you can.
I’m looking forward to another wonderful week in the Lion’s Den. IF you have not accessed your student’s FAST scores, please do so in Skyward. These are first, base-line data points for us to see how much of this year’s standards your student knows already. We will assess again in December to monitor for growth.
Thank you for reading.
Mr. Kempinger
Principal
Pictured very top: Principal Kempinger with several of our Lions on Resiliency Day (please see story below).
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Last Tuesday, our Resiliency Team formally introduced themselves to the students. This team consists of the adults on campus that support our students when they are struggling emotionally. It includes, Ms. Taylor, SAFE Coordinator, Ms. Johnson, School Social Worker, Dr. Jergenson, School Psychologist, along with Mr. Noble and Ms. Ness-Lee, School Guidance Counselor.
During lunch, the students wrote down ways that they take care of themselves when they feel stressed (below). They had amazing responses that demonstrated to me that they are learning valuable skills to cope with stress and challenges.
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Weekly Superintendent's Message
"Resiliency Standards"
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There's a new buzzword on school campuses this year: resiliency. This week Dr. Vazquez talks about Resiliency Standards and how this impacts teachers and students.
You may submit a suggestion for future "Mondays with Maria" on Thought Exchange by clicking here.
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School Counselor Spotlight |
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Meet Ms. Jayne Ness-Lee and Mr. Dwayne Noble!
This is currently Ms. Ness-Lee's 3rd year at GMS although she was previously a Glenridge Lion for 5 years. Mr. Noble is in his first full year after joining the Lion’s Den last spring. When asked about any success keys for our Lions in 2023-2024 this is what they said:
Focus on the outcome, not the obstacle!
Do your best and be kind to one another!
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Monday's Motivational Moment! |
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WISDOM TO LIVE BY: Week of September 18, 2023 |
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Danica Patrick On Goals
I am living proof that if you work hard and aim high, you can do whatever you set your mind to, even if that makes you different.
~ Danica Patrick, race car driver
Derek Jeter On Resilience
I'm not perfect; no one is perfect. Everyone makes mistakes. I think you try to learn from those mistakes.
~ Derek Jeter, baseball player
Arnold Palmer On Determination
I've always made a total effort even when the odds seemed entirely against me. I never quit trying; I never felt that I didn't have a chance to win.
~ Arnold Palmer, golfing legend
Sophocles On Integrity
I would prefer even to fail with honor than win by cheating.
~ Sophocles, Greek poet
Kelly Ripa On Failure
Nobody has ever learned anything worth learning that hasn't cost them some degree of failure.
~ Kelly Ripa, talk show host
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I am looking forward to seeing you at Open House this Tuesday evening!
Daniel Kempinger, Principal
Glenridge Middle School
Sunday, September 17, 2023
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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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