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September 2022 Message
From The Glen Meadow Middle School
Welcome Back to School!
September 6th is almost upon us and we are beyond excited to welcome (back) our Glen Meadow Middle School students. The sixth, seventh, and eighth-grade years are some of the most exciting times in the life of a child! We hope that your child(ren) will find this school year one that is full of enriching activities and rewarding experiences. The 2022-2023 school year promises to be a positive, productive, and memorable one!
Many exciting events await us during the month of September! Students arrive on September 6th and will have the opportunity to meet their teachers, counselors, case managers, and the administrative team. School pictures are scheduled for Friday, September 16th, (Photo Packages and Photo Prices), and Back to School Night for parents/guardians is on Thursday, September 22nd. For a full list of all Glen Meadow happenings, please visit the GMMS/VTSD Calendar HERE.
On Tuesday, September 20th and Wednesday, September 21st, all sixth, seventh, and eighth-grade students will be taking the Start Strong Assessment in Math and Language Arts during an extended homeroom. On Thursday, September 22nd, sixth-grade students will be taking the Start Strong Science Assessment during periods one and two.
As always, we are here to work alongside you and your child(ren) throughout the school year. If you should ever have any questions or concerns about your child's education, please do not hesitate to reach out to us. Together, we are stronger! When the school and home collaborate and communicate, we are all working towards one common goal - a successful school year for your child. Thank you for partnering with us throughout the 2022-2023 school year.
Jacquelyn M. Van Orden, Principal
Eric W. Kosek, Assistant Principal
21st Century Community Learning Center at GMMS!
The 21st Century Community Learning Center (CCLC) is an after-school program that provides students with academic enrichment opportunities that will offer support beyond the classroom curriculum. Students will receive homework support and a nutritional snack each day. The 21st CCLC allows students to explore STEM, Physical Fitness, and Visual and Performing Arts activities, including but not limited to Theatre, Robotics, Engineering, and Culinary Arts. Students will also have the opportunity to attend field trips within the community to work with key stakeholders of this initiative. The Farm at Glenwood Mountain and The Painted Grape have partnered with Glen Meadow Middle School’s 21st CCLC. In addition, there will be a Parent University component which will provide workshops for parents/guardians and will also allow students to showcase their learning activities.
The program will officially begin on Monday, September 19, 2022, and will run Monday through Friday, immediately after school from 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm with parent/guardian pick up. Please note that on days that the school is closed or if we have called for an early dismissal, the program will not be in session. The 21st Century Community Learning Center is only available to 6th, 7th, and 8th-grade students residing in Vernon Township and is at no cost to families.
Should you have any questions about the program, please do not hesitate to contact Glen Meadow Middle School at (973) 764-4534. We are excited to provide this engaging and enriching learning experience for your child and are looking forward to all of the incredible adventures that await.
Governor’s Teacher of the Year and Governor’s Educational Services Professional of the Year
Please consider nominating:
(1) Glen Meadow Middle School teacher for the annual NJDOE's Governor’s Teacher of the Year (GEOY); and
(1) Glen Meadow Middle School educational services professional for the Governor’s Educational Services Professional (ESP) of the Year.
Last year’s well-deserving recipients were Mrs. Marianne Amato, 8th Grade Science Teacher, and Mrs. Veronica Dignan-Corbutt, Anti-Bullying Specialist.
Each nominee should be someone who:
inspires students of all backgrounds and abilities to learn;
serves as an exceptionally skilled and dedicated educator;
expresses themselves in an engaging and articulate way;
plays an active role in the community as well as the school;
demonstrates leadership and innovation in and outside the school; and
has the respect and admiration of students, parents/guardians, and colleagues.
Please submit the GEOY/ESP form to nominate a Glen Meadow Middle School Educator and/or Educational Services Professional for the 2022-2023 Governor’s Educator of the Year Recognition Program. Nomination letters are due to Mrs. Van Orden (either in hard copy or digital form) no later than Wednesday, November 2, 2022.
Self-Care September 2022
~obtained from: https://actionforhappiness.org/
Arrival and Dismissal Times at GMMS
Counselor Assignments
Counselors at Glen Meadow Middle School are assigned according to each student's grade level. The counselor assignments for the 2022-2023 school year are as follows:
6th Grade:
Mrs. Alexis Pisco - apisco@vtsd.com
7th Grade:
Mrs. Lindsay McAloney - lmcaloney@vtsd.com
8th Grade:
- Mrs. Carol Gonzalez - cgonzalez@vtsd.com
Restorative Practices at GMMS
Restorative Practices in Education encourage supportive and respectful behaviors and promote self-regulation. Day-to-day encounters impact a school’s climate and culture and ultimately play a large role in a student's social and academic outcomes.
Students thrive in learning environments where they feel supported and heard. A restorative approach focuses on building and maintaining positive relationships across the entire school community. At Glen Meadow Middle School, all faculty and staff aim to create an atmosphere of respect, inclusion, cooperation, accountability, and responsibility.
At Glen Meadow Middle School, we:
- value relationships
- model empathy and respect
- value student voice and utilize collaborative problem solving
- recognize the importance of learning from experience
- use active listening and positive language and tone
- foster self-awareness in our middle school students
- remain future-focused.
The Glen Meadow Way
- Respect Yourself and Others
- Take Responsibility for Your Actions
- Reach Your 100%
Hall Locker Assignments
HALLWAYS AT GMMS
Cell Phones
Water Filling Stations
School Meal Changes for 2022-2023
Thank You, GMMS SCA!
A very special thank you to the GMMS SCA for all that they do for the students, faculty, and staff at Glen Meadow Middle School!
Please consider joining us at the first SCA meeting of the year, on Wednesday, September 21st at 10:45 am, in the GMMS Faculty Room. To view the SCA Welcome Letter, please click HERE. In addition, please click HERE for all of the wonderful happenings and fundraisers on behalf of the GMMS SCA!
Mark Your Calendars...
Upcoming Community Events
September 11th Remembrance Ceremony
Civil Air Patrol Cadet Program (ages 12-21)
In closing...
We want you to know that we look forward to the start of the 2022-2023 school year. We are honored and grateful to have the opportunity to work alongside you and your child(ren) this year. If there is anything we can do to assist in making this year a successful one, please do not hesitate to contact us. #TheGlenMeadowWay #GMMSinspirekindness
All our best,
The Faculty and Staff of Glen Meadow Middle School
Mrs. Jacquelyn M. Van Orden, Principal
Email: jvanorden@vtsd.com
Website: vtsd.com
Location: Glen Meadow Middle School, Sammis Road, Vernon Township, NJ, USA
Phone: 973-764-4532
Twitter: @PrincipalJVO
Dr. Eric W. Kosek, Asst. Principal
Email: ekosek@vtsd.com
Website: vtsd.com
Location: Glen Meadow Middle School, Sammis Road, Vernon Township, NJ, USA
Phone: 973-764-4697