GDRH Family Communication
March 23rd, 2023
Have a wonderful Spring Break!
It is hard for me to believe that we are coming to the end of our second school year together. I continue to learn, grow and love being your superintendent. I know that we don't often hear the positives so I wanted to take a moment to share some of the things I appreciate from this community and all of you. I am grateful for your honesty and feedback. The only way that I can learn and grown and serve this district in the way that you need is through hearing from you. I appreciate those of you who engage with me in formal and informal ways and I look forward to continuing to build relationships with all of you. I am grateful for your support of and love for our schools. I often brag to colleagues and friends that I get to operate in a space in which all stakeholders, whether we agree on specific issues or not, are advocating for what is best for the students. The Glendale River Hills community is truly unique in so many amazing ways. As spring has officially started and the weather (hopefully) begins to warm up I hope that you are doing well and I urge you to reach out if there is anything we as a district can do to support you and your students.
Alyson
Parent Education Night: Supporting our Anxious Youth April 11th at 6:30pm Glen Hills Middle School
Many families in our community (and across the nation) are struggling to deal with the anxiety their children are expressing. Please join us on on April 11th at 6:30 PM for a one-hour parent education night focused on this issue. The learning session will be lead by Dr. Michael A. Mazius, Ph.D., from the North Shore Center, LLC. Dr. Mazius will focus on:
The neuroscience and psychology of anxiety
Strategies to support our youth in managing their anxiety
Responding constructively when our youth are struggling with anxiety
Dr. Michael Mazius specializes in the treatment of children with Attention Deficit Disorder, Academic Underachievement Syndrome, and stress and mood disorders. Dr. Mazius also provides marital and family therapy. Dr. Mazius is active in working with school systems providing teacher consultation and is active in the North Shore and Waukesha communities, speaking to parents on a wide variety of topics pertaining to child development, parent-child attachment and neuroscience-informed parenting. Dr. Mazius is an adjunct faculty member in the Department of Psychology at UWM-Milwaukee.
Professional Memberships:
American Psychological Association
Wisconsin Psychological Association
Please RSVP for this event using this link.
Important Registration and Verification Dates
May 1st - May 15th Summer School /K4
May 9th K4 Parent Night
May 15th-June 10th Annual Verification Window for the 2023-23 school year opens for all current students
Please share your feedback as we plan for 2023-24 Professional Development Days
SAVE THE DATE
Pizza with the Superintendent
SAVE THE DATE
More information and sign up coming soon!
Thursday, May 11, 2023, 04:00 PM
Glendale-River Hills School District, West Mill Road, Glendale, WI, USA
GLEN HILLS STUDENT WELLNESS DAY
This past Tuesday, Glen Hills Middle School hosted its first-ever Student Wellness Day event
Fourth through eighth grade students participated in various wellness-related sessions throughout the day such as yoga, karate, bootcamp fitness, team-building, art, seed planting, swimming, dance, basketball, volleyball, social-emotional learning, sleep hygiene, and meditation. These sessions were led by Glen Hills staff as well as community organizations that partnered with the district. These community partnerships include Fred Astaire Dance Studios, Wisconsin Athletic Club, Elite Sports Clubs, Balance Fitness, Championship Martial Arts, Isha Yoga Foundation, and Sewa Milwaukee Chapter.
Students also participated in their Human Growth and Development learning that was led by partner organization, Candor Health Education. Fourth and fifth grade students completed the Puberty I program, sixth grade students completed the Human Reproduction & Embryology program, and seventh and eighth graders completed the Teen Sexual Health I program. Please take a few moments to share feedback with the district. Candor Health/Wellness Day Caregiver Survey
Here is the link to the Glen Hills Human Growth and Development parent letter that includes Candor's program information and frequently asked questions.
Additionally, here are links to the grade-level parent post-program letters from Candor Health Education: 4th & 5th Grade Puberty I, 6th Grade Human Reproduction & Embryology, 7th & 8th Grade Teen Sexual Health I.
FORWARD ASSESSMENT FOR 3RD-8TH GRADE STUDENTS
Please take a few moments to review the building level information about the upcoming State Assessment. The State Assessment will start April 11th. Each building schedule and additional information is linked below.
Parkway Forward Assessment Caregiver Communication