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Cougar Connection
June 7, 2024
Engage Educate Elevate
The time has come...Summer has arrived!!! The students last day will be Monday, June 10th and it will be an Early Release "A" day (Periods 1-4) and staggered dismissal will begin at 2:00 pm. It has been an AMAZING year and I wish everyone a FUN-FILLED and RELAXING Summer Break. Also, BEST WISHES to our 8th graders that will be transiting on to high school. Go Cougars!
Friendly reminder, no backpacks will be allowed starting Monday, June 3rd through Monday, June 10th. Large purses and beach style bags/totes will not be allowed on campus. Lunches may be brought in a small lunch box. If a student has a device or book that needs to be returned to the school, please return it by Monday, June 3rd.
Remember to follow us on Twitter @Glades_MS as we R.O.A.R with Respect, Optimism, Accountability, and Responsibility here at Glades!
Please take a moment to scroll down to view important information for the upcoming school year.
PROUD Principal,
Daniela Fatout
School News
FOCUS Parent Portal
The Focus Parent Portal account gives families convenient and secure access to their student’s school information, including school grades, attendance, interim reports, report cards, and more, anytime and anywhere. Register for the Focus Parent Portal at browardschools.com/focus.
Next Steps: All parents/guardians of new and/or current students will need to register for the Focus Parent Portal. Follow the directions at browardschools.com/focus.
Benefits: Student schedules will be available in the Focus Parent Portal upon the start of the 2024/25 school year.
Should you have any questions, please reach out to Focus Communications at focuscommunications@browardschools.com.
GMS Uniform Drive
We are excited to announce a Uniform Clothing Drive aimed at collecting gently used uniform polo shirts and uniform bottoms. This initiative not only supports sustainability but also provides an opportunity for our students to access quality uniform clothing without causing undue financial burden on families.
**Donation Details:**
- Gently used uniform polo shirts and uniform bottoms (no tears, stains, or excessive wear)
-Polo colors are hunter green, white, navy blue, and black.
-Uniform bottom colors are khaki or black.
-All sizes are welcome
-Donations can be dropped off at the front office or students’ can bring them to their grade level school counselor
Your donations will be thoroughly inspected, cleaned, and made available to families who could benefit from them.
Your generosity and active participation in this Uniform Clothing Drive can have a lasting impact on our school community. By coming together, we exemplify the values of compassion, sustainability, and unity.
GMS Horizons Before/Aftercare Program
Payment Information
The non-refundable registration fee ($30.00 per child) will be collected for the 2023-2024 school year. The activity fee for aftercare is $10.00, which pays for student’s activities.
As of this school year, there will be 10 payment periods. Before care is $96.00--> change to $95.00 per pay period and After care prices are $126.00 ---> change to $130.00 per pay period + a $10.00 activity fee.
**If a parent /guardian forgets to make a payment, you will be charged an additional $30.00 re-registration fee PER CHILD (late fee). **
Please call the school office at 754-323-4600 or email BASCCGladesMS@browardschools.com with any questions or concerns that you may have.
We look forward to an amazing school year!!
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Glades Middle School
Email: Daniela.Fatout@browardschools.com
Website: https://www.browardschools.com/glades
Location: 16700 Southwest 48th Court, Miramar, FL, USA
Phone: 754-323-4600
Twitter: @Glades_MS