Panther Prowl

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I am delighted to announce the exceptional academic accomplishments of the following students who have achieved the top GPA in their respective grades for Semester 1:

• 6th Grade: Brayden Brunson - 100.69%

• 7th Grade: Elizabeth Foxworthy - 104.66%

• 8th Grade: Rylan Loori - 104.77%

Your exceptional academic performance is a testament to your hard work and dedication. Your commitment to excellence has set a high standard for your peers, and I am confident that you will continue to inspire others through your achievements.

Please join me in extending heartfelt congratulations to these high-achieving students for their remarkable success.

I would also like to acknowledge the outstanding academic achievements of the Panthers named below who have earned an overall GPA of 98% or higher for the First Semester.

Your dedication to academic excellence is truly commendable, and your hard work has paid off. This accomplishment reflects not only your intelligence but also your commitment to learning and the pursuit of knowledge. Please join me in congratulating these exceptional Panthers for their outstanding performance. Your achievements set a high standard for all, and I am confident that you will continue to excel in your academic endeavors.

As we begin the new semester, we want to share important information regarding 8th Grade promotion requirements for the Class of 2024. To be eligible to participate in the 8th Grade Promotion Ceremony, your Panther must meet the following criteria:

Promotion based on academic achievement for 2023/2024:

The following three requirements will be utilized in determining academic eligibility for promotion/retention and summer school eligibility. Students meeting all three of the following requirements will be academically eligible to be promoted to the next grade level.

• 1. Overall cumulative GPA of “C” or better

• 2. GPA of 2.0 (“C”) or better in Language Arts

• 3. GPA of 2.0 (“C”) or better in Mathematics

The academic requirements will only apply to semester 2 grades for the 2023/2024 school year and will be applied at administration discretion.

Please click THIS LINK HERE to view eligibility of all criteria for the end of the year activities and 8th grade promotion.

We encourage both students and families to stay actively involved in the educational journey. If you have any concerns or questions regarding promotion requirements, please don't hesitate to reach out to us.

We believe in the potential of each student and are here to support your success. Let's work together to ensure a successful conclusion to the school year for the Class of 2024

We are excited to announce that we have a new School Resource Officer joining the Glen Edwards and Twelve Bridges Middle School community. Officer Hiott is committed to ensuring the safety and well-being of our students and will play a crucial role in fostering a secure learning environment.

Officer Timothy Hiott joined the Lincoln Police Department in 2022 and has held assignments as a Patrol Corporal and Field Training Officer. He was selected to be an SRO due to wanting to show a positive law enforcement influence in young children's lives. Tim was born in Charleston South Carolina and has been a member of the Air Force for the last 20 years currently holding the rank of Master Sergeant and continues to serve as a First Sergeant in the Air Force Reserve. Tim became a police officer with the City of Stockton in 2016 where he served in multiple assignments; Patrol, FTO, Departmental Instructor, San Joaquin County Side-Show Task Force, DUI enforcement officer and Honor Guard member. Tim is married to Heather, a Special Education Teacher at Foothill Ranch Middle School. They have three children, Juliette (13), Jackson (10) and Spencer (10 Months).

Parents and guardians,

Take advantage of a fantastic opportunity from the Placer County Office of Education (PCOE) to learn Dialectical Behavioral Therapy skills for free to use with your children. This is a virtual parenting series that will be hosted by Auburn Davis DBT. This is a four-part series that will begin in late January and will be hosted virtually. This would be a great option for parents of students ages 10-18. Another series will be hosted in April. Please share this opportunity with other parents/guardians who might be interested.

Register at:

https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUkd2opj0sE91PI0K0hwUYAxN9_5Jx141I#/registration

Hi there Panther families!

WHO IS APTS?
For those of you who don't know us, check out our flyer here! This will tell you what we are all about and what we were able to accomplish last year. Be sure to follow us on Facebook @GemsApts

MEETINGS
Our APTS meetings are now IN PERSON in the Library. Parents AND students are welcome! We've adjusted our schedule to make it even more convenient for you to attend and thrilled to announce the new meeting time is 5pm! Your participation is vital in shaping a vibrant school community. Our next meeting is on Thurs, Jan 18th. We hope you can join us!

SUPPORT APTS
One way to support APTS is to participate in our Dine-Out events. We strive to hold them once a month. Be sure to read Panther Prowl and/or visit our Facebook page for more info every month for location and date information.

Another easy way to support GEMS APTS with very little effort is to assign Glen Edwards Middle School to your Box Tops account.

ONGOING FUNDRAISERS
We still have Water Bottle stickers and bling hoodie strings for sale. Order anytime from our website gemsapts.square.site

TEACHER WISH LISTS
Reminder teachers will add/edit their lists throughout the year. Please be sure to support!
Agrippino Alonso Banderas Baracosa Butler Davena Gonzalez Hargis Harp Harrigan Law Luci Mahan McAdam Mullen Noonan Ransford Rayos Santos Saul Smith, Richard Smith, Ryan Stolesen Ward White

Any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact us via email at GemsAPTS@Gmail.com

Head's up! OUR NEW 24/7 GLEN EDWARDS MIDDLE SCHOOL Sideline Store is officially up and running. To celebrate, we're offering fans an epic, month-long promotion--25% OFF sitewide when you use code SPIRIT. Stop reading and start shopping to score the latest fan wear and accessories. Then get out there and cheer on your team. Check us out on social to learn more.

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*PLEASE NOTE: THESE CLOTH ITEMS WILL NOT MEET PE UNIFORM REQUIREMENTS. DO NOT PURCHASE FOR PE CLOTH FROM HERE.

At the end of last school year, your child's school sent out notifications to update/verify your emergency contact information using your PowerSchool Parent Portal. As a reminder, this needs to be completed by every family to begin the school year. If it is not completed before the start of the 2023-2024 school year, it may impact your students' ability to find our who their teacher is, receive their schedule, or participate in extracurricular activities.

IMPORTANT NOTE: Families who recently registered their child for school (new to WPUSD) do NOT need to complete this process.

For instructions on how to access your PowerSchool Parent Portal account click HERE.

Our Sports are off to a good start!! We look forward to a competitive and rewarding season. IF your student wants to participate in any athletic capacity be sure you have an account created and physical clearance by a physician.

TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR SPORTS:

• Parent AND Student must create their own account, fill out and submit information via FINAL FORMS
• All students must have a current PHYSICAL on file with the school (current means within the past year).
• NO CHILD WILL BE ALLOWED TO PRACTICE OR PARTICIPATE WITHOUT THE PROPER FORMS. NO EXCEPTIONS WILL BE GRANTED.

Learn more about our food services program HERE and visit the food service website HERE to fill out a meal application to receive breakfast and/or lunches.