Glacier Ridge Gazette

August 18, 2023

August 30, 2024

DR. KURTY'S CORNER

Three part series about how we inadvertently treat children differently Part 3: Parents are teachers too Expect growth, not perfection. My generation constantly heard the phrase, “There’s no such thing as perfection.” That concept is absolutely true. I’m not sure exactly why or where that phrase originated from. As adults, we certainly know that to be true. High achievers also know that perfection is an impossible outcome. I’m not a perfect principal, father, husband, or leader. However, we sometimes expect children to be perfect - especially during a time when they are just learning how to navigate life and new skills. Children make mistakes….a lot of them. Not only that, but they should make mistakes. That is how they best learn how to navigate life, problem solve, and build resilience for adversity. Teach, don’t tell: When my children were younger, it was much easier to tell them what to do and how to do it. They would often listen because they understood the authoritative structure of child and parent. However, now that I have two young teenagers, just telling them what to do because I’m the parent doesn’t work any more. Furthermore, telling someone something is not a good teaching strategy either. As parents, we are teachers. Telling and giving information is NOT teaching. When someone can understand the concert, apply the skill, think abstractly about it, and then apply it in a variety of new situations, that is the teaching and learning process. It’s easier said than done (especially with teens AND adults). However, that is the most effective process. Enforce growth & reflection, not outcome: Because we have navigated life for decades, we often forget that children are just learning how to do things for the first time. As a child, you are often doing many things in life for the first time. When doing something for the first time, being good at it initially is a rarity, let alone perfect (which is impossible). Instead of expecting perfection, look for growth and reflection. I have found that my children will often just want to do it the way they want to. Schoolwork is a common example. You would think that having my doctorate would make me an expert in teaching children. Regardless, my children don’t see it that way. Instead of portraying that I know what I’m talking about, I ask them reflective questions to get them to plan and explain what they think they need to do. I force them to reflect and plan ahead of time. What is your goal? What do you want from doing this or this way)? Why do you think this is the best way/plan? What are there things that could go wrong? I’m here to support you and I believe in you. What can I do to help you? Afterwards, regardless of whether the outcome was positive or detrimental, we try to reflect. This is often harder because the children are anticipating a parent lecture. So navigate this with caution and don’t force it. They often know their shortcomings and just don’t want to talk about it. I’m proud of you for carrying out your plan. Is there something I could have done differently to help you? (This shows that you are a team and support them in failure and success). What did you plan that went well? What would you plan differently next time? Feedback: Feedback is an important part of learning as well. Again, in the younger years, it is easier. However, that is what also allows adults to just give feedback in a way that we wouldn’t want as adults. If I try something new for the first time at work, I certainly wouldn’t want my boss to just give me constructive feedback. Instead provide balanced feedback and couple it with the reflective questions above. Teaching and learning is about growth and ownership. If someone just tells me what to do, I don’t have any ownership in it. Growth and change occurs more out of strengths than deficits. In other words, I’m more likely to build on my strengths and success than the things that are harder for me to change. Therefore, begin with the reflective questions above and then feedback about what was positive and successful. Follow that with the reflection questions about what to change and feedback. End with a supportive question to show your support and care. Don’t forget to incorporate conversation, questions, and feedback about their effort. Sometimes they have a great plan, but the outcome wasn’t as expected. Therefore, reinforce the amount and quality of the effort that they put in, and don’t focus solely on the outcome. We are growing and learning as parents, too. We make mistakes and it’s okay for our kids to know that. That allows them to see that making mistakes themselves is okay. However, we all must learn and grow from those mistakes. Ironically, it is better for them to know that a perfect parent doesn’t exist either. Sincerely, Pete Kurty, Ed. D Principal

GLACIER RIDGE INFORMATION

Smartwatches & Cell Phones

Smart watches have become more popular over the recent years. They fall into the category of cell phones and communication devices in the student handbook. If your child wears a smart watch please review the handbook policies:

If they become a learning distraction for students, the school will have students store them in their backpack.
Students should not use them as a communication device during school. Students and parents should communicate through school staff if there is a need for children and parents to communicate. Bloomz, email, and phone are direct ways for parents to communicate.
If students are ill, they should inform their teacher and visit the clinic rather than texting their parents.
Students must remove them during testing.
Schools are not responsible for lost or stolen devices.

The device must not be used to receive, send, capture, or record any communication, visual image, sound, text message or other information. This includes lunch periods, transition periods, and recess.

Parents should have a conversation with their children about these items if they wear a smartwatch.

You can see the personal device policy in the Elementary Student Handbook (pg. 9)

Before School Reminder For Students

Students should not arrive at school prior to 8:55am. When walker students arrive, they should go right to the playground entrance doors to wait for the bell.

If you haven’t already, feel free to say hello to our new crossing guard, Mrs. Leigh.

Library Notifications

If during the Annual Update you selected to receive an email notification of your child's book checkouts from the media center, it will be emailed from the sender, Destiny. If you no longer wish to receive these emails, please email Carol Naples @ naples_carol@dublinschools.net to be removed from the list.

Arrival & Dismissal

Still trying to learn our arrival and dismissal process?

Click HERE to view the procedures for arrival and dismissal

It is important that you notify the office (gres_attendance@dublinschools.net) by 3:00 each time your child will be going home a different way than you have communicated. The office staff will communicate with your child’s teacher.

Tiger Trot Save the Date: Friday, September 20

Get geared up for our BIGGEST fundraiser of the year, Tiger Trot!

We will kick off our online fundraiser utilizing Pledgestar soon and collect donations through the day of Tiger Trot on Friday, September 20th with a school-wide goal of raising $18,000!!! The funds raised go towards school events, classroom enrichment activities, supplies/books for classrooms, and staff appreciation to name a few things.

SEEKING TIGER TROT SPONSORS: To ensure every dollar donated from our GRE families goes directly back to supporting Glacier Ridge, we are seeking (10) $250 sponsors to cover the online processing fees, prizes, and event supplies. If you are interested in being a sponsor, please contact us at glacierridgepto@gmail.com today!

Girls on the Run – Fall Season 2024

Registration open August 28 - September 11 for 3rd - 5th grade girls

Girls on the Run inspires individuals of all abilities to discover, build, and grow their self-confidence. Together, they experience a sense of belonging and connection as a team. Volunteer coaches facilitate lessons that blend physical activity with life skill development, including managing emotions, fostering friendships, and expressing empathy. At the end of the season, the team completes a Community Impact Project and a 5K together, which provides a tangible sense of accomplishment and sets a confident mindset into motion.

The Girls on the Run team at Glacier Ridge is preparing for the upcoming Fall 2024 season. We have 8 volunteer coaches ready to help lead the fall session. We will meet twice a week after school on Monday and Weds, with each session ending at 5:30pm.

The first session in Monday, September 16 and culminates in a 5k event on November 23.

Online registration is August 28 - September 11. Visit Girls on the Run Central Ohio to learn more and to register. For more information contact Shelly Beiting at SBeiting10@gmail.com or see this flyer.

Attendance and transportation notifications:

To notify the attendance office of an absence or change transportation for your child, please email gres_attendance@dublinschools.net and cc the teacher.

Written notification is required and must be for a district recognized reason to excuse an absence. Please see the student handbook attendance section (pg 23) for reference.

All transportation changes are needed by 3 pm. Please note, if we do not receive written communication, your child will be dismissed as we have on file.

If you are unable to email, please send a note with your student to give to the teacher as soon as they arrive.

5th Graders Interested in Strings Class

It's almost time - 5th grade strings classes will be starting soon! If you are interested in joining and have not yet registered, please take a moment to fill out the online registration form to make it official. :)

Interactive: Explore the Orchestra - https://tinyurl.com/OrchExplore

Dublin Orchestra: Getting Started - https://tinyurl.com/OrchStart

If you would like to learn more before registering, attend the Fall Open House -Tuesday, September 3rd , at Davis Middle School - stop in any time from 5-6:30pm to try out the instrument options and talk with representatives from local rental stores to learn about renting an instrument.

2024-2025 5th Grade Strings Schedule

Scottish Corners & Glacier Ridge students will meet on Mondays & Wednesdays.

Indian Run & Wyandot students will meet on Tuesdays & Thursdays.

All strings classes are from 8:28-9:08am, before the normal elementary day, so students will not miss any classes at their home school. Transportation is available from home and district latchkey locations. If you have any questions regarding the 5th grade strings program or registration, please don't hesitate to contact the Strings Teacher at your future Middle School.

Karrer - Mr. Hawley - hawley_matthew@dublinschools.net

Eversole Run - Mr. Twu - twu_amadeus@dublinschools.net

Grizzell - Ms. Liddle - liddle_kathryn@dublinschools.net

Sells - Ms. Hanson - hanson_stephanie@dublinschools.net

Davis - Mr. Brosius - brosius_mike@dublinschools.net

Let Me Run – Fall Season 2024

Registration opening soon for 4th and 5th grade boys at Glacier Ridge Elementary

Let Me Run is a nonprofit wellness program that inspires boys to be themselves, be active, and belong. With a comprehensive curriculum that applies the power of running, the program encourages boys to develop their psychological, emotional and social health, in addition to their physical health. Twice a week for seven weeks, two trained volunteer coaches lead the boys through practice. Designed to amplify confidence, self-expression, and respect for others, each practice includes a lesson from the Let Me Run curriculum that incorporates running, games and activities. Each fall and spring season culminates in a 5k race festival that celebrates the boys’ personal growth.

The Let Me Run team at Glacier Ridge is preparing for the upcoming Fall 2024 season. The previous Spring season at Glacier Ridge was a huge success. We placed 1st, 2nd, and 3rd in our age group at the Spring 5K run. All our Glacier Ridge boys finished the 5k full of enthusiasm, pride and with lots of smiles. We will be running the program at Glacier Ridge again this Fall season for 4th and 5th grade boys.

Our first run of the new season will be on Tuesday September 24th. We will be running twice a week after school on every Tuesday and Friday, with each session finishing at 5:15. The Fall season will finish 7 weeks later with our “End of the season 5K” on Saturday November 9th.

Online registration for the Fall season will open at 8am, August 26th. Visit LetMeRun.org to register. For more information contact Alan Roberts

(alan.roberts9876@gmail.com)

SIGN UP & VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

Parent/Guardian Volunteer Background Check

SECURE VOLUNTEER BADGE - Dublin City Schools takes the safety of our students and staff seriously and requires a background check for all volunteers interacting with students. In order to attend field trips or volunteer in the classroom, you much go through the background check process. The process is free and easy and takes only a few minutes to complete. This is required for any parents or caregivers wishing to volunteer with students.

Morning Tiger Student Announcements

Would you like to start your day saying “Hello!” to everyone at Glacier Ridge in the morning? Are you in 2nd thru 5th grade? Then sign up to read the morning announcements! If you would like to find out more about this opportunity and sign up to be a Tiger Student Announcer then go to this link via SignUp Genius: Morning Tiger Student Announcements

Students can sign up only 1 time per week.

Glacier Ridge Student Greeter Team

Glacier Ridge Elementary believes in creating a caring and comfortable environment for it's community of learners. This begins as students enter the front doors of the school in the morning. Sign up your child to be a greeter. Students gain confidence, become leaders, and learn how to present themselves in a positive way.

Click on this link to find out more specific information.

GRE EVENTS

Upcoming GRE Events

September 2nd -Labor Day, NO SCHOOL

September 18th- Fall Picture Day

September 20th- Tiger Trot

September 27th- PTO sponsored Fall Festival @ Leeds Farm

Subscribe to the GRE Google Community Calendar

DISTRICT UPDATES

Labor Day

As a reminder, there will be no school on Monday, September 2 is recognition of the Labor Day holiday.

From the City of Dublin

A Squeaky-Clean DCRC

Staff have put in the work during the annual shutdown at the Dublin Community Recreation Center! Regular hours of operation and programming will resume Sept. 3. Sign up for a fall program using the Healthy Guide: https://bit.ly/DCRCHealthy

Pool Season Sending This Weekend

Labor Day weekend is your last chance to soak up the sun at Dublin Community Pool North and Ballantrae Spray Park. Both locations are closed for the rest of the year starting Sept. 3. Get your swimming in this weekend: https://bit.ly/DublinPools

City of Dublin Holiday Reminders

City Offices: Closed, Monday, September 2

Yard Waste: Tuesday, September 3

Recycling/Trash: Thursday, Sept 5

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AFTER SCHOOL ACTIVITIES

To help students discover their interests and enrich their learning, Dublin City Schools partners with local businesses and community organizations to offer After School Activities outside of school hours. These experiences, which vary in content, time, location, and cost, are taught by course instructors employed by a sponsoring business or organization.

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Going to the St. Patrick’s Day Parade? What To Know Get ready for Dublin's St. Patrick's Day Parade on March 9! Plan where you'll watch by checking out the parade route and accessible parking. The City is also partnering with Central Ohio Safe Ride for discounted Lyft rides to or from the parade and Downtown Dublin. Get the Lyft code and find your spot. Dublin Is an Exceptional Community Because of YOU You’re invited to the State of the City from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday, March 14, at The Exchange in Bridge Park. Hear from your City Council, public servants and fellow neighbors about Dublin’s successes and what’s to come this year and in the future. All are welcome to attend. RSVP today! We Need Your Input on the DCRC Refresh Join us for the third and final DCRC Refresh Engagement Session from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, March 13, at the Dublin Community Recreation Center in Talla 1. A presentation from the designer will begin at 6 p.m. Guests will have an hour after the presentation to walk around, see different design renderings up close and ask questions in an open house-style session. Can't make it? Share your feedback here.

GRE CONTACT INFORMATION

Attendance

If your child will be absent from school, please email our attendance line at gres_attendance@dublinschools.net.

Glacier Ridge Elementary

Email: glacierridge_info@dublinschools.net
Website: https://glacier.dublinschools.net/
Location: 7175 Glacier Ridge Boulevard, Dublin, OH, USA
Phone: 614.733.0012
Twitter: @greDCSD

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