Greenbriar Middle School

Happy Holidays, Greenbriar Community!

I would like to extend my warmest wishes to all our families for a restful, healthy, and safe holiday season. Please note that the last day of school for students is December 20th, with classes resuming on January 6th.

It is important to ensure that your child is dressed appropriately for the cold weather, as we have noticed many students arriving at school without coats in freezing temperatures.

You are welcome to visit our airlock to check the lost and found. Any items not claimed by students will be donated to the women's shelter.

Wishing you all a wonderful holiday season, and I sincerely appreciate everything you do for our students.

Jill E. Schissler
Principal
Greenbriar Middle School

Our very first Breakfast with Santa was an unforgettable success! Families gathered for a morning filled with holiday magic, enjoying a delicious warm breakfast of pancakes and sausage. Santa himself made a special appearance, spreading joy and posing for memorable photos with the children. The event was made even more special thanks to the talented students from Normandy High School—cosmetology students delighted kids with festive face painting, while carpentry students showcased their skills by creating the fantastic photo cutouts that brought the event to life. Even the Grinch couldn’t resist joining in the fun (though his antics kept everyone on their toes)! Little ones also got creative with festive crafts, making keepsakes to treasure. The smiles and laughter from everyone who joined truly warmed our hearts. We can’t wait to make this beloved tradition even bigger and better next year!

Greenbriar’s Focus on Attendance

On November 8, 2024, we recognized the top team in each grade who had the best attendance. The top teams in each grade were: 5X, 6Y, 7Z, and 8Z. These winning teams participated in a donut party. We would like to thank both Giant Eagle and Krispy Kreme Donuts for their generous support with these celebrations. Please show your appreciation by supporting these businesses.

During the month of November, students were encouraged to design a poster using our attendance motto for this year, “Attend today, achieve tomorrow.” The top 6 designs were then shared with students and staff and everyone was given an opportunity to vote for their favorite design. Over 500 votes were cast!!! Illia Ilchuck (7th grader) submitted the winning design. Students will see his winning design around the building in the near future! Congratulations to Illia! He was awarded a $10 gift card from the PBIS Committee.

To promote and celebrate positive school attendance, students are invited to participate in a “Stay in the Game” contest for Browns Tickets!!! Students who are eligible may enter the contest to win a set of two tickets OR a set of three tickets to go to the December 29th game where the Browns will take on the Miami Dolphins at 8:20 PM at Huntington Field. Students will complete a Google Form to enter the raffle. To be eligible, students should have missed three or fewer days in the first quarter OR improved their attendance since last school year. This contest is available to ALL middle school students across the district. The form must be submitted by the end of the day on Friday, December 13, 2024. The winners will be announced the following week.

If you would like to check out our weekly attendance winners up to this point, or follow along each week, check out the slideshow of winners (also posted on the Greenbriar webpage).

WELCOME TO GREENBRIAR MIDDLE SCHOOL: IMPORTANT INFORMATION

SCHOOL START/END TIMES: 8:00-2:50 (Door open at 7:30 AM)

PARMA CITY SCHOOLS CALENDAR

GREENBRIAR MIDDLE SCHOOL CALENDAR

GREENBRIAR MIDDLE SCHOOL WEBPAGE

You can translate into other languages by clicking on the “translate” button in the upper left corner

SCHOOL SUPPLY LIST

SCHOOL LUNCH INFO

All students receive free breakfast and lunch

TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT- BUSSING: Website for the Transportation Department. If you live 2.0 miles or more away you qualify for bussing. If you do not qualify, you can always fill out the “Space Available” form to see if there is room on a bus that may come close to your home. (Can take up to 10 days for new students). If you qualify for busing you will be able to view this information in Home Access.

HOME LIAISON : Works with students on attendance and also can provide resources to families in Need. (Food, Clothes, School Supplies, etc.)

• Greenbriar Home Liaison: Erica English 440-885-8792 englishe@parmacityschools.org

English as Second Language Teachers:

Patrick Byrne: byrnep@parmacityschools.org and Deb Vanek: vanekd@parmacityschools.org

ATTENDANCE LINE: To report an absence please call: (440) 885-2370

Email Doctor Excuses to: gbattendance@parmacityschools.org

ACADEMIC INFORMATION

STUDENTS WILL BE ISSUED A CHROMEBOOK TO USE AT SCHOOL AND HOME

GOOGLE CLASSROOM: Students will use google to check their email and join classrooms for each of their classes where work will be posted. CHECK EMAIL DAILY!

HOME ACCESS (CLICK) : View Grades, Report Cards, Test Scores, Attendance and Email Teachers

STUDENTS: It is the same Username (you don't need to put the @parmacityschools.org)

and Password you use for your Chromebook.

Parents/Guardians: You will receive in the mail a username and login for HOME ACCESS. You can

Also email this address and ask them for your username and password:

homeaccesscenter@parmacityschools.org

ATHLETIC INFORMATION

ATHLETIC DIRECTOR: JOE PORACH

Email: porachj@parmacityschools.org

Phone: 440-885-2371

ATHLETIC WEBSITE LINK https://greenbriar.parmacityschools.org/activities/athletics : Click on Athletics on the Tab at the top for more information.

__________________________________________________________________________________________________STUDENTS: JOIN THE SCHOOL COUNSELOR'S GOOGLE CLASSROOM

(DISTRICT AND SCHOOL IMPORTANT INFORMATION)

WITH CLASS CODE: ccvirgx or if full join rj2m5zr (both are the same)

YOU WILL NEED TO USE YOUR PARMA CITY SCHOOLS EMAIL TO JOIN

Maddox Kuntz is Fluid All Around!

When you look up synonyms for the word FLUID, you'll find words like ADAPTABLE and FLEXIBLE. Our November Student of the Month Maddox Kuntz is fluid both socially and academically! Maddox easily adapts to any cooperative task, staying focused and productive. She is also a flexible thinker, and her creative out-of-the-box thinking benefits everyone around her. Give Maddox a seemingly impossible challenge? No problem! She is fluid throughout every facet of life. That makes her the PERFECT STEM learner, and is precisely why she is our November Student of the Month. We are lucky to have her!

Maddox with her proud parents!

Maddox pictured with her teachers,(left to right), Coach Wagner, Coach Good and Coach Kucera.

STEM 5 celebrates awesomeness during a monthly Dojo party. This month, STEM learners who achieved at least 80% positive Dojo points for the month were able to enjoy treats while playing bingo, and sewing Christmas tree decorations for the lobby.

House 6X student of the month is Camille Miller. Camille is a wonderful, kind young girl who is always respectful, participates in classroom discussions, and is helpful to her peers. She is a hard worker and comes to class every day ready to work! Camille has a Growth Mindset and continuously strives to do her best. She likes to contribute to class with her thoughts, ideas and is focused daily! It is a pleasure to have her in class. Camille is a positive role model for his peers and House 6X. Way to go, Camille!

Camille with her parents and teachers, Mrs. Bohuslawsky and Miss Medalis.

Camille with her proud parents!

Congratulations to Isaac Alston!

Isaac has been chosen as the November Student of the Month for House 6Z. He is an outstanding student who consistently completes his work on time and puts forth 100% effort in all assignments. Isaac actively participates in group discussions and activities. He is very organized and responsible, which is a great example for his peers to follow. Isaac consistently shows respect for both his peers and teachers, and always follows school rules. Isaac has a truly bright future ahead of him.

Congratulations also go to 3 other 6Z students. These students were chosen for their excellent work and effort in an academic area. Keep up the great work!

Language Arts – Parker Struck

Math – Jacob Zarzosa

Social Studies/Science – Yelyzaveta Lemekha

Isaac with his Mom!

Students of the Month for NOVEMBER

Math - Frank Pivonka

L/A - Entoni Tafa

SS - Manuel Marmolejo

Science - Bailey McCreight

Overall - Illia Ilchuk

House 7Z Students of the Month (MVP), left to right, Manuel, Entoni, Illia, Bailey, and Frank, with their teachers, left to right, Mr. Beuther, Mr. McKee, Mr. Pihlblad, Mr. Majkrzak, and Mr. Olsavsky.

House 7Y November News

The following is what is happening in House 7Y:

In Math 7, the students just completed Module 1, after 1st learning Module 3 and 4. Module 1 was all about Proportional Relationships, and how to recognize them in Graphs, Tables, Equations and Story Problems. We are now starting Module 2, a unit all about Percents.

In ELA, the students are still reading short stories, and learning about foreshadowing and flashbacks.

In Science, the students are finishing the unit on Our Atmosphere. Next up, the Moon Phases.

In Social Studies, the students are continuing their unit on Ancient Greece, specifically Alexander the Great currently. A unit on Ancient Rome is next…

The 7th Grade teachers chose “Students of the Month” per house every month. These include one winner from each core subject and a winner as a Growth Mindset/Max-Effort winner. Someone from that group of 7 is then chosen to receive a Yard Sign delivered to their residence, stating that a “Greenbriar Student of the Month” lives here. All of the seventh grade Students of the Month then receive an “All-You-Can-Eat” pizza party on the 1st Friday of the next month during lunch period.

This month’s winners for House 7Y are:

Mr. Blaha: Katlyn McCormick

Mr. Veining: Emily Rose

Mrs. Dapsis: Gabby Rebello

Mrs. Bruno-Wickes: Solomiia Dubynka

Mr. McKee: Carly Stotts

Mr. Beuther: Breanna Young

Mrs. Radd: Jayla Escalera

Our Sign winner from those Students of the Month is Solomiia Dubynka! Solomiia is a student who came to Greenbriar from Ukraine. She is an extremely hard worker who comes to school every day Ready-to-Learn. She is a very responsible and Respectful young lady who comes to school every day with a smile on her face. She participates in all of her classes. She stays focused and always gets her work completed. She cares about her grades and helping others. Congratulations Solomiia !!!

Solomiia with her teachers, (left to right), Mr. Viening, Mrs. Dapsis, Mrs. Bruno-Wickes, and Mr. Blaha.

These 8th graders have exemplified what it means to be a diligent and active learner in the classroom:

Mrs. Layhew- Saige Chuhay

Mr. Phillips-Zach Seastrand

Ms. Mangan-Destiny Dotson

Mr. Vandervort-Paige Love

Mrs. Vangalio-Andrea Brockwell

Mr. Jaegers-Alexis Kohut

In English we are engaged in some incredible reading, discussion, and writing while we experience our novel titled NIGHT by Elie Wiesel.

Math students are learning about numbers and slope.

Our 8th graders are really "digging" science as they understand the importance of fossils and rock identification.

Social studies classes continue to read and write about our American colonies and events leading up to the American revolution.

Congratulations Andrea, House 8X Student of the Month for November!

Pictured here are House 8X diligent and active learners, Zach, Andrea, Alexis, Paige, Destiny and Saige.

The teachers of House 8Z would like to congratulate our Student of the Month for November, Molly Boswell! Molly is a bubbly, motivated young lady with great verbal skills and participation in class and small group discussions. Not only is Molly an exceptional communicator, she also works with great determination and detail to complete assignments accurately and completely. She is very responsible and has a strong desire to achieve her personal best. Congratulations, Molly! We are very proud of you!

House 8Z SOM from left to right, Kaitlyn Lamers (s/ss), Molly Boswell (overall), Joly Mekhaeil (math), Waleed Abulaila (ela)