Glacier Ridge Gazette

August 18, 2023

May 17, 2024

PRINCIPAL MESSAGE

Do What We Always Do? Absolutely not!

The year is coming to an end and there has been so much accomplishment. This is a crazy time of year where we often can't even take a moment to breathe. The pace of events, activities, finalizing this year, and planning for next year causes the month of May to go at the speed of light.

However, it is important to take a moment to reflect. I often hear people say that they reflect. Yet when I ask them exactly when and how, they aren’t quite sure what to say. Having a carved out time to reflect on yourself and how things went is so important. Otherwise, change and growth is less likely to occur. Find a time of day that you can focus on small details of the day or event. You can either do that alone or with someone. I like to do it with someone that gives me candid feedback. Part of reflection includes asking yourself questions: what is good, what could go better, and why are we doing this? Those questions are good for professional items, as well as personally.

So, while we may not have been perfect, GRE has a strong sense of growth and learning. We have a strong desire to always be better than we were yesterday. We incorporate opportunities for reflection as individuals, grade levels, and as staff. However, you’ll often notice that a natural part of reflection is to focus on what didn’t go well. Research says that the most growth actually occurs when you focus on strengths and successes. First, that builds self-efficacy, which encourages perseverance to do more hard things. Second, it is more likely to lead to more success, which then leads to more accelerated growth. Focusing only or mostly on failures can often lead to burnout, lower self-esteem, and discouragement. This is true for adults AND children! So, how often do you focus on successes and strengths for yourself? Your children? Those around you?

As you reflect on this year, take time to celebrate the accomplishments. Celebrate and share them with others. Tell others that you appreciate them for their success. It will provide them (and you) the strength to keep going, doing hard things, and getting better. Otherwise, we end up just doing it how we’ve always done it.

Our final newsletter will be sent next Friday and it will include a few topics that are applicable for the summer and next year:

Staffing changes for 24-25 school year
Summer learning resources and opportunities
Last reminder to order school supplies - Due July 1
Tentative dates for the 24-25 school year

Have a reflective weekend!

Sincerely,

Pete Kurty, Ed. D

Principal

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

GRE Field Day!!!

The weather didn’t stop us from having an amazing field day. We were able to quickly plan for indoor field day and the students still had an amazing experience and a lot of fun.

Thank you to the PTO for providing funding to allow Supergames to coordinate our field day. Thank you also to the families that scrambled to pack lunches for students.

Thanks to the staff for their flexibility, collaboration, and communication to plan an indoor field day in a short amount of time.

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Business Opportunity to support our PTO!

Calling all businesses! If you are interested in partnering with the PTO for some upcoming events/opportunities and making an impact at GRE, we invite you to keep reading! We’re thrilled to announce Glacier Ridge Elementary is now on SponsorPlace!

This new all-in-one digital sponsorship marketplace opens the door for greater opportunities within our school — which will bring a huge benefit to our students and staff. If you have a local business and are interested in sponsorship opportunities, visit GRE SponsorPlace to start shopping the assets we currently have available for Field Day! For any questions, please reach out to glacierridgepto@gmail.com.

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Library Books Due

All library books are due to the GRE Media Center. Please have all books returned by Monday, May 20.

5th Grade End of Year Promotion Information

Friday, May 24, 2024

We are excited to celebrate your child’s last day of elementary school with families at our Fifth Grade Promotion Ceremony and activities.

Promotion Ceremony:

Date: Friday, May 24, 2024

Location: GRE gymnasium

Time: 9:45 - 10:15 - All 5th grade classes

Doors open at 9:20. Families will not have access before that time.

Doors open at 9:20. The ceremony will last approximately one half hour. Chairs will be available for families to sit during the ceremony. Speeches will be delivered by the principal and the GRE PTO senior scholarship winner. Each 5th grade student will have their name read and receive their promotion certificate. All 5th grade students will end the ceremony with the GRE school song and then be briefly available for whole grade pictures. Pictures of individual students, friend groups, and staff can be taken after the bell ringing ceremony.

Clap-out: Immediately after the promotion ceremony (10:15)

Location: Families will form a tunnel in the commons and main hall. After students march through, families will exit the front of the building to meet their child for the bell ringing ceremony. 5th grade students will continue to make their way through the hallways of the school, ending in the front of the building by the bell.

Bell Ringing: Immediately after the clap-out

Location: Front of the GRE building (outdoors)

Following the clap-out, families will proceed out the front of the building. Students will be led by their teacher to the front of the building to meet up with families and ring the ceremonial 5th grade bell.

Bell Ringing - Inclement weather plan: The bell ringing ceremony will still occur in inclement weather, unless it is severe storms or rain. Families should bring umbrellas and dress accordingly to stand outside for that brief amount of time. If the ceremony cannot occur, families are welcome to return to GRE to ring the bell and take pictures at their convenience.

Miscellaneous Information:

Student sign out: There will be student sign-out sheets, organized by class, at the guest sign-in table. If you plan to take your child with you following the bell ringing ceremony, you are welcome to sign out your child prior to the promotion ceremony. If you do not sign them out prior to the ceremony, you can do so in the office afterward. If students are not being signed out, they will go home as they normally do at 12:25 dismissal. If you wish to sign out any other grade level students, you will need to do that in the office.

Parking: Parking is available in the parking lot on the East side of the building. Parking will also be available on the playground; however, space is limited.

City BBQ PTO Fundraiser Saturday, May 18th

Ready for a mouthwatering meal that supports a great cause? Join us at City Barbeque (7320 SR-161) on Saturday, May 18 between 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM and make a difference! With every order you place, 20% will be donated to Glacier Ridge Elementary PTO. Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to dine for a purpose!

Last Day of School Schedule/Information

The last day of school is just around the corner and we want to make sure you are aware of the early dismissal times and lunch details.

High School Dismissal is 11:25
Middle School Dismissal is 11:50
Elementary School Dismissal is 12:25
There will be no Kindergarten or ELI that day.
The only lunch option is a Grab and Go for students to bring home at the regular school lunch cost. Students will not eat at school.

School Supply Sale

GRE Supply Sale:

Have you ordered your school supplies for next year yet?

The order window is open until July 1. Ordering is done online only and cannot be accepted after July 1.

Place your order HERE to have the kit waiting for you child in the classroom on the first day of school.

If you prefer to purchase items on your own, you are welcome to do so. The grade level supply lists will be posted on the GRE website in the near future.

Middle School Supply Links:

Karrer Middle: http://1stdayschoolsupplies.com/kits.php?sid=81232

Grizzell Middle: http://1stdayschoolsupplies.com/kits.php?sid=84301

Eversole Run Middle: http://1stdayschoolsupplies.com/kits.php?sid=1178780

Yearbooks

For any family that ordered, yearbooks will be distributed next week. If you did not order one, but would still like to do so, you can order by calling HRImaging customer services at 740-369-4215.

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Blood Drive at GRE

GRE is hosting a blood drive on Wednesday, May 29. Please consider making a donation and helping to save lives. You can schedule your appointment here.

SIGN UP & VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

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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: GRES Tiger Student Announcements

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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.

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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.

GRE EVENTS

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Upcoming GRE Events

May 20th- Kindergarten Family Picnics

May 21st- 4th Grade to Metro Park in the afternoon

May 22nd- 3rd Grade to Metro Park in the afternoon

May 23rd- 5th Grade Activity Day to Sports Ohio

May 23rd- Last day for Kindergarten Students

May 24th- Last Day of School 1-5th Grade, 5th Grade Promotion

Subscribe to the GRE Google Community Calendar

DISTRICT UPDATES

Summer Reading

Dublin City Schools believes that reading is a key to success in all areas. While middle and high school students have required reading, all students are encouraged to read all summer long. Grade level assignments and other resources can be found on the district's website.

Last Day of School Dismissal Times

As we near the end of the 2024-25 school year, please keep in mind the early dismissal times for the last day of school on May 24, 2024. Also, don't forget that lunch will be a bag lunch on the last day. Students may grab and go as needed.

High Schools - 7:55 a.m. - 11:25 a.m.
Middle Schools - 8:28 a.m. - 11:48 a.m.
Elementary Schools - 9:10 a.m. - 12:25 p.m.
Elementary buses will be at the schools at 12:25 p.m.
Latchkey will end at 4:30 p.m.

Dublin Parents of Black Students Association (DPBSA)

DPBSA is an advocacy organization that supports students of African descent as they progress through the school district. Our mission is to promote excellence of our students by providing a collective voice between our parents and our school district. Our goals also include promoting social gatherings, mentorship and community service activities. If you are interested, please email us at dublinaaparents@gmail.com.

Youth Leadership Program

The Dublin Chamber of Commerce is once again offering a youth leadership program entitled iCare, iServe, iLead for students entering grades 6 and 7. Using the philosophy of Respect, Responsibility, and Fairness, the program pairs these concepts with a healthy dose of community involvement. Our goal is to foster civic commitment, develop good decision-making skills and unleash leadership potential in Dublin area youth. Program will be held July 22-26, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Learn more on our InfoHub page.

From the City of Dublin

Experience Public Works Day

Touch-A-Truck is now Experience Public Works Day! Roll into the City Service Center from 9 a.m. to noon May 18 to learn about the vehicles and people that keep Dublin moving. What to know before you go.

Bike Pump Track Dedication

Join us at 5 p.m. May 20 in Emerald Fields Park for our Bike Pump Track Dedication Ceremony. Watch demonstrations and join us for a short program as we commemorate one of our newest park amenities. See you there.

FORE!Fest + Play 9

Gather the family FORE some golf-themed fun in Downtown Dublin leading up to the Memorial Tournament. Pick up a passport and participate in The Dublin Cup: Play 9. Complete nine stops between now and June 9 to be entered to win the ultimate Dublin swag. Swing over to Visit Dublin to learn more!

Dublin City Schools Home

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.

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Glacier Ridge Elementary

Email: glacierridge_info@dublinschools.net
Website: https://www.dublinschools.net/Domain/18
Location: 7175 Glacier Ridge Boulevard, Dublin, OH, USA
Phone: 614.733.0012
Twitter: @greDCSD

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Glacier Ridge Gazette

August 18, 2023

May 17, 2024 May 17, 2024

PRINCIPAL MESSAGE PRINCIPAL MESSAGE

Do What We Always Do? Absolutely not!

GLACIER RIDGE INFORMATION GLACIER RIDGE INFORMATION

GRE Field Day!!!

Business Opportunity to support our PTO!

5th Grade End of Year Promotion Information

City BBQ PTO Fundraiser Saturday, May 18th

Last Day of School Schedule/Information

School Supply Sale

Yearbooks Yearbooks

Blood Drive at GRE

SIGN UP & VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES SIGN UP & VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

Tiger Student Announcements

Glacier Ridge Student Greeter Team

Parent/Guardian Volunteer Background Check

GRE EVENTS GRE EVENTS

Upcoming GRE Events

DISTRICT UPDATES DISTRICT UPDATES

From the City of Dublin From the City of Dublin

GRE CONTACT INFORMATION GRE CONTACT INFORMATION

Attendance

Glacier Ridge Elementary

May 17, 2024

PRINCIPAL MESSAGE

GLACIER RIDGE INFORMATION

Yearbooks

SIGN UP & VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

GRE EVENTS

DISTRICT UPDATES

From the City of Dublin

GRE CONTACT INFORMATION