Message from the Principal . . . . .

When I was younger, I used to laugh at how my parents were so stuck to daily routines. Every day looked the same to me. Breakfast and dinner were at the same time. The wash was done on Tuesdays. Bills got paid on Thursday, etc., etc. Now, as I’m getting older, I’m finding out what my parents knew back then: routines are necessary. Developing routines are not really different from developing habits. We all have routines that we’ve developed to help us in everyday life. I have come to the conclusion that the routines that each student establishes are what sometimes separates successful students from unsuccessful students. Middle school students desire more independence. But, just because they are given more opportunities to develop independence doesn’t mean that they don’t need structure. Their ability to develop and follow schedules is what helps them become more independent. They need to learn to develop school routines to be the best student they can be. They need to develop a schedule, with the help of their parent, to learn to prioritize work, to determine when and where they will complete their homework, and develop long term scheduling techniques to prepare for exams.

The third trimester has just begun, and if you haven’t done so already, please sit down with your child and help them develop a nightly schedule or routine to help them be more successful at school. Show them how important school is to you by having them show you their homework or what they are working on in class. I want every child to be academically successful and to be prepared for not only high school but college, as well. Together, we can make that happen!

Important Dates

March
7-17 Proficiency & Achievement Testing
16 PTO Meeting, 7:00 P.M.
17-24 Book Fair
22 6th Grade Dance, 2:30-4:00 P.M.
23 Early Release Day, 11:00 A.M.
25 Spring Break Begins

April
4 Back to School
11-15 7th & 8th Grade SAT Testing
13 Spring Pictures
20 PTO Meeting, 7:00 P.M.
7 6th Grade Dance, 2:30-4:00 P.M.
27 Early Release Day, 11:00 A.M.

EARLY RELEASE DAY WEDNESDAY, MARCH 23

Glen Este Middle School will release at 11:00 a.m. for staff development activities.
Bus service will run but no lunch will be served.

Students of the Month

Congratulations to the following Students of the Month for January 2005!

January

Intradistrict Registration Begins April 4

West Clermont Board of Education permits students to apply for attendance at the school of choice based upon criteria established by the school administration. The dates for the intra-district applications for the 2005-06 school year are April 4, 2005 through June 2, 2005. Parents can pick up applications in the school office. Please note: applications must be renewed every year.
 

Loose Change Drive Results

Over $700 was collected during our December “Loose Change Drive” for Clermont County families! Glen Este Middle School was sent a very nice thank you letter from the YWCA Eastern Area Services Director and the Emergency Assistance Director. It is posted on our bulletin board outside the Attendance Office.
 

“Summer Adventures for All Kids” Expo

The first annual Summer Adventures for All Kids expo will take place Saturday, March 12 from 11:00 A.M. until 4:00 P.M. at Cincinnati Mills shopping mall in Forest Park. Families will be put in touch with local vendors throughout southwest Ohio who offer summer activities such as science, sports, art, camping and much more! Get all your questions answered and then be entertained by gymnasts, dancers, clowns, and magicians. Former Cincinnati Bengals players will be present to sign autographs! For more info call 794-3311, ext. 7400 or email summer.adventures@hamilton-co.org.
 

SPORTS NEWS

** Date Change**
Cheerleading Tryouts
May 13, 16, 18 and 20

Thank You, Coaches!

Glen Este Middle School would like to thank the following winter sports coaches for their dedication and support:

• 7th/8th Grade Wrestling - Brett Branson and Donnie Wilson

• 7th Grade Girls Basketball - Sheena Johnson

• 7th Grade Boys Basketball - Jake Dawson

• 8th Grade Girls Basketball - Bill Blair

• 8th Grade Boys Basketball - Dave Habig and Paul Hinson

• Cheerleading - Jenny Phillips and Shannon McCune.

Glen Este Middle School would also like to thank Justin Post, GEHS senior, for helping with the scorekeeping the past several years!

Track

The track season begins March 7. There will be two home track meets coming up in April and May. Volunteers will be needed for the 4:30 p.m. meets. Contact Jean Meredith, athlete director, at 947-7710 if you can help out.
 

Spirit Wear Spring Sale!

Short-Sleeved T-Shirts $7.00
Long-Sleeved T-Shirts $12.00
Great for Spring Sports!
Check the GEMS website for more info
 

Flying Fingers

Students in Mrs. Hensley’s 6th grade computer literacy class have made great progress with their keyboarding speeds. Top Flying Fingers are: John Hart, Leah Kaya, Hilary Morgan, Ashley Sibert, Todd Davis, MaKenna Schulz and Brittany Lemmel. Way to go!
 

Washington, D.C. Trip

Info packets are available in the school library.
 

Soldier Thanks Glen Este Middle School

In support of the Yellow Ribbon Support Network, student council recently collected donations for and wrote letters to soldiers in Iraq and Afghanistan. Glen Este Middle School recently received the following thank you letter from a soldier:

To the staff and students of Glen Este Middle School,

I’m a Marine helicopter pilot in Iraq and recently received letters from you via the Yellow Ribbon Support Network. I just wanted to let you know how much we appreciate your kind comments and thoughtfulness. We read every card and letter we receive and cannot over-emphasize how much the support from home means.
My squadron is heading home very soon so we are all very excited to see our loved ones after such a long separation. Your support has kept us going during the deployment!

Thanks again!
Major Glen “Mush” Butler
1/25/05
 

PTO NEWS

Next PTO Meeting:  Wednesday, March 16, 2005 School Library, 7:00 P.M.

• President - Jenny Kleinwachter

• Recording Secretary - Norma Macke

• Corresponding Secretary - Dawn McNees

• Treasurer - Kim Prewitt

bigg’s Payback Program

Congratulations to Mrs. Lubanski’s first period class for winning January’s donut party! Remember to bring in your bigg’s receipts to your 1st period teacher and you could win a donut party next month!

6th Grade Dance

There will be a dance for 6th grade students on Tuesday, March 22 from 2:30-4:00 P.M. Tickets will be sold during lunch periods on March 18, 21 and 22.

Thank You, Mr. Sibert!

Glen Este Middle School will soon have 10 new Corn Hole games for use during gym classess. Thank you to GEMS parent David Sibert for the great price and construction!

Volunteer Opportunities

PTO has many volunteer opportunities coming up this spring. If you’re interested in helping please email Jenny Kleinwachter at kleinwachter_j@westcler.org or leave a message at 752-9060. Thank you in advance for helping at GEMS. Help is needed with:

• 6th Grade Dance - Volunteers are needed to sell tickets for the dance during lunch periods on March 18, 21 and 22 from 11:00 A.M. until noon.

• GEMS Book Fair - March 17 through March 24 from 7:45 A.M. until 2:00 P.M. Volunteers who work two hours or more will receive a 20% discount on their own purchases.

• Walk-A-Thon - The first annual GEMS Walk-A-Thon will be Friday, April 29. Volunteers needed 11:00 A.M. until 2:15 P.M.

• 8th Grade Fun Night - Chaperones needed Friday, May 13 from 6:30-8:00 P.M.

• GEHS After-Prom - Volunteers are needed to decorate the GEMS-sponsored room anytime after school on Friday, May 13 through 10:00 A.M. Saturday, May 14. Chaperones also needed to work the room Saturday night, May 14 into Sunday morning, May 15.

Scoliosis Screening

The Ohio Department of Health has recommended that all schools participate in a scoliosis screening program. Normally, the spine grows straight from the neck to the tailbone, but in 2-3% of the population the spine begins to curve. If scoliosis is left untreated, the curve can progress, eventually causing pain, significant cosmetic deformity, or heart, lung or gastrointestinal problems. Students in grades seven and eight will be initially screened the week of March 21. A letter will be sent home to parents prior to the screening with more information.
 

BOOK FAIR MARCH 17-24

Volunteers Needed
Call Jenny Kleinwachter at 752-9060 or email at kleinwachter_j@westcler.org.

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