Message from the Principal . . . . .

I am fortunate to have the opportunity to get involved in the lives of over 1,000 students daily. I am involved with helping students deal with problems, give advice, and simply listen.

It is very hard to be a kid these days with everything they are exposed to through music and media. I also think that it’s harder to be a parent of a teen today than when we grew up. We used to go out and ride bikes or climb trees for hours at a time. Our parents didn’t worry about sexual predators asking kids to get in cars. Today it’s scary as a parent. There are many negative influences out there for our kids to fall victim to and we must pay closer attention in order to protect them.

Would you drop your child off in a strange place unsupervised? Of course you wouldn’t. Would you let your son or daughter use the internet for hours at a time unsupervised? It’s probably happened and may even be occurring regularly. I constantly deal with students who are having issues with one another about something that was written on a website or text messaged to them. Although this activity happens at home, kids bring their emotions to school with them the next day. I recently learned what a “blog” is. It’s a chat room for kids to go to and “express their views.” I’ve seen hard copies of some of this chatter and there’s no way I’d want my daughters involved! The language is disgusting and its just a place for kids to put down others. These sites breed disrespect and break down the moral fiber that kids need to mature into respectful, caring adults.

The internet is also an avenue for sexual predators. Talk to your child about the dangers of communicating via the internet to anyone they don’t know. Make sure that they know to come to you if anyone on the internet mentions anything inappropriate. If that happens, call the Union Township Police Department.

For your child’s sake, monitor their computer behavior. Place time limits for them on the computer. Make them sit down and talk to you instead. Keep them safe.

Attn: 7th Grade Students

Interested in the Washington, D.C. Class Trip?  There will be an information meeting for students and their parents on Tuesday, March 14 at 7:00 P.M. in the Gym.
(Trip to take place November 9-12, 2006)

EARLY RELEASE DAY WEDNESDAY, MARCH 22

Glen Este Middle School
Will Release at 11:00 A.M. 
for Staff Development Activities
Bus Service Will Run & Brunch Will Be Served

Students of the Month

Congratulations to the following Students of the Month for January 2006!

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. (See page 12 of your child’s school organizer for complete criteria.) The dates for the intra-district applications for the 2006-07 school year are April 17, 2006 through June 7, 2006. Parents can pick up applications in the school office. Please note: applications must be renewed every year. For questions or more information call the Pupil Personnel Office at 943-5032.

Honor Band & Honor Orchestra

Congratulations to the following students for their participation in the Land of Grant Honor Band: Audrey Alger, flute; Christopher Marchman, bass clarinet; Matt Weinstein, oboe. These students performed in a concert with the honor band at Western Brown High School on January 15. Congratulations to the following students for being nominated for the District XIV Honor Orchestra: Audrey Alger, violin; Brittany Bender, violin; Catie Stuard, cello; Jaekob Pesnichak, cello; Nicholas Sunday, cello; Tim McBride, bass; Petra Bradley, trumpet.

GEMS Dance Club

The Glen Este Dance team brought home a first place trophy at a recent dance competition at Milford High School. The dance team wishes to thank everyone for their support and also for the recent bake sale in which they earned $100! The dance club teaches responsibility, leadership, group effort, and builds positive self-esteem. Dance club members are: Sarah Baughmanm, MacKenzie Pickett, Sam Prewitt, Allysa Groseclose, Chrishauna Wilson, Nina Dingler, Kayla Lennon, Staci Booth, Bestiny McBeth, Bryanna Marshall, Brittany Dick, A. J. Bobinger, Nicole Galbreath. Adult advisors: Linda Baughman and Kim Prewitt.

SPORTS NEWS

Congratulations, 7th Grade Team!

Glen Este Middle School would like to congratulate the 7th grade boys basketball team who finished 2nd in the league tournament on February 18. Great job, guys!
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 Chris Redmond
7th Grade Girls Basketball - Sheena Johnson
7th Grade Boys Basketball - Jake Dawson
8th Grade Girls Basketball - Bill Blair
8th Grade Boys Basketball - Dave Habig
Cheerleading - Shannon McCune

Scholar-Athletics

The following winter athletes earned between a 3.5-4.0 GPA for their 2nd quarter grades: Megan Andres, Kara Atwell, Kelley Benhase, Matt Bohart-Woods, Josh Buttrick, Alyssa Couch, Savanna Daniel, Tiffany Dillinger, Samantha Dunigan, Brittany Dwyer, Casey Garman, Dylan Gerding, Corey Goedde, Mathew Grau, Katlyn Hoge, Michael Kennedy, Kari Lang, Mitch Link, Lakin Louiso, Alison Mack, Jacob McMullen, Carlie Mankin, James Mikolay, Brandy Neal, Cassie Neff, Wynton Overcast, Lucas Schofield, Alyssa Sexton, Daniel Shepherd, Mary Kate Slone, Tori Velten, Jordan Wikoff, Shelby Williams, Kaycie Yeager, Jackie Young. Congratulations, students!

Track

The 2006 track season begins March 6. Students must have a physical on file in order to participate in the first practice. Volunteers will be needed for the 4:30 P.M. Polar Bear Classic on Thursday, March 30 at GEMS. Contact Jean Meredith, athletic director, at 947-7710 if you can help out. A complete track schedule can be found at www.westcler.org/gm. Click on Athletics and then click on Track.

Summer Art Camp

Art enrichment day camp will be open to all interested students in grades 3-12 this summer at Merwin Elementary School. Students may choose the week of June 12-16 or June 19-23, morning or afternoon session. Cost is $60.00. Fees are due by Monday, April 10. Contact Lynette Garrett or Char Ogden at Merwin Elementary, 947-7800, for more information. Information is also available in the office at GEMS.

Important Dates

March

2 - PTO Meeting, 6:30 P.M., Library
6-10 - OAT Week, All Grades
13 - Board of Education Meeting, 7:30 P.M.
14 - Washington, D.C. Info Mtg., 7:00 P.M., Gym
17 - 7th/8th Grade Dance, 7:00-9:00 P.M., MPR
22 - Early Release Day, 11:00 A.M.
23 - Student of the Month Breakfast, 7:15 A.M., Library
24 - 6th Grade Dance, 2:30-4:00 P.M., MPR
24 - End 3rd Quarter Grading Period
27 - Board of Education Meeting, 7:30 P.M.

April

6 - PTO Meeting, 6:30 P.M., Library 
6 - Board of Education Meeting, 7:30 P.M.
7-14 - Spring Break
20 - Spring Pictures
24 - Board of Education Meeting, 7:30 P.M.
26 - Early Release Day, 11:00 A.M.

Staff News

Mrs. Barbara Clark has won the “Outstanding Math Teacher Award” presented by U.C., N.K.U. and Xavier University. Mrs. Carrie Urshel has defended her dissertation for her Ph.D. in School Psychology. Congratulations!

PTO NEWS

Next PTO Meeting:
Thursday, March 2, 2006
School Library, 6:30 P.M.

PTO Meetings

Parents are always invited to attend PTO meetings. PTO meets monthly, the first Thursday of each month, at 6:30 P.M. in the GEMS library. We’d love to hear your ideas and suggestions! PTO would like to thank Mrs. Devine, Mrs. Brosmer and Mrs. Walls for their continued support!

bigg’s Payback Program

Congratulations to Mrs. Walls’ first period class for winning January’s donut party for the most total bigg’s receipts. Receipts totaled $3410! Bring in those receipts and maybe next month your class will be the winner!

UPCOMING PTO EVENTS

7th/8th Grade Dance

There will be a dance for 7th and 8th grade students on Friday, March 17, from 7:00-9:00 P.M. in the multi-purpose room. Tickets will be sold during lunch periods during the week of the dance. Cost: $3.00.

6th Grade Dance

Sixth grade students will have a dance on Friday, March 24 from 2:30-4:00 P.M. in the multi-purpose room. Tickets will be sold during 6th grade lunch periods the week of the dance for $3.00.

Walk-A-Thon

The second annual GEMS Walk-A-Thon will take place Friday, May 5. More information will be sent home with students in April. Participating students will receive a complimentary Walk-A-Thon t-shirt. If anyone would like to advertise on a t-shirt, please contact Kim Meranda at 404-7576 or kmeranda714@aol.com. Your $100 donation is tax deductible. Over $10,000 was raised in last year’s Walk-A-Thon to update our school library! Thank you, in advance, for your support!

Physical Education News

Mile Club Members

Physical education classes are required to walk or jog on the track at least one mile, once per week. Congratulations to the leading students in each grade with the most laps:

6th Grade

40 laps - Michael Tanner
41 laps - Tyler Gibbs
44 laps - Kayla Bomske
49 laps - Tyler Smith

7th Grade

48 laps - Tyler Thomas
35 laps - Josh Buttrick
36 laps - Josh Warren
27 laps - Allen Burger

8th Grade

26 laps - Amanda Hood
27 laps - Corey Woodward
30 laps - Mamie Scholle
31 laps - Jamie Skutchall

Volleyball Tournament

A volleyball tournament took place in physical education classes the week of January 9. Students were divided into six teams and each team played twelve games. Congratulations to the following winning teams: 8-1: Anthony Taylor, Bryson Yohe, Ismail Ehson, Ali Mack, Sam Prewitt, Kaayla Lennon, Heather Perkins. 8-1: Katie Sena, Kellie MasseyStaci Boothe, Kayla McCoy, Brandon Fadley, Josh Bauhofer, Kyle Mitchell, Brad Prall, Nick Rue. 7-1: Rob Hall, Corey Goedde, Amanda Sharpe, Kayla Ostrander, Lauren Reynolds, Anthony Estle, Jordan Willis, Josh Buttrick, Tyler Smith. 7-2: Angie Cisneros, Brandy Neal, Samantha Dunigan, Cassie Amato, Tyler Hall, Derek Daniel, Nathen Brune. 6-1: Dimera Drewry, Mary Baker, Alex Fultz, Tyler Gibbs, Suzanne Schmitt, Mike Riley, Nate Webb, Terrise Carr, Anna Moore. 6-2: Gabrielle Harris, Brittany Freeman, Tyler Smith, Alijah Reed, Brandon Chambers, Nichole Spence, Haley Lippmeier.

Kindergarten Registration

Kindergarten registration will take place the week of March 27 through March 31, 2006. Your child must be five years old prior to October 1, 2006. You should bring your child’s original birth certificate, proof of residency, immunization records, custody papers (if applicable), IEP/MFE (if applicable), parent’s picture identification, and physical examination. If you have any questions, please contact your local elementary school.

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