Principal's Message . . .

I've stressed so many times how much the importance of parental involvement has on student achievement. In this edition of Spartan Spotlight, I want to stress the importance of student involvement here at school. Did you know that there are numerous clubs for students to get involved in, many of which do not require that you "try out" to join? Students that are involved in school activities are more likely to acquire higher grades, develop strong friendships, and acquire more self-confidence.

Glen Este Middle School has established three expectations for our students this school year. The first one is to be "respectful." We’ve addressed what respect looks like when we deal with others. Our second expectation is to be "responsible." We preach to the students the need for them to be an overall good citizen of the school. The third expectation we have for the students is to be "active." We want the students to be involved in their learning. Active can also mean trying or doing their best. Active also means getting involved and doing positive things for themselves and the school community. We all tend to care more about something when we have something vested in it.

Help us promote students being "active" by encouraging your child to take advantage of at least one of the many clubs that are offered at GEMS. You can visit the GEMS website to learn more about the numerous clubs offered, including the days and times that they meet and the club adviser’s name and phone number.

Important Dates

November

24 NO SCHOOL - Thanksgiving Day
25 NO SCHOOL - Thanksgiving Break
28 Book Fair Begins
30 Early Release Day, 11:00 A.M.

December

2 Book Fair Ends
21 Christmas Break Begins

January

3 School Re-Opens

Early Release Day

Wednesday, November 30

Glen Este Middle School will dismiss at 11:00 A.M. on Wednesday, November 30 for staff development activities.  Brunch will be served to students.

Students of the Month

Glen Este Middle School Students of the Month are chosen for displaying determination and self-motivation. The following students have been selected by their teachers as "Students of the Month." Congratulations on this fine honor!

September

October

6-1 Hayden Jutze	7-1 John Tzioumis	8-1 Anna Schertler
6-2 Allie Dusha	7-2 Michael Biggs	8-2 Randi Heming
6-3 Jovante Woods	7-3 Wynton Overcast	8-3 Daniel Shepherd
6-4 Alex Little

Winter Concert Dates Set

Be sure to mark the following dates on your calendar and plan to attend your child’s winter concert. Bring family and friends! Concerts will be held in the Glen Este Performing Arts Center.

• Monday, December 12:  6th Grade Band, Chorus, and Orchestra
• Tuesday, December 13:  7th and 8th Grade Orchestra
• Wednesday, December 14:  7th Grade Band and Chorus
• Thursday, December 15:  8th Grade Band and Chorus

Concerts begin at 7:00 P.M. Look for information sheets to be sent home with students before Thanksgiving. For chorus information, questions, or concerns email Brian Potts at potts_b@westcler.org or call 947-7747. For band and orchestra information email Scott Morgan at morgan_s@westcler.org or call 947-7733.

No School

NOVEMBER 24 & 25
Thanksgiving Break
Happy Thanksgiving!

Sports News

Thanks to Fall Athletic Team Coaches . . . .

GEMS thanks the following coaches and cheerleaders for their dedication and hard work during the fall athletic season:

• Football: 8th grade head coach Chris Redmond and assistants Zach Ziegler, Mike Thompson, and Tim Lynan; 7th grade head coach Don Jacobs and assistants Michael Ball and Dustin Amman;
• Cross Country: head coach Jenny Schwalbach and assistant Robin Schwalback;
• Volleyball: 8th grade coach Bree Benjamin and 7th grade coach Eddie Mullins;
• Cheerleading: coaches Jenny Phillips, Shannon McCune and the following cheerleaders:  Savanna Daniel, Tiffany Dillinger, Brittany Dwyer, Amanda Hood, Lauren Licklider, Carlie Mankin, Jaimie Meenach, Nikki Meyer, Hilary Morgan, Brandy Neal, Cassandra Neff, Savannah Sexton, Mary Slone, Chelsea Vestring, and Kaycie Yeager.

Congratulations Fall Scholar-Athletes

Congratulations to the following fall athletes who achieved a GPA of 3.5-4.0 during the 1st quarter grading period: Aaron Land, Allison Mack, Alyssa Couch, Alyssa Sexton, Amanda Hood, Anthony Clark, Ashten Johnson, Austin Backus, Brandy Neal, Brittany Dwyer, Carlie Mankin, Cassie Neff, Chris Marchman, Corey Goedde, Curtis Williams, Daniel Shepherd, Danielle Porter, Dylan Gerding, Hannah Macke, Jacob Vincent, JJ Pullens, Jordan Wikoff, Josh Buttrick, Josh Rettig, Kara Atwell, Kari Lang, Kaycie Yeager, Kyle Mitchell, Lakin Louiso, Mary Kate Slone, Michelle Thomas, Mitch Flory, Patrick Spall, Sarah Rowe, Savanna Daniel, Seth Woods, Shane Smith, Stephen Floccari, Tara Zorb, Taylor McMullen, Tyler Kenney, Matt Jones, Brian Schock.

Mrs. Meredith would like to thank all who volunteered at the fall sporting events this year. Without your support, we couldn’t run our programs!

Basketball Preview Game

Come out and preview our basketball program by attending a “Preview Game” for both the girls and the boys teams on Nov. 22 at Amelia High School. Seventh grade girls and boys will play from 5-6 P.M. and 8th grade girls and boys will play from 6-7 P.M. Admission: two canned goods, which will be donated to the YWCA food panty.

Basketball

The basketball season opens Monday, December 5 with the girls playing at home and the boys playing at Harrison. Basketball schedules can be found on our website by going to www.westcler.org/gm and click on "Athletics." For directions to other schools, go to www.favcsports.com.

Wrestling

The first wrestling meet is Saturday, December 3 at Fairfield. Come out and support our wrestlers! Check schedules on the GEMS website.

Spirit Wear Shop

Need a quick and easy Christmas gift? Think GEMS Spirit Wear! View spirit wear on our website by going to www.westcler.org/gm and click on “Spirit Wear.” Specialty Christmas items will also be available such as GE watches, sport bottles, etc.. Spirit wear will be on sale in the cafeteria lobby during lunch times on Mondays from 10:45 A.M. until 12:45 P.M.

2005-06 Yearbooks Now On Sale!

• $25.00 through December 20
• $30.00 after December 20
• Make checks payable to GEMS
• Turn in check to your first core teacher
• Yearbooks delivered last week of school

PTO News

Next PTO Meeting:

Thursday, December 1, 7:00 P.M. GEMS Library

Fundraiser Update

The Katherine-Beich Fall Fundraiser made $20,418.00 for our school! Top seller was 7th grade student Joshua Warren who sold $1,058 worth of merchandise. Way to go, Joshua! The top six sellers were recently treated to a lunch and limo ride for their hard work. Those students were: Josh Warren, Terri Ann Ballard, Meagan Taylor, Jordan Willis, Holly Flake, and Angela Taylor. A BIG thank you goes out to Holly Chilewski for heading the fundraiser and Megabash. Thanks, Holly! Special thanks go to the following students who helped with the fundraiser: Sara Chilewski, Walt Chilewski, Darren Fackler, Megan Reeves, Kate Kleinwachter, Tara Zorb, Katie Wilson, and Allie Dusha. Thanks to the following parent volunteers for helping, as well: Lisa Wilson, Martha Zorb, Lori Gans, Beth Dusha, Cheri Melzer, Donna Downey, Sylvia Guthrie, Regina Courtney, Kristina Hall, Cindy Strong, and Joyce Wooten.

bigg’s Pay-Back Program

Please keep saving your bigg’s receipts for the bigg’s pay-back program. For every bigg’s receipt turned in to the school, bigg’s will pay back one-half of one percent of the total on that receipt. The money will be used to help defray the cost of our after school Homework Club. October’s receipt total came to $20,431.97. The winning class for the highest total was Mrs. Flood’s class with $5,541.05! That class received a donut party for their efforts! Great job!

Pumpkin Decorating Contest (WGEM-Sponsored?)

There were some great looking pumpkins entered in the pumpkin decorating contest. Eighteen classrooms signed up for this mega event. Judges were art teachers Mrs. Chambers and Mr. Schoening and also Assistant Principal Mr. Alpiger. Winners were: 6th grade - Mrs. Leazer, 7th grade - Mrs. Ackerman, 8th grade - Mrs. Aiken. The winning classes received an ice cream social!

National Junior Honor Society Candle Sale

The NJHS started selling 8 oz. soy-based candles November 14 and will continue through November 28. Cost is $5 and delivery of candles will be before Christmas. Proceeds will help finance the NJHS trip at the end of the school year.

"Loose Change" Drive Starts December 1

Glen Este Middle School will be collecting loose change for the Clermont County YWCA starting December 1. The money will be used for food and/or clothing for needy families in our community. There has been a severe shortage of donations this year so, please, let’s support our community during this holiday season as we have always done in the past!

Student Council Sale

Louiso Lawn Care, Inc. has teamed up with GEMS Student Council Program this Christmas season. Beginning November 25 they will donate $5.00 to student council for every Christmas tree sold. Fresh cut Fraser Fir trees, wreaths, roping and firewood will be available while supplies last. Louiso’s offers free delivery. Families must present a flyer for the school to receive credit. Fliers were sent home with students previously or you may pick one up in the school office. Louiso’s lot is located on Milford Parkway between Mio’s Pizza and Office Depot.

Book Fair Coming November 28

The PTO-sponsored Book Fair will be in progress Monday, November 28 through Friday, December 2. Students will be bringing home fliers with more information. This is a great opportunity to buy gifts for book lovers! Volunteers are needed. Please contact Shelba Jacobs at 752-6384 if interested!

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