Principal’s Letter . . .
Welcome to the 2005-06 school year at Glen Este Middle
School! Students, parents, and teachers need to be congratulated
for their efforts and cooperation on a very smooth start to the
school year.
On the first day of school, your child received a student
handbook/organizer. If you haven’t done so already, please read
over the school rules listed in the front of the handbook. Also,
check occasionally to make sure that your child is writing down
their assignments in the organizer section. Students are given
time in class every Monday to list their assignments for the
entire week.
You will be receiving your new edline access codes by mail
any day now. I strongly encourage you to activate your account
so that you can see your child’s grades, their homework
assignments, and receive email from the school. It is my goal to
have every parent who has access to the internet to activate
their account. Please take advantage of this invaluable program!
Our annual Open House is set for Wednesday, September 14 from
6:30 - 8:00 P.M. I hope you get a chance to stop by and meet
your child’s teachers and see the classrooms and programs we
have to offer. You will also be able to order a yearbook, buy
spirit wear, or join PTO at Open House.
You will receive a Spartan Spotlight newsletter monthly
throughout the school year. The newsletter will inform you of
new developments, as well as special events, taking place at
school.
If you ever have any questions or concerns, please feel free
to call GEMS at 947-7700. Office hours are from 7:00 A.M.-3:00
P.M.
PTO FALL FUNDRAISER BEGINS SEPTEMBER 14!
Glen Este Middle School OPEN HOUSE Sept. 14, 6:30-8:00 P.M.
Important Dates
September
14 Fall Fundraiser Begins
14 Open House, 6:30-8:00 P.M.
19 Team 6-1 Student/Parent Lunch
20 Team 6-2 Student/Parent Lunch
21 Team 6-3 Student/Parent Lunch
22 Team 6-4 Student/Parent Lunch
28 Fall Fundraiser Ends
28 Early Release Day, 11:00 A.M.
29 6th Grade Skating Party
October
6 PTO Meeting, 6:30 P.M., Library
27 Picture Retake Day
28 7th-8th Grade Dance
28 1st Quarter Ends
Early Release Day Wednesday, September 28,
11:00 A.M.
(Brunch will now be served on early release days)
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Mark your calendar! Early Release Dates:
Nov. 30 - Jan. 25 - March 22 - April 26
Sports News
Fall sports have just begun. Glen Este Middle
School will host a Cross Country Invitational on Saturday,
October 1. Sports pictures for the volleyball and cross country
team will be taken on Wednesday, September 14 right after
school. Team schedules will be listed on the school website (www.westcler.org/gm).
Directions to other schools can be found by going to
www.favcsports.com. Good luck to all teams for this school
year!
Welcome to New Staff Members
Glen Este Middle School would like to welcome
the following new teachers to our building for the 2005-06
school year:
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Heidi Adams - 7th Grade Special Education
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Trent Davis - 8th Grade Language Arts
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Faith Manker - 6th Grade Social Studies
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Ben Osborne - 8th Grade Language Arts
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Brian Potts - Chorus
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Chalee Stevens - 6th Grade Language Arts
We are also fortunate to have the following
interns with us, five from UC and one from NKU, as follows:
8th Grade Career Exploration
Many activities are planned this year to start
8th grade students thinking about their future career paths.
Students will complete an assessment to help identify their
interests. These results will help students select a career
field to explore on the Ohio Career Information System which
will be available on our website. This system provides detailed
career and college information, including financial aid. On
October 11 and 12, 8th grade students will tour the Live Oaks
campus, giving them an opportunity to explore additional high
school alternatives. Students will tour the school and
individual labs will be organized so students see the range of
vocations offered at the Great Oaks schools. This helps them
make informed choices as they begin high school scheduling in
February. Parent volunteers will be needed for the tour. If you
wish to volunteer, please call Mrs. Llamas, 8th grade guidance
counselor, at 947-7711.
School Lunches
Glen Este Middle School lunches cost $2.25 this
year. Lunch charges are not permitted in the middle school. A
convenient way to be sure your child has money for lunch is to
pre-pay for student lunches using a computerized Point-of-Sale
(POS) system. You may pre-pay for any length of time. If you are
interested in the POS system, send the following to school with
your child in an envelope: student name, ID #, and money (checks
made payable to GEMS Cafeteria). The money will be applied to
the account the very same day when your child goes to lunch.
Lunch times have changed this year for 7th and 8th grade
students, as follows:
10:45-11:15 7th Grade
11:25-11:55 6th Grade
PTO NEWS
Next PTO Meeting: Thursday, October 6, 6:30 P.M.
GEMS Library
2005-06 PTO Board Officers
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President - Jenny Kleinwachter
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Angie Fackler - Vice President
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Kim Meranda - 2nd Vice President
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Kim Prewitt - Treasurer
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Robin Webb - Recording Secretary
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Becky Reeves - Corresponding Secretary
Membership Drive
Our PTO membership drive has begun. Parental
support and involvement is essential for the success of our
programs at school. Please join us by being active participants
in our school through the PTO. Membership is only $5.00. PTO
meetings are held the first Thursday of every month. Call Jenny
Kleinwachter, PTO President, for more information at 752-9060.
Fall Fundraiser
The PTO fall fundraiser will begin September 14
and run through the 28th. Students will be selling items from
Kathryn-Beich such as gift items, wrapping paper, and candy. We
strongly encourage our families to be involved with this
fundraiser! In the past, PTO has purchased classroom computers,
software, and conference room furniture for the school from
profits.
6th Grade Student/Parent Lunch
Parents/guardians of 6th grade students are
encouraged to come and have lunch with their children during the
week of September 19:
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Team 6-1: Monday, September 19
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Team 6-2: Tuesday, September 20
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Team 6-3: Wednesday, September 21
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Team 6-4: Thursday, September 22
Sixth grade students eat lunch at 11:25 A.M.
Parents: come a few minutes early to allow enough time to come
to the office to sign in and get your visitor badge!
6th Grade Skating Party
There will be a skating party for 6th grade
students ONLY on Thursday, September 29 at Beechmont Rollerena
from 630-8:30 P.M. Tickets will go on sale during the
student/parent lunches on the dates above for $3.00. Students
will not be able to purchase tickets at the door. School fees
must be paid in order to attend.
PTO Thanks . . .
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Bigg’s for donating all the food, drinks,
and supplies for the 6th grade cookout.
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Volunteers Kathy Davis, Holly Chilewski, and
Holly, Jackie & Bradley Young for selling spirit wear.
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Volunteers Vicki Baker, Terri Murrell,
Kerrie Merritt, Grace Ortalano, Brian Fackler and Jill &
Michelle Lambert for helping with the grilling.
School Fees Due September 16
Please don’t forget to pay your school fees as
soon as possible. School fees are $30.00 per child. Checks
should be made payable to Glen Este Middle School (or GEMS).
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