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2-13-24 Announcements
-Glenview will be hosting a staff vs students basketball game. Students eligible for participation will be the girls and boys 8th-grade basketball teams. This event will take place Thursday, March 7th starting at 3. Admission is $1 for students and $2 for adults. Students are welcome to stay after school to attend if they brought the cost of admission and can ride the activity bus home. Concessions will be open. Come cheer on our Gators in uniform one last time before they become Panthers
-Builder’s Club is hosting a Valentine’s Day skate night at Skate City from 4 to 530pm.
-The next Builder’s Club meeting will be Thursday the 15th in the Health Room.
-Latinx Workshop members are invited to celebrate Galentine's Day after school today in the library. Stop by to enjoy sweet treats, sisterhood, and work towards our HERstory event. Don't miss out on the fun! Speak with Mrs. Mojica for more details.
-Both lady gator teams played well last night, with the 7th grade finding scoring success in the 1st half, but Seton pulling away in the 2nd half. The 8th grade team scored 4 times as many points as their opponent in the second half, but came up a bit short! We have an away game at John Deere tonight, Go Gators!
-The following clubs meet today:
Bracelets in room 307
Chef - Group 3B in room 277
Fosters Voice in room 147
Latinx in room 113
Teachers Club in the main office
Cursive club meets in Room 274. Please note the room change.
-Karaoke Club meets this Wednesday in Room 238 after school. Which school-appropriate song are you going to sing?
-Attention 8th graders: Still interested in joining the Washington DC trip? There are very limited spots available. See Ms. Schimmel in room 279 with questions
-Today’s Moment in Black History: Annie Turnbo Malone was one of the country's first Black millionaires. She started Poro Co., which made hair and beauty products for the Black community. She hired the young Sara Breedlove, who we know as Madame CJ Walker as one of her door-to-door sales agents.
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Check out this week's The Gator Gazette and read and see all of the great things happening!
Have a GATOR week!
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2-12-24 Announcements
-Glenview will be hosting a staff vs students basketball game. Students eligible for participation will be the girls and boys 8th-grade basketball teams. This event will take place Thursday, March 7th starting at 3. Admission is $1 for students and $2 for adults. Students are welcome to stay after school to attend if they bring the cost of admission and can ride the activity bus home. Concessions will be open. Come cheer on our Gators in uniform one last time before they become Panthers
-Builder’s Club is hosting a Valentine’s Day skate night at Skate City from 4 to 530pm.
-The next Builder’s Club meeting will be Thursday the 15th in the Health Room.
-Scholarships, loans, grants...Oh my! Stop by the One By One meeting this Thursday in room 113 as we begin watching a film to unpack these terms to help our members make sound financial decisions about their college choices. Speak with Mrs. Mojica or Mrs. Newton if you have any questions.
-Latinx Workshop members are invited to a Galentine's Day get-together tomorrow after school in the library. Enjoy sweet treats as we continue our work for the HERstory event coming up. Speak with Mrs. Mojica for more details
-Art Club will meet today in room 102.
-The following clubs meet tomorrow:
Bracelets in room 307
Chef - Group 3B in room 277
Fosters Voice in room 147
Latinx in room 113
Teachers Club in the main office
Cursive Club meets in Room 274 tomorrow. Please note the room change.
-Attention 8th graders: Still interested in joining the Washington DC trip? There are very limited spots available. See Ms. Schimmel in room 279 with questions
-Today’s Moment in Black History: Did you enjoy some potato chips yesterday at the Superbowl party? If so, a big shout out to renown African American chef George Crum who helped make potato chips famous in the 1800s after a customer at his restaurant sent his fries back because they were too thick
Hope to see you next Wednesday!
Spring pictures will be taken on Wednesday, February 14th. Order forms will be going home with students today.
The 2/15 Girls BB game has been postponed until further notice.
2-8-24 Announcements
-Save the date! Latinx Workshop invites members to celebrate Galentine's Day at our next meeting on TUESDAY, February 13th. Stop by for hermandad and fun as we continue our work for the HERstory event. Speak with Mrs. Mojica if you have any questions.
-Loans? Scholarships? Grants? What's the difference and how do students prepare themselves to make smart money decisions when choosing a college? Find out at the next One By One meeting on Thursday, February 15th.
-There is NO girls basketball practice today or tomorrow due to conferences.
-In honor of National School Counselor Week, here is our moment in Black History highlighting a famous African American in the field of Psychology. Francis Cecil Sumner is known as the “Father of Black Psychology.” In 1920, he became the first Black American to earn a Ph.D. in Psychology. In 1928, he helped found the psychology department at Howard University, a Historically Black College and University (HBCU). Dr. Sumner published several articles on his research throughout the years. He taught psychology at several universities.
-Gators Guild (Drama Club) will not meet today.
-Art club will meet Monday, February 12 in room 102.
-Reminder we will not have Lights ON for Learning tonight due to Parent Teacher Conferences.
-Attention 8th graders: Still interested in joining the Washington DC trip? There are very limited spots available. See Ms. Schimmel in room 279 with questions
EMSD's last day of school this year will be Wednesday, May 29th.
REMINDER
-Parent Teacher Conferences are Thursday evening and Friday morning. Please contact your student's school if you'd like to schedule a conference time.
-There is NO SCHOOL this Friday, February 9th.
2-7-24 Announcements
-Both Lady Gator squads gave a great effort against Geneseo last evening, but it wasn't quite enough to come away with the Win. Both teams have a 1-6 record, at the halfway point of the season. They are looking forward to improving their record and skills during our 3 road games next week. Go Gators!!!
-Save the date! Latinx Workshop invites members to celebrate Galentine's Day at our next meeting on TUESDAY, February 13th. Stop by for hermandad and fun as we continue our work for the HERstory event. Speak with Mrs. Mojica if you have any questions.
-Loans? Scholarships? Grants? What's the difference and how do students prepare themselves to make smart money decisions when choosing a college? Find out at the next One By One meeting on Thursday, February 15th.
-In honor of National School Counselor Week, here is our moment in Black History highlighting a famous African American in the field of Psychology. Laura Ross is the first Black woman to receive the honor as National School Counselor of the Year in 2020. She is the lead school counselor at Five Forks Middle School in Lawrenceville, Ga. where she has worked hard to establish her school as a restorative justice building. Ms. Ross says at her school, “We are leading, advocating and collaborating to change a system so all students feel connected.” She is known as a true hero when it comes to helping students and staff grow in building relationships with one another. She is known as a school counselor who has the best interest of students at the heart of everything she does.
-French Club meets today in room 337.
-Gamers Club meets today in room 274.
-Gators Guild (Drama Club) will not meet Thursday, February 8.
-We will not have Lights ON for Learning on Wednesday, February 7 and Thursday, February 8 due to Parent Teacher Conferences.
-8th graders: Still interested in joining the Washington DC trip? There are very limited spots available. See Ms. Schimmel in room 279 with questions.
Glenview Swim Schedule
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February EMSD Newsletter
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2-6-24 Announcements
-In honor of National School Counselor Week, here is our moment in Black History highlighting a famous African American in the field of Psychology. Brian Coleman, a school counselor and counseling department chair at Jones College Prep in Chicago, Ill., was named the 2019 School Counselor of the Year by the American School Counselor Association (ASCA), making Mr. Coleman the first Black school counselor to receive this award. Coleman, a former actor, found his love for education and students while performing with About Face Theatre company and its youth talk-back program. Coleman recognized that serving as a school counselor would afford him with daily opportunities to “support, validate and affirm the next generation of leaders and change agents.
-Chef Club Group 2A will meet today for their last cooking class in room 277.
-French Club meets tomorrow in room 337.
-Gamers Club meets tomorrow in room 274.
-We will not have Lights ON for Learning on Wednesday, February 7 and Thursday, February 8 due to Parent Teacher Conferences.
-8th graders: Still interested in joining the Washington DC trip? There are very limited spots available. See Ms. Schimmel in room 279 with questions.
Please contact your student's school if you'd like to schedule a conference.
2-5-24 Announcements
-After school mariachi is canceled for today.
-Attention Art Club members: we will be having an extra meeting today after school. Please report to Miss Boyette’s room after school, and be ready to paint!
-8th graders: Still interested in joining the Washington DC trip? There are very limited spots available. See Ms. Schimmel in room 279 with questions
-Builder’s Club will be hosting a skate night on Valentine’s Day from 4 to 530pm. Pick up a flyer for more information.
-UTHS Volleyball would like to invite 7th and 8th graders to their 1st Annual Spring Fling camp in March for 3 days over spring break. Stop by the main office for a sign up sheet and more information. Deadline to register is February 23rd.
Good Monday Morning!
Please take a few minutes to read through this week's The Gator Gazette. We are celebrating our AWESOME Counselors this week and getting ready for the Super Bowl - check out the fun dress-up days this week and WIN Prizes on Wednesday - Let's see your SPIRIT!
Remember No School on Friday!
Have a GATOR week!
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