Glenview Middle School

Fall Parent/Teacher Conferences are just around the corner at GMS. Need to see your student's Band, Math, and Social Studies teacher... you are in luck! This year GMS is trying a new system and families will have the opportunity to schedule and select individual times and individual teachers to meet with during the scheduled conference hours. Using your Skyward Parent Portal (directions linked below) you will be able to log-in beginning Wednesday, October 30 - Wednesday, November 6 and select convenient conferencing times for your family. Please note: First to sign-up will get the best times and once a time is taken for an individual teacher that time is not available any longer. Conference times are 10 minutes per session / per teacher. If you feel you would need longer or would like to meet with a Team of teachers, please reach out to them directly through email to make accommodations. Please click on the link below for the easy to follow directions for scheduling individual conferences, If you would have any difficulty signing in to your Skyward Parent Portal or need assistance scheduling a conference, please reach out to the GMS Main Office at 309-755-1919. We are happy to assist! Directions to schedule your conference → https://drive.google.com/file/d/1OtnEvR7V2faBcg0XTH9DT3f1H8X8qbCA/view

Hello Gators! Please take some time to read through The Gator Gazette as there is A LOT happening in the next few weeks! Activities THIS week... Tuesday, October 29 at 6:30pm - Fall Choir Concert in the GMS North Gym Tuesday, October 29 from 5pm-6:30pm Builder's Club Skate Party - Fundraiser $10 includes skates Wednesday, October 30 - GMS Picture ReTake Day Saturday, November 2 - Mariachi - Dia de los Muertos Parade in Downtown Moline AND, it is that time of year again to schedule PT Conferences. This year families will schedule conferences through their Parent Portal in Skyward. Please read through the dates, process, and directions so we are all ready to schedule on Wednesday. Have a great week Gators! https://secure.smore.com/n/h4dq5

Hope to see you tomorrow night!!

10-28-24 Announcements -Attention staff & students: the hunger drive continues into November! If your 1st period needs a collection box, please stop by the front office or call and a box can be delivered. The first period class who collects the most receives a pizza party! -Latinx Workshop invites 7th & 8th grade girls to walk in the Dia de Los Muertos parade in Moline this Saturday! 8 girls will have their choice of a quinceañera dress to wear and have traditional Catrina makeup done free of charge. Speak with Mrs. Mojica as soon as possible for details. -Soccer Club meets today. After the dismissal bell, 6th and 7th graders should report to Room 127. 8th graders should report to Room 113. -Any Builders club students who are planning on volunteering at the Oasis, we will not be volunteering today October 28 but will begin on Monday November 11 from 5-6. Any questions please email Mr. Stombaugh -Crochet club meets on Wednesday in Room 252. -Tomorrow night is the Halloween Costume Skate night hosted by Builders Club at 5pm. The cost is $10 and that includes skates. Hope to see you there! Any builders club student attending the costume skate on Tuesday October 29, please see Mr. Stombaugh at the skate city entrance before going in. -Students wanting picture retakes must bring back the entire picture packet with them to turn into the photographer. Retakes are this Wednesday October 30th. -It is not too late to register for the 8th grade Washington DC trip! Use the website spark.worldstrides.com and type in the travel code TTSPCS5 to sign up.

Basketball and Cheer season has started !! Get your gear today!! Stores close on November 4th. GLENVIEW BASKETBALL Store https://bsnteamsports.com/shop/19YfMzQTUB School Code: 19YfMzQTUB GLENVIEW CHEER Store https://bsnteamsports.com/shop/wBTmZyaGFx School Code: wBTmZyaGFx

Today's "The Secret Life of Teachers Podcast" featured teacher is Mrs. Banker. Take a listen here → https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/1527/GMS/4895862/SLOT_Episode_102_-_Banker.mp3

2024-25 Yearbooks are on sale now! Orders may only be placed online. If you place your order by 3-27-25, you will receive two FREE personalized pages. Order here → https://www.treering.com/purchase?PassCode=1016641119963016

10-25-24 Announcements -Attention staff & students: the hunger drive continues into November! If your 1st period needs a collection box, please stop by the front office or call and a box can be delivered. The first period class who collects the most receives a pizza party! -Crochet club will start next week. Be sure to check your email to see if you are a part of our 1st semester group.Only those that receive an email should attend the first meeting -There will be a Halloween Costume Skate night hosted by Builders Club on October 29 at 5pm. The cost is $10 and that includes skates. Hope to see you there! -Students wanting picture retakes must bring back the entire picture packet with them to turn into the photographer. Retakes are October 30th. -It is not too late to register for the 8th grade Washington DC trip! Use the website spark.worldstrides.com and type in the travel code TTSPCS5 to sign up.

7th Grade Boys basketball tryouts are cancelled for tonight. They will be moved to tomorrow, Friday the 25th.

Tonight at 7:00 pm, the Glenview Band will hold their Fall Concert! The concert will also be live-streamed on this Facebook page. Mama Bosso Pizza will be selling pizza out of the back of a truck after the concert. 3 pizzas for $20. Proceeds benefit the band. Cash or check only.

This month, in observance of Principal Appreciation Month, a special edition of Glenview's The Secret Life of Teachers Podcast is dedicated to principals and administrative interns. Click the link below for Mrs. Christensen's special edition. https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/1527/GMS/4948809/SLOT_SPECIAL_EPISODE_2_-_Christensen.mp3

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10-24-24 Announcements -Soccer does NOT meet on Thursdays. There is no soccer club today. -Crochet club will start next week. Be sure to check your email to see if you are a part of our 1st semester group.Only those that receive an email should attend the first meeting. -Students in grade 6 through 8 - please don't forget your student voices permission slips due to the office by Thursday to Mrs. Hawley. -The first Yearbook meeting will be held Thursday, October 24, 2024, from 2:30-3:45pm. Students should report to room 302 at the dismissal bell. Please have a ride arranged. -There will be a Halloween Costume Skate night hosted by Builders Club on October 29 at 5pm. The cost is $10 and that includes skates. Hope to see you there! -Students wanting picture retakes must bring back the entire picture packet with them to turn into the photographer. Retakes are October 30th. -It is not too late to register for the 8th grade Washington DC trip! Use the website spark.worldstrides.com and type in the travel code TTSPCS5 to sign up.

10-23-24 Announcements -Due to the school dance the following groups will not meet after school today: Lights ON Scholar Academy 5th & 6th Grade Gator Guild/Drama Club Soccer Club -Students in grade 6 through 8 - please don't forget your student voices permission slips due to the office by Thursday to Mrs. Hawley. -Latinx Workshop meets today after school in the library, 2:30-4:15. We will discuss walking in the Dia de los Muertos parade in quinceanera dresses on loan from Mercado and sign up members who are interested. There's still time to join! Registration forms are available in the front office or use the electronic link in the Gator Gazette. Members who are staying for the dance may stay with Mrs. Mojica until 4:30. -The first Yearbook meeting will be held Thursday, October 24, 2024, from 2:30-3:45pm. Students should report to room 302 at the dismissal bell. Please have a ride arranged. -Tonight is the Fall Ball Dance held by the Student Council. It is $3 admission or $2 plus 2 cans. 5th and 6th grade’s dance is from 3pm to 4pm and 7th and 8th grade’s dance is from 430 to 545pm. Please have a rider promptly ready. 5th and 6th graders are allowed to go to the North Gym until their dance starts. 7th and 8th graders must leave the building and return at 4:30. -Get your costumes ready! Builder’s Club is having a fundraiser! There will be a Halloween Costume Skate night on October 29 at 5pm. The cost is $10 and that includes skates. Hope to see you there! -Students wanting picture retakes must bring back the entire picture packet with them to turn into the photographer. Retakes are October 30th. -It is not too late to register for the 8th grade Washington DC trip! Use the website spark.worldstrides.com and type in the travel code TTSPCS5 to sign up. -7th Grade Boys, Interested in playing basketball? Tryouts will be held this Thursday and Friday. You must have a physical on file to participate. For any questions, see Mr. Singleton or Coach Winders. -The hunger drive has started! Bring in your canned food items to help UTHS with their hunger drive. The homeroom with the most donations wins a pizza party!

This month, in observance of Principal Appreciation Month, a special edition of Glenview's The Secret Life of Teachers Podcast is dedicated to principals and administrative interns. Click the link below for Mrs. Hightower's special edition. https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/1527/GMS/4948787/SLOT_SPECIAL_EPISODE_1_-_Hightower.mp3

10-22-24 Announcements -8th graders who still need to vote should do so before lunch. -The 8th Grade girls Volleyball team concluded their season last night with an exhilarating match against the Seton Chargers. They played an incredible match and came out on top by winning all three sets. Lead by their Captains Melia Kuffler and Trynity Davis they started out strong and the entire team played perfectly. Shout out to Makayla Soglohun for the play of the game with her point saving dig that lead us to our 3rd set win. Congratulations to the team for their hard work and dedication throughout the season! -If you see a 7th grade volleyball player, take a second to congratulate them on getting 2nd place overall in our conference! They fought hard this year, and truly had an amazing season. Coach Boyette is very proud of all of you! -Latinx Workshop meets tomorrow after school in the library, 2:30-4:15. -7th & 8th graders looking for a positive circle of hermanas that centers the Latina voice, culture, and history are invited to join! Registration forms may be picked up in the front office or use the electronic link in the Gator Gazette. Speak with Mrs. Mojica if you have any questions -The first yearbook meeting will be held Thursday, October 24, 2024, from 2:30-3:45pm. Students should report to room 302 at the dismissal bell. Please have a ride arranged. -This Wednesday night is the Fall Ball Dance held by the Student Council. It is $3 admission or $2 plus 2 cans. 5th and 6th grade’s dance is from 3pm to 4pm and 7th and 8th grade’s dance is from 430 to 545pm. Please have a rider promptly ready. 5th and 6th graders are allowed to go to the North Gym until their dance starts. -Get your costumes ready! Builder’s Club is having a fundraiser! There will be a Halloween Costume Skate night on October 29 at 5pm. The cost is $10 and that includes skates. Hope to see you there! -Students wanting picture retakes must bring back the entire picture packet with them to turn into the photographer. Retakes are October 30th. -It is not too late to register for the 8th grade Washington DC trip! Use the website spark.worldstrides.com and type in the travel code TTSPCS5 to sign up. -Soccer Club begins today. Please report to Room 113 after the dismissal bell. -Pokemon club starts today in room 159. -7th Grade Boys, Interested in playing basketball? Tryouts will be held this Thursday and Friday. You must have a physical on file to participate. For any questions, see Mr. Singleton or Coach Winders. -8th Grade Boys, If you're interested in trying out for basketball; Tryouts will take place tonight and Wednesday. A physical must be on file to try out. For any questions, please see Mr. Singleton or Coach Vroman. -Cheer tryouts will be October 22nd, 23rd, and 24th. Please see Ms. Tague if you have any questions. -The hunger drive has started! Bring in your canned food items to help UTHS with their hunger drive. The homeroom with the most donations wins a pizza party! -7th grade football players, please go to your football lockers after school to turn in your pads.

This Wednesday night is the Fall Ball Dance held by the Student Council. It is $3 admission or $2 plus 2 cans. 5th and 6th grade’s dance is from 3pm to 4pm and 7th and 8th grade’s dance is from 4:30 to 5:45pm. Please have a rider promptly ready. 5th and 6th graders are allowed to go to the North Gym until their dance starts.

10-21-24 Announcements -Get your costumes ready! Builder’s Club is having a fundraiser! There will be a Halloween Costume Skate night on October 29 at 5pm. The cost is $10 and that includes skates. Hope to see you there! -Students wanting picture retakes must bring back the entire picture packet with them to turn into the photographer. Retakes are October 30th. -If you see a 7th or 8th grade volleyball player today, wish them luck on their last game of the season tonight. The game is away at Seton. Let's bring home a win ladies! -It is not too late to register for the 8th grade Washington DC trip! Use the website spark.worldstrides.com and type in the travel code TTSPCS5 to sign up. -Soccer Club will begin Tuesday, October 22. It does not begin today. Don't miss your bus going home -Pokemon club starts tomorrow in room 159. -7th Grade Boys, Interested in playing basketball? Tryouts will be held this Thursday and Friday. You must have a physical on file to participate. For any questions, see Mr. Singleton or Coach Winders. -8th Grade Boys, If you're interested in trying out for basketball. Tryouts will take place on Tuesday and Wednesday. A physical must be on file to try out. For any questions, please see Mr. Singleton or Coach Vroman. -There will be an informational cheer meeting today after school for 7th and 8th graders from 2:30-2:45 in the Cafeteria. If you can't make it, please see Ms. Tague to get a flyer. Tryouts will be October 22nd, 23rd, and 24th. Please see Ms. Tague if you have any questions. -The hunger drive has started! Bring in your canned food items to help UT with their hunger drive. The homeroom with the most donations wins a pizza party!

EMSD Board of Education Meeting - Monday, October 21st, 6:00 pm at Glenview Middle School Agenda → https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/1527/EMSD_37/4944016/October_21__2024_Board_of_Education_Meeting_Agenda.pdf

Glenview Library remodel.