Glenview Middle School

2-21-24 Announcements -Attention 5th and 6th grade students: if you are attending tonight’s dance, please go to the North Gym right after school.  -The admission for tonight’s dance is $3 for all grades. There will also be snacks for sale. -The 8th grade  Lady Gators put together an energized 4th quarter comeback, but needed another minute or 2 on the clock, to claim the win. The Ladys' are traveling to Washington on Thursday, Go Gators! -Latinx Workshop will hold an after school meeting today in the library. Enjoy popcorn, refreshments & music as we continue our work for the HERstory event. We need all members to attend! Speak with Mrs. Mojica if you have any questions. -8th grade Latinx Workshop members attending the St. Ambrose University mentoring day are reminded to turn in their permission slip to Mrs. Mojica no later than 2:30 today. Don't miss out on this opportunity! -Builder’s Club will meet this Thursday the 22nd.  -Drama Club will not meet today after school.  -French Club will not meet today. The meeting has been rescheduled for tomorrow.  -Multicultural Club will meet today in room 111. -Chef Club GROUP 3A will meet today in room 277. -Today’s Moment in Black History: John Lewis helped organize the 1963 March in Washington, D.C. Mr. Lewis created his legacy as a fierce civil rights activist and  represented the State of Georgia in the House of Representatives for many years until his death in 2020. Mr. Lewis is known for encouraging people to get in "good trouble, necessary trouble," meaning go the extra mile to make people uncomfortable by standing up for equality for everyone.

2-20-24 Announcements -6th through 8th grade Mariachi students have combined rehearsals this week. Be ready to play by 2:35pm after school today and on Thursday. -Latinx Workshop will hold an after school meeting tomorrow in the library. Enjoy popcorn, refreshments & music as we continue our work for the HERstory event. We need all members to attend! Speak with Mrs. Mojica if you have any questions. -8th grade Latinx Workshop members attending the St. Ambrose University mentoring day are reminded to turn in their permission slip to Mrs. Mojica no later than tomorrow. Don't miss out on this opportunity! -Today’s Moment in Black History: Chadwick Boseman will forever be remembered as the Black Panther in the movie Black Panther. One of the greatest movies ever made, it embodies a sense of dignity and pride in the Black community and beyond. Cross your arms, and say it with me, Wakanda Forever!

Happy Tuesday! Hope you had a great long weekend and are ready for a GATOR week! Please take a few minutes to look through The Gator Gazette as we have a lot of activities this week - don't forget about the dance on Wednesday! https://www.smore.com/4ksw3

-Mariachi is canceled today. -Today's Builder's Club meeting has been rescheduled for next Thursday the 22nd.

-There is no girls basketball game on Thursday 2/15, the Lady Gators will play their next home game on February 20th. -Our wrestlers will compete next weekend at regionals.

REMINDER There is NO SCHOOL tomorrow, Friday, February 16th due to teacher in-service day, and NO SCHOOL on Monday, February 19th in observance of Presidents' Day. Enjoy your long weekend!

2-15-24 Announcements -One By One meets today after school in room 113. We will watch the 1st 1/2 of our movie on being money smart when applying to colleges. This is must-know knowledge! Popcorn and drinks provided + a chance to win door prizes. Speak with Mrs. Mojica or Mrs. Newton if you have any questions. -Latinx Workshop members are reminded to turn in their I Am poem to the group's Google Classroom as soon as possible. These are needed for the HERstory event. Speak with Mrs. Mojica if you have any questions. -Builder’s Club meets today in the Health Room 149. -Chef Club Group 3B meets in room 277. -Today’s Moment in Black History: Thank you, Dr Gladys West, the inventor of GPS Technology. Dr. West, an African American STEM greatness is the brainchild behind navigational devices and GPS like Google Maps.

A great turn out at the Builders Club Skate Night!

2-14-24 Announcements -The lady gators could not come up with a Dub last night, despite their great effort, the ball just wouldn't drop in the bucket. We hope to get back on track with our next home game on February 20th, against Wilson. -Popcorn? Check! Drinks? Check! Snacks? Check? Door prizes?? Check, check, check!! If you're a One By One member you do NOT want to miss out on tomorrow's after school meeting to watch the first half of our movie. See you in room 113. Speak with Mrs. Mojica or Mrs. Newton for more details -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 tonight at Skate City from 4 to 530pm. -The next Builder’s Club meeting will be Thursday the 15th in the Health Room. -Karaoke club meets today in Room 238 after school. Which school appropriate song are you going to sing? -Crochet club meets today in room 252. -Today’s Moment in Black History: Happy Birthday to Mr. Frederick Douglass, the most important leader in the movement for African American civil rights of the 19th century. -Attn Lights ON students. There is no activity hour today from 4-5pm, but we still have homework and small group tutoring from 2:30-4pm.

For more information, please contact Jodee Werkheiser at 309-854-1821.

Hope to see you at Skate Night tomorrow evening!

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.

Good Morning Gator! Check out this week's The Gator Gazette and read and see all of the great things happening! Have a GATOR week! https://www.smore.com/3mtc8

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.