SAVE THE DATE!!
Picture Retake day for Glenview will be November 8th. Families who have an order and would like retakes, need to bring the complete order to school on retake day. Retakes will begin around 8am. Students will be called to the camera by grade.
10-16-23 Announcements
-Builders Club will meet this Thursday, October 19 in the health room. We still have space for new members. If you want to join or have questions about Builders Club, please see Mrs. Cambell or Mr. Stombaugh.
-Soccer Club meets today after school. Please Report to Room 111 after the dismissal bell.
-One By One meets this Thursday in the library, 2:30-4:00. We're welcoming new members and forming study squads. We need all members to attend. Speak with Mrs. Mojica or Mrs Newton if you have any questions.
-A huge thank you to the Latinx Workshop members for their help with constructing the Dia de los Muertos ofrenda. It looks amazing! Please email Mrs. Mojica to sign up for days to help turn on and off the lights to the ofrenda.
-Any 8th grade student attending the Washington DC trip this year, may get information about a scholarship opportunity to help with payment for the trip. See Ms. Schimmel or Ms. Talia for information.
Please take a moment to read through this week's The Gator Gazette. With the end of the 1st QTR this Friday and Parent Teacher Conferences right around the corner please stay up to date on all things happening at GMS.
Also Included...
6th grade Immunizations DUE TODAY
Fall Dance
Athletics
Have a great week GATORS!
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Football practice is canceled today.
School Pictures have arrived! Pictures will be handed out on Monday during PE class.
A picture retake date will be announced soon.
10-13-23 Announcements
-Any 8th grade student attending the Washington DC trip this year, may get information about a scholarship opportunity to help with payment for the trip. See Ms Schimmel or Ms Talia for information.
-Today is the last day for 7h & 8th graders to turn in their application to be a part of One By One, the incredible academic program that prepares students for higher education. Signed applications should be turned into the library.Our October meeting takes place next Thursday after school.
-Latinx Workshop will meet today after school in the library, 2:30-4:00. Thanks to all the members for helping with the Dia de los Muertos display. It looks wonderful!
-Are you interested in a career as an educator? Come join the Future Teachers of EMSD Club! We will learn about what it takes to be a teacher, practice creating lessons and activities and get a chance to practice our skills educating younger students. We will have our first meeting on Tuesday, October 24! Hope to see you there! Please see Mrs. Campbell for a registration form.
-8th grade girls volleyball won 1 out of 3 sets vs Seton last night. Top gators were Jillian Evans with 4 aces, 5 assists, and 4 digs. Sophia Crouse had 6 aces, 11 digs, and 4 kills. Harumi Villasana contributed with 4 digs. Next game is Monday at Jordan.
-7th Grade football came home with a win last night. Shoutouts to Dereon McDaniel for 2 interceptions, a rushing, a receiving and a defensive touchdown. Gunner Speckman had a passing touchdown. Heath Sappington blew up the backfield all night. Roan Malone was on fire with a safety. Kevin Mwansa, Matthew Theuninck and Salim Samassa were dogs all night. Great job guys!
Attention 8th grade DC Trip students.
Glenview Winter Sports Spirit Wear
Order here → https://glenview-middle-school-winter-sports-23.itemorder.com/shop/home/
Orders due by October 24th.
10-12-23 Announcements
-Tennis Club meets today after school. Please report to Room 111 after the dismissal bell.
-Are you interested in a career as an educator? Come join the Future Teachers of EMSD Club! We will learn about what it takes to be a teacher, practice creating lessons and activities, and get a chance to practice our skills educating younger students. We will have our first meeting on Tuesday, October 24! Hope to see you there! Please see Mrs. Campbell for a registration form.
Tryout Form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdJ60MmE6bN6KTK7064HuKMBfO1QVxm2IcTasHW3QbyBgIoIg/viewform
Insurance Waiver: https://jvavolleyball.org/insurance-waiver-player-staff-form/
10-11-23 Announcements
-The 8th grade girls volleyball team defeated John Deere last night in 2 close sets. Biz King was busy with 12 digs, Jillian Evans was solid with 4 assists, 3 digs and 1 kill, and Sophia Crouse had 5 digs, and 2 kills. Next game is Thursday the 12th at Seton. Good Job ladies.
-Are you interested in a career as an educator? Come join the Future Teachers of EMSD Club! We will learn about what it takes to be a teacher, practice creating lessons and activities and get a chance to practice our skills educating younger students. We will have our first meeting on Tuesday, October 24! Hope to see you there! Please see Mrs. Campbell for a registration form.
-Latinx Workshop meets today after school in room 113. We need everyone's help to build the Dia de los Muertos display. Speak with Mrs. Mojica if you have any questions or if you are in 7th or 8th grade and would like to join this positive circle of hermanas.
-One By One invites all 7th & 8th graders to pick up an application this week in the library to join this academic program. Get ready to feel supported as you strengthen your skills as a student all while learning more about higher education. Applications are due to Mrs. Newton by this Friday.
-Karaoke club meets today in Room 238. Think about at least 2 appropriate for school songs you want to sing!
October EMSD Newsletter
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10-10-23 Announcements
-Cursive club meets today in Room 147.
-Bracelet club meets after school today in Ms. Harris’ room.
-Crochet club meets tomorrow in room 252. Bring your hook, yarn and anything you have been working on!
-Latinx Workshop invites supporters to wear their 'Hermana Strong' t-shirt tomorrow. We see you, hermanas and hermanitas, and united we are stronger!
-Latinx Workshop meets tomorrow after school in room 113. We need everyone's help to build the Dia de los Muertos display. Speak with Mrs. Mojica if you have any questions or if you are in 7th or 8th grade and would like to join this positive circle of hermanas.
-One By One invites all 7th & 8th graders to pick up an application this week in the library to join this academic program. Get ready to feel supported as you strengthen your skills as a student all while learning more about higher education. Applications are due to Mrs. Newton by this Friday.
Save the date!
Welcome Back Gators!
I hope you enjoyed the Fall Break and took the time to focus on some of your favorite things. Please take a few minutes to read through The Gator Gazette for this week.
Have a GATOR day!
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REMINDER
There is NO SCHOOL TOMORROW, Monday, October 9th in observance of Columbus Day.
School resumes on Tuesday, October 10th.
REMINDER:
There is NO SCHOOL October 2-6 for our Fall Break, and NO SCHOOL October 9 in Observance of Columbus Day.
School resumes on Tuesday, October 10th.
9-28-23 Announcements
-Drama Club is canceled for today. We will resume October 11 after fall break.
-The 7th Grade Gator football team won 14-12 last night. Shoutouts to Roan Malone for flying around and in the backfield all night. Kevin Mwansa for keeping the energy and focus for our team. Gunnar Speckman and Xzay Miller had great connections leading to the game winning catch. Dereon McDaniel had a pick 6 and a rushing touchdown. Good work guys!!!
-Last night Glenview cross country competed in the Heartland conference meet at Camden park in Milan. This was the last meet of the season for the Gators. The boys and girls all ran excellent races. They really competed well in all 3 races. Congratulations to all of the runners. The varsity boys finished in 5th place. The varsity girls finished in 3rd place. In the open race the Glenview girls finished in first place. Receiving top 10 medals were:
Faith Huizer - 9th place in the Varsity girls race.
In the open girls race:
Briah Davis - 10th place
Carmen Carlos Montes- 9th place
Bayan Nhar - 8th place
Aicha Mamadou - 7th place
Bailee Merrill - 6th place
Madison Kurtenbach - 5th place
Gabriella Azombako - 4th place
Bayan Ahmed - 2nd place
Kalia Jackson won the girls open race!!!
Running well for the boys were: Jude Huber, Alyas Long, Killian Snelling, Connor Adair
Coach Welch and Coach Wils would like to thank the team for their hard work and dedication throughout the season!! It was a very fun and successful season for the Gators!!! The coaches are very PROUD of all of the runners and the future looks very bright for the Cross Country team!!!
-Tennis Club meets today after school. Report to Room 111 after the dismissal bell.
-There are only a few spots left for the DC Trip. Register today! See Miss Schimmel or Mrs. Talia for the code.
PURE SPORTS will meet after school today in the north gym.
-YEARBOOK CLUB will meet after school today in room 302.
-7th and 8th graders are invited to an informational cheer meeting today in the cafeteria right after school. This meeting will be short.
