Gladbrook – Reinbeck K-8 Newsletter
October 2010
Mr. Parker’s News
On Friday, October 1st several football players and the G-R Cheerleaders led a pep rally for the K-2 and 5-8 students in the Gladbrook building for Homecoming. The students were also driven into frenzy by the music of the junior high band led by Mrs. Hagedorn. The picture above shows the K-2 students sharing a moment with the cheerleaders and players after he pep rally.
The Gladbrook Elementary and Middle School students have been hard at work this September on collecting Box Tops for Education. In September we collected 1,901 box tops, more than the total collected for all of last year. We are continuing to collect Box Tops so please keep you eyes out and continue sending them in to the school. They can be found on many things that you already buy so please help us in this worthwhile endeavor.
The month of October has been chosen nationally as the month to recognize the many people other than teachers that play an important part in your child’s educational experience. October 2 was National Custodian Day, October 11 is National School Lunch Week, and October 18 begins National School Bus Safety Week. We could not do the things we do without the excellent work of our custodians, cooks, and bus drivers. Please thank them for their hard work. We will also be celebrating National Fire Safety Week and Red Ribbon Week this month.
The first quarter is rapidly approaching its end on October 20th. Report cards will be given out at Parent – Teacher Conferences on Monday, October 25th and Thursday, October 28th. Cards that have not been picked up at conferences will be mailed out on Monday, November 1st. We had a very small list of students on the midterm report, which was outstanding. Usually the first mid-quarter report is rather large with fifth graders receiving grades for the first time and seventh graders having to accommodate time for extra-curricular activities and studies. Please remember you can monitor your child’s progress online with the JMC program and that anytime you have questions you can contact your child’s teacher through email or with a phone call.
On Monday October 18th, there is a joint IMPACT/PTO meeting in GB at 7:00 pm. Remember, there is no membership fee and we welcome everyone to become a part of the parent groups that do so much for our students and staff.
Junior High Football, Volleyball, and Cross-Country seasons are quickly coming to an end this month. All of the teams have been very successful and have worked hard on learning the fundamentals and teamwork necessary for success in future years. If you have a chance, please thank the coaches that have given their time to work with our athletes.
We are finding that this fall has been very difficult for students with breathing issues such as asthma. Hopefully as the frost comes in, some of the pollen and things in the air will disappear making it easier for them. We have also seen several cases, or suspected cases, of strep throat already. We did a great job last year of working together to keep the flu bug under control by keeping sick kids at home and not passing the germs along to others. Please continue to follow the policies on fevers and such and if you have questions please call and talk to the school nurse when needed.
Mr. Kuehl’s News:
Homecoming was a great week at G-R. The students and staff enjoyed showing their spirit via the dress-up days and Friday was awesome with all the Rebel Blue.
Report cards are going home on October 22, with conferences on the 25th and 28th. If you aren’t sure of your conference time, please check with your child’s teacher. Conferences are a valuable time to visit with your child’s teacher about their progress at school.
A few reminders:
- If you are eating lunch with your child, please bring correct change for the meal. Adult price is $3.10. It’s always good to see some parents in eating with their child, the kids LOVE it.
- Payschools: You can pay online to keep your lunch account current. There is no charge for utilizing on-line payment. Simply click the PaySchools link on the right side of the district website and it will take you through the process. www.g-r.k12.ia.us
- Parking lot procedures:
- Please do not drive through the horseshoe area in front of the school.
- Please do not pickup/drop off students in the actual parking lot area. This practice creates a lot of congestion in an already congested area.
- Please do drop your student(s) off on the west or east side of the horseshoe. This allows the student to exit the vehicle directly to the sidewalk, eliminating the need for students to cross the street.
The year is off to a fantastic start. The students enjoyed and learned from a presentation from the Reinbeck Fire Department on Thursday. A special thank you to the fire fighters who were able to spend time working with our students that day.
Any time you have questions or concerns, please contact your student’s teacher and/or me.
GO REBELS!
Mr. Kuehl
Calendar of Events
Oct. 6 Early Dismissal @ 12:35 shuttle; 12:45 other students
Teacher In-service
Oct. 7 Fire Prevention Assembly at RB Elem. 9:00 am
Oct. 8 Fire Prevention Activities at GB Elem.
Oct. 15 No School – Teacher In-service
Oct. 18 IMPACT/PTO Meeting @ GB ICN room 7:00 pm
Oct. 21 School Board Meeting @ GB ICN room 6:30 pm
7th/8th Grade Fall Music Concert at GB 7:00 pm
Oct. 25 Early Dismissal 2:25/2:35 pm
Parent-Teacher Conferences 4:00 - 8:00 pm
Oct. 28 Early Dismissal 2:25/2:35 pm
Parent-Teacher Conferences 4:00 - 8:00 pm
Oct. 29 No School
Nov. 1 - 5 ITBS and ITED Testing (Grades 3-11)
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