January - February K-8 Newsletter

Gladbrook – Reinbeck K-8 Newsletter

January and February 2012

Gladbrook Campus News – Mr. Parker

Happy Holidays!  It seemed strange as I typed the date above to put in the year 2012.  That we are passing into another New Year gives us reason to look back and ahead to the many things we have to be thankful for. 

Thank you to everyone that came out December 5^th for the Winter Concert.  The students were amazing, the show was outstanding, and the crowd was fantastic.  We have very skilled students that took direction well from our talented music department teachers, and are supported at home and school from very involved parents, grandparents, and friends.  We also appreciate the support you gave the Book Fair held in conjunction with the concert.  While many Christmas gifts were purchased for December 25^th, the support you gave also added books to the classrooms and library here in Gladbrook.  Thank you all for the support of our school programs.

I was watching a conversation with Derek Jeter the other day and he talked about growing up, and how his parents had his siblings and him sign a contract at the beginning of each school year with the expectations for grades and behaviors at school all laid out.  It stated that it helped him later in his life to set guidelines and establish goals.  While the contract idea is a little different, the point is that he became the person he is now because of the help he received from his parents and what they saw was important.

We are quickly approaching the end of the second quarter and first semester of school.  Report cards will be sent home on January 13^th.   Most students are in a routine and are working hard to do their best.  There are still a few students that could step up and work better.  We are very fortunate to have students here at GR that are Great kids.  Please continue to work with your child and establish those guidelines and expectations that are needed to help your child be successful.  

From all of the staff and students at the Gladbrook campus, may you all have a safe and happy Holiday Season!

Reinbeck Campus News – Mr. Kuehl

It has been a fun and productive first part of the year, although it isn’t quite technically the midpoint, it always seems to be the halfway mark for the school year.  It is amazing to look at all the quality learning taking place in our classrooms, whatever building your child happens to attend.  Students are using technology in ways that I wouldn’t have dreamed of, even a year or two ago.  The staff is demonstrating a strong commitment to helping each child grow in their academic, social, and emotional knowledge.  Thank you to our parents and community for all the support they give to our students and staff.

As we move past the excitement of the Holidays and into January, February, and March, we often hit a lull in the excitement each year.  Your support in keeping your child motivated and working hard at school is much appreciated.  Teachers and staff will also be working to keep the students engaged and challenged by exciting opportunities in class.

Please travel safely over the Holidays and enjoy this special time of year with family and friends.  I’m looking forward to a great 2012!

End of December/ January/February Calendar of Events

Dec. 22                        Teacher In-service, early dismissal 12:35/12:45

Dec. 23 /Jan. 2             Happy Holidays: No School

Jan.    3                        School Day:  Classes resume

Jan.    5                        JH WR @ Denver

Jan.    6                        End of 2^nd Quarter and 1^st Semester for MS and Elementary

                                    JH BB vs DNH : Boys @ GB; Girls @ Dike

Jan.    9                        District Advisory Committee Meeting in RB @ 7:00 pm

Jan.  10                        JH BB vs West Marshall: Girls @ GB; Boys @ State Center

Jan.  12                        JH WR @ Hudson

                                    JH BB vs AGWSR: Girls @ GB; Boys @ Wellsburg

Jan.  13                        Elementary and Middle School Report Cards go home

Jan.  16                        No School (Possible Snow Make-up)

Jan.  17                        JH BB vs. BCLUW: Boys @ GB; Girls @ Union

                                    K-2 Midyear DIBELS Testing this week

Jan.  19                        JH BB vs S. Hardin: Boys @ GB; Girls @ Hubbard

Jan.  20                        JH Wr @ Dike -NH

Jan.  23                        IMPACT/PTO Meeting in RB @ 7:00 pm

Jan.  24                        JH BB vs East Marshall: Girls @ GB; Boys @ Gilman

Jan.  26                        JH WR @ Wapsie Valley

Jan.  30                        JH BB vs A-P: Girls @ GB; Boys @ Aplington

Feb.   1                        Teacher In-service: Early Dismissal 12:35/12:45

Feb.   2                        JH WR @ RB  4:15

Feb. 10                        Midterm for Middle School – 3^rd Quarter

Feb. 20                        No School (Possible Snow Make-up)

Feb. 27                        IMPACT/PTO Meeting in GB  @ 7:00 pm