Wednesday, September 15, 2021

Flock is Family

Hello Glendale High School Families,

I want to thank each and every one of you for sharing your student with us this year, and for allowing us to have a chance to impact their life in a positive way.  This blog will serve as a tool to communicate important information to Glendale families.  This is not all-inclusive, so please check out social media and the school website for information.

Glendale High School Mission and Vision
Mission: To inspire personally-driven, community-focused, and globally connected learners.
Vision: Learners refine their unique abilities to positively impact our world.

Wednesday Is Late Start
Glendale High School teachers participate in professional learning weekly, on Wednesday mornings.  Students may still arrive at the normal times, but their school day does not start until 8:00 AM on Wednesdays (7:30 AM Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday).  On Wednesday morning, we provide supervision for students, 9th grade will report to the small gym, 10th grade will report to the auditorium, 11th grade to the big gym, and 12th grade to the cafeteria/commons area.

Updated 09/15/21) Student Drop-off and Pick-up
As you may have noticed student drop-off and pick-up can be challenging for a school of nearly 1,500 students.  The circle drive in the front is the area of most concern.  We are having new signs made to help with traffic flow.  Please be aware that the right lane is for student pick-up and drop-off.  The left lane is for thru traffic, and to park in the parking spaces.  This will allow for cars to move through the lanes.  Please be careful, and drive very slow to protect our drivers and our students.

Please do not stop on Ingram Mill to wait for student dismissal.  We understand that there is very little flow of traffic.  I ask that you consider arriving at 2:40 PM to pick up students.  It really helps with the flow, and does not block traffic on Ingram Mill.  There is very little we can do with our very small circle drive, but are working with the city on solutions.  

You could also consider picking up your student on the North parking lot as well.  This will alleviate some of the traffic in the circle drive.

Tardies and Truancies
Tardies and Truancies will begin to be counted this week, 08/30/21.  Students must be at school and in class on time.  Parents will receive communication if their student is tardy or truant.  Please help us support your student by making sure that they are on time, and at school!

GHS Bell Schedule

Red/Blue Day Calendar
Please utilize the below calendar to help navigate the red and blue days.  


Sick Students
If your student is sick, please keep them home (even if they are vaccinated).

Free/Reduced Lunch Meal Information

Fees and Fines
To pay off your students' fees online or with a credit card, please follow the instructions below for an easy way to pay.

Getting started is a simple three-step process!
1. Download the app or visit the My School Bucks Homepage homepage and click on “Sign Up Free”.
2. Create a user profile with your email address, establish a password, and set up your security questions.
3. Add a Student to your account using the student’s name and date of birth or student ID number.   Note:  student ID numbers can be obtained by contacting the school.
Now you’re ready to make payments! 

Student Home Access (eSchool Gradebook)
If you do not know your login, contact the Glendale main office at 417-523-8901, and the office staff will provide this information. 

Then go to https://www.sps.org/ or  https://www.sps.org/glendale  and click on the  Family Home Access Center link. You will then be prompted to enter your username and password.

(Updated 09/15/21) STEM MSU Field Trip
Students included in the Engineering Pathway for the STEM Academy will be taking a field trip to MSU on Mon. Sept. 27th. A permission slip is being sent home this week that is mandatory for attendance. Please reference this permission slip for details about the trip. The classes attending are Mr. Thomas’s PLTW-IED and PLTW-EDD classes as well as Mrs. Chadwick’s PLTW-POE class.

(Updated 09/15/21) College & Career Fair at Parkview
Please include info about upcoming district-wide College & Career Fair at PARKVIEW this year (typically at University Plaza) on Tuesday, Oct. 5th from 5-7pm. All students are welcome. One student who attends from Glendale will win a laptop!

(Updated 09/15/21) Service Learning
Does your child enjoy helping others or volunteering? If he or she is looking for ways to help our community or to give back while also earning hours toward service awards, then please consider encouraging them to sign up for the Service Learning program at Glendale HS.

The goal of Service learning is to connect high school volunteers with local nonprofits to meet the needs of our community and other communities in crisis. We aim to engage our student members with good causes to bring about positive change.

If your student is already volunteering or if he or she would like to start—encourage them to participate in the Glendale Service Learning Program!  If interested, they can pick up forms outside of room 324 or email jedinamarca@spsmail.org for more information.  Agreement forms to participate in Service Learning are due to Mrs.  Dinamarca by 9/24/2021 and Service hours must be completed by April 29th, 2022.

(Updated 09/15/21) 2021-22 Homecoming Information
Assembly – Thursday, September 23rd during the school day - students only

Game – Friday, September 24th vs Lebanon 7:00 pm                                                                                                                      
Coronation – Senior queen and king winners will be announced Friday, September 24th at half-time of the football game.

Dance – Friday, September 24th from 9:30-11:30. The dance will be held outside and the theme is Flockapalooza. The attire is casual. Tickets will be sold at a discounted price of $5 on 9/16 and 9/17.  They will go back to the regular price of $8 and will be sold 9/20-9/23.  Tickets may be purchase during lunch or before/after school in the financial office. Checks and cash only please. 

(Updated 09/15/21) TSA and FBLA Information
This past week, we had our first TSA/FBLA meeting! This week, we will have one meeting on Thursday, 9/16 from 2:40 - 3:20 pm. in Room 301 and on Zoom for those that are unable to attend.  Meeting agenda and notes will be found on our website in case you are unable to attend at the time noted.
 
Finances to join --- if you’re not able to pay, you can still join!  
We want every student to be able to participate and enjoy the opportunities our members have.  As a reminder, membership fees are $24 for both TSA and FBLA --- see more just below...
 
Join asap - https://tinyurl.com/jointsafbla  Payment not needed at time of signing up - please complete this first step so you are included in all our communication and member input/opinion requests!  Just indicate your payment preference from the options noted.  
 
Visit our website to become a member, sign-up for reminders, view the calendar, sign-up for Community Service openings, and explore the activities and events planned!  https://tinyurl.com/visitghstsafbla 
 
We really appreciate your supporting student academic opportunities at GHS and student members of TSA & FBLA!

(Updated 09/15/21) GHS Garden and High Tunnel
Dear GHS Families, 
The GHS garden and high tunnel need some construction help.  
We are going to rebuild the end walls and sidewalls this Saturday, Sept. 18th, from 9-12.  
If you are available, we would like your help.  
We need some skilled work to help use a construction stapler, drill/screwdriver, hold plastic, and reset a new door. If you are available to help, please contact Justine Lines at jlines@spsmail.org. 
I can give you more details then. 
Thank you and keep on growing!

(Updated 09/15/21) This Week In GHS Sports
Below is our schedule of events for next week:

Dual Credit Registration
September 17 is the last day to register for dual credit through Missouri State University. Steps for registration are here: REGISTRATION INSTRUCTIONS.

Senior Night - Date Change
ATTENTION SENIOR and SENIOR PARENTS,
The senior meeting has been moved to Wednesday, September 15th from 5:30 to 6:30 in the GHS auditorium.
Thank you,
Your Counseling Team

Chess Club and Magic the Gathering Club 
Chess Club and Magic the Gathering Club will start on Tuesday, September 7th from 2:30 to 3:30 in Room 204 for any student interested.

School Picture Days
School picture day for Grades 9, 10, and 11 will be on Wednesday, September 8th in the Auditorium.  Students will be called to the auditorium throughout the day according to the alphabetical order of their last names.  If a student is online, they can come into school to have their photo taken anytime between 7:30 am and 2:00 pm.

School picture days for seniors will be on Thursday, September 9th in the Auditorium. The tux and drape portraits will be used in the school yearbook. Seniors are asked to wear either an undershirt or tank top for easy changing between tux or drape or cap and gown. Lifetouch uses sanitation measures to mitigate the spread of illness. Seniors will be called to the auditorium according to the alphabetical order of their last names. If a student is online or offsite for part of the day, they can come into school to have their photo taken anytime between 7:30 am and 2:00 pm.

Student Council Sign-Up
The Student Council sign-up form has been shared with all students on their Student Now CANVAS page.  If your student is interested in joining student council please have them sign-up and pay their $10 dues.  Dues can be paid online on the My School Bucks site or you can pay by cash/check at the Glendale Financial office before/after school or at lunch.

A+ Program Updates
The A+ Program provides scholarship funds for eligible graduates to attend most Missouri community colleges and technical schools. In addition, several four-year Missouri colleges and universities offer their own scholarship for A+ qualified students. Last year our A+ graduates could earn as much as $10,000 towards their college tuition and general fees. 

Glendale makes the A+ program fun by providing promotional activities and events each school year. Each year we have around 50% of graduates qualify for the A+ program. For more information about the Glendale A+ Program, students can check out their A+ CANVAS course which lists A+ Program Resources, visit the A+ website or follow us on Twitter @glendaleAplus.

If you have any questions please contact Jenny Cofield, Glendale A+ Program Coordinator.

After School Tutoring
After-School Tutoring is available daily from 3:00-4:00 PM.

Red Days in Room 239 with Mrs. Patton
Blue Days in Room 108 with Ms. Snegur

Youth Resource Fair

Glendale PTSA Information and Upcoming Meetings
Our Glendale PTSA is amazing!  Our staff and students are so thankful for all the things that the Glendale community does to support our school.  Please consider joining Glendale's PTSA!

GHS PTSA Membership Form 2021/22

The Branch
Students needing free food, hygiene and/or clothing supplies…  GHS is proud to have The Branch Hygiene, Clothing, and Food Outreach Program inventory available to our students at no cost!  Please see Mr. Faucher or Mrs. Patton for any needs.

Student Grades 
Please check your student's grades for seated courses in eSchool.  We will continue to post student grades in eSchool.  It is vital that students start strong.  Please check your student's grades online, and communicate with your student's teachers.  Our goal is that all students are academically successful, please encourage your student to submit all assignments.

If your student is taking a LAUNCH course or is fully virtual, their grades will be kept updated in Canvas.  

eSchool is where you see your students' grades (completed assignments) and Canvas is where you see what they are doing, and what they will be doing (current and future assignments and learning).
    Grades & D/F Phone Calls
    Grades in eSchool are the official grades for seated students.  GHS will continue sending phone messages to the homes of students who have a D or F in any of their classes. If you haven't started checking eSchool grades please do so.  If you receive the phone call please check eSchool to see what class(es) your student has the D/F. We also recommend you contact the teacher with questions, concerns, or you feel an error has been made.

    For clarification, the report used to determine who receives these calls runs at 4:30 a.m. 
    the day you receive the call. It is possible teachers update grades during the course of the
    day. Again, please check eSchool on a regular basis and direct questions to the teacher(s).

    Academies Information
    Glendale High School is in the fourth year of College and Career Academies. Three years ago we implemented the Freshman Academy Model.  This year, the Freshman Academy work continues, and our sophomore, junior, and senior students are engaged in an Upper Academy.  Glendale has three Academies, STEM Academy, Business and Law Academy, and Technology and Design Academy.  

    Check out this website for more information: GHS College and Career Academies Information

    Glendale and SPS Information GHS Website:  GHS School Website
    2021-22 Springfield Public Schools Calendar: SPS School Calendar 2021/22

    Please remember we are here for you and your student. Don't hesitate to reach out to us at 
    any time.

    For questions, please call 523-8900.