Glacier Ridge Gazette

A GREat First Week at Glacier Ridge Elementary

We’ve had a wonderful start to the school year at Glacier Ridge!

Classrooms have been full of energy as students focus on building classroom community, learning routines, practicing procedures, and getting to know one another. It’s been exciting to see relationships forming and positive learning environments taking shape.

One of the key themes students have been learning about is our school motto: Choose Kind. In all of our classrooms, we teach students about kindness, empathy, and that we each have a responsibility and choice for how we treat others.

You may also hear your child talking about PAX. PAX (which means peace in Latin) helps guide positive behavior and classroom culture. As part of this framework, students worked together to create a PAX Vision for their classrooms—similar to a class promise—that outlines what they want their learning environment to feel, sound, and look like. They are also beginning to explore what it means to be a PAX Leader.

We look forward to sharing more about PAX and how it supports our school-wide expectations in future newsletters.

Late Check in and Early Check out Procedures

At Glacier Ridge, the safety and security of our students is our top priority. We have several procedures in place to ensure a safe and supportive learning environment. Please take a moment to review our check-in and check-out protocols below:

Late Drop-Off

If your child arrives after 9:10 AM:

A parent/guardian must accompany the student into the building.
Report to the main office (Door 1).
Use the computer in the vestibule to sign your child in.

Early Pick-Up

If you need to pick up your child before dismissal:

Report early pick-up intention in Infinite Campus.
Report to the main office (Door 1).
Ring the bell and be prepared to: Share your name, purpose of your visit, child's name and teacher.
Use the computer in the vestibule to sign your child out.
Be ready to show your ID. We will consistently enforce this practice and will only release students to parents/guardians.
If anyone other than a parent/guardian is picking up your child, please email gres_attendance@dublinschools.net . This also applies to individuals listed on your emergency contacts in Infinite Campus if it is a mid-day pick up.

Thank you for your understanding and support in following these safety procedures. Together, we help keep Glacier Ridge a safe place for all students to learn and grow.

Our PTO is generously purchasing a Choose Kind T-shirt for every student this year at no cost to families, that we will wear for our annual Tiger Trot. More details will be shared in upcoming newsletters about our Tiger Trot fundraiser. Please fill out the T-shirt size for your child by Monday, August 25 on the form below:

25-26 Glacier Ridge T-Shirt

The GRE PTO needs your help! In order to successfully host activities, events and more we need volunteers to chair committees - all committees can be groups of 2 or more -grab a friend and sign up! We have immediate needs for: Fall Festival Committee Chairs, Staff Conference Night Dinner Coordinators, and more. Check out this link and sign up today. We cannot do it without your support. Thanks in advance!

GRE Committee Sign-Ups

Parent volunteers are an essential part of the Glacier Ridge Library! Our volunteers help to create a fantastic experience for our students, both in the daily classes and special events throughout the year. If you would like to be a library volunteer, please email Carol Naples, Library Aide, at naples_carol@dublinschools.net.

Upcoming Events:

August 27: Family Information Night. (Parents/Guardians only at this event)

3rd grade & Gifted (library): 4:30-5:00
5th grade: 5:00 - 5:30
Kindergarten: 5:30-6:00
2nd grade: 6:00 - 6:30
4th grade: 6:30-7:00
1st grade: 7:00-7:30

September 17: Picture Day

September 19: Tiger Trot

Join our GRE Community Calendar (click on button below) for more extensive list of event dates throughout the school year.

Going to the St. Patrick’s Day Parade? What To Know Get ready for Dublin's St. Patrick's Day Parade on March 9! Plan where you'll watch by checking out the parade route and accessible parking. The City is also partnering with Central Ohio Safe Ride for discounted Lyft rides to or from the parade and Downtown Dublin. Get the Lyft code and find your spot. Dublin Is an Exceptional Community Because of YOU You’re invited to the State of the City from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday, March 14, at The Exchange in Bridge Park. Hear from your City Council, public servants and fellow neighbors about Dublin’s successes and what’s to come this year and in the future. All are welcome to attend. RSVP today! We Need Your Input on the DCRC Refresh Join us for the third and final DCRC Refresh Engagement Session from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, March 13, at the Dublin Community Recreation Center in Talla 1. A presentation from the designer will begin at 6 p.m. Guests will have an hour after the presentation to walk around, see different design renderings up close and ask questions in an open house-style session. Can't make it? Share your feedback here.

Reminder: High School Redistricting Information Session – August 26

Join us on Tuesday, August 26, from 7–8 p.m. for a Zoom webinar on the high school redistricting process. Superintendent Dr. John Marschhausen and Matt Cropper of Cropper GIS will explain how enrollment trends, feeder patterns, transportation, and future growth are analyzed before draft boundaries are created.

The Zoom link will be posted on the morning of the event on the Dublin City Schools Redistricting webpage.