Glacier Ridge Gazette

We are excited to welcome several new staff members to Glacier Ridge!

NEW to GRE STAFF:

Jennifer Wilson - Kindergarten

Emily Thornlow- Kindergarten

Ashleah Bryant- First Grade

Megan Brinkman- Third Grade

Robin Carroll- Fourth Grade

Megan Grimshaw- Fifth Grade

Pearl Althoff- Fifth Grade

Wendy Partin- Intervention Specialist

Hannah Berger- School Psychologist (returning after her internship at GRE last year!)

Drew Wright- Music

Megan Dean- Mental Health Social Worker

CLASSROOM TEACHER ASSIGNMENTS: Monday, August 11

As a reminder, you are able to sign into Infinite Campus the week of August 11 to view your child's classroom teacher assignment.

Infinite Campus Parent Portal Resources

Glacier Ridge Elementary believes in creating a caring and comfortable environment for its community of learners. This begins as students enter the front doors of the school in the morning. Sign up your child to be a greeter. Students gain confidence, become leaders, and learn how to present themselves in a positive way. Click on this link to find out more information.

~Laurie Coon, GRE School Counselor

🎤 Calling all student announcers in grades 2nd through 5th!

📣At Glacier Ridge, we believe in the power of connection — and what better way to Start with Hello than by leading the morning announcements!

If you'd like to be part of the morning announcements, sign up using the link below and practice the script at home:

👉GRE Tiger Announcements Signup 25-26
👉 GRE Student Announcements Script

🗓️ Students may sign up once per week to be an announcer.

📍 Day of your announcement:

Check in with your classroom teacher first
Then head to the office by 9:10 AM
A printed script will be available in the office

📝 When signing up, be sure to include:

Student’s full name
Grade level
Parent/guardian email address

We can’t wait to hear your voice and see your Glacier Ridge pride shine!

Upcoming Events:

August 11: Classroom assignments are posted on Infinite Campus

August 18: Classroom walkthroughs 2:30-3:30 PM

2:30-2:50 PM-- Last name: A-G

2:50-3:10 PM-- Last name: H-O

3:10-3:30 PM-- Last name: P-Z

The back playground will be available for parking during these times, so please supervise your child when outside.

August 19: First day of school (Phase in days for kindergarten are Aug 19 and Aug 20)

August 27: Curriculum Night

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.

Subscribe to the GRE Google Community Calendar

BACK TO SCHOOL FORMS IN INFINITE CAMPUS: (REQUIRED TO COMPLETE)

Before the start of each school year, families must complete the Annual Update. Items that can be confirmed or changed as part of the Annual Update include street address, phone number, email, and emergency contacts. Parents will also acknowledge our district handbooks, student code of conduct, and technology/network use agreements during the Annual Update process.

DCS uses Infinite Campus as the primary student information management system. Infinite Campus is also where you will access bus routes, homeroom assignments, class schedules, student attendance, and grades/report cards.

STEPS: See the Detailed Step Sheet for more specific directions
To access the Annual Update, please follow steps 1-7 below.

Log-in to Infinite Campus Parent Portal
Click “More” in the Main Menu or “Annual Update” under district announcements
Select “Online Registration Update”
Click “25-26 (Current School Year) Existing Student Registration.” Please make sure you select Existing Student Registration, not New Student.
Under Action, click “Start”
Click “Begin Registration”
Fill out your back-to-school forms

If you have issues accessing Infinite Campus Parent Portal, please reference the tutorials and frequently asked questions on our website. For help with password resets, adding parents, updating contact information, and missing students, you can contact Glacier Ridge at 614-733-0012 or gres_attendance@dublinschools.net