Glacier Ridge Gazette
July 18, 2025

January 30, 2026
It's been a chilly week out there! Please take a moment to watch this winter weather update from Dr. John Marschhausen. We are looking forward to seeing our students back at school on Monday!
GRE Arts Night Update 2026 - Save the New Date!
Our GRE Arts Night is moving to Wednesday, February 11, 2026 from 6:30-8:00 pm.
With school not being in session this week, we want to give our amazing student artists just a little more time to put the finishing touches on their masterpieces and to prepare for the small group music performances! We appreciate your flexibility and understanding with the change!
Keep an eye out for a new volunteer sign-up link soon. We can't wait to see you there!
Valentine's Day Parties Information
Date: Thursday, February 12, 2026
Time: 2:30 PM-3:20 PM (set up from 2:15-2:30)
**All volunteers must exit the building by 3:30PM**
VOLUNTEERS: Classroom parties are limited only to those who have signed up and been approved. Due to space within the classroom, the number of volunteers is limited to 5. The parties and volunteers are coordinated collaboratively with the room parent(s) and classroom teachers.
Volunteer Schedule:
Volunteer Arrival: Parent volunteers can go to classrooms no earlier than 2:15 p.m.
Volunteer Dismissal: Volunteers must be out of the building by 3:30 and out of the way of dismissal/bus traffic. The back parking lot must be cleared for walkers and bike riders by 3:30.
Parking for Volunteers
Please observe the No Parking signs along Glacier Ridge Boulevard. Also, observe the Fire Lane Restrictions on school property. Local police may ticket you. We also will open our playground for parking and there is parking along the streets available in the neighborhood.
Volunteers Signing Out Students
Volunteers who wish to take their children with them after the party can do so by completing a form in the office prior to coming to the classroom. This one sign out will include any/all of their children they plan to take, including the classroom they are volunteering in. The dismissal sheet will be shared with teachers prior to the end of the party. All students listed on the sheet will come to the main hallway to connect with their parent when announced.
Food
All food items should be pre-packaged at the factory and have the ingredient list on the packaging.
ALLERGIES: Please adhere to the food allergies of the students in the classroom. A letter from the clinic should have come home with students in classrooms who have known food allergies. Please use the SnackSafely allergy guide. Please do not send items that contain or may contain ingredients on the allergy list. If you have questions about allergies in a particular classroom feel free to call the office. Parents of students with allergies are welcome to send alternate food items for their child as a safety precaution.
Fruit: Fruit must have a peel or be pre-packaged at the factory (ex. oranges/clementines, bananas, pre-packaged sliced apples). This reduces allergy cross-contamination due to food preparation at home. Pre-cut fruit trays purchased at stores or prepared at home have similar cross-contamination concerns and should not be brought to parties.
Party Planning
Teachers and room parents should work together to plan the parties, activities, and food. Only confirmed volunteers will be allowed.
Specific information about passing out Valentines will be shared by individual classroom teachers Candy with the valentines is discouraged due to allergies. Small items such as pencils, stickers, etc are preferred.
If you have questions, please feel free to contact the school at 614-733-0012.
Music Fitting Dates - Rising 6th graders
Parents of Rising 6th Graders - Music Fitting Dates
Band: Students interested in participating in the band should attend an instrument fitting on one of the following dates.
Tuesday, Feb. 3 - Coffman High School, 4-7 p.m. (MS Band Fittings)
Wednesday, Feb. 4 - Davis Middle School, 4-7 p.m. (MS Band Fittings)
Saturday, Feb. 7 - Sells Middle School, 12-4 p.m. (MS Band Fittings)
Monday, Feb. 9 - Scioto High School, 4-7 p.m. (MS Band Fittings)
Sign up for your fitting time in SignUp with these steps:
Click this link to see our SignUps on SignUp: https://signup.com/go/tTryacZ
Review the SignUps listed and choose the one(s) you like.
Sign up! It's Easy - you will NOT need to register an account or keep a password on SignUp. Note: SignUp does not share your email address with anyone.
Orchestra: Students interested in participating in the orchestra should attend the instrument fitting on Monday, Feb. 2, at Davis Middle School from 5-7:30 pm. Orchestra fittings are open house style, and sign-up is not necessary.
Choir: Voice placement and auditions are not required; just sign up on your course selection sheet!
Yearbook Sale EXTENDED to Friday, February 6
The yearbook sale has been extended through Friday, February 6. You can order online by visiting the HRImaging link . The cost of the yearbook is $18.00. If you order and pay online, you do not need to turn anything in at school. If you choose to pay by check, you will use the order envelope to fill in your information, enclose payment, and return it to school. We prefer that you do not send cash, but if you must, it needs to be the exact amount of $18. We do not have cash on hand at school for change. All orders are due by Friday, February 6, 2026. Reserve your copy today! We anticipate that yearbooks will be delivered to the school and sent home with your students the last week of school.
Glacier Ridge Announcers Needed
At Glacier Ridge, we believe in the power of connection — and what better way to Start with Hello than by leading the morning announcements!
Open to ALL students in 1st thru 5th grade!
If your child would 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
Nationwide Children's Hospital Community Service Project
Nationwide Children's Hospital Community Service Project
5th grade girl scout troop 7188 wants to help kids at Nationwide Children's Hospital! This is a combined community service effort at Bishop and Glacier Ridge Elementary. We are making care packages. Please consider donating to make someone smile! All donations will be sent through our Amazon registry. No in person donations required. Donations accepted through 2/20/26.
Amazon registry - Troop 7188 Care Drive for Kids
Dublin City Schools Updates
Snow Day Details
There is no longer a five-day calamity rule in Ohio. The Ohio Department of Education and Workforce sets minimum instructional hour requirements, and Dublin City Schools intentionally builds additional hours into the school year calendar in anticipation of inclement weather. Dublin City Schools has been closed six days this year (one day in December and five days in January), and even with those closures, the district remains well above the state minimum instructional hours. Hours missed above the required minimum do not need to be made up, and Dublin City Schools does not anticipate needing to extend the school year or make up missed time.
Dublin Food Pantry is Available to Help Families
Families in the DCS community who are in need of food support may visit the food pantry during regular business hours as listed below. Learn more here about what to expect and eligibility.
Monday 5:00–7:00 p.m.
Tuesday 10:00 a.m.–12:00 noon
Wednesday 4:00–6:30 p.m.
Thursday 10:00 a.m.–12:00 noon
Any closures will be announced on their website at www.dublinfoodpantry.org.
From the City of Dublin
Track SnowGo Progress
After this weekend’s significant snowfall, our SnowGo Warriors continue making strong progress clearing residential areas. With the freezing temperatures this week, residents should expect plowed roads in neighborhoods, but hard-packed snow from the plows will remain. Crews will begin to treat these areas as soon as temperatures rise. Thank you, Dublin, for your continued patience and understanding! SnowGo updates: http://dublinohiousa.gov/snowgo
Sledding Hill & Ice Rink Status
The sled hill at Scioto Park is open daily from 7:30 a.m. to dusk. Safety regulations are posted on-site, and restrooms are available.
The Coffman Park ice rink is open from 10 a.m.-8:30 p.m. on days when there is no school. When school is in session, weekday hours are 3-8:30 p.m., while weekend hours remain the same. Skates are not available for rental, and restrooms are available.
The Riverside Crossing Park ice rink remains open on weekends.
Please check this webpage for the most up-to-date status of the sled hill and ice rinks before heading out. Have fun, Dublin! https://dublinohiousa.gov/recreation-services/parks/sledding-and-ice-skating/
Enjoy Restaurant Week in Dublin
Something's cooking! Dublin restaurants are joining (614)'s Restaurant Week through Saturday, Jan. 31! Dine on 3-course meals for less all week long. See the full list:
MARK YOUR CALENDAR--GRE EVENTS
Upcoming Events:
February 11- GRE Art it Up- Arts Night 6:30pm-8:00pm
February 12- Valentine's Day parties
February 13 - NO SCHOOL - Staff Professional Development
February 16 - NO SCHOOL - Presidents' Day
Join our GRE Community Calendar (click on button below) for more extensive list of event dates throughout the school year.
GRE CONTACT INFORMATION
Glacier Ridge Elementary
Email: glacierridge_info@dublinschools.net
Website: https://glacier.dublinschools.net/
Location: 7175 Glacier Ridge Boulevard, Dublin, OH, USA
Phone: 614.733.0012
Instagram: @glacierridge1