Glacier Ridge Gazette

We hope you all had a restful, joyful winter break and enjoyed some quality time with your loved ones.

We were so excited to see the students’ faces again and hear all about their holiday adventures. As we head into the second half of the school year, we are excited for all the upcoming learning experiences and opportunities that the second semester will bring! Be sure to check out upcoming dates in the weekly Gazette for upcoming events.

Yearbooks are on sale through January 30. Order Forms were sent home with students today. 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, January 30, 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.

The safety and security of our students is our number one priority and practice is part of our ongoing preparation for school safety.

Today at school, we conducted a safety drill that involved a practice emergency drill within the classroom. This drill is part of our ongoing safety plan in collaboration with our Dublin City School Resource Officer and DCS Coordinator of Safety and Security.

When an announcement was made over the intercom prior to the drill, we made it clear that this was a practice drill. Rehearsing these skills helps empower our students and staff to make quick and safe decisions in the event of an emergency. Before, during and after the drill, teachers had the opportunity to talk to students about this practice safety drill. However, due to the sensitive nature, staff took careful consideration of what was discussed and how it was presented. Extreme sensitivity was taken in primary grades. If you wish to discuss it further with your children, you are welcome to do so.

We want our parents to know that we will do everything in our power to keep our students and staff secure on a daily basis. If your student has any questions following an emergency drill, his/her teacher will be happy to address them. Likewise, if you have any questions after a drill, do not hesitate to contact your classroom teacher, Sarah Wilcox, or Lisa Orem at 614-733-0012.

Report cards for the first semester will be available for families to view through Infinite Campus on January 10.

At the elementary level, we utilize standards based grading to measure and monitor student progress and achievement. If you would like more information to help explain the grading system and interpreting the grade cards or step by step directions for logging in to the report card in Infinite Campus, you can reference Dublin City School's Guide to Progress Reports.

Hello! My name is Rita Shaffer, and I’m the Principal at Eversole Run Middle School. I’m excited to invite all parents of 5th-grade students who will be joining us next year to our Parent Welcome Night on Thursday, January 29, 2025 at 6:00pm! This will be a wonderful opportunity for us to connect and for you to learn all about what to expect as your child transitions to middle school. We’ll share helpful information on a typical day for a 6th grader and highlight our academic offerings.

Parent Welcome Night is designed for parents and guardians. In the fall, students and their families will be invited to 6th Grade Orientation. During orientation, students will meet their teachers, tour the building, and receive all necessary information for the first few days of school.

We can’t wait to meet you and share in this exciting new chapter together! Go Eagles!

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

This is now 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

👉 GRE Student Announcements Script

Summer Program Fair for Students with Disabilities

Dublin City Schools is hosting a summer program fair for students with disabilities. The fair is scheduled for Saturday, Jan. 17, 10 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. at Emerald Campus. The event is open to families from across Central Ohio. Learn more here. Questions may be directed to DCS Parent Mentor, Dee Marks at marks_dee@dublinschools.net.

Community Champion Award Nominations are now being accepted

Do you know a Dublin student or staff member that goes the extra mile to make our community a better place? Sponsored by the Dublin Chamber Civic Foundation and Dublin City Schools, these awards recognize young citizens who engage in society through leadership and service, and honor DCS students and staff members who exemplify the best of volunteerism, character, leadership, and a sense of caring and responsibility for others. We invite you to nominate an outstanding student today by clicking here no later than Friday, Feb. 20. Students may not be nominated by immediate family members.

Community Champion Scholarship Applications are Available

Scholarship Awards for seniors wishing to continue their education or enter post-high school career training or development are available here. The deadline to apply is Feb. 20.

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!

Kindergarten Dyslexia Screening

Per Ohio law, public schools are required to administer a state approved dyslexia screening measure to all kindergarten students. Dublin City Schools will be administering the mClass DIBELS 8 assessment to students over the next several weeks. This will serve as our dyslexia assessment measure. The mClass DIBELS 8 assessment includes short fluency measures that can be used to regularly detect risk and monitor the development of early literacy skills. Additional information about mClass DIBELS 8 can be found here. Parents will receive assessment results in February.

Lego League Jr. 2026

The Ohio State College of Engineering CARE Office's Outreach and Engagement team is working with OSU student organization Lambda Psi to present “Lego League Jr.” Students 6-10 years old will get the opportunity to be mentored by Ohio State engineering students as they build a Lego kit in teams and work through the engineering process. This free program will be held at Northland High School every Saturday, Feb. 7 - March 7, 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Snacks will be provided. Please note that a parent or guardian must be in attendance with their child throughout the entirety of the program. Spots are limited, register by Jan. 30 to reserve your child's spot! Register here:: www.go.osu.edu/legoleagueregistration2026

New Cub Scout Group Info Meeting

Is your child interested in scouting? Scouting gives parents and their children an opportunity to make memories together while helping kids develop skills and character traits that will benefit them for the rest of their lives. Attend an informational meeting on Wednesday, Jan. 28 at 6:30 pm at Dublin Community Church to learn more.

Have you seen deer in Dublin? We want to hear from you!

The City of Dublin is seeking resident input on deer-related experiences, safety concerns and potential management approaches. Your feedback will help shape data-driven, safety-oriented decisions for managing the local deer population. Share your input: https://bit.ly/TellDublinDeer

Free Open Hours at The Hub/Respawn Lounge

Game on, Dublin! Check out the newly renovated Hub and Respawn Lounge at the DCRC during FREE open hours Jan. 9–11. Explore, play and level up!

Get Your Game On: https://dublinohiousa.gov/dcrc-esports/

Give Your Christmas Tree a Green Goodbye

As you say goodbye to the holidays, stay green by recycling your live Christmas tree!

Collection will take place each Monday in January. Place trees at the curb by 7 a.m., free of decorations, wrapping or bags and cut into lengths of no more than 4 feet. Learn more using our Holiday Recycling Guide: bit.ly/DublinHolidayRecyclingGuide

National Law Enforcement Day is Today!

Let’s flood our Dublin Police with appreciation on this Friday, Jan. 9. Our officers serve with courage, professionalism and leadership every day. There are a few ways you can say thank you and show your support:

Wear blue
Share your stories on social media using #LEAD
Send a note of appreciation directly to DPD: bit.ly/ComplimentDublinPolice

Reflecting on an Exceptional 2025

From parades to park days, music to markets and festivals to fireworks, we thank you for being part of the story, Dublin! Here’s to the memories we made together — and the ones to come in 2026! Reminisce With Us: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HGDfyBl0t5w