Glacier Ridge Gazette

We hope you have a wonderful, relaxing spring break! Whether you're traveling or enjoying a staycation, we wish you a refreshing week ahead. We look forward to seeing all of our students back on Monday, April 6, ready for a great final stretch of the school year!

Our second Tiger Ties event took place today, and the energy in the building was fantastic! As a reminder, Tiger Ties are dedicated sessions designed to foster a deeper sense of belonging and help students cultivate new friendships within their grade levels.

From connection building conversations to collaborative games, students had a blast getting to know peers they might not see every day!

Come join us in the Garden of Gratitude: Volunteer Appreciation 2026!

April 13: 10:00-10:45 AM

Whether you volunteer on the PTO board, field trips, copycat, classrooms, field day, Tiger trot, special events, fundraiser, tiger trunk, staff meals, or spirit wear, we truly appreciate you!

Students will share a variety of presentation and creations to brighten your day. Light refreshments will be served.

Please RSVP by Tuesday, April 7 via email to frazier_jenny@dublinschools.net

Please take note of the following dates for upcoming Ohio State Testing for students in grades 3-5. Please avoid pre-planned absences and appointments on these dates:

Grade 3:

April 14: ELA Part 1

April 15: ELA Part 2

April 30: Math Part 1

May 1: Math Part 2

Grade 4:

April 7: ELA Part 1

April 8: ELA Part 2

April 28: Math Part 1

April 29: Math Part 2

Grade 5:

April 9: ELA Part 1

April 10: ELA Part 2

April 16: Math Part 1

April 17: Math Part 2

May 4: Science Part 1

May 5: Science Part 2

We realize the placement of students into classrooms is very important, which is why we put in a great amount of time and consideration into creating the class lists. Our objective is to create well-balanced groups of learners that will enable the maximum growth of each child, both academically and socially.

Our teachers, guidance/mental health team, intervention team, related arts staff, and other support staff work with administrators in order to collaborate to form next year’s classes. The academic and social/emotional needs of each child will be considered.

We value parent input and invite you to complete this form. If you would like to share information about your child regarding learning needs and the kind of classroom environment that will support his/her success, please complete the following Parent Input Form. This form is OPTIONAL, and not completing it will not affect your child’s placement. In order to help us select the best placement for your child, we ask that you honor the following requests:

- We cannot honor parent requests for a specific teacher due to the complexity of classroom placement procedures so we ask that you do not request teachers and instead focus on the strengths/needs of your child. Please refrain from requesting a teacher for next school year with your child’s current teacher. This places them in an uncomfortable situation.

- Please remain focused on the individual learning needs of your child (refrain from using the names of other students). If you would like to discuss separating your child from a specific student, please do so by contacting Mrs. Wilcox or Mrs.Orem via email.

If you would like to submit a response for your child, please complete this form by Friday, April 10th at 4:00 PM. Thank you in advance for your cooperation and understanding!

April Lunch Menu

Kindergarten registration for Dublin City Schools is open for families planning to enroll a child in kindergarten for the 2026–2027 school year. For Dublin City Schools, the first day of school for the 2026–2027 school year is August 20, 2026. Children who turn five on or before that date are eligible to begin kindergarten.

How to Register

Families can complete kindergarten registration online through the Dublin City Schools enrollment website. Families are encouraged to thoroughly review the enrollment information on that page before beginning the process. Enrollment is completed online, and families should allow plenty of time for the Enrollment Office to process applications. The closer registration occurs to the start of the school year, the longer the processing times may be.

To enroll in Dublin City Schools, families must be district residents.

For currently-enrolled Dublin City Schools Preschool students: Families will receive direct communication with next steps and important information related to kindergarten registration for the 2026–2027 school year. Families are asked to wait for these instructions before taking action.

Kindergarten Information Nights- Save the Date!

Glacier Ridge will host a Kindergarten Information Night on April 30, 2026 from 6:00-7:00 PM. During this event, we will share details about preparing for kindergarten, what families can expect during the school year, opportunities for involvement, and additional building-specific information.

Questions

Families with additional questions about kindergarten registration or eligibility can contact the Dublin City Schools Enrollment Center via email at registration@dublinschools.net

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

👉 GRE Student Announcements Script

Kid Friendly Community Event

Looking for something fun for kids? DCS’s Interact Clubs are hosting a fun, family event for students in grades K-5, Saturday, April 11, 9:30 am - 12:30 p.m. at Scioto High School. Featured activities include:

• Sports Skills (run by high school athletes)-football, lacrosse, baseball, field hockey, soccer

• Obstacle course

• Corn hole

• Volleyball

• Pickleball

• Crafts (card making, coloring sheets, origami, and more)

• Dublin Strong Challenge (complete a set number of activities to earn a prize)

Admission for each person will be a donation to One Dublin and/or the Dublin Food Pantry. Learn more and view the most needed items. Monetary donations will also be accepted in cash/QR code. Please RSVP to help our planning.

Spring After School Activities Classes start soon!

Don’t miss the chance to register your student for one of our after-school enrichment opportunities. We collaborate with local organizations to bring families a unique variety of opportunities for students after school! Check out the After School Activities page now to enroll for spring classes.

EC Community Open House Celebration of Learning

Join us on Thursday, April 9 from 4:30–6:30 PM at Emerald Campus for our annual EC Community Open House Celebration of Learning. Families, community members, and partners are invited to explore student projects, research, and experiences from across our pathways and programs. This is a great opportunity to see learning in action and celebrate the incredible work of our students. No registration is required—just stop in!

Start Up Market – Student Entrepreneurship Showcase

Also happening on April 9, our Start Up Market will run from 8:00 AM – 6:45 PM in the Emerald Campus Union. Stop by throughout the day to support our student entrepreneurs as they showcase and sell their products, services, and passion projects. Families and community members are welcome to visit during the day or during the Celebration of Learning.

Tunnel Tune-Up Ahead

A little TLC goes a long way. We’re refreshing two key pedestrian tunnels to keep your routes safe, smooth and built to last. Work begins March 30. Expect short-term closures for long-term wins. Find details on the full timeline here.

Join the Day of Service

The Dublin Chamber Community Service Day is Saturday, May 2, 8:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. Volunteers will support local seniors, residents in need and school-related projects through outdoor spring clean-up efforts. All ages are welcome (students must be accompanied by an adult). Click here to register.

Pack Your Peace of Mind

Spring Break plans? Let Dublin Police keep an eye on your place while you’re away. Sign up for a free Vacation House Watch before you go!

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March 28 -April 5- Spring Break

April 13 - Volunteer Appreciation Breakfast- Save the date!

April 24 - No School, Conference Comp Day

April 27 - PTO Flower sale pick up

May 4-May 8 - Book Fair

May 7- Kate Messner Virtual Author Visit

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

Email: glacierridge_info@dublinschools.net
Website: https://glacier.dublinschools.net/
Location: 7175 Glacier Ridge Boulevard, Dublin, OH, USA
Phone: 614.733.0012

Instagram: @glacierridge1