Greenbriar Middle School

Dear Greenbriar Families,

Happy February! As we move through the heart of winter and the second half of our school year, I want to take a moment to share a few important reminders and celebrations with you.

Coats, Book Bags, and Locker Space
With the colder weather, students are bringing heavier coats to school, which makes locker space tighter than usual. We are reminding students to store coats and book bags in their lockers throughout the day to keep hallways and classrooms safe and organized. You can help by encouraging your child to clean out their book bag at home on a regular basis. Removing old papers, returned assignments, and unnecessary items can make a big difference in helping everything fit properly in their locker. A quick weekly clean-out can prevent a lot of daily frustration!

Behavior Expectations & End-of-Year Privileges
As we look ahead to spring, we are also looking forward to end-of-year privileged activities and celebrations. These special events are designed to recognize students who consistently demonstrate positive behavior, responsibility, and respect for others. We want every student to be able to participate. Please take a moment to talk with your child about making good choices each day—both academically and behaviorally. The habits they build now will carry them through the rest of the year and beyond.

Middle school is a time of growth, and we are proud of the progress our students continue to make. With your partnership, we can ensure that our school remains a safe, positive, and encouraging environment for everyone.

A New PTA – Exciting Times Ahead!
We are thrilled to share that our new PTA is up and running! Their leadership and enthusiasm are already bringing fresh ideas and renewed energy to our school community. The PTA plays an important role in supporting both teachers and students, and we are excited about the opportunities ahead—from special events to creative initiatives that enhance the middle school experience. We encourage families to stay connected and consider getting involved. Great things happen when we work together!

Finally, as we celebrate this month of kindness and friendship, I want to wish all of our families a very Happy Valentine’s Day. May it be filled with appreciation, compassion, and a reminder of how much we value the partnership we share with you.

Thank you for your continued support of our students and our school.

Jill Schissler

Principal, Greenbriar Middle School

We want to make you aware of a recent statement from Lifetouch regarding student photos and privacy. Please take a moment to review the information below so you are familiar with their privacy practices and the clarification they shared.

https://schools.lifetouch.com/blog/a-message-from-ceo-ken-murphy-on-student-privacy/

If you have questions or concerns, please contact information@parmacityschools.org so that your email can be forwarded to the appropriate staff member for response.

Please review the update below. Contact Emily Gladish, Nutrition Services Supervisor at gladishe@parmacityschools.org with any questions or concerns.

Parma City School District is excited to announce a new partnership with Ohio Dental Outreach to bring free and low-cost preventive dental services directly to our school for students in grades 7–8. With parent consent, students can receive exams, cleanings, fluoride treatments, sealants, and x-rays — and, for those who qualify, even restorative services such as fillings and simple extractions.

Licensed dental professionals will provide services on-site at Greenbriar on Friday, February 27th.

You can sign up in one of two ways:

1. A paper permission form was sent home in December. We have learned that sometimes forms don't always make it home, so a second round of form distribution will happen the week of February 9th. Please complete the form and return to the Homeroom Teacher by Monday, February 23rd.

2. OR Sign up online at www.myschooldentist.com → Enter your school’s zip code to find your school and complete the form.

This is a convenient way to keep your child’s smile healthy — without having to miss school!

For more information, visit www.mobiledentists.com

Terrific Talents and Hidden Humor!

Our January Student of the Month is the exemplar Greenbriar student--respectful, responsible, ready to learn....and funny! You'd be lucky to have this learner as a team member considering how responsible and focused he is. You'd be lucky to have this peer as a friend with his kindness and sense of humor! Who is this awesome Greenbriar student, you ask? Why it's our very own Gabe Kisilewicz! Congratulations to him as we celebrate Gabe as our January Student of the Month!

Gabe pictured here with his proud Mom and brother!

Gabe with his teachers, Coach Wagner, Coach Kucera, Coach Cossell and Coach Good.

STEM 5 Designs Spacesuits!

Learners worked together in teams to protect astronauts from the dangerous vacuum environment called space. Who was the astronaut? A marshmallow, of course!

Learned how to use many layers to equalize pressure and keep their marshmallow astronauts from shriveling up.

House 6X student of the month is Brandon Ray. Brandon is a kind, helpful young man who sets a great example for our students. He is friendly, helpful, and engaged in class. Brandon participates in classroom discussions and is respectful to his teacher and his peers. He volunteers to help his teachers as well as his classmates. He is often heard explaining the assignment when working with a partner. He comes to school daily, eager to learn and strives to be his best. Brandon has a growth mindset, is always prepared for class, and comes to class with a smile every day. Brandon is a remarkable young man and is a pleasure to have in class. Way to go, Brandon!

Brandon with his proud teachers, Mr. Brooks, Mrs. Bohuslawsky and Miss Hoysak.

Zenith Musiyarira

We are proud to share that Zenith Musiyarira has been selected as the Student of the Month for House 6Z. Zenith is new to the country this year and has shown remarkable determination in adjusting to the way school is taught here. He arrives to class each day prepared, focused, and ready to work hard on all assigned tasks. Zenith consistently demonstrates a positive mindset, respect for others, and a genuine willingness to learn. He is also always willing to help his classmates. We take great pride in Zenith and are very happy to recognize his efforts and growth.

Zenith with his proud Mom!

JANUARY

Math - Elyse Townsend

ELA - Mckenna Hagglund

Social Studies - Riley Roberts

Science - Cam Miller

Overall - Zoey Hucks

House 7X students with their teachers, Mr. Olsavsky, Mr. Pihlblad, Mr. McKee (back), Mr. Beuther (far back), Zoey, Elyse, Cam (front), McKenna, and Mr. Majkrzak.

Kameron with his Math 7 teacher, Mr. Viening

It is February and love is in the air here in House 8X. We have quite a few students that seem to love learning. Some students who have been showing such love are the following incredible students of the month.

Kellen Dorn-Mr. Vandervort

Kylie Liegl - Mr. Jaegers

Carly Stotts- Ms. Mangan

Syed-Mrs. Layhew

Abigail Mccully-Mrs. Vangalio

George Pearson- Mrs. Porco

Simra Syed is our superstar of the month!

The students and I are coming to the end of our novel Night by Elie Wiesel. Invariably, it is always a book the students find fascinating and informative. I have been impressed with their questions, comments, and insight throughout the last few weeks. We have been extremely busy reading, writing, and discussing. Soon students will be writing an essay based on the book and taking our final exam.

The Pythagorean Theorem is the focus in our math classes. This formula is used to measure triangles and other shapes.

In science, students are learning all about cells and their function/ make-up.

In social studies, students are completing a project on The Federalist Era and The Jefferson Era.

Simra Syed with her well-earned MVP sign!

House 8X students, Kellen, Kylie, Carly, Simra, Abigail and George.

House 8Z is happy to announce that Aliya Hoang is our Student of the Month for January!! Aliya is an excellent role model for her peers as she excels in all of her classes. Fantastic Job Aliya!!

Aliya with her Social Studies teacher, Mr. Schenkenberger.