Glacier Ridge Gazette

Today, our school community gathered for our Celebration of Giving Assembly, a special time to reflect on the power of kindness. The different ways our students have engaged in giving over the past month were highlighted. This included the Adopt a Family project, the kindness post office, the second grade performance, and our kindergarten zoo.

Giving doesn't always require a purchase. We challenged our students to think about how they can give their time, offer a supportive smile, or share words of appreciation. Whether through a grand gesture or a small act of service, every student learned that they have the power to make a meaningful impact on the world around them.

The Celebration of Giving video is linked below!

Thank you for your support of our GRE Kindness Post office. The fifth graders did a fantastic job creating stamps, selling stamps, and managing the delivery of the letters. A special thank you to the volunteers who came in to help with the stamp sales in the morning!

The Kindness Post office raised $571.25, which will be donated to One Dublin to support families in our community during the holiday season. Thank you for helping us support kindness in our school and care for families in our community!

Winter Break is December 22- January 5 (Students return on January 6, 2026)

Today marks the end of the first semester and the beginning of Winter Break. We wish you all a wonderful break full of special moments! Thank you for your partnership in your child's learning through this first part of the school year. We look forward to seeing you in 2026!

Eager Engineers Class Just Added for GRE Students

By popular demand, Eager Engineers has just added a class on Tuesdays at Glacier Ridge. Don’t miss out on some exciting after school enrichment opportunities for your student. We are happy to collaborate with a variety of local organizations to bring families after school enrichment opportunities for students! Other partner organizations include Cultured Kids French & Spanish Clubs, Drama Kids, Eager Artists, Future Fashion Stars, Korea Taekwondo, Robot Academy, and Young Rembrandts.

Explore the After School Activities page to register for Eager Engineers and to discover other programs your child will love.

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

Calling All Dublin City Schools Superstars

Do you have a student who lights up in front of a camera? A child who loves their school, loves this community, and would proudly help represent Dublin City Schools? We’re inviting students from all 25 schools — across all ages, backgrounds, and abilities in PK–12 — to be part of the All In Dublin Schools campaign. These photos and videos will highlight the people who make our district exceptional.

Participation is voluntary, and there is no compensation for being involved. Families who submit the interest form will receive the scheduled date and time for the All In Dublin Schools photo and video session via email. More information will be sent to families in January. If your student would enjoy being a face of Dublin City Schools, please complete this form to express interest: DCS Brand Ambassadors Interest Form

Winter Registration Open for After School Activities

Although Winter break is just starting, we all know how quickly it passes and students will return to school before we know it. Don’t let your child miss out on a great after school enrichment opportunity. Classes with too few students may be canceled, so register early. Visit the After School Activities page to discover programs your child will love.

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, 10am-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, so be sure to register by January 30th to reserve your child's spot! Click the link to register: www.go.osu.edu/legoleagueregistration2026

From the City of Dublin

Survey: Weigh in on Micromobility in Dublin

Motorized gadgets zipping around town got you feeling some kind of way? Tell us about it! Take our quick survey and weigh in on helmets + speed + enforcement and other areas of concern for these motorized minis. Because if you don’t weigh in, the conversation might just scoot on without you. bit.ly/TellDublinSurvey

Park Less. Jingle More.

From Dec. 22-Jan. 3, take in all the holiday magic in Downtown Dublin, without the stress of driving! The City of Dublin has once again partnered with Central Ohio Safe Ride to encourage people to plan ahead for a night out that may include drinking. Use code: DUBSAFE25 for $10 off two Lyft rides that begin or end within eight miles of Bridge Park. https://bit.ly/4aTPS6U

Holiday City Services Impact

With Christmas right around the corner, here's a reminder of how the holiday will affect City services:

Dublin Community Rec Center hours

Dec. 24, 5:30 a.m.-4 p.m.
Dec. 25, Closed

Dublin City Offices: Closed Dec. 25

Yard waste pick-up: Monday, Dec. 22

Recycling/Trash pick-up: Wednesday, Dec. 24

Seasonal Jobs That Make an Impact

Looking for a summer job? Join the City of Dublin’s Camp Team this summer and mentor young people as they explore their interests, build confidence and grow into their own goals. Applications are open today >> https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/dublinoh?keywords=camp