Glacier Ridge Gazette

It was an absolute delight to host author Kate Messner at Glacier Ridge this past Wednesday! Despite the curveballs from the weather and travel schedules, the evening was a huge success. A heartfelt thank you to our families for your incredible flexibility and to everyone who joined us on such short notice. If you couldn’t make it, don’t worry—every student will still get to experience the magic during a school-wide virtual assembly with Kate this spring!

As we head into Spring Break, we are inviting students to join in a GRE Spirit Week!

Monday: GRE Day! Wear your favorite GRE gear or colors!

Tuesday: Beach Theme

Wacky Wednesday! Inside out, backwards, mismatched clothes

Thursday: Wear something on your head!

Friday: PJ Day!

Spirit Week: Monday, GRE Day! Wear your favorite GRE gear. Tuesday: Beach Theme, Wacky Wednesday! Inside out, backwards, mismatched clothes. Thursday: Wear something on your head. Friday: PJ Day!

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!

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

The PTO has partnered with the Columbus Blue Jackets for GRE family nights! A portion of the ticket sales sold through the link below go back to our PTO.

Please check out the link below for details and to order your tickets!

Columbus Blue Jackets tickets

Tickets are on sale for Saturday, March 28 at 5:00 PM- Columbus Blue Jackets versus San Jose Sharks or Saturday April 4 at 7:00- Columbus Blue Jackets versus Winnipeg Jets.

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

Pop Up Food Pantry Next Week

The Dublin Food Pantry is holding a “Pop In” Pantry on Thursday, March 26, from 4-5:30 p.m., at the Dublin Food Pantry, 6608 Dublin Center Dr. Dublin OH 43017. We will be serving a variety of fruits and vegetables free of charge, in additional to other food items and snacks. In addition to food, OneDublin will be on site to provide dental kits, bar soap and clothing! No formal registration is required. This event is a partnership among the Dublin Methodist Hospital Family Medicine Residency Clinic, Dublin City Schools, and the Dublin Food Pantry.

Redistricting Update
The Dublin City Schools Board of Education will hold a special meeting focused on redistricting on Monday, March 23 at 6 pm in the Emerald Campus Union. During the meeting, Planning NEXT and Fallon Research will present findings from recent community focus groups and districtwide polling. As this is a special meeting, there will be no opportunity for public participation. The meeting will be livestreamed on the district’s YouTube channel, and an all-district update with a full meeting recap will be shared with families on Tuesday, March 24. All presentation materials and findings will also be posted on the Redistricting Hub at www.dublinschools.net/redistricting-information.

Spring Registration Open for After School Activities

Registration is now open for after school enrichment opportunities. Dublin City Schools is happy to collaborate with local organizations to bring families a unique variety of after school enrichment opportunities for students! Explore the After School Activities page to discover programs your child will love.

Rolling Into New Rules for Active Transportation Devices

If you ride one, park one, or pass one—these updates affect you! From helmets to penalties, Dublin’s rules for bikes, e-scooters and more have changed. Riders (and their parents) should take a closer look. Read the New Rules.

Dublin Fitness Fever

It’s time for Dublin Fitness Madness! We’re finding out what your favorite ways to stay active in the City are. Vote on our Instagram and Facebook stories, and visit Dublin Fitness Madness to submit your bracket for a chance to win some Dublin swag!

Leaving for Spring Break? We’ve Got Your Back.

Heading out of town? Request a free Vacation House Watch from Dublin Police and enjoy your trip with a little extra peace of mind.

Survey Still Open: Safer Routes to School

The City of Dublin is creating a Pedestrian and Bicycle School Safety Action Plan to improve safety for students traveling to school. If you’ve noticed traffic concerns or unsafe crossings near schools within Dublin’s city limits, we want your input! Click Here to Take the Survey.

Save the Date: Sustainable Saturday

Dispose of hazardous waste, drop off medications, shred documents, donate clothes, and recycle Styrofoam, e-waste & compost all in one day! Join us for Sustainable Saturday, April 11, from 8 a.m.-11 a.m. at the Dublin Service Center. Sustainable Saturday Event Details.