3/25/24 Principal Newsletter
Dear Parent, Student, and Educator,
This week and next week are shorter weeks with our upcoming spring break. There is no school for students or teachers Friday, March 29th and Monday, April 1st.
News: Please see Mr. Bissen’s Weekly AD Email for updates to activities schedules/events.
High School Announcements; Congratulations to students who made Semester 1 Honor Rolls!
Prom Information: https://www.glenwoodschools.org/highschool/sites/prom/
Seniors: Photos for the yearbook are due to Mrs. Dietz no later than Thursday, March 28th.
Trades Fair Celebration: Thank you to the iJAG students and coordinator Mr. Shawn Shea for a wonderful Trades Fair this past week! See below for some pictures from the event and information about participating next year, should your business be interested in joining us.
The Trades Fair was hosted by Iowa Jobs for America's Graduates (iJAG) students; iJAG is a statewide nonprofit organization that delivers in-school career education and employer engagement in partnership with Iowa school districts.
Interested employers can register for next year by contacting Shawn Shea, Education Specialist at iJAG, via sheasha@glenwoodschools.org.
Conditions for Learning Survey:
- Glenwood Schools will implement the Conditions for Learning Survey in April.
- Iowa public schools use this survey to improve safety, student engagement, and the overall learning environment so that all students have optimum conditions for learning.
- Student participation is highly encouraged but no student is required to complete it. Students may skip any question or stop taking the survey during administration.
- Parent consent for students to participate is passive, meaning all students will be encouraged to participate unless parents or guardians sign a Written Refusal form indicating that their child(ren) should not participate in the survey.
- Schools must notify parents and guardians at least two weeks prior to survey administration in the child’s school and be given the opportunity to review the survey.
- To review the survey ahead of time, see these surveys: English | Spanish
Congratulations Students of the Week:
Art Students Recognized: Congratulations to Quinn Richardson and Abby BeVirt for being judged into the Youth Art Month Show held in Des Moines. Congratulations to Maxi Abbott for being judged into the Governor's Art Show. Maxi's art was shown in the Governor's Office for the Month of March, and she was able to meet Lieutenant Governor Adam Gregg. The Youth Art Month Show is open to all students in Iowa, but students have to be judged into the show. Such a great group, this is the 11th GHS Governor's Show winner in 11 years! Congratulations Glenwood artists and Mr. Yoachim!
Congratulations to NHS inductees & FCCLA for their Gold Honors award at state.
Congratulations to those students who received recognition as Distinguished Scholars!
Students were recognized for 2 consecutive semesters of 3.5 GPA and above.
FFA Students Celebrated National Agriculture Day
Past Graduates came back to celebrate Dan Schoening’s last Jazz Band Concert, playing with current students. This was such a wonderful tribute, organized by David Clark! Thank you Mr. Schoening for your impact at Glenwood Schools and with our music program!
March Madness:
Spirit week included dress up days; rock, paper, scissors battles; senior breakfast; senior dances; a pep rally; and a friendly game of basketball between students & staff! Thank you to our Student Council, sponsors Mrs. Mount and Mr. Teegarden, and to our parents, teachers, and students for your help in making this week a lot of fun!
Save the Date: ISASP Testing will be April 16th-19th at GHS. We encourage good school attendance. Students will report to classes in the morning at 8am, followed by classes beginning at 10am. Seniors will not attend during the testing window but are expected to attend their regular classes per the bell schedule.
Wishing you another great week at GHS! Go RAMS!!!
Mrs. Lorraine Duitsman
duitsmanlor@glenwoodschools.org