FINAL STRETCH REMINDERS

Dear Glen Hills Families and Caregivers,

As we approach the final stretch of the school year, we want to take a moment to thank you for your continued support and partnership. Your involvement plays a vital role in helping our students stay focused, motivated, and successful.

At this time of year, it’s natural for students to feel excited about summer and the upcoming break. However, it’s also important that we all work together to ensure they finish the year strong. We’ve recently taken time in class to revisit our school expectations around behavior, responsibility, respect, inclusion, and academic effort. We encourage you to continue this conversation at home.

Please take a moment to speak with your student about the importance of staying respectful, engaged, and committed to their learning during these final weeks. Encouraging positive choices now helps maintain a productive and safe environment for everyone and prepares students for a strong transition into the next school year.

Thank you for your support in helping all of our students finish the year on a positive note. If you have any questions or would like to discuss your student’s progress, please don’t hesitate to reach out.

In partnership with you,

Willie Williams Jr. and Leon Williams

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8th Grade

Written by: Mrs. Tice (Math Teacher)

Eighth graders are gearing up for their end of year activities, finishing up their studies, and working to finish strong before they leave for high school. To kick off the end of year activities, they will be attending the play Esperanza Rising at First Stage on May 14th.

ELA - Students have just completed Bend 1 of their contemporary fiction unit. Students read books with a focus on summarizing and using text evidence. They completed a test on their book and also created a visual summary. Students are now reading their second book. They will be focused on summarizing through the lens of power. Your student will be creating a book review and taking a test to end the unit on May 9th. Your student should be reading at home. Check in with them to see how their book is going!

Math 8 - Students are wrapping up a unit in which they learned about Exponent Laws and Scientific Notation. They will have a short test on these topics on April 25th.

Algebra - Students just completed a unit about Exponential Functions and the graphs/equations/situations they represent. They will have 2 more units this year in which they will learn about and apply quadratic functions.

Social Studies - Students are wrapping up a unit on Westward Expansion with a test on the unit on either Monday, April 28th or Tuesday, April 29th. The year will end with a unit on the Civil War.

Science - Students have been studying genetics and practicing ways to predict how traits can be passed on. Your student has been working with simple diagrams to map out possibilities and talk about why some characteristics show up while others don’t. Invite them to explain one of the examples they worked through this week and what they found most interesting.

Reminders:

First Stage Field Trip on May 14th - TURN IN PERMISSION SLIPS ASAP!

7th Grade

Written by: Mrs. Birmingham (Social Studies Teacher)

ELA - The 7th grade scholars are reading The Assignment this week. Their goal is to continue to answer questions regarding character development and themes in the novel.

Social Studies - This week, students will explore the geography of Monsoon Asia by learning about countries with unique physical features, such as mountains, rivers, and climate zones. Building on last week’s introduction to countries like Nepal, students will examine how Asia's diverse landscapes influence where people live, how they move, and how the environment affects population and migration patterns.

Math - This week, the 7th grade scholars are learning about exponents and will be introduced to scientific notations.

Science - Students are working on their science fair reports. This assignment involves students rediscovering their project topics and researching information about their topics. All reports are due on Friday.

6th Grade

Written by: Mr. Buhrandt (ELA Teacher)

ELA - In ELA this week students are finishing up the Stamped (for kids) unit where they have also been practicing their summary skills. They have an assessment on Friday where they will be able to use the notes that they have been working on throughout the unit. Next unit will see students work on researching a topic of their choosing to gather information and present that information in a variety of different ways that they get to choose!

Math - In Math this week students are working with exponents by both solving them and writing expressions with them. They have a unit test next week on Friday, May 2nd so they are spending time in class preparing and learning all of the new material!

5th Grade

Written by: Mrs. Rias (Math Teacher)

ELA: In ELA students are continuing to write their fantasy stories and are working on their flash drafts on these. They are also in the middle of their read aloud, “The Thief of Always”.

Math: In math students just took their first checkpoint of our new unit. Students have been working on multiplying a fraction by a whole number. Now we are going to be moving towards multiplying a fraction by a fraction.

Science: Students are wrapping up learning about the 4 major systems on Earth and will be beginning their project on an ecosystem.

4th Grade

Written by: Mrs. Cefalu (ELA Teacher)

ELA - We have just completed our poetry and figurative language unit. The 4th graders have written some very creative and clever poetry. We have enjoyed listening to them share their poetry in our “poetry circles.” We will begin our next unit tomorrow. We will learn about Greek Mythology and read the book The Lightning Thief by Rick Riordin.

Math - We are learning to multiply and divide multi digit numbers. Students are learning different strategies to solve these problems.

Social Studies - We are learning how Wisconsin became a state. This will give us the background knowledge we need for our upcoming tour of the Wisconsin State Capitol.

Tech Ed (Allied Arts)

Written by: Mr. Savagian (Tech Ed Teacher)

Tech Ed:

4th and 5th Grade:

Our 4th and 5th graders are wrapping up their coding unit and getting ready to step into the lab to begin their wood projects. Students will be learning basic woodworking skills as they bring their creative designs to life. Be on the lookout for these projects to come home by the end of May—they’re sure to be proud of their hard work!

6th Grade:

Our 6th graders are tackling two projects this month. We’re continuing our work in home design using SketchUp, where students explore architectural design in a 3D space. At the same time, they’re beginning to cut the letters for their personal wooden name plates, combining digital design with hands-on craftsmanship.

8th Grade:

Meanwhile, our 8th grade students are hard at work finishing up their bench projects. It’s been incredibly impressive to see the level of craftsmanship, attention to detail, and pride they’ve put into their work. These benches are a true reflection of their growth and skills!

We’re so proud of all the effort our students are putting into their projects and can’t wait to share their finished work with you soon.

Music

Written by: Mrs. Heal (Music Teacher)

Band - 8th Grade Band is working on a medley of tunes from the musical Wicked. As part of our preparation, we are holding a class Bake-Off on Wednesday to see who can come up with the most appealing, tasty and creative cake or cupcakes centered around the theme of the musical. Thanks to our celebrity judges Mrs. Kroeger and Mr. Allen for helping us with this!

General Music - Scholars were given the opportunity to vote for which topic they were most interested in learning more about. Below is what each Grade Level selected and will be learning about:

5th Grade- Movie/Film Music

6th Grade- History of Video Game Music

7th Grade- History of Video Game Music

8th Grade- Musical Theater

IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR 4th GRADE FAMILIES:

Today, music staff will be asking the 4th grade musicians to select their top 2 choices for 5th grade music - Band, Choir, General Music or Orchestra. Please talk with your child to see where they feel they will be most successful and as a staff we will make recommendations based on their preferences and performance in class before the end of the school year. Reminder that all students at Glen Hills will be enrolled in the SAME music class from 5th-8th grade so be sure to take some time as you consider your options. Please talk with your child to see where they feel they will be most successful and as a staff we will make recommendations based on their preferences and performance in class before the end of the school year. Reminder that all students at Glen Hills will be enrolled in the SAME music class from 5th-8th grade so be sure to take some time as you consider your options.

Reminder:

May 12 Spring Concert, Band 5-8 6:30 PM @ GHMS
May 13 Spring Concert, Orchestra 5-8 6:30 PM @ GHMS
May 14 Spring Concert, Choir 5-8 6:30 PM @ GHMS

Student Services Team (SST)

Written by: Mrs. Davis (District Social Worker)

🌞April & May Attendance Focus: Blooming with Success! 🌸

As we embrace the warmer weather and longer days of spring, it's a wonderful time to reflect on how important consistent attendance is to your child’s growth and success. At Glen Hills Middle School, we believe that attendance is a key part of building a bright and sunny future, and we're here to support every student in thriving—each day at a time.

Every day your child is at school brings valuable learning, helps them form strong habits, creates lasting memories with friends, and provides important opportunities for personal growth.

Tips for Supporting Good Attendance:

Establish a bedtime routine. Consistent sleep helps your child wake up feeling rested, focused, and ready to engage in learning.

Plan ahead. Try scheduling doctor’s appointments or family trips during breaks or after school hours to minimize disruptions to your child’s learning.

Celebrate the effort. Recognize and celebrate your child’s commitment to showing up at school each day—they’re developing lifelong habits of responsibility and perseverance.

Reach out for support. If your child is facing challenges such as anxiety, health concerns, or other barriers to attendance, please don’t hesitate to connect with us. We’re here to support both you and your child.

Have questions or need assistance?

Please feel free to contact Denise Davis (School Social Worker) at denise.davis@gdrh.org or (414) 351-7170 ext. 2142.

Let’s continue to blossom with growth, learning, and meaningful connections the rest of April and this next month of May!

Reminder:

Attendance Line Email: glenhillsattendance@gdrh.org

Attendance Line Phone Number: (414) 351-7160 ext. 2110

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