A Day in the Life of a 4th Grader

Parkway Panthers 3rd Grade Open House Night!

Happy Thursday! It's that time of year again when we invite our future 4th graders over to their new school, Glen Hills. Numerous smiling faces ventured in on Tuesday night to meet their next teachers. Their night began as the panthers walked through a day in the life of a current 4th grader. Everyone began in the 4th grade classrooms, next families were escorted around our building by our 8th and 6th graders. During their tour, they met with the Allied Arts Department, the Physical Education team, and the Music Department. By the end of the night there was so much excitement, it could hardly be contained. Thank you to all the families and caregivers who were able to attend. We have a school day open house planned for the 7th of May. We are extremely eager to have our newest group of students join us next school year!

See you all soon,

Anna Young and Willie Williams

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Course Selection for 2024-2025 Communication (5th-7th Grade Families)

2024 - 2025 course selection is available!

Please look to the link HERE for detailed information on course selections for the 2024- 2025 school year.

Dear 8th Grade Parents,

Please view the link for all the 8th Grade promotion information and events HERE.

8th Grade

Written by: Ms. Herkowski (8th Grade Social Studies Teacher)

In 8th Grade ELA, we are reading and analyzing contemporary fiction. We are using these books to analyze contemporary issues. As students read their books, they are thinking about power systems in society, effects of these systems, and how they feel about them. They will be taking a test during the last week of May. If guardians wish to help their students, be sure to encourage them to keep up with their readings.

In 8th Grade Math, we started our unit on transformations. This topic will help with their visual processing skills. In Algebra, we started studying and reviewing for the Semester 2 Final Exam which we will be taking either May 20th or May 21st. If you would like to help your student, be sure they are bringing home their textbook and completing their Aleks.

In 8th Grade Science, we are continuing our work into genetics. Students can look forward to learning about DNA and eventually create a mini research project on genetic disorders.

In 8th Grade Social Studies, students are getting into their final unit of the year on Slavery, the Civil War, and Reconstruction. Students are looking at the ways not all legal rights were guaranteed for all individuals, and looking to compare American life before and after the Civil War. Students should take extra care to keep track of their packets that will hold their annotations and notes, as they will be using these on their final project.

Important Reminders:

Guardians! PLEASE be sure to sign the permission slip for our Six Flags field trip on May 31st. For information regarding financial aid and all other questions, a copy of the permission slip is on your student’s Google Classroom (8th Grade and Social Studies). Extra copies are in the back of Ms. Herkowski’s room in her 8th Grade collapsing folder, and should be returned to her.

7th Grade

Written by: Bria R. (7th Grade Student)

Students at Glen Hills middle school have a choice of picking their music class. There are 4 types of music classes you can join; Orchestra, Band, Quoir, or General Music. I chose Orchestra class. Our teacher, Mrs. Day not only teaches us the proper forms of playing string instruments, but also the history. There are many choices of string instruments that you can choose. I personally play the violin. But there is also Cello, Base, and Viola. My orchestra class is practicing songs that we will play at our next concert. Some of the songs that Ms. Day has chosen are very trendy.

In my science class, led by my teacher Ms. Timolien, we are focusing on how buying and eating candy affects orangutans. So far, we have learned that the orangutan population is decreasing.

This week in social studies, the seventh graders are learning about the major geographical features of Europe and Russia. Along with this, the scholars are also analyzing different primary sources in a document based question format, to develop a claim in regards to the benefits and non-benefits of the European Union.

In my math class, we are finishing learning about scientific notation and more advanced forms of exponents. We will be starting our new unit very soon on rational and irrational numbers. There will be a test on this unit on May 23rd.

In another math class, students are on their last unit about probability. They will have their last unit test of the unit around May 15.

Important Reminders:

Space is still available for the 2025 Washington, DC, field trip - take advantage of the fun! Sign up today at worldstrides.com/signup by using Trip ID 206250.

6th Grade

Written by: Elena C. (6th Grade Students)

This week has been star testing for the 6th grade. They took the test in math and ELA this week.

In science class students have started a unit on natural disasters. They are learning about how earthquakes, tsunamis, and tornadoes affect the earth.

In Social Studies students are studying ancient Roman culture.

In math class students are learning how to compare and order rational numbers. Understanding how negative and positive numbers work on a number line and coordinate plane.

In ELA students are working on researching individual topics. When their research is complete they will display what they have learned on a poster board and present it to the class.

5th Grade

Written by: Leah L., Aiden G., and Madison M. (5th Grade Students)

Good evening to Glen Hills Middle School!

You might be wondering what we’re learning in 5th grade currently…

First up we have, reading. In reading Ms . Brown and Ms. O’Connor are teaching us about the American Revolution. We are reading and learning about what happened and what has changed today.

In writing, we are taking our knowledge from what we have learned about the American Revolution and making a slideshow. In our slideshow, you need to write about 3 powerful people, 3 lands that they battled at and an overview of the American Revolution.

Fun fact: Did you know that the American Revolution was the United State’s longest military conflict before the Vietnam War?

In Math we just finished Multiplying fractions. Now we're learning how to divide fractions. Many people in our class are already getting the hang of things and figuring out how to divide fractions. And we’re getting better and better day by day.

The next subject in 5th grade is Science.

In science, we just finished 2 different Zoo based projects. Ms. Rias' class did Zoobooks. Our Zoobooks we picked an animal and researched for animals that we picked. Then we created books to send to the younger grade. In Mr.Mclendon’s class they did dioramas based on the habitat that they picked. For example, the beach, Milwaukee, the rainforest and so on.

In Social Studies, We’re currently working on The American revolution. We are taking our knowledge from reading and writing and making a slide or a book out of it. For example some people are doing the Boston Tea Party and taking notes on it.

That's all our subjects in 5th grade!

Thanks for reading the Glen Hills Middle schools newsletter!

4th Grade

Written by: Ms. Cefalu (4th Grade Teacher)

In ELA, we are having a lot of fun reading and writing poetry. Students are writing final poetry pieces in their special poetry books!

In Math, we are back at learning how to multiply and divide multi-digit numbers. Students are learning strategies to solve two digit times two digit problems and one digit times up to 4 digit problems.

In Social Studies, we continue to learn the history of Wisconsin! We are learning how Wisconsin became a state. Ask your child if they know why we are called “The Badger State.”

In Science, we started our Life Science Unit. We have been studying plants and will move onto animals and adaptations.

World Language

Written by: Mrs. Wege (Spanish Teacher)

¡Buen día! Good day!

Sixth grade families, look out for your scholar’s subject pronoun flashcards! It would be wonderful if you could regularly take a few minutes at home to review the subject pronoun vocabulary with your child. The better they understand the subject pronouns, the better prepared they will be for verb conjugation.

Seventh grade families, your scholars have LOTS of vocabulary in this unit. Please encourage your child to regularly spend a few minutes reviewing their house/home vocabulary. They can do so from their yellow and pink packets or via the Quizlet sets posted on Google Classroom.

Eighth grade Spanish classes have a HUGE SHOUTOUT for Morgan Einsiedel! Morgan went above and beyond to acquire the necessary funds for 8th grade food truck assessment. For this assessment we bring in a food truck for each of our scholars to order a meal from, and for which they will need to order entirely in Spanish. As this is an assessment, each student will be individually graded on their language skills as they order their meal. This assessment will be held (the food truck will be here) on Friday, May 3rd. It definitely wouldn’t hurt to have your child practice ordering their food during meals you have at home!

Reminders: Please bring a charged Chromebook every day!

Updates From the Music Department

Written by: Ms. Miracle (Band)

Spring is in the air and it’s concert season! Our final performances of the school year will begin with our 5-8th Grade Orchestra on Tuesday, May 14th at 6:30 PM. You will hear a mix of classical melodies and pop tunes. The 8th Grade Orchestra will finish with their traditional “send off” of Canon in D by Johann Pachelbel. On Wednesday, May 15th at 6:30 PM, the 5th-8th Grade Bands will be performing. You will hear familiar tunes like Taylor Swift and Star Wars. There will also be a trombone feature and our commissioned work Interstar by Ayatey Shabazz, which was written exclusively for the 8th grade band. Finally, on Thursday, May 16th at 6:30 PM, our 5th-8th Grade Choirs will perform. You will hear a mix of traditional and movie music. All concerts are held in the Glen Hills Commons and will last about an hour.

All families with students enrolled in Band and Orchestra for the 2024-2025 school year are invited to attend our Instrumental Fitting nights. Brass Bell will be here on Tuesday, May 14th from 5:30-6:30 PM and White House of Music will be here on Wednesday, May 15th from 5:30-6:30 PM. Our 4th grade families should attend to select and rent a quality instrument of your choice for the upcoming school year. Plus families of current Band and Orchestra musicians can inquire about quality instrument rentals for musicians in grades 5-8.

Please join us for our first annual Music in the Garden Concert on Monday, May 20th at 6:00 PM. This concert will feature our Jazz Lab, Chamber Orchestra, and Jazz Ensemble in their final end-of-year performance. Bring a lawn chair and enjoy the concert outdoors in our green schoolyard. Special thanks to the Green Team, Gardening Club, and Ms. Clark for making the space extra inviting for our performance.

Physical Education

Written by: Gus Kauffman, EJ Higgins, & Laura Sanders (PE Teachers)

Hello Glen Hills families!

We are currently in our last rotation of units. Please note that some units are outdoor units, so students may want to bring an extra pair of sneakers and weather appropriate clothes.

Kaufmann’s classes are finishing up their softball unit this week. Mr. Higgins’ classes are wrapping up floor hockey. Miss Sanders’ classes are ending their track and handball units.

Next week, we will start our next 2 week units.

Higgins:Softball

Kaufmann: Track and Field (4th,5th and 6th grade) / Team Handball (7th and 8th grade)

Sanders: Floor Hockey

Also, please note that 7th grade students will be doing/ are currently completing a one day CPR training course with the North Shore Fire Department.

Athletics & Activities

Written by: Gus Kauffman (Glen Hills Athletic Director)

Boys and Girls Track:

The track season is underway with a great meet last week Thursday at USM. Team results: Girls 7th: 2nd, Girls 8th: 2nd, Boys 7th: 3rd, Boys 8th: 4th.

No meets this week - practice on Monday, Wednesday and Thursday. Next meet is on May 1st.

Future City & Updates From Talent Development

Written by: Mrs. Murali (Talent Development Teacher)

STEM CLUB:

Around 60 students participate in our STEM Club on Wednesdays after school. We have accomplished a lot this year in our STEM Club.

Students have worked on the following NASA Missions so far:

1. Creating a Mission Patch

2. Getting to the Moon through Bottle Rocket Launches

3. Building Habitats on the Moon

4. Gardening on the Moon

5. Listening to the Astronaut and learning about the Moon

6. Participating in a virtual Presentation by the Aerospace Engineer

They will work on the following NASA Missions in the next few weeks:

1. ROV-ing on the Moon- building a rover using the Lego Prime and doing certain tasks

2. Observing the Earth from the Moon- Students should write two paragraphs about observing the Earth from the Moon during Eclipses

Those students who complete all of the above tasks will be invited for a week-long camp at the Kennedy Space Center during the Summer.

Tomatosphere- Science Experiment

We have received two types of seeds from NASA this week. One set was flown in Space and the other one did not. We need to plant them under various environments and submit the results to get prizes. We will plant them outdoors, in the hydroponic system, and under the Grow Light to see which conditions are suitable for growing the tomatoes. This program allows students to investigate the effects of the space environment on the growth of food that will inevitably support long-term human space travel.

Cubes in Space Program:

Students will work with scientists to design, research, and test experiments on NASA missions. Currently, we are working on four different experiments.

Field Trip:

We are taking a field trip to the Wisconsin Space Grant Consortium on Friday, May 3, 2024, from 9 am - 1 pm.

CHESS CLUB:

Over 50 students participated in our afterschool chess club this year. We conducted two chess tournaments: one in January and the second one in April. Our students won team trophies for both K-12 and K-5 divisions and first and third place in the K-12 division.

This year’s Summer Academy will take place between June 24-July 25, 2024.This (5) week program will take place four days a week, Monday-Thursday from 8:30AM-12:00PM. Please note, students will not be in attendance on July 4th. If you are interested in this year’s SA program, it is free for in-district students and the registration process will occur between May 1-15, 2024.

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