ALL-STAR Progress!

Dear Glen Hills Families and Caregivers,

Happy Black History Month!!! We hope this message finds you well. As we move through the school year, we want to take a moment to share important updates regarding your child’s progress. Recently, students completed the Winter STAR Assessment, which helps us measure their academic growth and identify areas for continued development.

We are pleased to see the progress our students have made and are committed to ensuring even greater success. Based on the results, our teachers are continuing in implementing targeted strategies, including differentiated instruction and small group interventions to support each student’s needs. Additionally, we encourage ongoing collaboration between the school and you to reinforce learning.

You will receive your child’s STAR assessment scores soon at the March Conferences, along with resources to help you understand their progress. If you have any questions or would like to discuss ways to support your child’s learning at home, please don’t hesitate to reach out.

Thank you for your continued partnership in your child’s education. Together, we can ensure every student reaches their full potential!

Sincerely,

Willie Williams Jr. and Leon Williams Jr.

Infinite Campus Notifications

Reminder: Please make sure you have Infinite Campus on your phone. Turn on notifications so that you are in the know about your child's attendance throughout the day.

Winter Gear for Recess

Reminder: As our weather gets colder and wetter, please send your child(ren) with the appropriate winter gear. Hat, gloves, boots, and scarfs will be helpful when we have outdoor recess.

Thank you!

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8th Grade

Written by: Lana J. (8th Grade Students)

Social Studies

In Social Studies students are learning about the National History Day project. Students are picking out their topics and learning what it will entail. Students are also taking 3-2-1 notes to help them learn how to think as a historian while investigating sources connected to the creation of Black History Month.

Science

Students are learning about constellations and outer space. Students are in the planning phase of a group project that will investigate this topic. Students will have many different options as to how they present their knowledge on the topic they select.

ELA

Students are reading the book You’re Welcome Universe, which ties into the topic of their second Position Paper. Students are writing Position Papers, currently moving into the second half of the unit investigating the topic “is Graffiti Art of Vandalism?” Students are learning to cite their sources and defend a position.

Math

In math students are learning about variables, slopes, and intersecting lines. They have been talking about like terms, no solution and infinite solution equations. Students are also working on Khan academy and math fact lab. There will be a test coming up soon!

8th Grade Transition

Written by: Mrs. Gleba (8th Grade Counselor)

8th graders toured Nicolet on Tuesday February 4th. They learned about class options and got a tour of the facilities. Please make sure your student signs up for their class. If you need help signing up for classes please follow this link.

7th Grade

Written by: Mr. Allen (ELA Teacher)

ELA

This week we have started a new unit, The Art of Argument. This unit is designed to teach students the art of debating through published works. The focus is on expressing one’s opinion by presenting a claim, reasons, and supporting evidence. While it is important to take a stance on a particular issue, it is equally important to study literature, to scope the experts’ research to see all points of view. The topic: Should Kids Participate in Competitive Sports? We have started the process of researching and will choose a position soon!

Math

In accelerated math, we just finished up our unit on inequalities, expressions and equations. This week we are starting our unit on linear relationships. We will first do some review on proportional relationships and then will move into non proportional relationships. Students will learn about slope intercept form and positive and negative sports. When we are done with the unit, we will be doing a project for Black History Month.

In 7th grade math we are finishing up our unit on rational number arithmetic. Students have been learning to do all operations with positive and negative integers, decimals and fractions. After our test on Friday, we will be doing a project for Black History Month. After students find out their group, one person will need to bring a poster.

Social Studies

This week, the 7th graders will analyze a series of documents regarding primary and secondary sources focusing on the development of a trading policy put into place between multiple nations. Before the 7th grade scholars develop a claim regarding this free trade policy (NAFTA), they will gather evidence and consider various sides of the prompt/essay question. Essay question: Is NAFTA good for Mexico?

Science

We are excited to update you on the progress of our students' Science Fair projects. The class has now entered the experiment phase, and many students are actively working on gathering data and testing their hypotheses. However, some students have yet to bring in the necessary materials for their projects. Please remind your child to purchase and bring any remaining materials to the science classroom as soon as possible to stay on track.

As the projects can be both challenging and time-consuming, we encourage you to connect with your child each day to reflect on their progress and discuss their findings. These discussions can help clarify ideas, address challenges, and keep them motivated as they work through the process.

Although participation in the regional Science Fair at Nicolet on Saturday, February 22nd, is optional, students who choose to enter will receive extra credit. I’ve asked students to share their interest in attending, but some are unsure about potential scheduling conflicts. If your child plans to participate in the fair, please email me as soon as possible so I can submit their names.

At this time, Nicolet has not yet released the exact time of the fair, but in the past, it has run from 9 AM to 11 AM. I will notify you immediately once more details become available.

Thank you for your continued support!

Reminders:

Scholars should begin bringing in their science fair project materials. Please have all materials dropped off in the science classroom ASAP. This will ensure that all students can begin their investigations.

6th Grade

Written by: Mr. Buhrandt (ELA Teacher) and Anala R. (6th Grade Student)

In 6th grade ELA, students just finished up their Social Issues Book Club Unit which culminated in them coming up with a book jacket for their title that had to show what they learned about their characters as they read and support those ideas with evidence. Students had time to work on their projects in class and the project has a due date of 2/7 if they still had more work to complete. Students are now moving into the Literary Essay Unit, in which they will be working to write to show character traits and themes and support those ideas with claims and evidence.

In 6th Grade Math, students are currently working with fractions, specifically with how to divide them. Students will also be working to complete signs with statistics to participate in the 6th grade labor march to participate in Glen Hills’ celebration of Black History Month.

In Science, students are learning about different types of clouds and the atmosphere, like how the water cycle works, all the from evaporation to condensation.

In Social Studies, students are learning about ancient China, like the various dynasties and rulers. Students also look at what kinds of things were created and used and monuments like the Great Wall of China.

5th Grade

Written by: Mr. McClendon (Math Teacher)

Greetings and Salutations 5th Grade Parents,

Our 5th graders are continuing in learning about decimals to the thousandths place. This week we are completing our second checkpoint that focuses on placing decimals on a number line, rounding decimals, and adding and subtracting decimals. As we push forward with our daily lessons our decimal unit should come to a close with our unit assessment by the end of next week. This work will prepare students to multiply and divide using decimals next year in 6th grade math.

When it comes to Social Studies, we are beginning our conversations on our Black History Program.

For Reading and ELA, students have been reading and reflecting on a book that they have read for the past month. This week students are finishing their Literacy Essay based on their reading and reflections.

Reminders:

Please check in with your students about which book they are on and note they should be reading 20 minutes a day.

Don’t forget to study for your weekly word study test!!!!

4th Grade

Written by: Mr. Nebel (Math Teacher)

Dear 4th Grade Families,

In math, we have been working on fractions and decimals. We are extending 3rd grade fraction work to include adding and multiplying fractions with different denominators.

In science we are continuing our unit on energy, with focus on light and electrical energy, and building circuits.

In ELA, we are reading Number the Stars by Lois Lowry, and we are beginning our next literary essay using the text More than Anything Else by Marie Bradbury. Students will learn to make a claim using a thesis and supporting it with evidence.

STEAM

Written by: Ms. Clark (STEAM Teacher)

STEAM Winter 2024

In STEAM class, 4th grade students are learning about Earth’s History and change over time by creating a Geological Timeline of major events based on the fossil record. STEAM 5th grade students have been learning about Earth’s revolution around the sun and how and why we have seasons. Just prior to break, students learned about why it is so dark this time of year and celebrated the Winter Solstice, and how near the poles people experience the phenomenon of the Polar Nights and Midnight Sun. Moving into Black History Month, 5th grade students are learning about the history and future of farming in our area. They are working to design their own gardens, growing food from seed, and preparing for the growing season out in Green Schoolyard. 6th and 7th grade STEAM students have been busy creating enrichment activities for Mrs. Miracle’s chicks. They designed and constructed mazes, challenges and enrichment stations for the chicks using Simple Machines in their designs. They also had three opportunities to work with students from UWM Environmental Ethics Students to learn about ethical considerations with respect to real world challenges and connections to fresh water conservation. STEAM 8th grade is learning about the future of foods and has rebooted our hydroponic system for another grow cycle containing a variety of lettuce, herbs, and other vegetables. They designed an original design for what the future of food may look like by designing farms, homes, and/or other spaces where people can incorporate new ideas/technology for community farming practices. Students in all grades also had time coding with the Indi and Sphero Robots, too!

Overall in STEAM class, students have the opportunity to identify real world challenges/projects and work collaboratively to create solutions using Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics

Physical Education

Written by: Ms. Sanders (PE Teacher)

All PE classes are wrapping up units this week and will start new units, Monday February 10th.

Congratulations to our free throw contests finalists who will be competing at the district finals hosted by the Nicolet Rec Department at Nicolet High School on Saturday, February 22nd. Good luck finalists!

New units:

Mr. Higgins - Swim. This unit will be focused on skills and strokes. Please remember your suits, googles, swim cap, flip flops, and towels.

Mr. Kaufmann - Cooperative games in the upper gym. Please remember socks.

Miss Sanders - Volleyball. Please remember PE clothes and shoes.

Athletics and Clubs

Written by: Mr. Kaufmann (Athletic Director)

8th Grade Boys Basketball Update:

The 8th grade basketball season has been a thrilling ride filled with hard work and improvement. The team showed great chemistry and determination, pushing through challenges and growing stronger with each game. While they didn’t always get the outcome they hoped for, the players demonstrated heart, hustle, and a commitment to each other that will carry them forward in the future.

7th Grade Boys Basketball Update:

The 7th Grade boys basketball team is looking to cap off an undefeated season by winning our final game of the season against Shorewood on Wednesday, February 5th. These young men have worked tirelessly to keep their record blemish free.

Starting next week:

**Girls Volleyball Tryouts - 7th and 8th grade - Tuesday, February 11 from 4:00-5:00 in Glen Hills Gym**

**Boys Volleyball Tryout - 6th,7th and 8th grade Team - Wednesday, February 12th from 4:00-5:00 in Glen Hills Gym**

7th grade girls volleyball permission slip

8th grade girls volleyball permission slip

6th-8th grade boys volleyball permission slip

Student Services Team (SST)

Written by: Mrs. Guillen (School Counselor)

On the week of January 24th we celebrated College & Career Awareness Week. We not only had a fun spirit week but also, we got the chance to go to 7th and 8th grade classrooms to talk to kids about ACP (Academic and Career Planning) and the importance of it. Kids got the opportunity to go back to Xello, the platform that we use to help students build skills, knowledge and plan for the future, and make updates to their profile from last year.

In the next couple of weeks we will continue this work and introduce ACP to 6th grade. During this process 6th graders will have the opportunity to build self- knowledge, explore options, create a plan and learn about themselves.

Reminders:

Resources at school

Marian Guillen 4th-6th School Counselor

Carrie Gleba 7th & 8th School Counselor

Hailey Weaver School Psychologist

Denise Davis School Social Worker

School-Based Applied Therapies and Wellness

GHMS Jazz Ensemble at the Prairie School Jazz Day.

Ms. Betka’s 4th grade class celebrating their recorder successes in band.

Music

Written by: Mrs. Francis (Chorus Teacher)

Congratulations to the GHMS Jazz Ensemble on a fantastic trip to the Prairie School Jazz Day last Friday. They lead off the time on Prairie's campus with a fine performance and were engaged in the clinic with a Grammy award winning New York trumpeter that graduated from Nicolet HS, Brian Lynch. We are so proud of these young musicians!!!

4th Grade Music Update: The GHMS 4th grade students have moved onto their 3rd rotation of music classes as follows…

Nebel - Choir
Cefalu - General Music
Betka - Orchestra
McLean - Band

Great job musical scholars!

Performance Dates:

February 27 Black History Month Program, Grades 7-8 Band, Choir & Orchestra 6:00 PM @ GHMS

March 15 WSMA Solo & Ensemble 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM @ Homestead HS

April 2 North Shore Vocal Arts Festival @ Nicolet HS

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

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