Parkway Panthers 3rd Graders visit Glen Hills!

Happy Thursday families. We wanted share some positive news around our 3rd Grade Panthers coming over to Glen Hill during the day on Tuesday, May 7th. Though for only an hour, it was time well spent. The panthers had a chance to visit 4th grade classrooms, with teachers and current 4th graders. We saw a lot of 4th grade leaders teaching the panthers about their average day experience. Next, the panthers had a building tour lead by our current 7th graders. And finally, the panther had a quick Q&A with Ms. Young and Mr. Williams. We are genuinely excited about the 2024-2025 school year. We can not wait to welcome our new students over from Parkway!

Thank you everyone,

Anna Young and Willie Williams

Directions For Parent Portal Set Up For Infinite Campus

Link Here For The School Calendar

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., Maddison M., and Aiden G. (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

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4th Grade

Written by: Juju S., Kassandra G., Laniyah H., and Lume S. (4th Grade Students)

4th Grade is excited about the ABC Countdown. Here are some student writers for this week's newsletter:

We like the ABC Countdown because it's fun and exciting. Also you get to do special stuff like extra recess, fruit snack day, and way more exciting things in the ABC countdown.

by Juju

I love the ABC Countdown because we get to do fun things. I also love it because we sometimes get to go outside!! by Kassandra

An ABC Countdown is for the end of the school year. It's really fun. 'A' was for August birthdays but 'J' is for July and June birthdays. My birthday is July 10. We go all the way to June 6th, the last day of school. The letter 'Y' is yearbook signing. I love the ABC Coundown. by Laniyah

We love the ABC Countdown because we get to play games, wear fun clothes for different occasions, get extra recess, and even two of the days we get ice cream and fruit snacks. 'T' is for totally awesome trip to Madison! by Lume

World Language

Written by: Mrs. Wege (Spanish Teacher)

¡Feliz mayo! Happy May!

Buckle up, it is going to be a packed May for 6th-8th grade Spanish classes! Review the following agenda for your student’s grade level agenda.

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5/9: Verb Conjugation Quiz

5/13-5/17: School unit review

5/20-5/24: Summative Writing practice & exam

5/28-5/31: Summative exams

5/13-5/17: House unit review & begin summative project

5/20-5/23: summative exams

5/28-5/31: Full year review

*mock high school semester final exam (opposite 7th grade end of year activities)

5/6-5/9: Food unit review

5/13-5/17: Summative exams

5/28-5/30: mock high school semester final exam

Please check that your child is charging their Chromebook each night and packing it for school each morning. Charged, working Chromebooks will be very important for students to complete their review activities, summative projects, and summative exams!

Eighth grade scholars shined during their food truck experience! The employee who communicated directly with the students expressed that she was impressed with our Stars’ language skills and manners throughout their conversations.

Reminders: Please bring a charged Chromebook every day!

Updates From the Music Department

Written by: Ms. Day (Orchestra)

It’s Concert Season!

With concerts coming up next week, scholars in Grades 5-8 in orchestra, band, and choir are working hard polishing their pieces to showcase to our community. Grades 5-8 Orchestras will perform their concert on Tuesday May 14th at 6:30pm. Grades 5-8 Bands will be performing on Wednesday May 15th at 6:30pm. Grades 5-8 Choirs will perform on Thursday May 16th at 6:30pm. All concerts next week are held in the Commons at Glen Hills.

Prior to the Orchestra and Band Concerts families will have an opportunity to attend an information session on instrument rentals from both Brass Bell and White House of Music. Brass Bell will give their session on Tuesday May 14th at 5:30 and White House will give their session on Wednesday May 15th at 5:30pm. Families of 4th grade scholars who are interested in joining either band or orchestra are encouraged to attend these sessions as well.

Also, Scholars in Chamber Orchestra, Jazz Ensemble and Jazz Lab will perform in our first ever Music in the Garden Concert on May 20th at 6pm in the Green Schoolyard at Glen Hills. Bring a lawn chair and sunglasses and enjoy this special performance!

General Music scholars have been working on music vocabulary with dynamics and tempo. They made music-related fortune tellers with anything they have learned so far: musical family instruments, vocabulary, music genres, artists they liked. And finally researching musical genres and creating timelines of the history of their specific genres.

Finally, let’s congratulate the achievement of four of our scholars who participated in the WSMA State Solo and Ensemble competition last Saturday May 4th! Pictured from left to right is Olivia N. on violin, Marla T. on French Horn, Carla Pennington-Cross, accompanist, Elie K., on Trombone, and Isaac L. on Tenor Saxophone.

Mr. Higgins’ 7th grade class during their hands only CPR and AED training with the North Shore Fire Department.

Physical Education

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

All classes are wrapping up units this week, and will start their final units for the school year next week. Please note that some units are outdoor units, and students should dress and plan accordingly for the weather.

Higgins: Track and Field 4th-6th grade (outdoor unit)

Team Handball 7th-8th grade (outdoor unit)

Kaufmann: Floor Hockey (indoor unit)

Sanders: Softball (outside)

Athletics & Activities

Written by: Gus Kauffman (Glen Hills Athletic Director)

Boys and Girls Track:

The Glen Hills Track Team continues to great things! Last week at the Nicolet Meet the 7th grade girls and 8th grade boys teams both took 5th. The 7th grade boys team took 4th while the 8th grade girls team ended in 3rd. Individual Highlights: Carrington Kern 1st in 100, Lauren Truss 1st in 100 hurdles, Leila Reid 1st in 200, 7th grade girls 4x200 1st, Liam Cooper 1st in 100, Dylan Lawrence 1st in 100 hurdles, Zhana Wright 1st in 100, 8th grade girls 4x100 1st, Morgan Einsiedel 2nd in Shot Put and 8th grade boys 4x200 2nd place.

Come out and cheer the team on at Brown Deer on Thursday, May 9.

Student Services Team Update

Written by: Ms. Gleba (7th - 8th Grade Counselor)

Social Emotional Learning Update

As our Scholars head into the final weeks of school, they continue to pause for Wellness Wednesdays when the whole school takes time to engage in ways to stay mentally and emotionally well through learning social and emotional skills and knowledge. In our final unit, we are focusing on Problem Solving and Conflict Resolution. Learn more through the links below:

Second Step Grade 4 Home Link

Second Step Grade 5 Home Link

It’s Children’s Mental Health Week!

May 5th - 11th, 2024 has been declared as Children’s Mental Health Week. While every day is a good day to talk about the well-being of our kids, this week we pause to listen to our youth and make their thoughts and ideas for improving mental health known.

According to the Wisconsin State Office of Children’s Mental Health, action on youth mental health is critical, because so many of Wisconsin kids are struggling:

More than half (52%) report anxiety;
Nearly half (48%) of LGBTQ kids say they seriously considered suicide; and one in four (25%) of girls seriously considered suicide; and
More than a third (34%) report feeling sad and hopeless nearly every day.

Allowing our children to feel understood is an important way to contribute to their mental well-being. Check out the link below to learn more:

What Youth Want Adults To Know

This is a gentle reminder that the Summer Academy registration closes on May 15th.

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 resident students and the registration process is open between May 1-15, 2024. Please click on the link to register.

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