Celebrating Excellence: Congratulations, Kris Galoci!
We are thrilled to share that our wonderful science teacher, Kris Galoci, was recognized last night as a Woman Leader of Culturally Responsive Education!
At its core, Culturally Responsive Education is about fostering understanding, trust, and relationships that embrace our diverse backgrounds and needs. Kris embodies this every day in her classroom, creating an inclusive and supportive environment where all students feel valued.
In honor of Women’s History Month, North Ed’s CREG is celebrating women who are making a meaningful impact in education, and we could not be more proud to have Kris representing the excellence and dedication of our middle school team. Congratulations, Kris!
Important Upcoming Dates
March 21: No School- Staff Development
March 24-28: No School- Spring Break!
April 8: End of Quarter- Please ensure students complete all work by April 8.
April 11: 8th Grade PSAT- Mandatory State Assessment
April 11: 6th and 7th Grade Walking Field Trip- More information next week
April 17: Conferences from 5-7:30- Sign-ups available in the coming weeks.
April 18: Half Day, Students dismissed at 11:30
April 18: Conferences from 12:30-3:30- Sign-ups available in the coming weeks.
April 25: Earth Day Celebration Field Trip- More information to come.
Crafting at Lunch
Starting next week, all students will be invited to join our Craft Group during Lunch on Wednesday and Thursday. We will have crocheting, knitting, floss to make bracelets, and more available for students to busy their hands with and show some creativity and skill. If you are willing to donate any items to our group, please send any items that would aid in those activities. Send questions to Claire, please! Thank you!
Summer Program 2025 Enrollment Open We are thrilled to announce enrollment for Greenspire Summer Program is now open! We are accepting students in grades 3 through 9 for a variety of fun summer activities and adventures. Join Kelly, Fitz, Kris, Norah, Paige, and Emma for a variety of new sessions, like Fantasy and Mythical Creatures Week, Coding for Girls, Wild Art, and few returning favorites including Underwater ROVs and Build a Boat! All sessions cost $300 for the 5-days. You can register https://greenspireschool.org/calendar/reserve-spots-in-summer-program-2025/ or we would love to answer any questions summerprogram@greenspireschool.org
Project Updates
For more information about a specific class, please click on the class name to email the teacher directly. To access PowerSchool, please click here: Powerschool Link.
Math: Please visit the Math Website to learn more.
Social Studies: Please visit the Social Studies Website for any updates. English: A timeline has been set for students to finish their novels, which is by Spring Break. If they do not finish it, they will have time to read over break and report to Claire when they are able to complete it. They also have a set of questions that need to be thoroughly answered before break. Those who have already finished their books will be able to start on their final projects next week.
GRP: Our “Read a Book” Challenge continues! Please encourage reading outside of school each day, or as often as possible, so we can reach our goals for this challenge! See the email from Claire early this week for more information.
PE/ Health: In health, we are continuing our unit on internet safety, discussing how to recognize and respond to online risks. In PE, students have been participating in team-building activities that promote communication, cooperation, and problem-solving skills.
Art: This week, we began a neurographic art project, a creative and relaxing process that encourages students to explore freeform lines and shapes. This technique helps develop creativity while also promoting mindfulness. Students are enjoying the process and the freedom it allows!
Yearbooks
It is time to order your 2024-2025 Greenspire Middle School Yearbook! For the second year in a row, students are creating the yearbook and, although the details are top secret, we can tell you it will be amazing! There are a few different ways to order if you haven’t already or if you want to order an extra copy. Yearbooks are selling for $24 until April 25, 2025. Help secure a lasting memory for your student and purchase a yearbook today! Please email Alli with any questions (alli.boyer@greenspireschool.org).
Order Online:
Yearbook orders can be placed online by clicking on this link and entering your student’s picture ID number that they received with their picture packet on picture day. If you do not remember this number, please email Alli. Online orders must be purchased via credit card.
Parents and guardians of 8th-grade students, it’s time to order 8th-grade recognition ads! You have the opportunity to celebrate your promoting 8th-grade student by purchasing space to personalize in the yearbook. Each space is fully customizable! You can add pictures, quotes, or a special note of pride for your child’s accomplishment. A half-page ad is selling for $20 and a quarter-page ad is selling for $15. Recognition ads can be purchased online before Wednesday, April 16, 2025. You also have until Wednesday, April 16, 2025, to complete and submit the personalization of these ads.