Glenfield Middle School

Course Selection Sheets have been blasted out! (6th and 7th Graders)

Course Selection Sheets were blasted out to families this past Wednesday. Please make sure that you submit a Course Selection Sheet by Friday, June 14th so that the school can begin the process of scheduling students for Electives. 

-For incoming 6th Graders:  https://forms.gle/4cQogwmQZ2iTLWTf6

-For Current 7th Graders (next year’s 8th graders)- https://forms.gle/W8y47NZFpHwVLhHV8

-For Current 6th Graders (next year’s 7th graders)- https://forms.gle/aTVzwsXvkPRZrhRS7

-GMS Course Catalog with descriptions- https://sites.google.com/mpsdnj.us/gms-course-catalog/home

8th Grade Families-Summer Imani Program:

Dear 8th Grade Parents/ Guardians and Friends, Get Ready for High School! Registration is now open for the 2024  IMANI & Montclair Public Schools 9th Grade Transition Program. 

Students who take part in this program enter high school better prepared to handle more demanding academic requirements in Math and World Literature.  They will also be able to tour the Annex and the Main building and meet Principal Jeffrey Freeman and other key staff members!

We hope your rising eighth grader will take advantage of this amazing opportunity. Please share this information if you know of another student who would benefit. To register:

Use the form in the parent portal of Genesis

-or-

https://www.imaniprograms.org/

We look forward to seeing your student in July!

Best,

JoAnn McCullough

Coordinator

IMANI Programs

973-509-2822

Gradebooks are closing soon- Get those assignments turned in!

As we head toward summer break, this is one last call to submit any late or missing assignments for Marking Period 4!  The teachers have been instructed that they need to ensure all grades are finalized by June 19th. Any assignments not submitted by that date will not be accepted. 

Safe Routes to School-Silver Award!

Glenfield Middle School has been awarded a Silver Award by the NJ Safe Routes to School Program! This Bike and Pedestrian program encourages students to arrive to school using safe methods. 

SEPAC 9th Grade Forum 6/10 6pm via Zoom

The Montclair Special Education Parent Advisory Council and the District’s Pupil Services Department are hosting a Forum for rising 9th grade families on Monday, June 10th at 6pm via Zoom. Use the link to register: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdes5PhkoaEjaYqn7PHUi9hiE54GTN3JdnjVsxALs9Go-zrKg/viewform

The G-Factor Talent Show!

The Glenfield Student Council will be hosting an evening Talent Show on Tuesday, June 11th at 7pm in the Glenfield Auditorium. Mr. Portas will be holding auditions next week and communicated with the House teachers about having students sign-up to perform. Please see the flyer below. Please touch base with Mr. Portas if you have any questions. 

Join us for an evening of music at Glenfield's Spring Concert featuring the Orchestra, Jazz Band, Chorus, and Percussion Ensembles, on Thursday, May 30^th at 7pm! Tickets can be purchased at glenfield.ludus.com

We are pleased to announce that on Monday, May 20^th Glenfield won four awards at Monday nights Foxy Theater awards in the following categories. 

SEPAC 9th Grade Forum 6/10 6pm via Zoom

The Montclair Special Education Parent Advisory Council and the District’s Pupil Services Department are hosting a Forum for rising 9th grade families on Monday, June 10th at 6pm via Zoom. Use the link to register: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdes5PhkoaEjaYqn7PHUi9hiE54GTN3JdnjVsxALs9Go-zrKg/viewform

• Best Actress in a Musical- Lily Dallmann

• Best Scenic Design of a Musical- Tom Lupfer

• Best Direction of a Play- Tom Lupfer

• Best Choreography of a Musical- Julia Sprung & Tom Lupfer

Congratulations to Lily Dallmann and our amazing Related Arts Team.

 

Kickball Cougar Clashes a ton of fun!

The Kickball Cougar Clash this week was a resounding success, promoting both school spirit and sportsmanship among students and staff. The rains held off long enough to allow us to finish the competition today. The event saw enthusiastic participation from all grade levels, with students displaying remarkable teamwork. It was great to see the Houses cheering on their peers as well as treated the opposing teams with respect. Additionally, the emphasis on fair play and respect throughout the games highlighted the school's commitment to fostering positive values, making the Cougar Clash a memorable experience for everyone involved. A special thanks to Ms. Sims, our PE staff, and all other involved in making it a ton of fun! 

The G-Factor Talent Show!

The Glenfield Student Council will be hosting an evening Talent Show on Tuesday, June 11th at 7pm in the Glenfield Auditorium. Mr. Portas will be holding auditions next week and communicated with the House teachers about having students sign-up to perform. Please see the flyer below. Please touch base with Mr. Portas if you have any questions. 

Glenfield is in it to win it: 

Another Match Day for MFEE Amazing FundRACERS! + How to Watch the Fun!

The MFEE Amazing FundRacer on May 19th is heating up! We have THREE Amazing Glenfield teams laying it all on the line for our kids, as they race to raise critical funds to promote equity, access, classroom innovation, and teacher excellence. Today, Friday May 10th, donations between $25 - $250 will be doubled until our $7,000 in match funds run out. Donate today and help our racers bring victory to Glenfield!

Team Diesel: Dallas Anglin + Diane Anglin

Mensches with Wrenches’: Anjali Shah + Dory Hack

Pandacorn Comeback: Suresh Hathiramani + Gaurang Shah

Save the Date! Glenfield Spring Musical and Art Festival

The end of May is jam-packed with exciting events that really speak to the talents of Glenfield students and staff! We hope that you’ll be able to join us for both:

-Thursday, May 30th at 7pm in Glenfield Auditorium- Spring Music Concert

-Friday, May 31st at 6pm- Glenfield Art Festival 

AAPI Lantern Festival!

Join Montclair AAPI for their fourth annual Lantern Festival for Justice and Remembrance and help us light thousands of lanterns in remembrance of those harmed by violence and injustice, including anti-Asian hate. The Lantern Festival is in Edgemont Memorial Park on Sunday, May 19th (rain date: June 9) from 6–9pm

For more information, head to https://aapimontclair.org/lantern-festival

Montclair Disability Pride Parade:

Fibonacci’s Golden Ratio:

Students in Ms. Washington’s STEM Challenges course used the Golden Ratio and the Golden Rectangle to draw Fibonacci spirals which are also found in nature. The students collaborated with Ms. Kondreck's students who used pastels to draw sunsets for the background images. Congratulations to our winner of the Fibonacci Spiral in Nature contest, Noah .   Ruby and Josie also had top Fibonacci Spiral designs.  They placed second and third, respectively.   Students also completed mathematical proofs of the Golden Ratio. 

Fiddler on the Roof Recap:

Between April 26^th and 27^th our students presented four amazing performances of Fiddler on the Roof for staff and students. A special "Shout Out" goes to our cast, crew and the Visual and Performance teachers for their tireless work to build the skills, talent and confidence needed for our students to participate in our wonderful performances. Our talent is unmatched!

Support Glenfield's MFEE Amazing FundRACERS + Boost Learning for all 6,000 Montclair Students!

MFEE’s Amazing FundRacer is our biggest – and most fun – event of the year! It is Montclair’s mini-version of the TV show Amazing Race. Instead of winning a $1 million prize, teams of two race around town on bikes, compete in silly challenges and raise critical funds to promote equity, access, classroom innovation, and teacher excellence. This work is only possible with support from donors like you!

Look at these AMAZING teams who are putting it all on the line to race for GLENFIELD!

Team Diesel: Mr. Anglin (Operation Aide) + His mom, Diane Anglin Mensches with Wrenches’: Glenfield Parents Anjali Shah + Dory Hack
Pandacorn Comeback: Glenfield Parents Suresh Hathiramani + Gaurang Shah

Note, MATCH DAY is Friday, May 3. All donations between $25 and
$100 will be matched, up to $2,500, courtesy of a generous donor.
Interested in joining the fun? It’s not too late to race or volunteer!
See you there!

6th Grade Trivia Night a big success! 

Last night's 6th Grade Family Trivia Night at Glenfield, featuring families from Houses Blue and Purple, was an absolute hit! With rounds spanning Social Studies, Math, Science, English, and Pop culture, the competition was fierce and fun. Parents, teachers, and students alike came together for an evening of laughter and brain-teasing challenges. Huge thanks to the families for their enthusiasm, the parents for their hard work organizing, and the teachers for their support

Glenfield:  We need your HELP!

Ms. Stebbins Community Classes are asking for donations for the Montclair Township Animal Shelter. Donations will be accepted until May 10. Designated bins will be in the main hallway of Glenfield. The following items are needed:  Sealed dog and cat food/treats (prefer Science Diet dry cat/dog food); Canned cat, kitten, and dog food (prefer Friskies pate cat food, Pedigree wet dog food);  Bleach (for cleaning); Bath towels; Black trash bags; Paper towels; Pillowcases for cat beds; Empty spray bottles for cleaning products; Dish & hand soap; Non-clumping cat litter; Laundry detergent;  Cat toys; Paper food trays & small paper plates for cat feeding; Newspaper for lining cages; Other basic cleaning products and supplies; **NOTE:  NO sheets or comforters please – our washer/dryer is too small!

Side Door

Side Door, a (non-religious) program of Union Congregational Church in Montclair, is a free after school program on Friday afternoons from 2:15-5:00pm. This is our twentieth year serving Montclair middle school students. The mission of the program is to provide a safe space where middle-school students can play on Friday afternoons, make friends, and be mentored by local high-school and college students. At no cost to them, students have access to everything from arts and crafts, video games, sports, to special events curated by staff and volunteers. Toni’s Kitchen provides free food, and we also offer a selection of snacks for a nominal fee.   

 Below are the remaining dates we intend to be open for the spring:  

May dates: 5/3, 5/10. Please note that these dates are subject to change as our program follows the Montclair School Closings. 

 If you have any questions about Side Door, please feel free to contact me at [email protected], or reach out to Program Coordinator, Patty Dow at [email protected]. You can also find more information on our website at https://www.unioncong.org/children-youth/side-door   
We hope to see some of your students for the spring so that they can join us on Friday afternoons for food, fun and games! 

Community Health 

Did you know that the District offers FREE Health Services at our community schools – Hillside and Glenfield in partnership with Hackensack Meridian Mountainside Medical Center?  The clinics are open on Wednesdays from 4:30 – 6 PM and provide free medical services and lectures on current topics such as emotional wellness, dental hygiene, diabetes, and more. Read more about these services on the district website: https://www.montclair.k12.nj.us/our_community/health_services/schedule_and_details

Look at the District’s Digital Backpack for Community Events:

https://www.montclair.k12.nj.us/cms/one.aspx?pageId=1098897

SATP Corner

Every Montclair Public School has a School Action Team for Partnerships (SATP).  The SATP is a local school body that supports each school's mission by reviewing and informing the school improvement planning process. The SATP is made up of families, teachers, community partners, and students. 

DATE: Our next SATP Public Meeting #6 will be on Wednesday  5/29 at 7pm. A link will be forthcoming. 

Questions? Email us at [email protected] 

Send In Your Flowers and Help Make Our Deck Beautiful!

Mr. Citro and the Glenfield Peer Leadership team are working to make our grounds beautiful! With your help, our back deck will be stunning for the end of the school year. The students are looking for donation of beautiful flowers! Lillies and Pansies are some great options. Feel free to ring the bell at Glenfield to let them know you are donating your flowers for the back deck. Thanks for supporting your Glenfield students!

 ALL AROUND TOWN!

The Montclair YMCA Y Camps Canteen Event

Join the Y at Pineapple Express on Friday, May 10th and experience the magic of camp! Enjoy drinks, a tasty BBQ spread, live music, and plenty of camp festivity in the outdoor beer garden. Childcare and parking will be provided for parents at the Geyer Family Y up the street. CLICK HERE for more information and to purchase tickets for the event.