3/4/24 Principal Newsletter
Dear Parent and Student and Educator,
Wednesday, March 6th is an early out Wednesday. Congratulations to students who made Semester 1 Honor Rolls!
High school conferences are March 7th and 14th and will be held virtually. Teachers will be sending out communication regarding scheduling. Teachers are sending invitations out through email using Calendly. Should you have a need for an email, phone, or in person meeting rather than a virtual conference, please reach out to your student’s teachers regarding scheduling. Thank you for valuing this important opportunity to check in on your student's progress.
News: Please see Mr. Bissen’s Weekly AD Email for updates to activities schedules/events.
See the following link for additional high school announcements.
Service Hours: Students, this is a reminder to be completing and documenting your service hours. Service hours beyond our 20 hours graduation requirement help students be competitive with scholarship applications. Here is our documentation form. If you would be interested in picking up trash, let Mrs. Duitsman know. Campus Life is organizing a spring clean up in April.
FCCLA Fundraiser:The Glenwood High School FCCLA will be selling spring treats to help lower the costs for our state conference in a couple of weeks. We are planning on delivering the treats on Thursday, March 14th. You can pick up your orders at the high school, we can deliver them at the school you're located at, or send them home with your student at the high school! Please pay in the Glenwood High School office if possible! Link to Form
Students of the Week: Congratulations to our recognized Students of the Week who exemplify our RAMS role model behaviors of Respect, Achieve and Improve, Make an Effort and Serve Others!
RAM Pride – Thank you to our supportive and generous community!
Thanks to all who attended the 30th annual booster club dinner and auction this past Saturday at Kaufman Hall! Over $50,000 was raised which will go towards 7th-12th grade athletic programs!
Senior Information & Scholarship Update: Reminder to keep checking the Senior Document.
Local Scholarship Update: Applications are due back March 18 to the counseling office.
After Prom Committee Fundraiser: Dodgeball Tournament!
Back by request of students we will hold a dodgeball tournament on March 14th at the HS at 5pm
Teams can be Coed, all male or all female. All teams will compete against each other. Teams to be made up of students only. Teams should have at least 6 players but no more than 8 (6 starters with 2 subs). $40 per team. Please turn money and waivers into Mrs Mount by March 11th.
Click on link to register: https://forms.gle/bFH4RdMVobCHKTWq6
R.O.A.R. Raising our Aspiring RAMS
Students interested in the field of education, this opportunity is for you! Partner with Glenwood Schools to receive training and support to pay for part of your education degree. High School students can begin the program in the fall of their 11th-grade year. During the spring of their 12th-grade year, individuals can apply for one of the 3-5 slots for the A.A. & paraprofessional position. A.A. program provided through Iowa Western Community College. Upon graduation, the High School graduates will start as an educational associate while also taking online or night/weekend courses through IWCC pre-BA education program.
See our informational brochure below for more information:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ahgpZyGkxlG4brt4ueD_evJvyROS0z0P/view?usp=sharing
To apply for this program, see the application link on our career page: https://www.glenwoodschools.org/careers/?category=R%2EO%2EA%2ER+Program
New Learning Opportunity: Certificate programs
We are excited to announce that IWCC certificate programs will start at SWITCH (located near Malvern on HWY 34) in August 2024. Glenwood High School is partnering with SWITCH and IWCC to offer the following two certification programs: Electromechanical and Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA). Prerequisites: Electromechanical students: will benefit from three years of math, but these are not required. CNA students: must be 16 years of age or older to take the State of Iowa CNA exam and work in a care facility. Priority will be given to students who have completed coursework relating to these pathways: for example, career and technical education coursework and health and science coursework at GHS. Students are required to be in good standing for attendance and behavior and be highly motivated to participate. If you are interested in either of these programs, contact Mrs. Rodenburg, 11th/12th counselor.
Have a great week RAM Nation!
Mrs. Lorraine Duitsman