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PTA/SATp Meeting Minutes – November 2021
Number of Participants – 23 Approval of October 2021 PTA Meeting Notes Welcome and Call to Order Approval of Minutes Principal’s Report Staffing updates Title I/After-School Program Updates SATp Meeting was held on November 16, 2021. Comprehensive School Status – in the bottom of 5% of NJ middle schools based on test scores.…
Read MoreThe Glenfield Black and Orange Dance is back Social Distance Style!
The Glenfield Black and Orange Dance is back Social Distance Style! Join us Friday, October 29th 6:30-8pm on the Glenfield Deck. LIVE DJ! Snacks! Costumes Optional. Covid-safe masks required. NO full face coverings allowed. Tickets are FREE. 100 tickets will be distributed for this event, first come, first serve. One ticket per student. Only Glenfield students…
Read MorePostponed: Glenfield Ice Cream Social – Past Event
Update! Glenfield Ice Cream Social is postponed to Tuesday, Aug 31 (tomorrow) due to unsettled weather; same time, same details. Glenfield Ice Cream Social: On Tuesday, Aug 31 Glenfield PTA will host an ice cream social for 6th and 7th grade families. Come meet Principal Erika Pierce, Vice Principal Vincent Pelli, House leaders and teachers…
Read MoreReminder: Glenfield Town Hall – Past Event
Thursday, Sept. 2nd 6:30pm. Be on the lookout for an email from Principal Pierce with more details. Submit questions in advance about the Glenfield Middle School reopening protocols and the new master schedule until Friday, August 27th. Submit questions here: Glenfield Town Hall Q&A
Read More2021-22 Glenfield After School Program Survey
In an effort to create a robust after school program that addresses all of our student’s interests and needs, please take a moment to complete this brief survey. *Please be reminded that all after school activities are scheduled from 2:10-4pm. *A 4pm late bus will be made available to ALL students. *Any students that are…
Read MoreA “Middle School 101” Video for Glenfield Parents
Parents of incoming (and returning!) Glenfield students may find the above video discussion useful. It covers a range of issues relating to learning and life at GMS and other middle schools. Enjoy!
Read MoreRequest for PTA Board Nominating Committee
The Glenfield PTA needs volunteers for the Nominating Committee to ensure the transition of the PTA Board for the coming 2021-2022 school year. The Nominating Committee will be responsible for recruiting and electing the slate for our elected officers by our April meeting. Per our bylaws, we need three volunteers OUTSIDE of the current Executive…
Read MoreGlenfield Town Hall tonight (January 28)
The Glenfield PTA, Principal Pierce and Assistant Principal Aboushi will be hosting a Town Hall meeting this evening at 5:30pm. The meeting link is listed below. All attendees should be made aware of the following information prior to our meeting: This meeting is intended to be a Glenfield specific conversation regarding our hybrid reopening plans.…
Read MoreNotes from January Glenfield PTA Town Hall
The Glenfield PTA held a town hall on January 12th. Below are note from the meeting. I. Welcome & Opening Remarks – Sarah Spagnola Young, Co- President Happy New Year! We understand that everyone has questions regarding the start of hybrid learning (scheduled to begin Feb. 8) but we do not have any answers at…
Read MoreNotes from PTA Council meeting with Superintendent Ponds
The Montclair PTA Council held a meeting with Dr. Ponds on January 17th. Below is a summary of the proceedings: NOTES FROM PTA COUNCIL MEETING WITH DR. PONDS 1/17/21 Dr. Ponds expressed interest in continually assessing and addressing the mental health of our kids and creating new academic benchmarks and assessments. He acknowledges that we…
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