Student Services Programs
This 2016-2017 school year, Glenwood is launching a new leadership initiative, GMS Student Council! If you are looking for ways to get involved, gain leadership experience and help implement new and returning programs at Glenwood, Student Council is perfect for you.
Student Council members are students who serve as leaders at Glenwood in a variety of ways. Student Council members are expected to serve as a role model, assist other students, follow school rules and serve on the council for the entire school year.
All student council members will be a part of the Student Council General Assembly. The General Assembly will meet once a quarter during the school day. Student council members are required to join at least 1 subcommittee. Subcommittees will meet on a more consistent basis (1-2 times a month) during advisory or after school.
General Assembly – Advisors: School Counselors
The General Assembly includes all Student Council members and meets once per quarter during the school day. The purpose of the General Assembly is to act as a representation of the GMS student population needs and concerns, to meet to share subcommittee updates and to discuss Student Council initiatives.
Subcommittee Descriptions
Executive Board – Advisors: School Counselors
The Executive Board includes a small group of students in grades 6-8 and meets 1 -2 time(s) per month likely after school. The Executive Board is responsible for meeting with Mr. Motley to mutually communicate school improvement initiatives. The Executive Board will assist in running the General Assembly meetings.
Leo’s Club – Advisor: Ms. Powers
Leo's Club is sponsored by the Glenwood Lions Club. The Le’s Club includes students in grades 6-8. The group will organize service projects for Glenwood and the larger community one time per month afterschool and during Advisory, as needed. The students will decide on our projects, but they may include Literature Lock-in, Lion’s Club Food Booth at the Fairgrounds, the Glenwood Senior Center, GUMCC Food Bank and Grassroots.
Student Ambassadors – Advisor: School Counselors
Student Ambassadors includes a group of students in grades 6-8 and meets 1 – 2 time(s) per month likely afterschool. Student Ambassadors represent GMS during special activities and events such as Back to School Night, middle school transition nights, Enrichment Fair and other events as needed. Student Ambassadors are also called on to help with new student tours.
8th Grade Activities – Advisor: Mr. Thrasher
This subcommittee is limited to students in the 8th grade and meets with Mr. Thrasher to help plan and organize special 8th grade activities. Some of the activities include Football Frenzy, Midnight Madness and the 8th grade transition ceremony and social. Meetings are held during advisory.
School Spirit Committee – Advisors: School Counselors
The School Spirit Committee includes a group of students in grades 6-8 and meets 1 – 2 time(s) per month likely afterschool. The School Spirit Committee helps to coordinate school spirit days and initiate student and teacher recognition throughout the year.
Attached is the Student Council application. Students need to complete their application and return to their homeroom teacher by Friday, September 23rd. Applications will be available in homeroom and during lunch shifts.
Student Council members are students who serve as leaders at Glenwood in a variety of ways. Student Council members are expected to serve as a role model, assist other students, follow school rules and serve on the council for the entire school year.
All student council members will be a part of the Student Council General Assembly. The General Assembly will meet once a quarter during the school day. Student council members are required to join at least 1 subcommittee. Subcommittees will meet on a more consistent basis (1-2 times a month) during advisory or after school.
General Assembly – Advisors: School Counselors
The General Assembly includes all Student Council members and meets once per quarter during the school day. The purpose of the General Assembly is to act as a representation of the GMS student population needs and concerns, to meet to share subcommittee updates and to discuss Student Council initiatives.
Subcommittee Descriptions
Executive Board – Advisors: School Counselors
The Executive Board includes a small group of students in grades 6-8 and meets 1 -2 time(s) per month likely after school. The Executive Board is responsible for meeting with Mr. Motley to mutually communicate school improvement initiatives. The Executive Board will assist in running the General Assembly meetings.
Leo’s Club – Advisor: Ms. Powers
Leo's Club is sponsored by the Glenwood Lions Club. The Le’s Club includes students in grades 6-8. The group will organize service projects for Glenwood and the larger community one time per month afterschool and during Advisory, as needed. The students will decide on our projects, but they may include Literature Lock-in, Lion’s Club Food Booth at the Fairgrounds, the Glenwood Senior Center, GUMCC Food Bank and Grassroots.
Student Ambassadors – Advisor: School Counselors
Student Ambassadors includes a group of students in grades 6-8 and meets 1 – 2 time(s) per month likely afterschool. Student Ambassadors represent GMS during special activities and events such as Back to School Night, middle school transition nights, Enrichment Fair and other events as needed. Student Ambassadors are also called on to help with new student tours.
8th Grade Activities – Advisor: Mr. Thrasher
This subcommittee is limited to students in the 8th grade and meets with Mr. Thrasher to help plan and organize special 8th grade activities. Some of the activities include Football Frenzy, Midnight Madness and the 8th grade transition ceremony and social. Meetings are held during advisory.
School Spirit Committee – Advisors: School Counselors
The School Spirit Committee includes a group of students in grades 6-8 and meets 1 – 2 time(s) per month likely afterschool. The School Spirit Committee helps to coordinate school spirit days and initiate student and teacher recognition throughout the year.
Attached is the Student Council application. Students need to complete their application and return to their homeroom teacher by Friday, September 23rd. Applications will be available in homeroom and during lunch shifts.
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In the Spotlight, 2016-2017
Each week, we randomly select one student from each grade and one staff member to spotlight. Selected students and staff will be contacted for a picture and brief bio to be displayed on the front bulletin board near the main office.
Cobra Kudos, 2016-2017
How Do I Earn Cobra Kudos?
Every week GMS teachers nominate two students from each grade to receive Cobra
Kudos. Cobra Kudos winners are acknowledged for following the Cobra Creed....Be
Respectful, Be Responsible and Be Prepared! Teachers are also looking for students who
improve academically or consistently earn good grades. Improved attendance or consistent
excellent attendance can also help a student earn Cobra Kudos. Cobra Kudos winners are
often seen helping others and being all around awesome!!
Cobra Kudos Winners
Cobra Kudos winners are announced on the Cobra Corner on Friday mornings, in addition to receiving a long-sleeve t-shirt and their picture on the Cobra Kudos wall of fame.
Thanks to Mrs. Peterson from Beachly Business and Medical for once again creating our Cobra Kudos t-shirts for the 2016 - 2017 school year!
Every week GMS teachers nominate two students from each grade to receive Cobra
Kudos. Cobra Kudos winners are acknowledged for following the Cobra Creed....Be
Respectful, Be Responsible and Be Prepared! Teachers are also looking for students who
improve academically or consistently earn good grades. Improved attendance or consistent
excellent attendance can also help a student earn Cobra Kudos. Cobra Kudos winners are
often seen helping others and being all around awesome!!
Cobra Kudos Winners
Cobra Kudos winners are announced on the Cobra Corner on Friday mornings, in addition to receiving a long-sleeve t-shirt and their picture on the Cobra Kudos wall of fame.
Thanks to Mrs. Peterson from Beachly Business and Medical for once again creating our Cobra Kudos t-shirts for the 2016 - 2017 school year!
Naviance, 2016-2017
What is Naviance?
- Web-based program designed to help students identify personal strengths and goals, as well as, make connections to career options and post-secondary education. Students will be provided an account beginning in 6th grade and they will develop their personal account as they progress through middle and high school.
The School Counselors are going into student classrooms multiple times this year to provide lessons on: creating SMART goals (Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Relevant, Timely), completing Strength Finder and linking Strengths to potential careers and post-secondary education.
How does my student log on to their account?
- Internet access is needed
- Go to http://gms.hcpss.org/
- Click on School Resources
- Under Family Resources, click Naviance/Family Connection
- Username: 9 digit student id number
- Password: school computer password
- Web-based program designed to help students identify personal strengths and goals, as well as, make connections to career options and post-secondary education. Students will be provided an account beginning in 6th grade and they will develop their personal account as they progress through middle and high school.
The School Counselors are going into student classrooms multiple times this year to provide lessons on: creating SMART goals (Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Relevant, Timely), completing Strength Finder and linking Strengths to potential careers and post-secondary education.
How does my student log on to their account?
- Internet access is needed
- Go to http://gms.hcpss.org/
- Click on School Resources
- Under Family Resources, click Naviance/Family Connection
- Username: 9 digit student id number
- Password: school computer password
Get Organized - N.O.D. During Advisory, 2016-2017
Starting in October! Student Services will once again be offering Notebook Organization Day (N.O.D.) during Advisory. Student have the opportunity to organize their homework folders and notebooks in the cafeteria with Ms. Brandt and Ms. O'Connor.
Students who want to attend N.O.D., go to Student Services PRIOR to Advisory to get a pass.
Time: Advisory (every Wednesday from 1:55pm - 2:25pm)
Location: Cafeteria
Students who want to attend N.O.D., go to Student Services PRIOR to Advisory to get a pass.
Time: Advisory (every Wednesday from 1:55pm - 2:25pm)
Location: Cafeteria
School Counseling Programs From Past School Years
7th Grade Leadership Group, 2015-2016
Ms. O'Connor ran a leadership group with nine 7th grade students. The group was co-ed and met one time per week for one class period. The group ran for 7 weeks from Friday, April 24th to Friday, June 5th, 2015. During group sessions, students will explore and develop leadership skills by gaining an awareness and understanding of personal strengths. Do you want your child to participate in a group this school yea 2015-2016r? Email Ms. O'Connor at liz_o'[email protected] or call, 410-313-5525 to learn more.
Cell Phone Policy, 2015-2016
GMS has a less restrictive cell phone policy. Students are permitted to use cell phones in public areas outside of class times. Exceptions are that they may not be used in teacher’s classrooms without permission, in any locker room or restrooms. Additionally, students are not permitted to use the camera, video recording or audio recording features unless under the direct supervision of a staff member. GMS staff ask that students avoid walking and texting.
In order to support the cell phone policy, Student Services wanted to take the changing rules and use it as an opportunity to teach our students about cell phone etiquette. Student Services created four posters with the pieces of cell phone etiquette to be displayed around the building (see pictures below). Teachers were given a poster to hang outside of their classroom to remind students to silence or turn off their cell phone. A 'No Cell Phone Zone' poster will be hung on the bathroom doors and in the locker rooms. The goal for Student Service's cell phone initiative is to remind our students about the new cell phone policy and to support them in making good decisions while using their cell phone.
In order to support the cell phone policy, Student Services wanted to take the changing rules and use it as an opportunity to teach our students about cell phone etiquette. Student Services created four posters with the pieces of cell phone etiquette to be displayed around the building (see pictures below). Teachers were given a poster to hang outside of their classroom to remind students to silence or turn off their cell phone. A 'No Cell Phone Zone' poster will be hung on the bathroom doors and in the locker rooms. The goal for Student Service's cell phone initiative is to remind our students about the new cell phone policy and to support them in making good decisions while using their cell phone.
Extra Mile, 2014-2015
Cobra Kudos, recognizes two students in each grade, however, the staff wanted to recognize additional students they notice going The Extra Mile. This new program allows teachers and staff members to recognize students for going above and beyond in effort, academics and interpersonal skills. Students receive an Extra Mile coupon and once three have been accumulated, they decorate an Extra Mile shoe in the Art room to be hung on the wall outside of the cafeteria.
Check out our Extra Mile winners the next time you visit GMS!
Check out our Extra Mile winners the next time you visit GMS!
Blue Pinky Project, 2014
Check Out the Flipagram from the GMS Blue Pinky Project - Click here
The HoCo Blue Pinky Project is a new grassroots project led by Jaki Ulman, in partnership with StandUp HoCo. This effort is designed to raise awareness of bullying. The project challenges students to stand up for one another and promote respect. Student Services will have a table set up during lunch shifts on Friday, April 4th where students can sign the Stand Up to Bullying pledge. Students can also paint their pinky nail blue to signify their willingness to stand up to bullying at GMS. The Stand Up HoCo website has several resources for families on bully prevention. For more information visit http://standuphoco.org/
The HoCo Blue Pinky Project is a new grassroots project led by Jaki Ulman, in partnership with StandUp HoCo. This effort is designed to raise awareness of bullying. The project challenges students to stand up for one another and promote respect. Student Services will have a table set up during lunch shifts on Friday, April 4th where students can sign the Stand Up to Bullying pledge. Students can also paint their pinky nail blue to signify their willingness to stand up to bullying at GMS. The Stand Up HoCo website has several resources for families on bully prevention. For more information visit http://standuphoco.org/
Pause Before You Post - Anti-Cyber Bully Campaign, 2013-2014
Given the increasing presence of Social Media and Cyberbullying, we have begun our Pause Before You Post initiative at GMS. We are super excited to make a positive impact on student decision making in regards to social media. Just a few FYI's about our program...
1.) Classroom lessons will be taught school wide educating students on their social media decision making. Ask them what their Positive Post was! (see picture above for some of our student's positive posts)
2.) We will be educating staff members on the newest social media sites and sharing school surveys from the students.
3.) We are thrilled to have a national speaker, Josh Gunderson come on November 7th to talk to our students about their Digital Footprint and use of Social Media. Mr. Gunderson will also run a parent session at 7:00 p.m. on Nov. 7th at GMS!! We need YOU here!!! Thank you to the PTA for sponsoring this program!
4.) In the meantime.... please take a moment to update yourself on the popular social networking sites your child is using (see link to article below). Facebook isn't even on the list!!! Thank you to Mrs. Carson for sharing this helpful article with us!
Popular Social Networking Sites Your Child Is Using
1.) Classroom lessons will be taught school wide educating students on their social media decision making. Ask them what their Positive Post was! (see picture above for some of our student's positive posts)
2.) We will be educating staff members on the newest social media sites and sharing school surveys from the students.
3.) We are thrilled to have a national speaker, Josh Gunderson come on November 7th to talk to our students about their Digital Footprint and use of Social Media. Mr. Gunderson will also run a parent session at 7:00 p.m. on Nov. 7th at GMS!! We need YOU here!!! Thank you to the PTA for sponsoring this program!
4.) In the meantime.... please take a moment to update yourself on the popular social networking sites your child is using (see link to article below). Facebook isn't even on the list!!! Thank you to Mrs. Carson for sharing this helpful article with us!
Popular Social Networking Sites Your Child Is Using
Parents your support on the Pause Before You Post campaign is critical. We are asking families to talk to their kids about cyberbullying and come up with rules for cell phone and computer use. Below are some tips for parents. To find more resources for parents and students about cyberbullying click on the Resources tab.
Be Aware of What Your Kids are Doing Online
Talk with your kids about cyber bullying and other online issues regularly.
Be Aware of What Your Kids are Doing Online
Talk with your kids about cyber bullying and other online issues regularly.
- Tell your kids that you may review their online communications at any time
- Have a sense of what they do online and in texts
- Learn about the sites they like (Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, AskFM)
- Ask for their passwords, but tell them you’ll only use them in case of emergency
- Ask to “friend” or “follow” your kids on social media sites
- Encourage your kids to tell you immediately if they, or someone they know, is being cyberbullied
Stand Up, Don't Stand By, March 2013
The staff and students of Glenwood Middle School engaged in many anti-bullying activities during the month of March. The activities planned were the result of collaboration between administrators, school counselors, teacher teams and the Physical Education department to raise student awareness about bullying and to rally around the theme: Stand Up, Don’t Stand By!
The school-wide Midnight Madness, a traditional basketball marathon that raises money for charity, selected the theme to “Stand Up, Don’t Stand By.” Posters and T-shirts for the event followed the anti-bullying theme. A portion of the proceeds were donated to PACER, a charity that works to prevent bullying, along with traditional support for scholarships, the American Cancer Society and the Glenwood Community Center.
In order to promote our theme for Midnight Madness, “Stand Up, Don’t Stand By”, signs were placed around the building. Additionally, teachers and Staff members at the school wore shirts throughout the month with the slogan: “I will stand up against ____________________.” The blank was filled in with a word selected by the staff member that denotes bullying, such as, name-calling, harassment, etc.
School Counselors presented anti-bullying lessons focused on the power of the bystander. Part of the lesson was focused on a school-wide activity where students came up with an anti-bullying message they can uphold. Some examples of students’ messages were, “I will show compassion for others,” “You can always come talk to me, I will never exclude you” and “I won’t judge you.” These were just a few of the many statements our GMS students wrote to stand up against bullying. We took a picture of each student holding their statement and posted the pictures in the hall between the cafeteria and the gym the night of Midnight Madness to support the theme, “Stand Up, Don’t Stand By”.
The school-wide Midnight Madness, a traditional basketball marathon that raises money for charity, selected the theme to “Stand Up, Don’t Stand By.” Posters and T-shirts for the event followed the anti-bullying theme. A portion of the proceeds were donated to PACER, a charity that works to prevent bullying, along with traditional support for scholarships, the American Cancer Society and the Glenwood Community Center.
In order to promote our theme for Midnight Madness, “Stand Up, Don’t Stand By”, signs were placed around the building. Additionally, teachers and Staff members at the school wore shirts throughout the month with the slogan: “I will stand up against ____________________.” The blank was filled in with a word selected by the staff member that denotes bullying, such as, name-calling, harassment, etc.
School Counselors presented anti-bullying lessons focused on the power of the bystander. Part of the lesson was focused on a school-wide activity where students came up with an anti-bullying message they can uphold. Some examples of students’ messages were, “I will show compassion for others,” “You can always come talk to me, I will never exclude you” and “I won’t judge you.” These were just a few of the many statements our GMS students wrote to stand up against bullying. We took a picture of each student holding their statement and posted the pictures in the hall between the cafeteria and the gym the night of Midnight Madness to support the theme, “Stand Up, Don’t Stand By”.
Girls' Night Out, 2012-2013
Last year the GMS female staff and Student Services held Girls' Night Out on Wednesday, May 1st from 6:30 - 8:30pm. The evening started with pizza and the girls created their own picture frame. The girls then headed to breakout rooms where staff ran lessons to help build leadership and friendship skills. The night ended with a raffle and a slide show from pictures throughout the evening.
Thank you to our 6th grade girls for coming out for the fun and for our female staff for volunteering to help make the night a success!
Thank you to our 6th grade girls for coming out for the fun and for our female staff for volunteering to help make the night a success!
Mix It Up Day, 2012
To support anti-bullying and harassment, GMS participated in Mix It Up Day in the fall of 2012. Here is some more information about the event.
What activities will GMS provide for students on October 30th, 2012?
Students will be welcomed into the cafeteria by 8th grade leaders. The student leaders will assist in running lunch activities to encourage peer interaction. Students will have the opportunity participate in get to know you and team building activities encouraging students to interact with other peers.
What is Mix It Up Day?
"Students have identified the cafeteria as the place where divisions are most clearly drawn. So on one day – October 30th this school year – we asked students to move out of their comfort zones and connect with someone new over lunch. It’s a simple act with profound implications. Studies have shown that interactions across group lines can help reduce prejudice. When students interact with those who are different from them, biases and misperceptions can fall away.” ~ Teaching Tolerance
For more information visit the Mix It Up Day website at http://www.tolerance.org/mix-it-up/what-is-mix
What activities will GMS provide for students on October 30th, 2012?
Students will be welcomed into the cafeteria by 8th grade leaders. The student leaders will assist in running lunch activities to encourage peer interaction. Students will have the opportunity participate in get to know you and team building activities encouraging students to interact with other peers.
What is Mix It Up Day?
"Students have identified the cafeteria as the place where divisions are most clearly drawn. So on one day – October 30th this school year – we asked students to move out of their comfort zones and connect with someone new over lunch. It’s a simple act with profound implications. Studies have shown that interactions across group lines can help reduce prejudice. When students interact with those who are different from them, biases and misperceptions can fall away.” ~ Teaching Tolerance
For more information visit the Mix It Up Day website at http://www.tolerance.org/mix-it-up/what-is-mix