Hello, this is Stephen Schreibeis, the Superintendent at Glendive Public Schools. As I am sure you have heard, our community is battling the norovirus among other sicknesses. Because of this, GPS is taking steps to keep our students and staff safe. School will be canceled on Monday, January 27th. This unprecedented step has been taken to help give our students and staff time to get better, to thoroughly sanitize our buildings, and to try to stay ahead of it moving forward. We want to make sure that we are able to kill the virus in our schools so that we can continue to keep our school environment as safe as possible. Please understand that the only way that this virus will go away in our community is if every individual takes the steps seriously that the Health Department has sent out to everyone. Please review the message that the Health Department has sent out on their Facebook Page and website if you have not already. Glendive Public Schools has also posted this information on our app, websites, and Facebook Pages. We know that the virus will keep cycling through our community and schools if people do not follow these guidelines. We appreciate your assistance in keeping our community safe and healthy. Thank you for your understanding.
Friday, 1-24-2020 Bus 5 will not run this afternoon. Not enough drivers.
The Dawson County Health Department is requesting the assistance of community members in doing their due diligence in preventing the spread of Norovirus circulating in our area. Just because you have had Norovirus once, it does not provide you with immunity. Within three weeks, you could get it again.
Norovirus symptoms include nausea, vomiting and diarrhea.
Preventative measures include:
Hand Hygiene – wash with soap and water NOT hand sanitizer. Hand sanitizer does not destroy the norovirus.
Disinfect - contaminated surfaces including laundry with chlorine bleach.
Launder – contaminated bedding and laundry should be washed with hot water, detergent and bleach
Protect yourself by wearing gloves when handling soiled items.
Food Prep – do not prepare food for at least 48 to 72 hours after symptoms end.
Stay home – Do not return to work or school or childcare for at least 48 hours after symptoms resolve.
If symptoms persist or worsen, follow up with your healthcare provider.
For more information click on the links below:
Norovirus Outbreak Management Guide: http://bit.ly/2RjNtcH
Symptoms of Norovirus: http://bit.ly/2ROWAB0
You are invited to our FREE "Stronger Together" Community Training on Tuesday, January 21st from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. in the DCHS Auditorium.
Jeff Veley will be back to train Mental Health Professionals, Educators, Youth Group Leaders, Health Care Professionals, Parents, etc. on how to train kids to deal with their squabbles. If you work with or around kids, this training is for you. "Squabbles" is a great way to train the kids that you work with in Conflict Resolution and to help them cope and be resilient.
We hope to see you there!
Everyone is invited to a Lunch & Learn on Monday, January 20th from 12-1 in the GPS Board Room (Merrill Ave Entrance).
Jeff Veley (National Resilience Educator) will be here to teach you how to empower youth to squash squabbles before they cause drama or trauma.
Bring a Brown Bag Lunch
Light Refreshments Provided
Hope to see you there (even if you can't make the whole hour)!
1-8-2020 Bus 3 will not run this afternoon.
Please watch this video from Superintendent Schreibeis (2:15).
https://youtu.be/YRf82Jrk58I
#2020Challenge
#LoveChangesItAll
#BeKindAndLoveLikeCrazy
#GPSCommunity
#GPSPride
I huge Thank You to Todd Opp and Kristine Hubbard from Glendive Medical Center for allowing some of our employees come to one of their beginning Lean Six Sigma Trainings.
We really appreciate your willingness to help us get better with our mindset around waste and being more effective and efficient in what we do.
If you haven't heard or seen what GMC is doing with their Lean Six Sigma program, you need to check it out! Awesome!
#GPSCommunity
#ThankYouGMC
From Transportation Department:
Bus 3 will not be running this morning.
From Transportation Dept:
Bus 4 will not run all day Thursday 12/19/19 and all day Friday (12/20/19).
We are still short on drivers.
From Transportation Department:
Bus 4 will not run this morning.
Mrs. Schaaf's 4th grade class assignment:
Her students were put into groups of two and had to create a Christmas Ornament that represents Glendive. They needed to have the name of the city, an image representing the city, the year, and a phrase that captures the city.
Here are some of the ones that were done. Well Done 4th graders!
#IBelieveInGlendive
#GPSPride
#DinoPride
#TheyAreWatching
Looking for DCHS gear? The freshmen class is doing a fundraiser through FanCloth. People simply go to the link, add items to their cart, pick a student's name and place their order. They will arrive in mid to late January.
https://fancloth.shop/NDDHQ
Update on WMS gym floor:
While trying to assess and resolve the initial problem which was the source of the buckled gym floor, it was determined that the quantity of leaking pipes was greater than originally believed. Due to the condition of the pipes and, to ensure the restoration is properly completed, we have been working with; our insurance company, two restoration companies, two plumbers, and two flooring companies.
Upon assessing the extent of the damage, additional leaks were discovered around the gym area as well as the identification yesterday (12/5) of mold in the boy’s restroom (foyer of the gym). Precautions were immediately taken to quarantine the gym foyer and restroom area until a mitigation specialist can further assess the situation.
Our goal is to immediately and properly rectify these issues so as to resume normal activities at WMS as soon as possible.
As always, if you have any questions or concerns, please contact Mark Goyette (WMS Principal) at 377-3288 or Stephen Schreibeis (GPS Superintendent) at 377-5339.
Our survey closes on Friday (Nov 29th). If you haven't taken it yet, we would love to hear from you!
Thank you to everyone who has taken the survey already!
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/YT7PPVX
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#YourOpinionMatters
From Transportation Dept: Tomorrow, Tuesday 11-26-19
Bus 1 and 5 will not run the afternoon route.
Not enough drivers.
Parents: Here is a video from Jeff Veley inviting you to our Live Facebook Event on Nov 20th.
#RaiseThemStrong
#GPSCharacter
Video (1:51): https://youtu.be/Wcg3iRiJPcE
Parents: Please join us for our first Facebook Live Event. You aren't going to want to miss this. Wednesday, Nov 20th @ 6:00 p.m.
Here is the link to the Facebook Event:
https://www.facebook.com/events/753864578410030/
From Transportation Dept.
Friday 11-15-19 Bus 7 will not run the afternoon route.
Not enough drivers.
A salute to all veterans ...
Thank you for serving our country and protecting our freedoms.
#ThankYou
#WeSaluteYou
