Glendive Public Schools

A message has been sent to all GPS parents. Please check your email, the GPS app, the GPS website, or go to the following link to see the message: https://www.glendiveschools.com/article/710488

GPS is looking for an Administrative Assistant to the Athletic Director/Building Administrator to join our great team. If you want to add value to students, staff, and the community, we would love to have you apply. Wage $14.74 and up, DOE *Health, Vision, Life Insurance available *Dental insurance available after 3 years. *Successful candidate will work up to 35 hours per week, 10 months per year *Vacation and Sick Leave accrue at current state defined rates *MT Public Employees Retirement System Membership If you are interested, please call Spencer Johnson at 406-377-5379. Information and applications can be found on our website at https://www.glendiveschools.com (click on Menu - Employment). Job Description: Administrative Assistant to the Athletic Director/Building Administrator

Reading was celebrated across the nation during the month of March. Here are some great ways to incorporate reading into the month of March and beyond. 1. Go Book Shopping. This can be done anywhere from local bookstores to Amazon or with a trip to the library. Ask friends, librarians, and teachers for some great book recommendations. 2. Get Comfortable. Designate a special spot in your house for reading. Fill it with pillows, blankets, and books. It doesn’t have to be big. 3. Set Aside Family Reading Time. It is a lot easier to get everyone reading if everyone is doing it together. Set aside a designated amount of time each night. This may include reading a book as a family or everyone reading on their own. 4. Celebrate With a Movie. As a family, you can choose a book that also has a movie. After you read the book together, you can all settle in and watch the movie together. You can even have a discussion about which one you thought was better and why.

Click on the following link to view the GPS Spring 21-22 Newsletter https://bit.ly/GPSNewsletterSpring22

If you haven't already, please call to make an appointment for your incoming kindergartener! Our screening and registration is quickly approaching on April 1. We will need a copy of your child's birth certificate and immunization records to start school. This is a great time to get that done. We look forward to seeing you soon!

From the Transportation department: Bus 5 will not run the afternoon route on Wednesday, March 23.

Happy St. Patrick's Day from Glendive Public Schools

GPS is having their annual Child Find on Thursday, March 24, 2022. Please call Kathy at 377-5385 to register for the Child Find. Kindergarten registration will be on April 1, 2022. Please call Jefferson School at 377-4155 to register for that event.

Thank you to all of our staff who give their best each and every day. We are truly grateful for every one of you.

HELP!! Glendive Public Schools is struggling yet again and in desperate need of substitute teachers, cooks and custodians. The last few days with staff shortages have left us with several positions unfilled. We have an amazing staff that has been working tirelessly to shift, adjust, and cover everything that we need to fill these vacant positions so that we can continue to operate our schools. We are asking for our community's help to fill this gap so we won’t have to cancel school for a lack of staffing. Again, we are in desperate need of help! Please consider applying to be a substitute in our district. You don’t have to be a licensed teacher, you just have to pass a background check and take a short online training course. You can choose which days you want to work and give a preference as to which school(s) you would like to work in and how many hours you want to work. What other job gives you those opportunities? To apply you can go to the District’s website at glendiveschools.com and click on employment opportunities on the top right corner. Or for more information please call Jackie Stinnett at the Superintendent’s Office at (406) 377-6102. The students of Glendive Public Schools need you now more than ever!!

Please click on the following link for important information about Masks on Buses. Thanks! https://www.glendiveschools.com/article/669549

From the Transportation Director: Bus 2 will not run the afternoon route tomorrow, Thursday February 24.

Reminder: Parent-Teacher Conferences are Tuesday, February 22 from 2 pm - 8 pm. Parent-Teacher Collaboration Tip 5: Parents can volunteer in the classroom or building. Tip 6: Parents can help the teacher by letting them know about things happening at home. Tip 7: Teachers and parents can work as a team to provide the best for students

"If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more and become more, you are a leader". *John Quincy Adams. Happy President's Day from Glendive Public Schools

Reminder: Parent-Teacher Conferences are Tuesday, February 22 from 2 pm - 8 pm. Parent-Teacher Collaboration Tip 3: Teachers communicate through newsletters, class blogs, make phone calls, and send report cards. Parent-Teacher Collaboration Tip 4: Parents can attend parent/teacher conferences to make sure that parents, teachers and students are all on the same page.

Day 1: Parent-Teacher Conferences are next week (Tuesday, February 22). In the spirit of getting ready for Conferences, we will be posting some Parent/Teacher Collaboration tips. Parent Teacher Collaboration: Parents and teachers share the same goals for children and students; they want each individual to do their best. This happens best when parents and teachers work together. Parent-Teacher Collaboration Tip 1: Keeping lines of communication open between parents and teachers. Parent-Teacher Collaboration Tip 2: Parents help by setting aside time for schoolwork at home.

Happy Valentine's Day from all of us at Glendive Public Schools.

We want to keep our students healthy and in school. Here are some more quick tips to help students reduce the spread of germs at school. 1. Hands off Your Face – Teach students to keep hands away from their face, out of their nose and out of their mouths. If they accidentally touch these things, remind them to wash their hands right away. 2. Skip the Water Fountain – Send a water bottle with students each day so they can avoid the water fountain. If they need to use the water fountain, teach students how to drink without touching their mouth to the spigot. 3. Eat Fruits and Veggies – A healthy diet can help boost the immune system. 4. Get Enough Sleep – Sleep helps build the immune system. Follow these guidelines: *Ages 10-17: 8.5 to 9.5 hours per night *Ages 5-10: 10 to 11 hours per night *Ages 3-5: 11 to 13 hours per night 5. Stay Home From School when Sick – If a student is sick, they need to stay home until they are well again to avoid spreading illness to others.

Kids love to be close and share everything, even germs. Here are some quick tips to help students reduce the spread of germs at school. 1. Wash your Hands – Wash hands in warm soapy water for at least 20 seconds. Sing the alphabet song once to help with timing. 2. Don’t Share – Send extra supplies so students can use their own items rather than community items. 3. Cover Sneezes and Coughs – Sneeze into the crook of the elbow or into a tissue, not into hands. If a student accidentally sneezes into their hands, remind them to wash their hands right away.

Wanted: An amazing human being with a strong heart, generous spirit, and a passion to make a difference in the lives of others. GPS is looking for an Accounts Payable/Payroll Specialist to join our great team. If you want to add value to students, staff, and the community, we would love to have you apply. Wage $15.19 and up, DOE *Health, Vision, Life Insurance available *Dental insurance available after 3 years. *Successful candidate will work 40 hours per week, 12 months per year *Vacation and Sick Leave accrue at current state defined rates *MT Public Employees Retirement System Membership If you are interested, please call Anne Sadorf at 406-377-5394. Information and applications can be found on our website at https://www.glendiveschools.com (click on Menu - Employment). Job Description: Accounts Payable/Payroll Specialist