Dear Greenwood Lakes Middle School Families,

As we approach summer, I would like to thank our students for all their hard work and attentiveness during FAST, 8th Grade Science, and EOC exams. We know you did well! I would like to take the opportunity to celebrate some of our outstanding accomplishments for the 2023-24 school year! Keep SOARing Eagles!

Congratulations to:

• District Solo & Ensemble Participants: 8th Grade: Emersyn Sturgill, Aidan Hudson, Avary Gustin, Annie Weng, Meijie Liu, Tristan Hudson, Jennismaely Reyes, Willow Claessens, Jasmine Hancock, Sophie O’Rourke, Julian Morris.
• Juvenile of the Year: Desteney Jackson
• Drug-Free Red Ribbon Poster Contest Winner: First Place: Ava Albertson, Eliana Lopez
• Second Place: Sofia Acosta, Makayla Murdock, Rylee Williams Third Place: Milana Arlone
• Anti-Bullying Poster Contest Winner: First Place: Ashley McDaniel
• Take Stock in Children Recipients: Nathaniel Howell, Ella Peterson, Serenity Goldmintz
• State History Fair Participants: Diana Grant, Kaitlyn Crosby, Kathryn Lasage
• Track & Field: 4X100m Boys County Champions- Anthony Fierro-Abreu, Jullian Johnson, Mekhi Shaw-McKenzie, Jaylen Lowman; 4X100m Girls Runner Up- Mikyla Johnson, Bryce Williams, Madison Severino; 4X400 Boys 1st Place overall- Sawyer Brock-McEntire, Jaylen Lowman, Julian Johnson, Mekhi Shaw-McKenzie; Long Jump- Kaiden Topelski Runner up, Madison Severino Runner up; 100m- Julian Johnson 1st Place, Zoe Etienne Runner up; 200m- Julian Johnson 1st Place; 400m- Jaylen Lowman 1st Place, Madison Severino 1st Place; 800m- Sawyer Brock-McEntire 1st Place; Shot Put- Zoe Etienne 1st Place; Mile- Sawyer Brock-McEntire Runner up
• Cross Country: Girls Varsity 8th Grade - 3rd Overall; Taylia Wittstock- 11th overall
• Cross Country: Boys Varsity 8th Grade - 4th Overall
• Congratulations Mr. Ramon Arce GLMS Employee of the Year!
• Congratulations Mrs. Emily Montalvo GLMS Teacher of the Year!
• GLMS Dividend of the Year: Mrs. Sara Bascom

I would like to thank the amazing Greenwood Lakes Middle School teachers and staff. From day one, they have done their very best as a team to make this a successful school year. I thank them for their dedication, efforts, and support in helping students learn and achieve. I truly have the best staff! A special thanks to our PTSA Board, SAC, Partners in Education, and our dedicated group of Dividends. Please continue to be involved, because without your involvement, Greenwood Lakes Middle School would not be as successful as it is. We have had a great year because of our teachers, staff, parents, and students.

As we approach the end of the school year, please remember:

• Report Cards can be found on Skyward Family Access.
• If your student took an End of Course Exam (EOC), the grade on the report card will not be finalized until the scores are received. Revised report cards will be available if requested.
• Rising 7th grade students MUST provide the school with updated tDap immunization documentation. Additional information can be found on our GLMS website.
• You can update Emergency Contact information and monitor student grades anytime through Skyward Family Access. A change of address will require you to visit the school and provide updated documentation.
• SAVE THE DATE - Schedule Pick-Up will be Thursday, August 8th! Times will be posted on our GLMS website.

In preparation for the 2024-2025 school year, students are to complete a summer Reading and Math assignment. Each Math and Language Arts teacher have provided details, information will be posted on our GLMS Website, in this newsletter, and sent to all feeder elementary schools. Additional reading is also recommended, and The Florida Sunshine State Books are an excellent way to build reading skills.

Thank you, Eagle Families, for concluding another strong year of educating our youth. I wish you a wonderful summer. If you have any concerns during the summer, we will be open Monday through Thursday from 8:30am to 4:00pm. Together we will continue to help your child succeed.

As Always, Let’s SOAR Eagles!

Breezi Johnson, Principal