Hello! We want to welcome you to Glacier Ridge Elementary where we are
building a safe and kind learning environment! We look forward to working with both
you and your child here at our school. Educating your child and providing them with
the best emotional, social, and educational experience to go out and be a productive
member of our society is one of our goals!
There are many services that we offer at Glacier Ridge Elementary. I would like
to outline some of them for you in this letter. Staff member names, emails, and contact
numbers, and building calendar with up to date events can be found on our website,
www.dublinschools.net/glacierridge. Feel free to also ask any staff member at Glacier
Ridge if you want more information about these services.
We feel that all students will benefit from becoming well-rounded individuals
by not only receiving our academic services, but by participating in social activities as
well.
Instructional Services
§ Reading Recovery (One-On-One Intervention, Ms. Gandal)
§ Reading Intervention (Small Group Intervention, Ms. Gandal, Mr. Myers)
§ LEAP (Gifted and Enrichment Education, Grades 4/5, Mrs. Gdovin)
§ ELL (English as a Second Language Services, Ann Heys)
§ Early Literature Initiative( Ms. Gandal)
§ Occupational/Physical/Speech Therapists (Ms. Ratcliff, Ms. Holdgreve, Ms. Aylward,
Mrs. Porter)
§ Literacy and Numeracy Coaches (Mrs. Kent, Mrs. Reutzel, Ms.Dempsey, Mrs. Smith)
§ Intervention Specialists (Ms. Materkoski, Mrs. Myers, Mrs. Jester, Ms. Knight, Ms.
Rudibaugh)
§ Independent Learning Projects (Classroom Teacher)
School Counseling Services
§ Full time guidance counselor (Mrs. Coon) and part-time psychologist (Mr. Boertje)
§ Individual Counseling
§ Support Groups (Self-Esteem, Anger Management, Friendship, Relaxation, Social Skills,
Lunch Buddies, Testing Skills)
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Drug Prevention
Classroom Guidance
Clinic Aide (Mrs. Butterfield)
Parent Consultation
Fifth Grade Human Growth and Development
Fifth Grade Middle School Transition Lessons
Guidance website: http://www.dublinschools.net/LaurieCoon.aspx
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emotionally.
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Specials Teachers
§ Art (Mrs. Cover)
§ Music (Miss Borden)
§ PE (Mrs. Findley)
§ Library (Mrs. Witchey)
Secretaries/Office Information, Call for absence 614-733-0012
§ Administrative Secretary (Mrs. Frazier)
§ Special Education Secretary (Mrs. Mueting)
Glacier Ridge Social Activities
*Look for information to be emailed throughout the year in order to join these clubs.
Chess Club (PTO)
Art Club (Mrs. Cover)
Greeter Club (Mrs. Coon)
Running Club (Mrs. Beckett)
Music Club/Opportunities (Miss Borden)
• Tiger Pals (Mrs. Coon/Mrs. Porter)
• Leadership Group (Mrs. Coon, Ms. Kelley, Mr. Bachor, Mrs. Wilkins, Mrs. Manion)
• 4th/5th grade Yoga (Mrs. Coon)
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Columbus Metropolitan Library/Dublin Branch
§ Reading Buddies: Get 15 minutes of free reading practice with a library staff member
or volunteer, go to http://www.columbuslibrary.org/thirdgradereading for more
information.
§ Free Homework Help Center, Monday through Thursday: 3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.,
Open during the school year. Located, 75 N.High Street, Downtown Dublin.
Glacier Ridge PTO
§ Glacier Ridge has an active PTO. They are always looking for volunteers! Please
Click on the PTO icon on the GRE website for more information.
Extra Curricular Activities Outside the School
§ Cub Scouts/Boy Scouts, email scoutmaster@troop299skc.org for more information.
§ Girl Scouts of Ohio Heartland, click on the link to fill out an application to participate
in Daisies, Brownies, or Girl Scouts in Dublin. http://www.gsooh.org/
§ DYA (Dublin Youth Association, Football/Basketball/Baseball/Softball/Lacrosse/ TeeBall/Golf/Volleyball) call 777-2222. www.dya.com/ The office is located at 4285
W.Dublin-Granville Road, Dublin.
§ Chiller (ice skating/hockey), 764-1000. Their address is 7001 Dublin Park Drive.
§ Columbus Zoo (Zoo classes), 645-3400. Their address is 9990 Riverside Drive.
§ Sports Ohio (indoor soccer/racing/batting cages/golf) 791-3003. Their address is 6314
Cosgray Road, Dublin.
§ Glacier Ridge Metro Park (classes for students), 1000 acres of hiking, biking trails
and shelter houses. The park is located 2 miles North of Post Road and West of
Hyland Croy.
§ Dublin Community Recreation Center (karate, music, art, drama, sports, crafts,
swimming classes and lessons for all ages) call 761-6545. Their address is 5600 Post
Road.
§ Carriage Place Community Center, 645-3715. Their address is 4900 Sawmill Road,
Columbus, Ohio.
§ Dublin Soccer League call 793-8320. Their address is 6631 Commerce Parkway,
Suite Q, Dublin, OH 43017, Dublin 43017, www.dublinsoccerleague.com
§ Integrity Gymnastics/Dance call 733-0818. Their address is 8185 Business Way,
Plain City, OH 43064, www.integritygym.com
Latchkey
§ Before and after school care for students. This program is not sponsored by Dublin
Schools, but is housed before and after school at Glacier Ridge. For more information
go to their informational website at http://www.dublinlatchkey.com/#&panel1-1
Receive Online Communication from Dublin City Schools
§ Go to https://dashboard.dublinschools.net/parents/ to receive Glacier Ridge and
DCS communication. Learn how to create a username and password to get access to
Progress Book, EZ Pay, Bus Routes, as well as Parent/Student Forms.
I hope this provides you with a wealth of resources to welcome you to the Dublin area
and Glacier Ridge Elementary. Please don’t hesitate to email,
coon_laurie@dublinschools.net, or call if you have any questions or concerns,
718-8893!
Warmly,
Laurie Coon
Glacier Ridge Elementary Guidance Counselor
The Dublin Difference, “Educating the hearts and mind!”