February 2020

Yeomen News

Greenbriar Middle School

Principal’s Message…

Hello Greenbriar Families,

Let’s hope the Groundhog doesn’t let us down for that early spring he promised! As we round out the winter, we will be laser focused on preparing for our AIR tests in April.

The Greenbriar teachers, staff, and administrators are commit-ted to creating and maintaining a learning environment where all students feel safe and comfortable. We take pride in the work that we are doing with your student. With that said, I want to re-mind you that my door is always open to you for honest conver-sations about anything that you may have heard or experienced at Greenbriar. In our age of social media, it is easy to see a very polarized version of events. And while I may not be able to share specific details pertaining to students, I am able to give you a better understanding of the situation as a whole. The Greenbriar Team is committed to your student’s success. We appreciate the opportunity to address any issues with you in a respectful man-ner. While we may not always agree, we can be sure that we are united in our shared commitment to your student.

Have a wonderful February and do something for yourself! I know how hard you work as parents and I appreciate all that you do for your student.

Respectfully,

Jill E. Schissler Principal Greenbriar Middle School

Recipients of Positive Referral for 1st Semester

As part of our PBIS program at Greenbriar Middle School, we have 3 behavior expectations that we teach and strive

for our students to reach. Those expectations are: Be Responsible, Be Respectful and Be Ready To Learn. When a stu-

dent is caught exhibiting one of those behaviors, their teacher or another staff member can recognize them with a posi-

tive referral. Students who receive a positive referral have their name announced in the morning and get a phone call

home to their parents. Additionally we would include their name in this month’s newsletter. Congratulations to these

students that have been responsible, respectful and ready to learn throughout this school year!

Aaliviah Dotson Dalton Schrembeck Jillian Brockwell Naelani Fannin Aaron Gaglione Damarion Guise Jimmie Metcalf Nairelys Andino

Aiden Smith Darion Moore John Criss Natalia Armenta Aiden Soto Deasia Burton John Highsmith Natalie Babcock

Aislynne DeVan Dianna Patel Jordan Miller Nate Abreu Alex Lewis Dinella Messina Joseph Manjas Nate Clark

Alex Waggle Diwas Karki Joshua Jameson Nathan Cesarski Alexa Mejia Dominic Russo Joshua Rehard Nathan Pekarcsik Allen LaSota Donovan Gennaro Josiah Ammons Nevaeh Szojka Allie Antal Duane John Julianna Mozina Nichia Dortch

Alxsys Metz Dylan Phelps Junnah Ali Nicole Zaptocky Alyson Tuma Eddie Michalski Justin Harb Noah Holman

Amari Jackson Elijah Bacety Kallie Zorn Olivia Vaquera Hnatiuk Angel Bilski Elijah Kammer Kate Lee Om Patel

Annalise Barnett Elijah Mays Kayla Murray Paige Zick Anthony Highsmith Emilie Kresilia Kayleigh Vincent Richie Green

Artayjah Feagins Emilio Flores Kaz Leszczynsky Riley Morgan Ashley Stapleton Emily Magee Kendall Jarzembak Robert (AJ) Strickland

Ava Shelton Emma Ezinski Kenny Lini Rocco Dipaolo Ava Whitmer Erin-Renee Bryant Kichana May Ronda Farah

Bianca Schroeder Ethan Ceculski Lauren Hotz Ross Reed Bjordi Mene Evie Roberts Leeah Blatnica Samantha Norris Blake Carter Gabby Durkalec Leilani Taylor Saniya Madden

Brady Chambers Gabriella Szymanski Lexi Wolff Sara Jonas Brandon Samarin Grant Ludwig Leyla Palma Savannah Hindi

Brayden Miller Grayson Beni Lilliana Navarez Savannah Ricci Brenna Hill Haley McKnight Lily Fale Sean Connelly Brian Elkins Haley Willmott Lily Morris Sebastian Robinson

Brianna Nohra Hayden Pinter Liranys Andino Sevanna Roman Brianna Torres Hope Watukalusu Lisamarie Parrish Shane Haditsch Briannah Reed Isabella Kaufer Lorelai Nemes Shubneet Randhawa Brody Daniels Isabella Werner Lucas Howards Skylee Henderson Caden Fulton Isaiah Forgach Lukas Pavka Sodapop Kiser Caden Seitz Jack Boswell Lydia Jakupca Sonya Villalobos Caitlyn John Jada Clark MacKenzie Kerns Sophia Genco Caleb Wood Jada Plum Mackenzie Mullins Stevie Iwan

Camarion Wadsworth

Jaden Bugaj Madison Kidd Sylvia Mittendorf

Camden Tremaglio Jaden Tiearney Majd Baizid Tayeshaun Harris Cameron Yevich Jaedyn Brickenden Malakai Weidner Taylor Patrick

Cammy Shaw Jamarie Edgerson Mallory Boll Terrence Arthur Candice Scholz James Burk Marcus Shy Tommy Rollins

Carmine Ventura Jamyia Davis_Starks Mariah Hearn Travis Seese Carol Shaker Janai Joseph Mariia Belytska Trinity Harris Celine Kiwan Jasmine Whittle Mason Zimmerman Tyler Cooper

Chance Adkins Jay Smith Matt Davis-Meadows Veda Leopold Chase Stanek Jayden Maynard Mckayla Nutaitis Veronica Schaffner

Chris Flax Jayvion Robertson Mikey Poole Vlad Omanov Christian Cantley Jeffrey Hudak Mikielle Nelson Willy Haize

Christopher Campi Jamarrie Edgerson Miranda Roland Xavier Medina Christopher Fronczak Jenan Daribdah Miyah Makowski Yaseen Ali

Colby Rawson Jenna Little Mya DeJesus Zach Gaippe

Colin Warner Jessica DiDonato Nadia Provataris Zach Shuster

PTA Reflections Winners

Greenbriar Middle School participated in the National PTA Reflection program. All students

were encouraged to enter their artwork. The theme for this year was: LOOK WITHIN.

Entries are reviewed at local, regional, state and national levels. Each was primarily re-

viewed on how well the student used their artistic vision to portray the theme, their origi-

nality and creativity.

The winners are pictured below with Megan Gurkovich (PTA Reflections Chair) , far left,

and Mrs. Lewis (Art). Those students marked with an asterisk were chosen to move on to

state level judging. State winners received a sketchbook, a 14x14 canvas, a brush lettering

kit and a coupon for free ice cream from the cafeteria. Grace and Ronda received a coupon

for free ice cream and sketchbook. Congratulations to all winners! Good job!

Ronda Farah Grace Goldner

*Kylie Gurkovich *Rhianna Harrison

*Darine Muhsen *Gabriella Szymanski

*Hailey Tucholski *Tyler Waskinski

Growth Mindset Quote of the Month The senior members of Greenbriar, the 7th graders have been tasked to motivate, inspire and encour-age their fellow students through the Growth Mindset curriculum. The students submit quotes to the therapy room and one quote is chosen each month to be displayed in the hallway. This month’s quote “Dreams don’t work unless you do”. This quote inspires us to always dream but to also remember that those dreams take work!! We haven’t made our dreams come true….YET!!

The quote of the month was submitted by Daniel Vasyltsiv of house 7W.

2019-2020 Yearbook Cover Winner

Chardonelle Whittle 7th Grade

Congratulations to Chardonelle Whittle, 7th Grade! Her original and creative

design was chosen for the cover of the 2019-2020 Greenbriar Middle School

Yearbook. Well done!

The Girls’ Basketball season is more than half over. The girls have been working extremely hard and have a “Never Give Up’ attitude. There are 3 home games left in the season. The girls play Fair-view on Tuesday, February 18th, Medina Buckeye on Thursday, February 27th and Rocky River on Tuesday, March 3rd. Please come out and support the team. Good Luck the rest of the season ladies!!

Spring Sports will begin on Thursday, March 5th for Boys’ Track and Monday, March 9th for Girls’ Track. There w ill be an inform ational m eeting for any 7 th Grade Boy or Girl interest-ed in running track on Thursday, February 20th at 7:40 AM in Room 124. In order to partici-pate, all potential athletes will need a valid physical on the OHSAA form and all forms completed and signed by a parent and athlete on Final Forms (http://parma-oh.finalforms.com). Any ques-tions, please email Mr. Porach at porachj@parmacityschools.org

MR. PORACH

ATHLETIC DIRECTOR

ATHLETICS

Student of the Month Amanda Graham

House 5S

Amanda Graham is our SOM: If you're curious to know what diligence is, just get to know Amanda Graham. She is our Janu-ary Student of the Month! Amanda successfully manages her time, juggling the demands of gymnastics practices and competitions all while maintaining superb work habits with home-work completion and class participation. Amanda even comes in early to school to get extra help and stay on top of her studies. She exemplifies what it means to be Respectful, Responsi-ble and Ready to Learn, and is precisely why we nominated her for Student of the Month!

Amanda pictured here

with her proud family!

DJ with his proud family!

Amanda with a big smile!

Amanda with her teachers,

Coach Kucera (left) and

Coach Good.

Student of the Month Celine Kiwan

House 5W

Student of the Month for January Celine is an outstanding student! She always has her supplies, materials, and homework. She follows directions, and completes her assignments with care. She is also a respectful student, always speak-ing politely and kindly to her peers and her teachers. Celine is also very responsible. She knows what needs to be done, and she does it without complaint. She is a hard-working, conscientious student. We, the teachers of House 5W, are extremely pleased to name her as our Greenbriar Student of the Month for January!

Celine with a big

smile, pictured

here with her

proud Mom!

Student of the Month Meelah Syed

House 5X

House 5X w ould like to congratulate Meelah Syed for being selected as January’s Stu-

dent of the Month. Meelah is a very kind, hard-working and respectful student. She always strives to

do her very best, and she is ALWAYS…...Respectful, Responsible and Ready to Learn.

Congratulation Meelah! We are proud of you!

Mrs. Steimle, Mrs. Panek, Mrs. Robenolt and Mr. Pihlblad.

Meelah pictured here with her proud parents and teachers, Mr.

Pihlblad (far left) and Mrs. Panek (far right).

Student of the Month Brianna Reed

House 5Y

Student of the Month for January

Brianna Reed – Brianna always is ready to learn. She quietly works hard and her participation is ex-emplary. She has a good sense of humor and is a good citizen in the classroom. She is willing to help any student and doesn’t complain when asked to work with the student who has difficulty. She is also extremely respectful to adults and she has outstanding academic achievement. What a great student!

Brianna with her proud teachers, Mrs. Dralle (left),

Mrs. Marquardt (middle) and Mrs. Landon.

Student of the Month

Bjordi Mene

House 6W

Bjordi Mene is the House 6W Jaguar’s Student of the Month for January. Bjordi is an amazing

student and a wonderful leader in our classes. He works so diligently on assignments, showing his

responsibility and readiness to learn. He is always respectful of his teachers and shows excellent

manners. Bjordi participates in class discussions and works hard tod o his very best in everything

he attempts to do. We are so proud of his efforts….great work, Bjordi!!

Bjordi pictured

here with his very

proud parents!

Student of the Month Tatiana Kobasa

House 6X

Tatiana Kobasa is student of the month. She is a sweet and kind young girl who works extremely hard every day in school. She sets a great example for her peers by her work ethic and ambition to succeed. Tatiana demonstrates all the qualities of excellent behavior, is focused and sets forth great leadership skills. Way to go, Tatiana!

Tatiana with her very proud Mom!

Student of the Month Spencer Stephan

House 6Y

Spencer Stephan is our January Student of the Month! Spencer is always ready to learn and shows the upmost respect to his teachers and peers! He makes good choices, even when it’s not the easi-est thing to do. He excels academically and always perseveres in whatever he is doing! We are very proud of Spencer!

Spencer pictured here with Mrs. Fink,

his Math teacher.

Spencer with his sister Genevieve

and his proud Mom!

Student of the Month

Hadeel Abuqbitta

House 6Z

Hadeel is a wonderful young lady. She can be depended on to do her best at all times,

in all classes. She shows great responsibility with both her organizational skills and

getting all assignments completed on time. Hadeel will take the time to assist other

students who are struggling with the new concepts presented in class and will lead dis-

cussions in small group settings. Hadeel’s admirable qualities will truly help her

achieve all of her future goals.

Hadeel pictured with her Mom and 6th

Grade teachers, Mrs. Gibson (far left), Mr.

Seballos and Mrs. Porco (far right)

Hadeel with her proud Mom!

Kevin pictured here with his proud parents and Mr. Blaha,

his Math teacher.

Student of the Month Kevin Hudak

House 7W

House 7W’s Student of the Month for January is Kevin Hudak!

Kevin is a model student in each of his House classes, arriving daily Ready to Learn, no matter the day or situation. Kevin carries straight A’s in all of his classes and is constantly volunteering to answer questions in class. He respects all of this classmates and teachers, is willing to work with anyone he is assigned, and is very responsible with finishing his classwork and homework daily.

Kevin has also enrolled early at Tri-C and has already completed an English class for College Credit! As a 7th grader!! He currently is enrolled in another class online at Tri-C Western Cam-pus.

It is our pleasure to nominate Kevin Hudak as the January Student of the Month!

Student of the Month Brianna McCallum

House 7X

Brianna is the 7X Student of the Month for January for demonstrating Growth Mindset and the

PBIS Initiative of Respect, Responsible and being Ready to Learn. She is a young lady that comes to

school with a positive attitude, kindness and grit. She has come a long way and is an ideal peer.

Brianna pictured here with her

proud family!

Brianna with her proud teachers, Mr. Beu-

ther, Mrs. Konescni (middle) and Mrs. Spina.

Student of the Month Cassie Bower

House 7Y

It is with great pleasure that House 7Y gives the Student of Month to Cassie Bower. Cassie had demonstrated extraordinary ability to be Respectful, Responsible and always Ready to Learn.

Cassie was chosen by Mrs. Fox for Student of the Month for her fabulous and creative talents in Lauguage Arts. However, ALL three academic teachers agree that she personifies a positive Growth Mindset and exemplifies as a role model for all.

Cassie will not only be recognized with a pizza lunch, she will also receive a yard sign that her fam-ily may place proudly in their lawn to let everyone know of her wonderful achievement.

Cassie comes to each class ready to learn and is always ready to help others. She is always respect-ful and responsible as she works towards doing her best in all academic and social areas. Cassie has made our House extremely proud and we, in turn, are proud to honor her.

Cassie pictured here

with her proud par-

ents and teachers,

Mr. Bell (far left), Mr.

Majkrzak (second

left), Mrs. Fox, and

Mr. Mckee (middle

back)

Student of the Month Scarlett Nagorka

House 7Z

Scarlett Najorka is the House 7Z Student of the Month. Scarlett is an exceptional student that fol-

lows the 3 R’s every day. Scarlett is an avid writer and loves Math. She is always willing to help out in

the classroom and goes above and beyond what is being asked. She is a member of Student Council

and likes riding horses outside of school. We are happy that Scarlett is a part of our house!

Scarlett pictured here with her proud parents!

Council of PTAs invites your family to join us for an evening of learning and discussion around in-

ternet safety, security, and kindness. Made possible by a grant from National PTA and Google, this

event will guide families through discussions around the five pillars of being Internet Awesome:

Smart, Alert, Strong, Kind, and Brave. Kids and adults will have opportunities to share real

life experiences and work through scenarios during breakout sessions. Kids will leave empowered

and ready to face the challenges that come with our digital world, and parents will leave with tools

and conversation starters for raising kids in the digital age. Come prepared to learn and share!

A full dinner will be served at 6pm and programming will start at 6:30. Everyone will receive a gift bag for attending and we will be raffling off a Google Pixelbook worth $1000! This is a space limited event so you must RSVP by Friday, February 28th. Registration is an online Google Form which is being emailed by your principal or can be found here: https://forms.gle/nNhczhDn7wwkbePo8

Contact Angela Marvin @angelarmarvin@gmail.com or call/text 440-520-3362 with questions.

Parma Council of PTAs invites you to:

BE INTERNET AWESOME!

Thursday, March 5th 6-8pm (Elementary)

Tuesday, March 10th 6-8pm (High School)

Thursday, March 12th 6-8pm (Middle School)

Parma Senior High Cafeteria

6285 West 54th St