Eagle Edition
Calendar of Events
Friday, March 13
- Walk and Roll to School
- Community Circle at 8:30 am with Ms. Siegel's class hosting (March Birthdays Recognized)
Saturday, March 14
DEF's Tour deCatur Race
Sunday, March 15
Talent Show Video Submissions Due
Tuesday, March 17
Spring Class Photos at 9:00 am
Sunday, March 22
Culture Night in the GL Auditorium from 3:00-5:00 pm
Monday, March 23
One Crew, One Book Reading Campaign Begins
Wednesday, March 25
Early Release Day at 12:50 pm
Friday, March 27
Community Circle at 8:30 am - Kindergarten Hosting
Where Learning Takes Flight
Three Dimensions of Student Achievement
- Mastery of Knowledge and Skills
- Character Building
- High-Quality Work
Hello Glennwood Families,
It has been another wonderful week of growth and discovery here at Glennwood! I want to start by sharing my sincere appreciation for the incredible dedication you have shown toward our at-home practice routines. We are watching those Freckle and LaLilo minutes add up daily, and the results are clear: our Eagles are becoming even stronger in their reading and math skills through this extra practice. Thank you for your continued support and for making these tools a part of your home routine!
Speaking of our Eagles shining, it’s almost time for our Glennwood Talent Show! Mr. Crabb has shared information about this year's event, and I truly hope all of our students consider participating. It is always a joy to see the diverse talents of our youngest learners as they show us what they can do. Please remember that the deadline for recording submissions is March 15th, so be sure to get those videos in soon! We can’t wait to celebrate the creativity and courage of our students.
While we love celebrating our students' many talents, our absolute top priority is - and always will be - keeping them safe. To do this effectively, we must maintain a clear understanding of who is entering our building at all times. I want to offer a gentle reminder regarding our front door and school entrance protocol. When you arrive at the school, Mrs. Reynolds or anyone assisting at the door is required to ask all visitors to identify themselves before being buzzed in.
Please know that this is an essential layer of security designed to protect our kiddos, not to cause an inconvenience. Even if we see a familiar face, following this protocol for every visitor ensures we are maintaining the highest standard of safety. Additionally, when you are buzzed in, please do not allow other individuals to follow you into the building. Each visitor must be identified and admitted individually. I truly appreciate your understanding, patience, and partnership in keeping Glennwood a safe and secure place for all of our students to learn and grow.
Thank you for everything you do to support our school community. Let's finish the week strong!
In partnership,
Bill Howard
Proud Principal, Glennwood Elementary
Specials Spotlight - What's Happening in the Art?
All art classes just finished the greenware stage of their latest clay project. We worked with creating forms out of slabs of clay, using correct clay techniques to join the slabs, and a variety of methods for creating texture, pattern, and subtracting clay to create negative space. After firing the pieces will be glazed and then coming home to you!
Kindergarten Art created clay lanterns. The texture rollers (thanks DEF!) were a huge hit.
1st Grade Art created clay flower pots. This is a collaborative project - the students will be planting seeds and growing flowers with another teacher. Students are excited to find out who will continue the project with them.
2nd Grade Art created clay fairy houses. These artists really shone with their creativity and craftsmanship!
Please SAVE THE DATE for the CSD Art Show - March 31-April 2 at the Solarium from 4-7 pm. (See flyer below.)
Attention all Kindergarten families! Please help us show our appreciation by donating items for the snack table this month. All needed items are listed below. Please drop off items to Ms. Reynolds at the front desk by Wednesday, March 18th. The PTA will assemble the snack table on Thursday, March 19th.
If you are unable to purchase items for the table, but would like to donate funds towards the event or to restock snacks in the teacher lounge, the PTA is also collecting monetary donations. Donations can be made here with a note that it is for the March Snack Table and we'll take care of it for you. If you have any questions, please reach out to Emily or Kate: staffappreciation@glennwoodespta.com.
Walk and Roll is BACK!
Walk & Roll is BACK! This Friday, March 13th - lace up your walking shoes and put on your bike helmets to join us for Georgia Walk & Roll to School Day! See you on the front steps, Glennwood.
Give PTA a FOLLOW on Social!
Stay up-to-date with all things Glennwood and tag us! Our PTA Facebook Page on IG and FB, as well as our parents' page: Glennwood Parents' Page
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Tour deCatur - March 14th - Sign up here! This year we're partnering with our Decatur Bulldog Booster friends and are offering a "Bulldog Jog" option for anyone who'd like to run with their dog (while the Boosters' Run With the Dogs 5k is on "paws"). Also new this year, you'll see an option to join a team. (This is a participation competition, not a fundraising one.) The school with the largest percentage of participation will receive a trophy, a grant from DEF, and bragging rights!
