Eagle Edition

Bill Howard, Principal ~ Jill Tolsma, Instructional Coach ~ Michelle Reynolds, School Manager

Email: bill.howard@csdecatur.net
Location: 440 East Ponce de Leon Avenue, Decatur, GA, USA
Phone: 404.370.4435 * Website * Facebook

We can’t wait to have fun with you on Saturday! If you need assistance with your tickets,

please reach out to Principal Howard at: bill.howard@csdecatur.net

** We understand that times have been especially challenging for many families, and if you’ve recently experienced a furlough or layoff, please know you’re not alone and Glennwood is here for you and your family.

As a small gesture of support, we are offering a limited number of free tickets to the Fall Festival for families navigating these difficult circumstances. We hope this can provide a moment of joy, connection, or simply a break when it's needed most.

Complete your ticket request at the link above and please reach out to president@glennwoodespta.com with any questions.

Glennwood Elementary will celebrate our annual Red Ribbon Week Monday, October 27th to Friday, October 31st. This is a time when our school, along with thousands across the nation, will join together to promote healthy, positive choices. Our theme this year is: “Life Is A Puzzle, Solve It With Healthy, Positive Choices." This motto reminds us that every choice is a “piece” that helps shape a positive, healthy future and encourages students to think carefully about how their decisions fit into the bigger picture. We hope this week will spark positive conversations between students and families about the importance of wise choices, resisting pressure, and supporting one another in making healthy decisions. We hope to see everyone dressed up for our spirit days next week, please see the chart above the shows how we are showing our spirit each day!

Calling all storytellers, writers, and authors! Do you have a story to tell? A poem to share? Some fascinating facts about something you've learned? Here's your chance to share it with the world! Announcing the 2025-2026 annual Young GA Authors Writing Competition. Please see the flyer attached for further details! The deadline for writing submissions is Friday, November 14th by 9:00AM. Writing submissions will not be accepted after this date.

If you have any questions, please reach out to the Instructional Coach, Jill Tolsma, jtolsma@csdecatur.net

Read the October 23, 2025, issue of CSD Weekly, the district-wide newsletter.

On October 16, Superintendent Dr. Gyimah Whitaker emailed a letter to City Schools of Decatur community that the Board of Education has initiated a comprehensive review of K-2 school utilization. This review will assess how CSD's K-2 schools are currently being utilized to ensure that space, staffing, and resources align with student needs while also maintaining operational efficiency and fiscal responsibility.

The Board of Education work session on October 14, 2025, served as a preliminary discussion to review various options, including the potential closure of a K-2 school. The consulting firm Education Planners has been engaged to facilitate this process and presented a timeline for the first time at the board work session, along with a detailed overview of the school closure and redistricting process. The board has not yet decided which school, if any, will be closed. There will be opportunities for families to share their input in the upcoming weeks.

Please read the full letter in English here. Additional language translations of the letter and up-to-date information about the process are available on the K-2 School Consolidation & Redistricting Process webpage. Stakeholder engagement is encouraged and vital as we work together to make the best decisions for our students and schools.

The community is invited to upcoming public hearings to provide feedback:

• Wednesday, October 29, 6:30-8:00 p.m., Beacon Hill Middle School, Cafeteria
• Thursday, November 13, 6:30-8:00 p.m., Beacon Hill Middle School, Cafeteria

In addition to the in-person public hearings, input may be submitted via this feedback form.

Take great pics at the Book Character parade? Plan on taking pics at Fall Festival? We’d love to feature your special Glennwood moments in this year’s yearbook! Send your photos to yearbook@glennwoodespta.com as you capture all the special moments. Don’t forget to include your student’s name, grade, and class. Let’s capture the memories together!

Garden Gnomies - Every other Friday - Sign Up Here!

Book Fair Volunteers - Opportunities from 10/24 - 10/30 - Sign Up Here!

Fall Festival Volunteers - Oct. 25th - Sign Up Here!

Eagle Bucks School Store - 3x a month - Sign Up Here!

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