Glenwood

Good evening Glenwood families,

I hope you enjoyed the long holiday weekend, celebrating Valentine’s Day and Presidents’ Day, along with the warmer weather, the Winter Olympics, and time spent with family and friends. I’m also looking forward to Daylight Saving Time in just a few weeks, which always feels like the unofficial start of spring.

Despite the short week, we’ve been busy at GES! Tomorrow, we will host the closing ceremonies of the Glenwood Winter Olympics. We are excited to recognize our students’ efforts and award medals to our gold, silver, and bronze finishers.

Students are encouraged to dress in their country’s colors and bring signs, pom-poms, or other spirited items to help us celebrate. We can’t wait to see their enthusiasm and outstanding sportsmanship!

The Glenwood Read-a-thon begins Monday, February 23rd! Please be sure to register and start reading! Check out the information below and informational packets sent home with your child for all the information. Happy reading!

Please see all the happenings below!

Best,

Josh Rehak, Principal

Lunar New Year

Mrs. Bradley's Kindergarten class celebrated Lunar New Year with one of our parents. She taught the children how to bow respectfully to earn "lucky money" from elders, and the children each colored their own hanbok outfit. They also learned about the celebratory breakfast many families prepare for the New Year.

News from Second Grade

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Second graders have been learning and growing for over 100 days so far this year! Wow! We celebrated 100 days of school together. Time flies when you’re a 2nd grader!

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Second graders put their habitat knowledge to the test on their field trip to Adventure Aquarium! They were able to see and touch sting rays, walk a bridge above sharks, and participate in a demonstration on habitats.

Evidence please! In skills, second graders are working on showing evidence to support their thinking. This includes using their readers to find the text and page that they found their information.

Second grade scientists are experimenting with what plants need to survive. They have planted radish seeds and are finding out: Do plants really need sunlight? Scientists have found that plants can grow without sunlight, but they do not thrive.

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Second graders have loved the Olympic Games, especially having learned all about their origins in Knowledge! They have competed in phonics, math, science, and social studies events.

Glenwood Read-A-Thon

Read-A-Thons help our students get excited about reading and it gives friends and family the opportunity to encourage your child to read even more. Proceeds will be used for multiple school projects including updating the outdoor Nature Center!

We encourage you to activate your reader’s account as soon as possible by clicking on the link below and following the simple instructions. This is where you will be able to view and record their progress. Glenwood Read-A-Thon Signup

Read-A-Thon begins Monday February 23rd! We hope EVERYONE participates!

Late Arrivals - please sign in!

Our school day begins at 8:50 am. At that time, we close and lock the front doors. Any student arriving past 8:50 should be accompanied by an adult to the front door. We ask you sign them in and our Security Greeter will give the student a red pass. If they don't follow these procedures, there is a chance your student will be marked absent if there is no documentation and we are unaware of their late arrival. All drop offs should be in the front of the building, following our Car Line map - NOT by the side door.

Parent / Teacher Conferences

Our Parent/Teacher Conferences will be held Wednesday March 4th from 4pm-8pm and Thursday March 5th from 8:30am-8pm. Please sign up for a designated slot to meet with your child's Homeroom Teacher. We look forward to discussing all the progress of your children! We have enough room for one slot per student.

KINDERGARTEN:
Mrs. Bradley

Mrs. Harkness

Mrs. Kotzen

FIRST GRADE:
Miss Atkinson

SECOND GRADE:
Miss Burgess (Mrs. Hensel)

Mrs. Gulliver

Mrs. Miller

Mrs. Strawn

THIRD GRADE:
Ms Bruno

FOURTH GRADE:
Mrs. Barry

FIFTH GRADE:

AGP:

PTG Hospitality

PTG Hospitality will be providing 3 buffet style meals for our teachers and staff during the upcoming Spring conferences on Wednesday March 4th and Thursday March 5th. Teachers and staff are provided with these meals as a thank you for the long hours they put in on conference days. We are asking for your help to make these meals successful! Conference Meal Donations. Please drop off donations at Glenwood by 9am on Wednesday March 4th labeled Conference Meals. Alternatively, monetary contributions are always appreciated and can be made online via Membership Toolkit. Glenwood PTG thanks you for supporting our fabulous teachers and staff!

PENNCREST ALL-SPORTS FEST

presented by Penncrest Athletic Boosters

Saturday February 21, 2026

10 am – 2 pm
FREE ADMISSION

Penncrest High School

Join us for a fun event with a variety of games and activities promoting ALL SPORTS!!! Elementary and middle school students encouraged to attend! MEET THE ATHLETES FROM ALL PENNCREST TEAMS * CONCESSION STAND * GAMES * GIVE AWAYS * PRIZES * ACTIVITIES * MEET THE COACHES * TEAM SWAG FOR PURCHASE For any questions, please contact penncrestathleticboosters@gmail.com