Glenwood

Good evening Glenwood families,

During this first week of February, we’ve enjoyed a brief break from the frigid temperatures, at least for a few days! February may be a short month, but it’s a very busy one at Glenwood. Thank you for helping make this year’s Souper Bowl of Caring another great success. We love finding creative ways to support our community while having fun together.

This month, we’re also excited to host our Glenwood Winter Olympics, a special tradition held every four years to coincide with the Olympic Games. Students will participate in events across subject areas and have opportunities to earn medals along the way. With opening ceremonies happening on Monday, be sure to talk with your children about all the excitement ahead!

In addition, classrooms will be hosting Valentine’s Day activities. Please watch for communication from your child’s teacher with details about their specific classroom plans.

Best,

Josh Rehak, Principal

In celebration of National School Counseling Week, Glenwood is excited to recognize and thank our two incredible elementary school counselors, Mrs. Dana Vellios-Miller and Mr. Mike McMonagle!

Mrs. Vellios-Miller and Mr. McMonagle are absolute rock stars when it comes to supporting the academic, social, and emotional well-being of our students. Whether they’re helping students work through big feelings, cheering them on through challenges, teaching classroom lessons, or simply being a calm, caring presence on a busy day, they are always there. They approach every interaction with kindness, patience, and a whole lot of heart. Their skillful and thoughtful support of every member of our community never goes unnoticed. We are so grateful to have them at GES!

Glenwood Read A Thon starts Monday February 23, 2026!

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.

About one week before our Read-A-Thon, please be on the lookout for instructions on how to activate your reader's personal page. This is where you will be able to view and record their progress.

We encourage you to activate your reader’s account as soon as possible by clicking on the link below and following the simple instructions: Glenwood PTG Read-a-Thon 2026!

We hope EVERYONE participates!

Please contact Mrs. Grace-Green cgreen@rtmsd.org if you have any questions.

Volunteers must have clearances.

Glenwood’s Fourth Graders are traveling through the United States of America for Social Studies! The students have each picked a state to research and created a google slides presentation to share facts about their state to their classmates. As a way to learn about the geography of the United States, each student completed a "puzzle piece" of our country. The students worked collaboratively to put all of the pieces together, and created a wonderful masterpiece!

The fourth graders spent the day at Fluxspace STEM Lab completing team challenges, while exploring components of the scientific method. The students engaged in hands-on activities throughout the day, including designing a device for sustained flight in a wind tunnel. They also created a prototype of a new invention they thought would help their community. These activities allowed the students to explore engineering and physics concepts, while learning to adjust their original designs and to view failure as an essential component of the innovation process.

Did you know you can ORDER lunch to take on a Field Trip???

Field trip lunches are prepared on site in each school building and available for students and faculty. Field trip lunches must be ordered one week prior to the field trip. Please complete the Field Trip Lunch Order Form and drop off to the school cafeteria OR submit the Online Field Trip Lunch Order Request. For requests that do not meet the one-week lead time, contact Regina Simone rsimone@rtmsd.org to see if accommodations can be made.

Miller’s Ale House is hosting a fundraiser for Glenwood’s 5th Grade

Wednesday February 11th

5pm - 8pm

at the Media Location

Take a night off cooking and join your friends at Miller’s and 20% of sales will be donated to the PTG to support the 5th Grade activities - just bring the attached flyer!

Does not include take out orders.

Supporting Math Learning: Assessments & At-Home Strategies

February 10, 2026 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Via Zoom

Presenter: Sydney Tassone, Professional Development Specialist

In this month’s parent series, we will explore math assessments frequently used across Delaware County. Participants will learn how to make sense of standardized math assessment results (such as state tests and district benchmarks) and discuss practical strategies to support student learning at home. This evening session is designed for caregivers of students from kindergarten through 10th grade.

Please register here for this session by February 9, 2026

Zoom link will be sent the day before the training

February 19, 2026 - 6:30 p.m. at Springton Lake Middle School

Are you concerned about a loved one’s or your own social media, internet or screen use?

Would you like to learn strategies to reduce screen time for yourself and your children?

Join us for a free workshop to discuss the warning signs of internet and screen time addiction. learn what you can do develop a healthy balance using the internet and social media. Strategies for anyone age 0 through adult.

Presented by Jennifer RIce, LMFT and Gina Bell, LCSW

We will be joined by Mike Mcleod from Grow now adhd (executive function specialists and host of the ADHD parenting podcast) delco unplugged and more!

Register for all Adventures programs at: hikinghoundadventures.com

presented by Penncrest Athletic Boosters

Saturday February 21, 2026

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

Josh Rehak, Principal

Email: jrehak@rtmsd.org
Website: ges.rtmsd.org

Address: 122 South Pennell Road Media, PA 19063
Phone: (610) 627-6900

2025-2026 SCHOOL HOURS: Monday thru Friday

Grades 1-5: 8:50 am - 3:30 pm
AM-Kindergarten: 8:50 am - 11:25 pm

PM-Kindergarten: 12:55 pm - 3:30 pm