Glenwood

A Note from Mr. Rehak

Hey Glenwood Families,

As I reflect on my first few days at Glenwood, I want to thank our school community for such a warm and welcoming start. Our students and staff have been incredibly kind, and it’s been an absolute pleasure getting to know them. I’ve loved visiting every classroom and spending time with our students during arrival, dismissal, recess, and in the cafeteria. Students are eager to introduce themselves with big smiles, fist-bumps, and high-fives and ready to grill me with questions. I have loved every second of it.

One thing that really stands out is how each classroom has its own welcoming and inclusive community where students are excited to learn and grow. It is evident that each staff member genuinely cares about our students. Glenwood is so fortunate to have such a dedicated and supportive staff, with strong systems in place to care for both the academic and social-emotional needs of our students. I’ve enjoyed meeting so many smiling faces and am already working hard to learn as many names as I can!

I’m looking forward to continuing to learn the Glenwood way, meeting our families, and taking part in the many events and activities that make Glenwood such a special place.

Best,

Josh Rehak, Principal

Principal Meet and Greet

Please join us for a Meet and Greet with Glenwood’s new principal, Mr. Josh Rehak, on Wednesday, January 21st at 6:30 PM in the library, prior to the PTG meeting. This is a great opportunity to stop by, say hello, and spend some time getting to know Mr. Rehak. He is eager to meet our families, begin building relationships within the Glenwood community, and share his experience at Glenwood so far. We hope to see you there!

Kindergarten

A blizzard of blending is happening in Kindergarten this January! Kindergarten students continue to work hard learning new sounds and using them to blend words together. Our CKLA Skills units are focused on three-letter short vowel words to help us become strong readers. Students are blending, reading, chaining, and writing these words. Students also enjoy blending the sounds to play games and make crafts! Some "fished in snow" (cotton balls and gems) to find pictures and letters to make matching CVC words.

Big and Little Buddies

Each of our classes have paired up with another for "BIG / LITTLE BUDDIES". (Primary grades partner with an older grade to work together throughout the year. Ms Salera's 4th grade class and Mrs. Constable's 1st grade students are partnered, they met before break to share stories, perform winter plays and create artwork.

MLK Day of Service

Glenwood students are excited to participate in the MLK Day of Service again this year, and we need your help. Please send donations by Tuesday January 13th.

Here’s how you can contribute:

Kindergarten & Grade 1: We’re making snack packs for bus drivers and cafeteria staff. Please send in individual snacks like crackers, chips, pretzels, or granola bars.
Grade 2: We are making coloring books and collecting new toys for children at the hospital. You can donate via our Amazon wishlist or drop off a new toy or boxes of crayons.
Grade 3: We are donating coins January 5-9th to buy groceries for the Media Food Bank.
Grade 4: We are giving puzzle books for residents in retirement homes. You can donate through our Amazon wish list or by dropping off puzzle books.
Grade 5: We’re putting together bags of essentials for people experiencing homelessness. Please donate socks, toothpaste, toothbrushes via Amazon wishlist or bring items to school.

Donations can be dropped off in the school lobby, or Amazon donations can be mailed directly to Glenwood School at 122 S. Pennell Road, Media, PA (ATTN: MLK Day). Thank you for supporting our students and helping us make this a meaningful experience for everyone involved!

Dear Families,

Rose Tree Media students in grades 2 through 9 will once again participate in the Measures of Academic Progress (MAP) testing. We will administer this test beginning January 12th through February 2nd. These tests determine your child’s instructional level and measure academic growth throughout the school year, and from year to year, in the areas of reading and math. These computerized tests are adaptive which means the difficulty of each question is based on how well a student answers all of the previous questions. As the student answers correctly, questions become more difficult. If the student answers incorrectly, the questions’ levels once again adjust.

MAP tests are extremely important to teachers because they keep track of progress and growth in basic skills. The test scores let teachers know where a student’s strengths are or if help might be needed in any specific areas. Teachers use this information to help guide individual and group instruction in the classroom and the district uses the results to continue to improve teaching and learning that promotes student achievement in all our schools. With this in mind, it is extremely important that students give their best effort so their abilities and needs can be accurately measured and addressed.

If you have any questions regarding this or any District assessment, you may reach out to your building’s MTSS teacher either by email or phone for support. Thank you for taking an active interest in your child’s education.

Sincerely,

Christa A. Consadene

Director of Technology, Instruction, Intervention, & Assessment

Winter Benchmark Assessments

Rose Tree Media students in grades K through 5 will once again participate in winter growth assessments this month. These tests help to determine your child’s instructional level and measure academic growth throughout the school year. They provide teachers with additional information on student progress toward proficiency and mastery of basic skills. The test scores let teachers know where a student’s strengths are and if support might be needed in any specific area. Teachers use this information to help guide individual and group instruction in the classroom. As well, to promote student achievement in all our schools, the district uses these results to continue to improve teaching and learning. These assessments will be administered by members of the MTSS team in each elementary school as part of the regularly scheduled instructional day.

Throughout the month of January, the following assessments will be administered across various grade levels:

Kindergarten – 5th Grade

DIBELS 8 (Dynamic Indicators of Basic Early Literacy Skills--A series of short (one-minute) assessments to measure essential early literacy skills.

Kindergarten – 1st Grade

Acadience Math--A math assessment designed to measure the development of early numeracy skills.

2nd – 5th Grade

MAP (Measures of Academic Progress) Testing--A computerized, adaptive test that measures academic growth in reading and math.

Testing Dates:

ELA- Tuesday, January 13th
Math- Thursday, January 15th

Electronics Reminder - Smartphone and Smartwatches

The new year brings opportunities to revisit expectations with our students. As we return from the holidays, we know many students may have received exciting new gifts, including electronic devices such as phones and smartwatches. We want to take a moment to remind families of our school guidelines regarding personal devices. To maintain a focused and productive learning environment, including during unstructured times, all non-district issued devices must be turned off and stored in students’ backpacks throughout the school day. These devices should remain off during academic classes and are not permitted during lunch or recess.

If a student wears a watch, it should be used only for telling time and may not be worn if it has the features for texting, calling, gaming, or accessing the internet. If a parent or guardian needs to contact their child during the school day, please email your child's teacher. If you have an urgent last minute update, you may call the Main Office and we will be happy to assist.

Thank you for your continued support and partnership in helping us create a safe, focused, and positive learning environment for all students.

Parent Workshop: Screen Time Addiction

Free Parent Workshop - Screen Time Addiction

February 19, 2026 - 6:30 pm 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 on February 19, 2026 at 6:30 pm at Springton Lake Middle School. 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 GrowNow ADHD (Executive Function Specialist and host of the ADHD Parenting podcast), Delco Unplugged and more!

Chipotle Fundraiser - January 13th

DO GOOD with CHIPOTLE - Chipotle fundraiser for

GLENWOOD PARENT TEACHER GROUP

25% of event sales get donated to the cause

Tuesday January 13th 5pm-9pm

1075 W Baltimore Pike Ste L - Media, PA 19063

Order online for pickup using code XV62MKV, mention Glenwood or show the attached flyer in the restaurant

Glenwood at IceWorks - January 19th

❄️⛸️ GLIDE INTO FUN! ⛸️❄️
Join us for an Ice Skating Party Fundraiser for Glenwood!

📅 When: Monday, January 19th • 12–2 PM

📍 Where: IceWorks Skating Complex - 3100 Dutton Mill Road, Aston, PA

🎟️ Cost: $15 per skater (paid when you arrive). Includes skate rental — just lace up and go!

🎉 Private Event - Bring Your Crew! This is a private skating party just for Glenwood,
BUT kids are encouraged to invite friends and family outside the Glenwood community to join the fun. The more the merrier!

🍕 Snack Time! The IceWorks Café will be open with snacks, meals, and yummy drinks for sale.

🚫 Heads Up: Because this is a fundraiser, no coupons or free-skate passes can be used.