Glenwood

As we wind down 2025, we have a LOT of wonderful events planned before winter break. As this is also our "transition time," we are looking forward to visiting with our new Glenwood Principal this month. Please take a minute to view this Message from Mr. Rehak. On December 16th from 8 a.m. - 9 a.m., parents/guardians are invited for "Coffee with Mr. Rehak" in the Glenwood cafeteria for a brief meet-and-greet. Mr. Rehak's official start is Tuesday, January 6th. Additional opportunities for families to visit with Mr. Rehak will be scheduled in January.

If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to Mrs. Christa Consadene cconsadene@rtmsd.org.

We have a month FULL of great events and activities... it was too much to share on our colorful calendar! Check out our upcoming Spirit Week the last full week before winter break!

TUESDAY DECEMBER 9:

* 5 pm - Select Chorus performs with other elementary schools on steps of Media Courthouse

THURSDAY DECEMBER 11:

* 6:30 pm - School Board Meeting

FRIDAY DECEMBER 12:

* 9:30am - 11am AM-Kindergarten Gingerbread Day

* 1:30 pm - 3 pm PM-Kindergarten Gingerbread Day

SUNDAY DECEMBER 14:
* PTG Media Theater Fundraiser

MONDAY DECEMBER 15:

* Spirit Week: 67th Day of School - Wear 6 or 7!

TUESDAY DECEMBER 16:

* Spirit Week: "Tailgate Tuesday" - Wear your best TEAM GLENWOOD!!!

* 8 am - 9 am Families invited to "Meet New Principal"

* 9:30 am - 5th Grade to SLMS for Band & Strings Concert

* PRIDE ASSEMBLIES (times TBD)

* Woody's Warehouse during Lunches

* 6:30 pm - 5th Grade Band / Strings Concert at SLMS

WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 17:

* Spirit Week: Monochrome Day... Wear all one color - but let your spirit shine bright!

* Assemblies (times TBD)

* Family Night / NO Homework

THURSDAY DECEMBER 18:

* Spirit Week: Traveling into the New Year... Wear a something representing your favorite place!

* Birthday Bash during lunches

* Spirit Week: Pajama Day... get comfortable and learn together as we wind down the week in pj's

MONDAY DECEMBER 22:

* 9:05 am - 2nd & 3rd grade to Penncrest Holiday Concert

* 10 am - 11 am: AM-Kindergarten Winter Party

* 1:45pm - 2:45pm: 2nd Grade Party

* 1:50 pm - 2:30 pm: 5th Grade Party

* 2 pm - 3 pm: PM-Kindergarten Winter Party

* 2 pm - 3 pm: 1st Grade Party

TUESDAY DECEMBER 23:

* 10:15 am - 11 am: 4th Grade Party

* 11:05 am - 11:50 am: 3rd Grade Party

* 12:20 pm - Early Dismissal

* NO Lunches Served

* NO PM-Kindergarten

DAILY ABSENCE - Procedures to follow if your student will be absent:

• Students must be called out for EACH day of absence (or late) by calling the Attendance Hotline at 610-627-6900 Option 2 before 9:00 am. If we do not receive a call on the Attendance Hotline, you will receive a follow-up phone call /email from the office.
• An absence note is required within 3 days of the student’s return to school. If a note is not received within 3 days, the absence will remain unlawful. You can send in a handwritten absence note or submit an electronic absence form.
• If your child is absent for 5 or more consecutive days due to illness, you must provide a doctor’s note for the absences to be excused. If a doctor’s note is not provided, the absences will remain unlawful.
• **Anytime you receive a doctor’s note for your child’s absence, regardless of number of days, please forward the note to Mrs. Galinsky at jgalinsky@rtmsd.org or send note into the main office. Doctor excused absences do not count towards the 10 day absence maximum that students are permitted per school year.
• Once your child accumulates 10 absences (this does not include doctor excused or pre-planned days a doctor’s note must be provided to excuse all further absences taken during the school year. If a doctor’s note is not provided, the absences will remain unlawful.
• GES Electronic Absent Note: www.rtmsd.org
  Click on “Absences” link
  Complete form and click “Submit”

PRE-PLANNED ABSENCE - Procedures to follow for planned day out of school:

• Students are permitted to take five (5) pre-planned days per school year for reasons such as educational trip or tour, family vacation, family event (graduation, wedding, religious ceremony), competition, performance or audition involving student.
• The Pre-Planned Absence Request Form must be completed and submitted to Mrs. Galinsky: jgalinsky@rtmsd.org 5 days prior to absence for approval by the Principal. Once approved, you will be notified. You will not need to call your child out absent on Pre-Planned days. (Please note that pre-planned absences will not be approved during the standardized testing windows.) Absences due to the above reasons without an approved Pre-Planned Absence Form will be recorded as an unlawful absence. A GES Electronic Absence Form will not be accepted for these types of absences.
• Link for Pre-Planned Absence Form www.rtmsd.org
  Under "Students and Families" click on Parent Portal tab
  Listed in the “Information” column, click on Pre-Planned Absences
  Complete, sign and return form to Mrs. Galinsky at jgalinsky@rtmsd.org or send form to the main office

Join your Glenwood friends at the Media Theater on Sunday, December 14th at 11am for a showing of Peter Pan, Jr! Tickets are $21 each and can be purchased on Membership Toolkit here.

A percentage of every ticket purchased will be donated back!

Tickets are limited so get them before they run out...

Chipotle Glenwood Spirit Night is January 13th from 5pm - 9pm at the Media Location. Grab an easy dinner and Chipotle will donate 25% of sales to the PTG - just mention Glenwood! Use code XV62MKV for online orders.

❄️⛸️ 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.

Need a night off? A quiet dinner? A chance to finish... anything? Let us handle the kids while you recharge! Proceeds benefit Class of 2026 AM Prom Event.

Kids get:

• Games, crafts, activities
• Pizza & snacks
• Supervised fun with Class of 2026 students

Parents get:

• Peace and quiet
• Freedom for a few hours

Date: Saturday December 13, 2025

Time: 5:30 pm - 8 pm

Location: Penncrest High School cafeteria

Cost and Registration: $30/child - Parent Night Out Registration

Register today... spots fill fast!

Christa Consadene, Interim Principal

Email: cconsadene@rtmsd.org
Website: 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