Glenwood

We look forward to seeing many families tomorrow at our annual Halloween Parade! Please remember - if you plan to take your student home with you after the parade, we ask you to complete the Dismissal Form by 8 am tomorrow morning. If you have a last minute change and would like to take your child home with you following the parade but did not submit the form, please come to the main entrance.

We appreciate your cooperation following our guidelines, please understand our school has grown significantly and we are making every effort to continue the activities we have held in the past. However, as always we need to make safety our top priority. We believe the procedures we have in place will allow us to manage dismissal in the safest and most timely manner possible. If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to Mrs. Christa Consadene cconsadene@rtmsd.org.

Academic Challenge and School Culture Surveys

Dear Parent/Guardian:

We are conducting surveys of all students in third through twelfth grade in order to gain a better understanding of the students' thoughts and feelings about their school. There are two surveys that seek to find information focusing on Academic Challenge and School Culture. For each student there is one survey that is specific to their level (Elementary/Middle/High) and a second survey that is applicable to all students. While we will collect basic demographic information from students as part of the survey, we will not be able to link survey results to individual students. Therefore survey respondents will remain completely anonymous. Students will take the surveys in school on Monday November 3rd. This information is for our internal use as we develop our district's strategic plan and work on continuous improvement in both academics and school culture.

We are committed to maintaining and enhancing an affirming and supportive learning environment for all members of the Rose Tree Media School District. The information collected from the students will be helpful in this endeavor. However, if you would prefer your child not to participate in this survey please let Mrs. Consadene at cconsadene@rtmsd.org.

As well, there are three brief family surveys to take. As parents/guardians you are an integral part of the Rose Tree Media School District community. Therefore we would appreciate your participation in the following surveys. At the bottom of your survey links, you will see the student survey links for your preview.

1. Fall 2025 Parent/Guardian Survey: Engagement & School Climate

2. Fall 2025 Parent/Guardian Survey: Cell Phone Use in School

3. Fall 2025 Parent/Guardian Survey: School Calendar

Thank you for all of your time and support.

Please use these links to find copies of the student survey for your preview.

Elementary Student Survey Preview

All Student Survey

Calendar Reminders

MONDAY NOVEMBER 3rd:
12:20 pm Dismissal (grades 1-5)
NO PM-Kindergarten

NO Lunches served

TUESDAY NOVEMBER 4th:

NO SCHOOL / Teacher In-Service

Fall Parties & Halloween Parade

Glenwood’s Fall Parties & Halloween Parade will be held Friday, October 31st, 2025.

Parents, guardians, siblings, and family are invited to join us for our Halloween Parade on the back playground/field starting at 2:30 pm for our parade. Classroom parties will be held at different times throughout the day (only four volunteers per room are permitted into the parties).

10:10 - 11:05 am: AM Kindergarten Fall Party

11:10-11:20 am: AM Kindergarten Parade

11:45 am - 2nd grade Fall Party

1 pm - 4th grade Fall Party

1:15 pm - 1st grade Fall Party

1:30 pm - PM-Kindergarten, 3rd & 5th grade Fall Party

2:30 - 3 pm: All School Parade

VISITORS:

We have limited parking on our campus (please try to carpool if you can)
Visitors should use the Bus Entrance and park in the side parking lots
Adults - in the interest of safety, please do NOT wear costume masks or face paint
NO animals permitted on campus

STUDENTS: Students may choose to bring a costume for the parade but it is not required.

COSTUME GUIDELINES - If your child wishes to wear a costume, please adhere to the following:

AM & PM Kindergarten students should come to school dressed in costume
First through Fifth Grade children bring his/her costume to school in a bag
Children’s costumes must be of a nonviolent nature appropriate for a school setting
Students are not permitted to carry any item that could be characterized as a prop weapon (grim reaper’s staff, sword, pitchfork, nerf gun, etc.
Students should be able to put their costumes on independently in their classroom

Please limit face make-up since we have a limited amount of time to support the students
We request that students do not wear inflatable costumes, as they can be very challenging to maneuver through stairs and hallways
Caution your student about the safety factors involved in getting on or off a bus or walking home while carrying their costume
Children are not permitted to go home at lunch to get dressed

DISMISSAL: If you plan to take your child with you after the parade, complete the Dismissal Form. ONE adult will be permitted into the building to pick up your student. (Please no strollers in the building.) We ask that you walk to your child’s classroom and sign them out with their homeroom teacher. NOTE: We need to get buses on campus for dismissal so we ask that all visitors leave as quickly as possible.

PM-Kindergarten will dismiss from the kindergarten playground.
1st grade - Please proceed down the hill towards the mods to enter the first grade hallway
2nd grade & 3rd grade (classrooms on primary wing) - Enter through the front door
3rd, 4th & 5th grades - Use the door from the playground to enter the building

In the event of inclement weather, the parade will be moved indoors. Thank you for your support in making this a fun and safe event for our school community!

Wear RED to kick off Red Ribbon Week

Favorite TEAM Day

Pajama Day

Little Library

Last year, our Reading Specialist Mrs. Julie Plater was recognized for Excellence in Teaching by FMFCU. Part of the honor included a grant to be used for their school. Mrs. Plater recommended we use it to install a "Little Free Library"! It can be found near the main entrance to Glenwood... the idea is to take a book and enjoy it -then return it to it's original location, another location, or replace it. What a great way to share the love of reading!!!

OPEN HOUSE

We will recognize American Education Week November 17th - 21st. During this time, we hold an Open House, inviting parents/guardians to experience a short "day in the life" of your student. This event is adults-only, since it will be during instruction we cannot allow siblings or younger children. This is also intended for Parents/Guardians... our Grandparents/Special Friends Day will be held in the Spring. All visitors will be asked to sign in upon arrival, you do NOT need to have Clearances on file to attend. Due to space limitations, we ask only two guests per student.

AM-Kindergarten - Monday November 17th (10:30am-11:15am)

PM-Kindergarten - Monday November 17th (1:15pm-2pm)

1st Grade - Wednesday November 19th (9:30am-10:15am)

2nd Grade - Thursday November 20th (9:30am-10:15am)

3rd Grade - Tuesday November 18th (10:30am-11:15am)

4th Grade - Friday November 21st (10am-10:45am)

5th Grade - Tuesday November 18th (1:50pm-2:35pm)

Obstacle Course in Gym

This is one of the most anticipated weeks in Physical Education class, as Mr. Leahan and Mrs. Lieberman create an Obstacle Course for our students! The various challenges allow students to practice their agility or flexibility, but mostly their willingness to try their hardest, never give up, and learn the value of teamwork as they encourage each other to persevere!

Big and Little Buddies

Our classes all partner with another grade throughout the year. They work on projects, read together, and the older students help out their younger "buddies". Above is Mrs. Bradley's Kindergarten class and Mrs. Steffan's 5th grade Partnership. Below is Mrs. Megahey's 1st grade with Mrs. Mazzella's 4th grade class. (The 4th graders are performing "Reader's Theater" for their buddies.)

1st Grade Pumpkin Experiment

Mrs. Constable and Mrs Megahey’s 1st grade classes made predictions about which objects would float or sink.

They were all shocked to observe the big pumpkin floated!!!

Parent / Teacher Conferences

Our Parent/Teacher Conferences will be held Monday November 24th from 4pm-8pm and Tuesday November 25th from 8:30am-8pm. Please sign up for a designated slot to meet with your child's Homeroom Teacher!

We have enough room for one slot per student.

Conference Links - please sign up

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:

Message from our School Counselor

Holiday Support for Our Families

As the Thanksgiving and Winter holidays approach, we know this season can bring both joy and challenges for many families. Our school community is here to help ensure everyone has the support they need. If your family could use assistance with food or other resources during the upcoming months, please don’t hesitate to reach out. Support will be provided confidentially. We offer food store gift cards and boxed items for Thanksgiving. For our Winter Holidays, we can support families in organizing holiday gifts for their children. If you could benefit, please contact our school counselor, Mrs. Vellios- Miller at dvellios@rtmsd.org

Local Resources for Families: Please see the below link for local support to access free and nutritious foods: Sharefoodprogram

Harvest Hayride

Save the Date: Harvest Hayride at Arasapha Farms on Sunday, November 2nd from 11 am - 1 pm

Join us for fun Fall family activities including: hayrides, pillow bounce, peddle carts, mega slide, spiderweb, and much more! Please note this is NOT a drop off event. The hayride will look a little different from previous years. Riders will remain on the wagon for the hayride and children MUST be accompanied by an adult.

Tickets are now on sale at Membership Toolkit for $20 per student ($25 at the door) and $5 per adult. This fundraiser benefits Glenwood PTG. Hope to see you there!

Link to buy tickets

Volunteer Link to check people in at the gate

Yearbook Updates

Order your yearbook for this school year early, and get 10% off. Log in and order by 10/31 to take advantage of this deal! Every yearbook comes with 2 FREE customizable pages.

New to Glenwood? To register for a TreeRing account to add photos and order your student’s yearbook, please visit TreeRing.com

PHOTOS NEEDED! If you took photos of your student’s 1st day of school or any photos in front of a new student’s Welcome to Glenwood sign and would like to submit them to the Yearbook, you can do so by using the following direct links or email accounts. Please be reminded that photos should only include Glenwood students.

Trunk or Treat

Halloween Parade

Fall Harvest Hayride

KINDERGARTEN Get-Together

Kindergarten Families: Save the Date!

Friday, November 7- Penncrest High School Cafeteria 6 pm - 7 pm

Join us for a night of fall-themed activities, crafts, snacks, and a chance for your child to get to know other Glenwood kindergarten students that may not be in their class this year! We understand that it may be difficult to find childcare for siblings, so they are welcome to attend. This is not a drop off event. Let us know if you are able to attend the Kindergarten Get Together on November 7th so we can plan accordingly! Evite for Kindergarten Get Together

If you are able to volunteer or send in donations, please sign up: Volunteer Sign Up

Chick-fil-A Fundraiser

Chick-Fil-A Glenwood Spirit Night is November 19th from 4 pm - 7 pm at the Lima Location. Grab an easy dinner and Chick-Fil-A will donate a portion of sales to the school - just mention Glenwood!

Winter Coat Drive

URGENT - Our usual donor cannot give to us this year.. Donate your gently used coats and help RTM students stay warm this winter! CLEAN & GENTLY USED COATS, HOODIES, VESTS

Greatest need: youth sizes 10 and up

Adult sizes welcome

COLLECTION THROUGH NOVEMBER 7th

Collection bin at all RTMSD buildings

For more information contact: bdacanay@rtmsd.org or cmartinez@rtmsd.org.

Penncrest Girls Lacrosse Clinic

Sunday November 9, 2025

12 pm - 2 pm at Louis Scott Stadium

Grades 1 - 5

Presented by PHS Players & Coaches

all participants need a stick, mouthguard and goggles to play

$30 per Player (includes t-shirt)

Pay cash at the door or venmo: penncrest-girlslacrosse

Click this link to register before November 1st
Questions? Contact jacbaker@rtmsd.org

Community News

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