Glenwood

Grades 1-5 8:50 am - 3:30 pm

AM Kindergarten 8:50 am - 11:25 am
PM Kindergarten 12:55 pm - 3:30 pm

* For AM drop off, doors will open at 8:35 am - please wait with your student until that time

Teacher assignment information will be emailed in the afternoon on Wednesday, August 20th!!!!

AM Kindergarten

9 am - 9:55 am: All AM Kindergarten students & families Orientation

10am - 10:30 pm: AM Kindergarten Meet UP sponsored by Glenwood PTG on K Playground

PM Kindergarten

10 am - 10:55 am: All PM Kindergarten students & families Orientation

11am - 11:30 pm: PM Kindergarten Meet UP sponsored by Glenwood PTG on K Playground

All kindergarten students and families are invited to visit Glenwood on Thursday, August 28th. We will give you information about our school, you will visit your classroom, have a tour of our building, and meet other kindergarten families! Siblings not attending Glenwood are welcome. (This is only for registered Kindergarten families)

GREETINGS FROM GLENWOOD!!! We hope everyone is having a wonderful summer break! We apologize for the delay in sending this information. We had hoped to provide information sooner - but as you know, we are going through many transitions right now! For those new to Glenwood, you can expect our weekly e-news every Thursday evening during the school year. We consider this "all you need to know about Glenwood for the week," so please try to make it part of your weekly routine!

The good news is we are on schedule, everyone is in place, and we are looking forward to welcoming you to the 2025-2026 School Year!!! AND when we return, we will have air conditioning in the entire building!!!! Our Custodial and Maintenance staff - plus numerous contractors - have been working hard in this hot weather to ensure we are ready!

Our first big news is that our new Interim Principal, Mrs. Christa Consadene joined the staff officially on August 1st!!! Mrs. Consadene has been with the Rose Tree Media School District for over 24 years, serving many positions including the Director of Curriculum & Instruction, Director of Technology, an instructional coach, and MTSS Teacher at Media Elementary. She will continue to oversee Curriculum & Instruction district-wide, but has committed to stepping in as our Principal for the first half of the year. Mrs. Consadene is also a Glenwood parent, and we are thrilled to have her leading our TEAM!

Mr. Ralph Harrison is also joining us. Mr. Harrison is currently the Administrator for Safe and Inclusive Schools and has moved his District office to Glenwood. He will support many of our daily practices at Glenwood, especially regarding keeping our students and staff safe and secure. We have many other exciting staffing updates that will be finalized at the August 7th School Board Meeting. Look for more information about new staff in our next publication.

You may have already guessed that this year's theme is "TEAM"! We know by working together, we can achieve so much more and this will be the foundation for our success this year. We will highlight all the positive ways our students excel throughout the year by cheering on each other. We all have one GOAL - OUR STUDENTS. We are Rose Tree Media. WE ARE TEAM GLENWOOD!

We have included a LOT of information here, please take a minute to catch up. We have some announcements and many fun activities so be sure to mark your calendars...

• Thursday August 28th will be Kindergarten, New Family Orientation and our Open House. You can expect an email from your child's teacher toward the end of August
  
  
• School Supply Lists are below... if you ordered a "1st Day School Kit" through the PTG, they will be delivered to your student's classroom (available at the Open House)

• For important dates/Holidays for this upcoming year, refer to: RTMSD 2025-2026 Calendar Specific events have also been added to our Glenwood School Calendar

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

NEW STUDENTS & FAMILIES (Only New Students 1st - 5th Grades)

Presentation 10:45 to 11:00 (LGR)
Visit Classroom 11:05 to 11:25
Tour of Building 11:25 to 11:45

Any students and families NEW to Glenwood in grades 1 through 5 are invited to visit Thursday, August 28th. We will give you information about our school, you will visit your classroom, have a tour of our building, and meet other new families! Siblings not attending Glenwood are welcome. (This is NOT for new Kindergarten families)

Returning Students in Grades 1-5 from 1 pm to 3 pm

Returning Families (Grades 1st - 5th) are invited to visit anytime from 1 pm to 3 pm on Thursday, August 28th to find your new classroom, meet your teacher, drop off school supplies (or sort through the First Day Supply Kit if you pre-ordered), and visit with classmates.

We are inviting all incoming Kindergarten students to our​ annual ​"KINDERGARTEN DASH" on ​F​riday September 5th! Kindergarten students are invited to run the length of the turf field together before our 7 pm ​first home football game! We will provide all Kindergarten students with a "Future LION" t-shirt for the event.

Our Penncrest Lions face ​H​averford High School - kick off 7 pm... enjoy our Roaring Lions Marching Band halftime show... support our senior class by purchasing a snack (or dinner) at the concession stand... stock up on Penncrest football swag at the booster tent... what better way to KICK OFF the upcoming school year!!!

Kindergarten students should plan to arrive at 6:15 pm, meet on the track at 6:30 pm (near the scoreboard end of the field). Dash will be held at 6:40 pm - students will be asked to quickly leave the field after the run, to allow the football team time to warm up. This is NOT a drop-off event. We ask only one parent/guardian on the field with your Kindergarten student (no siblings).

Admission to the football game is $5/adult (ages 12 and older)... cash only, please try to have exact change. For any questions, please contact penncrestathleticboosters@gmail.com.

Students will be assigned a Chromebook. Students with more than one damage incident per year, will be charged the actual cost of the repair. If the Chromebook is damaged beyond repair, the student will be responsible for the replacement cost of the device.

Full loan agreements are linked here:

Elementary Chromebook Loan Agreement

Rose Tree Media School District’s Food Service Department would like to welcome back all students and parents/guardians for the 2025-2026 school year. Our district will be operating under the National School Lunch and School Breakfast Programs for the upcoming school year. Your child(ren) attending Glenwood ES will be eligible to purchase one no cost breakfast meal for $0.00 and one lunch meal for $3.45 during their school day. Students who qualify for Free/Reduced lunch meals will receive one no cost lunch meal during their school day. Any additional meals will be available to students if funds are available on their meal accounts.

Meal prices for the 2025-2026 school year are as follows:

• Breakfast- $0.00- Elementary breakfast program starting Tuesday September 2nd, 2025

• Lunch- $3.45

• Ala Carte items: ranges in price from $0.60-$7.50*

Free/Reduced Meal Information:

All Parents/Guardians who wish to receive Free and Reduced Breakfast and Lunch benefits and qualify are encouraged to complete the Free and Reduced Meal Application available on the district website. The link can be found under Departments, Food Services, Free and Reduced Lunch Information (on the left side of the webpage). If you receive a Direct Certification letter, you do not need to fill out an application.

Menu Information:

Menu information can be found on the district website’s main home page under Meals tab.

Funding your student’s meal account:
Parents/Guardians can load money on their students’ account by using MySchoolBucks. Please visit www.MySchoolBucks.com and register for a free account. Please note that the fee is charged by MySchoolBucks and is not set or collected by the school district. Parents/Guardians with an account from the previous school year do not need to create another account. Additionally, students can bring in cash or checks to be deposited into their meal account. To minimize the exchange of currency, we will not be able to provide change back to students. Change will be placed into the students’ account for future use.

We look forward to serving your students throughout the school year!

Jenni Lee, Food Service Supervisor

Transportation App: My Ride K-12

My Ride K-12, is now available. You will need to download My Ride K-12 to access updated transportation information for your student(s). Additionally, you can use your existing log-in information to access the web version of My Ride K-12 at https://patmsd.myridek12.tylerapp.com.

To learn more about My Ride K-12 and the technology we use to ensure the safe and efficient transportation of our students, please refer to the attached flyers:

- My Ride K-12 with ETA to Stop Parent Flyer

- My Ride K-12 User Guide Parent Flyer

You can download My Ride K-12 from:

- Apple App Store

- Google Play Store

What is the First Time Riders Program?

"First Time Riders" is an educational and awareness program designed to promote school bus safety for young children and their parents. All Rose Tree Media School District kindergarten students are invited to attend. The program helps familiarize children with school buses, easing fears and teaching essential safety procedures in a fun, interactive format.

Who is it for?
This program is for incoming kindergarten students who will be riding the school bus, along with one parent or guardian. Please do not bring younger siblings, as children under the age of five are legally required to be in a car seat and will not be permitted on the bus.

When and Where?
Tuesday, August 19th at 10:00 AM
Penncrest High School Auditorium

How Does it Work?
The First Time Riders program, led by our RTMSD transportation staff, lasts approximately one hour and includes:

• A short safety video

• A Q&A session

• A guided ride on a school bus

• A review of safety procedures

The program begins with the presentation of Winnie the Pooh's Great School Bus Adventure. After the video, students and families will review bus safety and enjoy a supervised ride to their school.

Please RSVP by August 12th so we can plan accordingly: RSVP Link

We look forward to seeing our newest learners and helping them start their journey safely!

Thursday August 7, 2025 - at Springton Lake Middle School 6:30 pm

Thursday August 28, 2025 - held at Penncrest High School at 6:30 pm

Monthly meeting or RTMSD School Board is held in person or can be viewed online. School Board Meeting Agenda and Information

1 blue plastic pocket folder

1 pack of Twistables

2 black dry erase markers

4 glue sticks

12 sharpened pencils

1 bottle of hand sanitizer (8 oz)

1 pack of baby wipes

1 box of gallon size bags

1 set of headphones w/ cord (no bluetooth only)

1 blue plastic pocket folder

1 pack of Twistables

2 black dry erase markers

4 glue sticks

12 sharpened pencils

1 bottle of hand sanitizer (8 oz)

1 box of tissues

1 box of sandwich size bags

1 set of headphones w/ cord (no bluetooth only)

1- large Carabiner clip

1- 9x12 clipboard

1- Crayola 24 count crayons OR Twistables 3- EXPO Dry Erase Markers

2- pink Pearl Erasers

1- Glue (liquid) 4 oz

3- Glue “jumbo glue sticks”

2- highlighters

1- 8 count THICK Washable Markers 1- 8 count THIN Washable Markers 3- 10 pack sharpened No. 2 pencils 1- PLASTIC shoebox with lid

1- Kids 5 inch pointed scissors

1- pack 3 x 3 yellow sticky notes

1- box of tissues

1- set kids headphones

Headphones (please no earbuds)

1 Crayons - 24 Ct

4 Dry Erase Markers - Black Only - Chisel

12 Eraser - Caps

1 Folder - Plastic & Pocket - Blue

1 Folder - Plastic & Pocket - Orange

1 Glue - Washable Stick - Jumbo

1 Markers - Washable - Classic - 08 Ct - Thick

2 Pencil - Sharpened - No 2 - 10 Pk

1 Pencil Pouch - Clear - 9 x 10.5 - 3 Ring

1 Scissors - Kids - 5 Inch - Pointed

Post Its - 1 pk

2 Tissue - 100 Ct

1 Disinfectant Wipes Pack

Colored Pencils - 12 Ct

2 Composition Books - Wide Ruled

Crayons - 24 Ct

4 Black Dry Erase Markers

Earbuds or Headphones

2 Plastic Pocket Folders - 1 Blue, 1 Red

4 Glue Sticks

Paper Towels

40 Pencils

Pencil Pouch

Kids Scissors

Sticky Notes 8 packs of 50

2 boxes of tissues

1 container of wipes

1 Spiral Notebook Wide Ruled

3 Plastic Folders

12 dry erase Markers

1 whiteboard eraser

4 Glue Sticks

1 Highlighter

1 Pack of Markers

1 Pack of Crayons

40 Pencils – Sharpened

1 Soft Pencil Pouch

1 Pair Kids’ Scissors

1 Black Sharpie

1 Box of Tissues

1 Paper Towel

1 Container of Hand Santizer

1 Container of Disinfectant Wipes

1 set of headphones

Earbuds
1 set of colored pencils, 12 pack
3 Composition Books, Wide Ruled, 100 Sheets, 1 each: Black

1 Box of crayons, 24 count

3 Dry Erase Markers, black

3 Folders, 2 Pocket 1 each: Blue , Red Yellow

2 Glue Sticks

1 Highlighter, yellow

1 Highlighter, any color

Markers, Washable, Classic Colors, Wide Tip, 8 pack

4 dozen Pencils, Sharpened

1 Pencil Pouch

Kids Scissors

8 sticky note pads

2 boxes of tissues

All guests and volunteers (including Homeroom parents) must have their clearances on file with the district. Click here: OBTAINING CLEARANCES FOR VOLUNTEERS & CHAPERONES

Once you have obtained all THREE portions of the clearances, we must verify them at school. We must see the ORIGINAL FBI clearance (printed with a light blue background and it will be USPS <snail> MAILED to you - - we cannot accept the email!). You can bring all three portions with you during our Open House, send them in with your student (we will make a copy and send them back home), or stop by the office. Please only send in when all THREE have been completed, our HR Department will not accept them separately. You will receive email verification once we have received all three copies and you have been confirmed as a volunteer.

Have some downtime this summer? Now is a perfect time to work on getting your clearances! Clearances are valid for FIVE (5) years, if you are unsure your expiration, email Coleen Fickes: cfickes@rtmsd.org.

Christa Consadene, Interim Principal

Email: cconsadene@rtmsd.org
Website: rtmsd.org

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

Summer Office Hours: Monday thru Thursday 8 am - 4:30 pm

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