Eagle Edition
Glennwood Elementary ~ Where Learning Takes Flight
Bill Howard, Principal ~ Jill Tolsma, Instructional Coach ~ Michelle Reynolds, School Manager
Email: bill.howard@csdecatur.net
Location: 440 East Ponce de Leon Avenue, Decatur, GA, USA
Phone: 404.370.4435 * Website * Facebook
Calendar of Events
Friday, November 20
- Community Circle - 2nd Grade Hosting - Fall Music Performance
- Parent Coffee Chat in Media Center - 9:00 am - Topic: Executive Function in Children with Mr. Blase
November 23-27
Thanksgiving Break
Monday, November 23
PTO Percentage Night at Wheelhouse - 5:00 pm to close
November 30 - December 11
STAR Testing Window
Where Learning Takes Flight
Three Dimensions of Student Achievement
- Mastery of Knowledge and Skills
- Character Building
- High-Quality Work
Topic for Coffee Chat: Cultivating Executive Function in Children
As parents, we're sometimes filled with fear that our kids are not going to make it in the world. We are now in the Age of Attention, where the key skills are the ability to choose priorities, stay focused, and get things done amidst infinite distractions. These skills are known as Executive Function (EF) skills. These mental skills include working memory, flexible thinking, and self-control. We use these skills every day to learn, work, and manage daily life. Trouble with EF skills can make it hard to focus, follow directions, and handle emotions. The good news is that parents can teach these skills. In this presentation, parents will learn tips and tools and gain reassurance that their kids will be OK when equipped with the skills they need today and for the future.
What's Happening in Art Classes with Ms. Karp?
Is your Glennwood Eagle obsessed with the fiber arts? Wonderful! Below are some helpful links if you'd like to feed their (very healthy) artistic obsession.
Each grade learns a fiber art skill that they practice throughout the year: Kindergarten - Finger Knitting; 1st Grade - Weaving and Finger Knitting; 2nd Grade: Crochet. Using yarn that is soft and non-splitting eases some frustration and encourages artists to persevere with what can be a difficult skill to learn. In addition to learning about traditional craft methods, students build fine motor skills, spatial reasoning, and pattern recognition skills. Fiber arts require focus, patience, and very little in the way of space - it's the perfect art activity to practice on the go!
It's Not Too Late to Celebrate Our Crossing Guards!
Decatur SRTS put out these adorable signs at all Crossing Guard posts. You can scan the QR code in the bottom right corner and leave a message of thanks for a guard! Or you can use this link.
Volunteers Needed for Garden Gnomies
We need parent volunteers to make this program possible! No gardening experience is required! Just a willingness to have fun, encourage students and enjoy time outdoors. Whether you can stay the full two hours or just part of a session, we will be excited to have you! Please sign in at the front office with your ID before joining us in the garden.
Your contributions help cover the cost of seedlings, tools, garden maintenance supplies, and other materials we need to make the program a success.
When donating, simply select “Garden Gnomies” in the category dropdown.
