Trantwood Times
"For the Love of Learning!"
I Make a Difference
An Attitude of Gratitude Rocks!
~ Thank you to Amanda, Michele and Meredith for their calm in the midst of the storms. Lisa Lee
~ Thanks to Tim and the PE staff for all their work preparing for Field Day. Lisa Lee
~ Kudos to Stephanie Piron for helping out with Pre-K students that need some extra support. Lisa Lee
~ Kudos to Tim for working with us to schedule pre-k for field day. -Courtney Goffigan
~ Kudos to Melissa Spivey for always checking in with me and making me smile when I see her in the hall.—Courtney Goffigan
~ Kudos to Bessie for always having my back. I couldn’t do this without you! You are awesome. -Courtney Goffigan
~ Many thanks to the office staff and Mrs. Iman for always helping out when needed. -Courtney Goffigan
~ Thank you Michelle Flynn for keeping all of the records, money, and lists together for the field trip last week. Even with all of the changes you were able to keep it organized! -Melinda Pezzella
~ Kudos to Lisa Lee for having such a fabulous Lunch Bunch program that it was highlighted in the Joy Ambassadors newsletter for all of VBCPS to see. LAM
~ Kudos to Casey Quilter for being such an awesome help! My students love you and will succeed because of you. Melissa Moore
~ Kudos to Ashely Francisco for always analyzing and truly helping me SO MUCH! Melissa Moore
~ Kudos to Jan Roewer for an amazing lesson on Inferring and being such a great help. Melissa Moore
~ Kudos to Melissa Spivey for helping me with SOL remediation and giving up her lunch time! Melissa Moore
~ Kudos to Brooke Martinette for always being there for me, whatever the situation may be! Melissa Moore
~ Kudos to Terri Hawley for providing time in her busy schedule for my students, who adore her! Melissa Moore
~ Kudos to Kim, Claire, and Allyson for always being so helpful! Melissa Moore
~ Kudos to Ms. Reed! You’re amazing! Melissa Moore
~ Kudos to Mrs. Iman! You are so great at what you do! Melissa Moore
~ Kudos to Ms. McCoy for always being there! Melissa Moore
~ Kudos to Beth WiK for being my partner in implementing Orton-Gillingham phonics instruction this year! So nice to have somebody to share notes and debrief! Jan
~ Kudos to Hope Twine for hosting our end of year party this June! Jan
~ Kudos to Mr. Quilter for pitching in so seamlessly in helping our SOL prep groups! Jan
~ Kudos to Krista Booth for “bringing it” to Trantwood in so many ways! Jan
~ Kudos to Sarah Gannon and Stephanie Piron for K registration and prepping our youngest cardinals for success! Jan
~ Kudos to the ECSE team for tirelessly supporting/helping each other and all of your students every day! You all work together like a family and it's lovely to see. Cheryl Marvin
~ Kudos to my sweet soul sister, Meredith, for doing what is best for her family and taking a new job. No one is more devastated over your leaving Trantwood than I am, but we understand your decision and support you. Thank you for the beautiful sunshine you gave to us all and for crossing my path. My Grace is Gone.... Stephanie Piron
~ To all of the staff who have been working so hard to prepare our Cardinals for their SOL's. It is wonderful to see their excitement in taking on this challenge. No doubt it comes from your effort and enthusiasm! KL
~ Thank you Mr. Quilter for all of you hard work in helping out with remediation. KL
~ Way to go Amanda! I appreciate all of your help with the SOL letters. KL
May 7 - 11, 2018 Happy Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week!
Monday, May 7
- Special jeans day
- Citizen of the Month, cafe, 2 pm
- Sweet treat for staff after school
Tuesday, May 8
- Extra special jeans day
- Lewis OTB
- PTA Staff Breakfast
- Progress Reports: Specialists lock down by 5pm (Please notify HR teacher of any student receiving a DP or N)
- SCA Interest Meeting
Wednesday, May 9 National School Nurse Day
- Extra, Extra Special Jeans Day
- PTA Staff Lunch
- LAM OTB, pm
- STEM Club, 3:15 - 4:15
- Art Club
- Chess Club
- Chorus Club
- Progress Reports: HR teacher lockdown by 5pm (Please email Carolyne a list of students who you wish a PR issued to)
Thursday, May 10
- Triple Extra Special Jeans Day
- Lewis OTB, am
- Flynn OTB, am
- #Team Trantwood Lunch, teacher's lounge
- Hawley, OTB pm
- STEM Club, 3 - 4:15
Friday, May 11, VBCPS Education Foundation Grant deadline
- Normal Special Jeans Day
- Happy Birthday Pasty Einkenbary!
- LAM OTB, pm
- PTA Special Treat
- Progress Reports issued
- PTA Bingo Night
Saturday, May 12
- Happy Birthday Macy Henry!
May 14 - 18, 2018 SOL Tests begin!
Monday, May 14
- Happy Birthday Megan Bailey!
- SOL Parade, time, 2 pm
Tuesday, May 15
- Gr. 4 Reading SOL test
- ILT, collab room, 3- 4
Wednesday, May 16
- Gr. 4 Reading SOL test
- STEM Club, 3 -4
- Chess Club, 3 - 4
- Art Club, 3 - 4
Thursday, May 17
- Gr. 3 Reading SOL test
- Chorus Rehearsal, 3 - 4
- STEM 3 - 4
- Green Cardinals, 3 - 4
Friday, May 18
- Gr. 3 Reading SOL test
- SCA Ice Cream Party, 2:50 - 3:30
- PTA Musical, Cox HS, 6:30 pm
Future Planning
May 14 - SOL Parade
June 4 - Grad Walk, 1 pm
June 14 - 5th Grade Moving On Ceremony, 12:45 pm
- Jun. 20-21 - Digital Learning Summer Summit
- Aug. 13-14 - Digital Learning Summer Summit
VB EDUCATION FOUNDATION GRANTS - MAY 11 DEADLINE
Spring applications due May 11, 2018, for:
• Schoolwide Grants - $2,000 to $5,000 offered for projects that impact at least 25 percent of the school’s student population or one grade level.
• Innovative Learning Grants - up to $2,000 for innovative learning projects benefitting students.
Fall applications due October 12, 2018, for:
• Innovative Learning Grants - up to $2,000 for innovative learning projects benefitting students.
Technology Corner
PROJECTOR BASICS
1. At the end of each instructional day, please ensure that your projector is turned completely off. This means that your projector is showing a single red light when you are looking up at it, and you cannot hear the hum of the fan.
2. If your projector is showing two non-blinking red lights and is NOT projecting, it means that your projector bulb is blown. Please submit a Service Desk ticket.
3. If your projector image has a weird tint to it (pinkish or green), it is likely that the VGA cable is loose either on your laptop/desktop or on the teacher plate. Please ensure that the cables are properly tightened. If this does not correct the problem, submit a Service Desk ticket.
4. If your projected image seems small or “squished”, press the ASPECT button on your remote until the image fills the screen properly.
VIRGINIA BEACH READING COUNCIL’S ANNUAL SPRING BANQUET
Please RSVP no later than Wednesday, May 9, by sending the attached reservation form and payment to Jan Roewer or Amy O’Connor (registrar) at Arrowhead Elementary School or by completing the electronic reservation form using the following link: https://goo.gl/forms/N6nffJQzZHlF56Y73. When selecting the digital option, please ensure the payment is sent via pony or mail by May 9. Questions may be directed to Monica Bennett, elementary language arts instructional specialist, at monica.bennett@vbschools.com. Thank you.
Progress Report Dates
May 8th - Specialists lock down by 5pm (Please notify HR teacher of any student receiving a DP or N)
May 9th - HR teacher lockdown by 5pm (Please email Carolyne a list of students who you wish a PR issued to)
May 11th - Progress Reports emailed home
** Progress Reports must be issued to those in academic need (DP or N). All others will be issued at the teachers discretion.
Great times making friends at the SCA Pizza party!
Yes, earth is the only planet where rainbows are possible...and adorable little girls!
Enjoying a fantastic evening with the Bartczak's at the Teacher of the Year dinner.
Thankful the fourth was with us!
LouAnne Metzger, Principal
Email: louanne.metzger@vbschools.com
Website: http://www.trantwoodes.vbschools.com/
Location: 2344 Inlynnview Road, Virginia Beach, VA, United States
Phone: 757-648-4000
Twitter: @LouAnneMetzger