Trantwood Times
"For the Love of Learning!"
I Make a Difference
An Attitude of Gratitude Rocks!
~ Kudos to Lauren Beach, Melissa Spivey, Angela Haebler, Sule Genel and everyone else who helped make kindergarten registration day a big success! Meredith Moore
~ Cazzie - I loved watching you interact in Mrs. Johnson's room. I am grateful you are here for the children! - Carolyne
~ Claire - For being the "ultimate in calm" when things don't go as expected. What a great way to model how to handle challenges! - Carolyne
~ Megan- Thank you for the Starbucks treat and the kind note. I appreciate you as well. I'm a firm believer in: Art washes away the dust of everyday life! - Carolyne
~ Kathy - thank you for always being a great role model. You are calm and elegant under pressure. I'm proud to call you both co-worker and friend! - Carolyne
~ Kudos to Tracey Halman and Katie Schatti for being flexible when I had to change my schedule last minute! Melissa Spivey
~ Kudos to Tim who had to deal with unkind pizza ordering! Thank you for persisting so our students can get their pizza! - Megan
~ Kudos to EVERYONE who helps with the SCA pizza parties. We appreciate you! – Megan
~ Thank you Elise Neubeck for taking the time to help one of our kiddos get where he needed to be. I appreciate it! - Bessie Titsis
~ A big “shout out” to Mrs. Metzger, Ashley Francisco, Brooke Martinette, Gina Howes, Melissa Spivey, Jan Roewer, and Sue Jerasa for their assistance in stepping up to help my students prepare for the upcoming SOL test. Y’all are very much appreciated! Thank you!!! Julie Ruszala
~ I give Kudos to Ms. Owens & Ms. Williams who brighten our school everyday w/their smiles & hard work!!Kudos, as well, to the afternoon crew who greet us cheerily as we wrap up our day AND very special Kudos to Ms. Nicole. After a very busy day w/17 preschoolers, our room is Dirty & Ms. Nicole makes it look sparkly fresh again every day. Thank You!! Ceceila
April 30 - May 4, 2018 National PE Week
Monday, April 30
- Gr. 1 Field Trip
Tuesday, May 1
- Happy Birthday Kim Odom!
- PAC Meeting, 8:30 - 11:30
- Grad Walk, hallways, 1 pm
- SCA Officer Meeting, 3:15 - 3:45
- Staff Meeting, 3:00 - 3:15
- ILT, following staff meeting - 4:15
- PTA Board Meeting, 6:30 pm
Wednesday, May 2
- STEM Club, 3:15 -4:15
- Chess Club, 3:15 - 4:15
- Art Club, 3:15 - 4:15
Thursday, May 3
- Happy Birthday Senora Barreto!
- Happy Birthday Cazzy Roberts!
- STEM 3 - 4:15
- Green Cardinals, 3:15 - 4:15
Friday, May 4 - Last extended day
- Martinette, OTB am
- LAM OTB, pm
- Field Day
Saturday, May 5
- Hampton Roads Chess Tournament, Gym & Cafeteria
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
- 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
Thursday, May 10
- Triple Extra Special Jeans Day
- Lewis OTB, am
- Flynn OTB, am
- #Team Trantwood Lunch
- Hawley, OTB pm
- STEM Club, 3 - 4:15
Friday, May 11
- Normal Special Jeans Day
- Happy Birthday Pasty Einkenbary!
- PTA Special Treat
- Progress Reports issued
Future Planning
May 11 - VBEF Grant deadline
May 24 - SOL Parade
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.
Ownership in action...kids voluntarily learning their math facts.
Vertical student agency discussions - we do great work together!
Valuing differences.
And the pollinator garden begins...yea first graders!
Small groups working it's magic!
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