I know that many of our students have phones, iPod/ iPads, gaming devices and/ or electronic watches. Please note that electronics are not to be used in school without permission from staff during the school day.

More specifically, we are seeing an increase in student's wearing watches that have video, audio, gaming and/ or texting capabilities. If your child is wearing one of these watches, it is important that students know that these devices are not to be used for recording (audio/ visual), gaming or texting purposes during the school day or on buses without permission. Students are also attempting to access TIK TOK during the school day and on the bus.

We are also seeing an increase in students using these devices to harass or bully other students. It is imperative that students who have these devices understand that using electronics is not an excuse to be mean or hurt other students. Please make sure that you are able to monitor your children as they learn to navigate the internet.

We appreciate all parents having a conversation with our students about the expectations and responsibility that comes along with using these devices.

There are so many inspiring activities that occur daily at Glenwood. I include photos of students engaging in these activities and share them with Glenwood parents. if you do not want your child's picture included in my newsletter, please send me an email at karen_cappucci@wrsd.net.

If I do not hear from you, it will count as permission to include students in the weekly newsletter.

You can set up your e Wallet on the Homepage. Some students still have money left over from last year.

We are asking for unopened cereal boxes for a surprise activity. All cereal boxes should be sent into Glenwood beginning on March 1st and prior to Family STEAM Night!

In an effort to allow children to be children and give them time to explore their interests and spend time with their families, we will continue with our unstructured homework. It is expected that students read (20 -40 minutes a night depending on their grade levels) and practice math facts nightly. It’s just expected that both will be done. Students will be held accountable for knowing their math facts as well as reading for enjoyment each night. The only time homework will be formally assigned is when students need to study for a test/quiz or complete a project. Here is a list of things you can do with your child at home in the absence of formal homework. I know it is tempting for children to use a device or watch TV in the absence of formalized homework, but the following list will provide a more fun and enriching experience for your child.

Officer Justin Lawler

Officer Jake Deschamps who also took a tour of Glenwood!

A true makerspace is defined not by what's in it, but rather by what comes out of it: projects, experiences, artifacts, and learning. At Glenwood we are looking to have a makerspace that opens opportunities for children to design, create and explore. We are looking for donations of materials we can use in our makerspace. We are in desperate need of materials for our makerspace. Some things that we can not get enough of are:

small pieces of wood and nails for building

Cereal and cardboard boxes

masking and duct tape,

toilet paper and paper towel rolls,

craft supplies,

cereal boxes,

cardboard,

fabric, yarn,

streamers

plastic containers,

or anything that may end up in the recycling bin

We appreciate these and other materials that are in a clean and usable condition.

• Each student needed to create a crazy creature and write a mini saga inspired by it.
• A mini saga is a story written in up to 100 words, and must have a beginning, middle and an end.

Students worked with much effort to::

*Analyze exemplars.

*Illustrate their "crazy creatures."

*Utilize DESE story elements graphic organizers.

*Write rough drafts, not more than 100 words.

*Share stories with peers, completing "2 Stars and a Wish"

peer assessments.

*Think about goals, reflect on their own writing, and complete

written reflections.

*Revise and Edit, using "ARMS" and "CUPS" checklists.

*Meet 1:1 with teachers.

*Compose final drafts.

Young Writers pride themseoves on encouraging young writers to read, write and enjoy poetry as well as creative writing. Having work published boosts confidence, nurtures creative talent and showcases creativity.

No January meeting

February 6th @ 6:30pm

March 6th @ 6:30pm

April 3rd @ 6:30pm

May 1st @ 6:30pm

June 5th @ 6:30pm

Do you have a Glenwood graduate?

Cleaning out drawers to make room for Winter and finding some of those cool blue Tie-Dye MCAS shirts..??

DO NOT THROW AWAY!!
Recycle and REUSE

The MCAS Rally is Coming MArch 2023!!

Glenwood is looking for extra MCAS shirts to have on hand for those hard working students that forget or may have financial challenges

Please consider donating your gently used MCAS shirts by dropping them off with Dr Cappucci or contacting

glenwoodpto1@gmail.com for pick up

Thank you

HAPPY HOLIDAYS!!!

Registration for the 2023 Spring Baseball and Softball season is still OPEN. Please visit us at https://www.rutlandbaseballandsoftball.org

Please note: We have added a Donation Feature on the Payment Page, these donations will be used to help support Special Field/Training Equipment improvements throughout the Baseball and Softball programs. Please consider a small donation towards our goal to raise an additional $2,000.00 in funds for the league.

If there are any issues with registration, please email: playeragent@rutlandbaseballandsoftball.org

Registration will close on 2/28/2023, so please register ASAP to guarantee your roster spot.

If you have been CORI'd at one of the three Rutland schools, then your CORI will carry over to the next school, however, they are only active for three years. There are times when we can get the results of a CORI check back quickly, but there are also times when we wait weeks for the results.

Avoid the rush by checking in with Mrs. Johnstone prior to any school activity.

mailto:jeanine_johnstone@wrsd.net

School Hours: Doors open at Glenwood at 8:55am. Please do not drop off students unattended prior to 8:55am as we do not have staff in place to monitor students until the doors are open. Our dismissal begins around 3:30 (a bit earlier even in the beginning of the year).

Absent: If your child will be absent, please call the school in the morning to notify us. If you know in advance that your child will not be in school, please send an email to their homeroom teacher and our school secretary, Mrs. Johnstone (jeanine_johnstone@wrsd.net) in advance notifying us. Please include their first and last name, homeroom teacher, reason for absence and duration of absence.

PLEASE NOTE: Do not email staff/ teachers regarding dismissal changes during the school day. We can not guarantee that staff will read the email and/or there is always a chance that our technology has a disruption. Please call the office with any dismissal changes during the day. Thank you!
Tardy: If your child will be tardy to school, please walk them to the front office upon arrival to check in. Your child is tardy if they arrive after 9:08.
PowerSchool: The Parent Portal in PowerSchool is the key tool for accessing important information (Student Handbook/ Report Cards). Please let us know in the office if you are having trouble accessing the Parent Portal.

Volunteering: You will need to complete a Cori Form that can be found online in order to volunteer at school. Approvals generally take 4 weeks. At times, opportunities to volunteer may be available. The link to the CORI FORM is also located below. Please don't wait until spring (i.e. Field Day) to get your CORI. Please take the time to get this done early in the school year. Thank you!

This week's breakfast is as follows:

Monday: chocolate chip mini loaf

Tuesday: plain bagel with cream cheese

Wednesday: lemon bread or blueberry bread

Thursday: cinnamon bun or a donut stick

Friday: chocolate or powdered mini donuts or a donut stick

Students will get a juice or a piece of fruit along with the breakfast item.

Cereal will be the alternate everyday.