The Gator Tales
The weekly staff newsletter for Glenwood Elementary School
Week of January 22
January 22- Achieve 3000 rep meet with 3-5 during PE in Pirate Room
January 26- End 2nd Grading Period
Library Learning Commons Renovation Project
Important upcoming dates and events
January 29- Grades Due
January 30- Club pictures/ Grades due
January 30- Orchestra program 6:30
February 5- Report Cards issued
February 19- President's Day- No School
February 20- Gifted Testing for referred students 2-5
February 26- Pirate Day!
February 28- Grades due for progress reports
Library Learning Commons closed Jan. 26
Thanks!
Glenwood Reading Month Special Events
January 22-26th- “Ask and Analyze to Discover the Mystery Character”- During the morning announcements January 22-26th a new character will be described for grades NK-2 and 3-5. The students will put their answers along with their name and teacher’s name on a piece of paper and place them in the appropriate grade level box inside the front doors of the library. Everyday a student from each grade level will be randomly chosen from the correct responses to receive a prize.
Friday, January 26th- “Transform Yourself into a Book Character”- Students and staff are encouraged to dress up as their favorite book character. Students can write a letter to their favorite character, describe their book character on Seesaw, Flipgrid, etc….or write a new story with their character.
We hope that all teachers will show their ENTHUSIASM and encourage their students to participate in these January activities as we continue to develop independent and lifelong readers and writers.
Glenwood’s Reading Team
Grateful Gators!
A BIG thanks to Jenn Haws for creating a 3 hour early release lunch schedule early in the morning before she even came to school! DF
A big thanks to the whole second grade team for working together to make great things happen for our kids despite all the snow days and the hectic schedule!
Andrea Neal
Thank you Mrs. Repa for all you do for us even under stressful situations like having to turn in all 5th grade registration forms on time even though we have been out of school for 6 snow days! You ROCK!!!!! Jessica Palmer
Kudos to Kassie Gmiter for always being so helpful and awesome! Especially with all of our 504 processes! She rocks! Kudos to Mindy Tomchik, Rebekah Goshert, Julie White, Jess Palmer, Kelli Medina, and Kim Kennedy for ALWAYS being on top of things, being so flexible and willing to squeeze my needs into their already super busy days! Tina Repa
Thank you Denise Holm for your "at your service" attitude. You make a special effort to locate items for us that must seem quite trivial to you at times (dry erase markers, batteries, tape, etc.). You rock!
I have enjoyed working with you all these years. Your bright smile will certainly be missed at Glenwood. Marcia Hill
Kudos to Mrs. Long for her advocacy and patience helping a student with a 504 plan. Your compassion for students is evident in all you do!
Mrs. Pfeiffer and Mrs. Repa - Kudos for your organization and patience with new 504 paperwork. Jenn Haws
What Great Teachers Do Differently- 17 Things That Matter Most
17. Put Yourself In Their Position
In one way or another, every classroom is heterogeneous. Students may come from wealthy families, middle-class families, or poor families (one in five children in American live in poverty). Family makeup differs. We have students who are only children, students with brothers and sisters, students with step-siblings, students who have cousins and non-relatives living in their homes, Some children live in mansions, some live in high-rise apartment buildings, some live on farms, some live in the back seat of an abandoned car. Sometimes the diversity is obvious, sometimes superficial. Our students are males and females, tall and short, thin and chunky. Even when a group looks pretty much the same, every student has strengths and weaknesses, ideas and emotions, troubles and joys that make up a unique personality. Every teacher works with a wide range of students, and the mix changes each year. What is it that enables some teachers to connect and work effectively with every student, while others struggle with a handful or more in every group? The difference lies in their ability to put themselves in someone else's shoes.
Most teachers come to realize that students bring their world into their classrooms. Our schools serve English Language Learners, children who live in foster homes, students with special needs, and teenagers with after-school jobs. Effective teachers embrace these challenges. Great teachers see the world the way each student does.
Remind yourself that you are not perfect. Ask the best teacher in your school to observe you in the classroom and give you tips about connecting with students. Aim to be the teacher you would want your own children to have!
Todd Whitaker
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!
Marcia Hill -Jan 22
Cake, Joshua - Jan 25
Lindsey Recine -Jan 26
Kathy Laubach -Jan 26
Michael O'Callahan - Jan 28
Ebony Tucker - Jan 31
Digital Learning Summer Summit for Teachers
As you begin to make plans for summer 2018, please be aware of the dates for the Digital Learning Summer Summit for Teachers (DLSS). The DLSS consists of 4 days of professional learning available to all school division staff, with most sections targeted for teachers. Information regarding these learning opportunities will be conveyed later in the school year. This will be a great opportunity to support our growth as we move to a one-to-one school.
Jun. 20-21 - Digital Learning Summer Summit
Aug. 13-14 - Digital Learning Summer Summit