Tuesday Tidbits
September 10, 2019
Tuesday, September 17th- 1/2 Day of school
Thursday, 9/19- Room Parent Meetings 9:30 am or 6:30 pm
Friday, 9/20-PICTURE DAY
Friday, 9/20-WLN Homecoming Parade
Tuesday, 9/24- Dining to Donate
Friday, 9/27 FUN RUN kick off
Curriculum Night
Curriculum Night will be held at Glengary tomorrow, Wednesday, September 11th. The evening will be broken into the following two sessions:
Session 1: Start Time 5:30 PM
Grades K-2 including Mrs. Klick and Mrs. Hundley
Session 2: Start Time 7:00 PM
Grades 3-5 including Mr. Kujala
Please come learn about what your child's educational journey will look like this year in regards to curricular expectations. All presentations will be held in your child's classroom with the exception of 2nd grade, which will be held in the Media Center during session 1, 3rd grade which will be held in the Media Center during session 2, and 5th grade, which will be held in RM 3 (Mrs. Hudson's room) together. Due to the nature of this event, we are asking that only adults are in attendance.
The gate will be open and parking available on the playground. Hope to see you there!
Picture Day
School Bell Information
The updated bus times are listed on the website.
Parents may always call the transportation Hotline at 248-956-5199 for information on any bus running ten or more minutes late.
Welcome New Glengary Staff Members
3rd and 4th Grade Teachers
Welcome Krista Peterson as a new 3rd grade teacher at Glengary.
Hello Glegary! My name is Krista Peterson and I received my bachelor's degree in Elementary Education, with minors in Math and Social Studies, from Oakland University. I returned to OU to obtain a Master of Arts in Counseling, with an endorsement for grades K-12. I also completed post-grad studies specializing in Autism Spectrum Disorders. I began my teaching career years ago at Glengary and I am thrilled to return for the 2019-2020 school year! I have a passion for teaching and value the opportunity teaching brings for positively influencing the lives of children. I believe strongly in the power of relationships and strive to create a cohesive, authentic classroom community, full of learning and laughter.
Welcome Maureen Donahue as a new 4th grade teacher at Glengary.
Hello! My name is Maureen Donahue and I graduated from Michigan State University in 2016 and went on to teach in a Pre-K class for a year. Following this experience, I completed the Teacher Preparation Program with MSU and completed my student teaching at Glengary with Mrs. Bond in 3rd grade. Following my student teaching, I spent a year teaching 6th grade in a rural village located in Alaska. Although this was an unforgettable experience, I am very excited to be back home teaching the gators. I look forward to combining my passions with my students to create a learning environment that is engaging and conducive to all. I believe that every child can learn and it is my goal to empower them, help them become problem solvers and develop creative thinking. I am looking forward to a great year at Glengary!
Welcome Laura Brown as a new 4th grade teacher at Glengary.
Hello Glengary! My name is Laura Brown and I graduated from Eastern Michigan University with a bachelor's degree in Elementary Education. I completed my student teaching at Loon Lake Elementary in Walled Lake and continued my work in WLCSD as a permanent building substitute at Dublin and Glengary, serving as a long-term substitute in a variety of grade levels. I believe in creating a classroom community that is welcoming and safe. I believe that all students can and want to learn and will strive to deliver instruction in a creative and diverse way to ensure all students are successful. I enjoy watching students grow and exceed their individual goals, build their character and become responsible, caring citizens. I am looking forward to a great year at Glengary!
Cross Categorical Teachers
Welcome Shelby Klick as our new K/1 Cross-Categorical teacher at Glengary.
Hello! My name is Shelby Klick and I am excited to join the Glengary team! I graduated from Eastern in 2016 with a double major in elementary education and special education, with a focus on Cognitive Impairments. I student taught for one semester in a kindergarten classroom and one semester in a self-contained classroom classroom servicing students in grades 3rd-5th. I also completed two long term guest teaching positions in South Lyon, one of which was in Early Childhood Special Education and another in an SXI classroom. I taught general ed kindergarten for one year then moved to special ed this past year. Working with students in special ed is my passion! In my personal life, I love spending time with my family and my rescue dog Lola! I love traveling and visiting new places. Last summer my husband and I went on a Mediterranean Cruise for our honeymoon and we celebrated our one year anniversary in July. I look forward to a great year at Glengary!
Welcome Jayme Hundley as our new 2/3 Cross-Categorical Teacher.
Hi my name is Jayme Hundley, a self contained cross categorical teacher. I am so excited to join Glengary this Fall. This is my tenth year teaching, and my fourth year with WLCSD. My classroom experience has been in elementary and early childhood settings. I have had the opportunity to teach in general education, resource room and self- contained special education classes. My husband and I have two children, Presley (2) and Jackson (1) that keep us busy! We love going up north during the Summer months. I look forward to a great year at Glengary!
Welcome Matt Kujala as new 4/5 Cross-Categorical Teacher.
Hello! I am excited to join Glengary Elementary this fall! This is my second year teaching in the cross categorical classroom. Prior to teaching, I student taught and long term subbed with the cognitive impairment program at Meadowbrook Elementary. I have also worked at Hickory Woods Elementary as a Paraprofessional (ASD) and Walled Lake Elementary (Gen Ed student teaching). I hold a Bachelors of Science Degree in Elementary Education with an endorsement in Cognitive Impairment from Eastern Michigan University. When I am not teaching, I love spending time fishing, swimming, biking and golfing to name a few with my 3 year old son, Jacob and my wife Katie. We also have a 2 year old English Springer Spaniel named Moe, who is a furry ball of energy. I look forward to a great year at Glengary!
Welcome New Art Room Teachers
Welcome Amanda Groenveld as one of the new art teachers joining the team!
My name is Amanda Groeneveld and this is my fourth year teaching in Walled Lake School District. I have been the art teacher at Walnut Creek for three years and this will be my first year also working at the elementary level in our district. I recently graduated with my Master’s in Art Education from the Academy of Art University in San Francisco, CA. Before coming to Walled Lake School District, I taught at a K-8 school in Warren and was a long term sub in Lake Orion for Pre K-8th grade as well. I graduated with my BA in Studio Art and an additional K-12 art certificate from Oakland University in Rochester, MI. My specialization in my undergraduate degree was in Photography, so I love to take pictures and do freelance work in my spare time. I do not have any children of my own, but I have two nieces and two nephews as well as two cats, Hazel and Iris. I love to travel, hike, read, listen to music, and make art, and I look forward to sharing my love for art with the students of Glengary Elementary.
Welcome Andrea Novak who will be joining our Art Team!
My name is Andrea Novak and this is my nineteenth year teaching in Walled Lake School District (22 years teaching); all 19 have been with my home school being Mary Helen Guest and my travel buildings being all but 2 of the existing WL Elementary Schools (I've been around!).
Along with a desire to teach art, I am a practicing artist - I LOVE TO PAINT! I have a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from U of M and a Master of Art degree from EMU. Along with having my work in various Michigan galleries, I also was honored with an artist residency in Good Hart Michigan this summer. I had an opportunity to create my art in a beautiful new "personal residence" with adjacent studio facing Lake Michigan! I would love to share my work with you, check out simons-novak.blogspot.com and instagram: andreanovak49. I also will be displaying my work, next month, at the ESC and speaking about the experience at the school board meeting, Sept. 5th.
Along with being excited about new experiences at Glengary, I also am excited/anxious for my oldest son, Owen-14, as he begins his freshmen year at WLW and for my youngest son, Hudson-13, who will be running Cross-Country for the Saint Mathew team this year. My husband, Justin and I have been married for 18 years. We love to travel, to stay active in nature (long walks, kayaking, biking...), and taking our Jeep Wrangler "off-roading"! I look forward to meeting you all and working with the Glengary Team this year!
Ancillary Staffing Updates
Welcome Natalie Giudici as our new Speech Language Pathologist.
Hello Glengary! My name is Natalie Giudici (pronounced jew-duh-see), and I will be your new speech language pathologist next year! I am excited to meet all of you! I am from Commerce Township and am a graduate of Walled Lake Northern. From there I got my bachelor’s degree from Grand Valley State University and my master’s degree from the University of Toledo. I spent this past fall at Walled Lake Elementary for my internship. Since I graduated in May, I have been finishing up the school year at Dublin in a long term sub position for the SLP there. I love working at the elementary level, and I can’t wait to get started with you and your students!
Welcome Dave Routledge as our Psychologist.
Hello Glengary! I am beginning my 31st year in the district. Both my son and daughter are Glengary alums and my wife, Kari and I both live and work in the district. We feel fortunate to be part of such a great district and I am looking forward to a great year at Glengary.
Welcome Sarah Kiffner as our Teacher Consultant.
Hello Glengary! I have worked in the Walled Lake School district for 20 years and have had the pleasure of working as an E.I. teacher, resource room teacher and now, a teacher consultant. I enjoy spending time with my family, music, reading and being active. I was part of the Glengary community for a few years and am excited to be back!
Join the Girl Scouts! September 18th 6:00-7:00 pm, Information Meeting grades K-3 at Glengary
Walled Lake Northern Homecoming Parade-September 20th
Walled Lake Northern invites you to join us in our annual parade the Friday before homecoming! This year the parade will be September 20th. Your children will have to arrive at Walled Lake Northern at 5:00pm. The parade will then begin at 5:30pm. They will receive “Future Knight” shirts to wear in the parade as they are walking. If your child has a shirt from previous years, just have them wear it again. After this parade, there will be a varsity football game at the school.
Taste of Lakes Annual Event- October 1st
Western Oakland County Parenting Education Fair
The Western Oakland County Parenting Education Fair is coming to Walled Lake Northern High School on Saturday, November 2, 2019. We are very excited to have Brooks Gibbs joining us this year as our keynote speaker! Topics include managing social media with your child, reducing stress and anxiety, strategies to help you with a child with ADHD, nutrition, character building, planning for college, and more. Child care is available for a reasonable cost ($3 for one child, $5 per family) and includes entertainment and lunch. Lunch for conference participants will be available for purchase from local food trucks during the event. Please learn more about our keynote speaker, Brooks Gibbs, by watching: The Resilent Parenting Style and register online to attend. Registration is $15 per person or $25 per person at the door the day of the event.
PTA News
Membership
Make sure to stop by and visit our PTA table at Curriculum Night this Wednesday, September 11thto join the PTA. To become a member you can also send in the form that came home last week or Click Here for the link to join online:
https://glengarypta.wixsite.com/glengarypta/join-1
Membership forms are requested back by November 1st.
The TOP 3 CLASSROOMS with the most membership will receive 1st Place) Pajama Day 2nd Place) Popcorn Party and 3rd Place Popsicle Party.
Contact our Membership Team if you have any questions:
Janette Schad (339) 927-5465 or Kristen Fowler (703) 622-2338
Bagel Sales
Everyone loves a bagel to start their day! Once a month, bagels are sold before school for $1. We encourage you to use our Pre-pay Bagel form that went home last week to purchase bagels for the entire year. Pre-Sale forms will be due back on September 20th. Forms can be downloaded below.
Bagel Dates: 10/4, 11/1, 12/6, 1/10, 2/7, 3/6, 4/3, 5/1, 6/5
We are always looking for volunteers to help sell bagels.
Sign up here:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f0b4caeae2babfb6-glengary2
Box Tops
You child is encouraged to turn in Box Tops on Bagel Friday. We will have bins set out for Box Tops.
Questions: Contact Sara MacKool (517) 449-8011
Store Rewards: Box Tops, Kroger and Amazon give back!
Make sure to enroll for a FREE Kroger Plus Shopping card to help raise money for Glengary. Please link your card at www.kroger.com/topic/community-rewards-9
Amazon is another great way to earn money for Glengary! Use the link smile.amazon.com when you shop and a percentage will be given back to Glengary!
You can also earn money for Glengary by saving your Box Tops! Send them in on Bagel Fridays in a bag labeled with the amount you are sending in. The Box Tops Program is also going digital! You can download the new app, scan your receipt and earn money for our school!
Fun Run
Glengary’s Largest Fundraiser of the year is quickly approaching.. mark your calendars for our annual Fun Run on Friday, October 18th! Our goal this year is to raise $18,000. Money raised benefits the staff and students at Glengary for things such as take home folders, planners, field trips, school wide assemblies, scholarships, literacy, school beautification, family fun events and so much more! Make sure to watch for more information coming home on 9/27 after our Kick-Off Assembly!
Boys vs. Girls Coin Challenge
Along with our Fun Run, Glengary has an annual Boys vs Girls coin challenge! This will kick off on Monday, October 1st. Coin buckets will be set up in the main hallway where students can bring in their loose change to enter into the challenge. Winners will receive an ice-cream party at lunch!
Room Parent Meeting
Sign up to be a Room Parent tomorrow at Curriculum Night! Room parents help plan holiday parties, help with the book fair, celebrate their teachers during Staff Appreciation Week and help organize a class act for the Variety Show. Mark your Calendars… there will be a Room Parent Informational Meeting on Thursday, September 19th. You can attend 11:30 am or 6:30 pm in the Media Center. *PTA Calendar had timing wrong so please follow above times.
Mileage Club
Mileage club is a free program for all Glengary students! At recess, students run or walk the track (weather permitting) on Tuesdays and Fridays to earn toe tokens for each mile they complete. This year Mileage Club is getting even better! Students will have the opportunity to win fun new tokens for reaching different milestones and the students who complete the most miles will win fun prizes like a cool water bottle or a Target gift card! The class with the most miles collectively will get the coveting Golden Sneaker! This is a great way to increase physical activity while having fun with friends.
We are looking for volunteers to help students track their marking lap cards and pass out necklaces and toe tokens! Sign up today to volunteer for this fun club today! Please sign up here if you are interested in helping out:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090c4dafad2aa64-glengary3.
Any questions? Contact Alaina Finkel (734) 718-2455
Dining to Donate Event
Join us on September 24th at Benstein Grille for our first Dining to Donate event from 4-11 pm! Enjoy a night of NO COOKING by dining in the restaurant or stopping by for carry out. Make sure to mention that you are from Glengary Elementary School and Benstein Grille will donate 10% of your bill directly to the Glengary PTA!
2019/2020 PTA Executive Board
Please welcome our Glengary PTA Executive Board! You can read all about our wonderful volunteers on the PTA Website where you will also find our contact information.
President – Amy Fry
Vice President – Stephanie Inglis Dubin
Treasurer – Nichole Bourasaw
Corresponding Secretary – Emily Spoutz
Recording Secretary – Missy Nelson
Social Media Coordinator – Alaina Finkel
Volunteer Coordinator – Wendi Oliver
Membership – Janette Schad & Kristen Fowler
Birthday Books/Bulletin Board
We love to celebrate Birthdays! On their birthday, each student will be announced during morning announcements and welcomed down to the office to select a Birthday Book! They will also see their name on our Birthday Bulletin Board!
Gators of the Month:
- Nathan Grow: for an AMAZING job decorating the cafeteria for last year’s Fifth Grade Celebration.
- Karen Robinson: for her welcome back cookies and decorations in the staff lounge.
- Susan and Debbie, our custodians for all of their hard working getting the school ready for the 2019-2020 school year.
- Mrs. Maten and Mrs. Roth for their hard work getting ready for the 2019-2020 school year.
- The Glengary Scheduling Team: Mr. and Mrs. Colwell, Mr. Vogt, Mrs. Locke, Ms. White, Mrs. Johnson and Mr. Kujala for dedicating their time to this very large project.
Glengary Yearbooks
Did you take photos at the Meet & Greet or the first day of school? Maybe you took some of the kids in the neighborhood waiting for the bus, your child getting onto the bus or the kids in front of the school. We need your photos for our yearbook! Please email them glengary.yearbook@gmail.com
Please checkout our PTA website to keep up to date on all PTA events.