The Gator Tales
The weekly staff newsletter for Glenwood Elementary School
Glenwood Counselors are the Absolute BEST!!!
National School Counseling Week 2018 - February 5-9
National School Counseling Week, sponsored by the American School Counselor Association (ASCA), will be celebrated Feb. 5-9, 2018 to focus attention on the unique contributions of professional school counselors within public school divisions. National School Counseling Week highlights the tremendous impact school counselors can have in helping students achieve school success and plan for a career. The ASCA has chosen “School Counseling: Helping Students Reach for the Stars,” as its theme for the year.
National School Counseling Week is an excellent opportunity to recognize and celebrate the very important role that school counselors play in the school and community. Let's celebrate Mrs. Repa & Mrs. Pfiefer and all of the amazing things they do for our school!
Welcome New Gator to our family!
Week of February 5
February 7- Leadership Team meeting in Pirate room after dismissal
Library Learning Commons Renovation Project
Important upcoming dates and events
February 12- PTA Meeting/ Underground Railroad- Night of Famous Americans
Febrary 12- Begin snow day make up time extended schedule- Dismissal 2:55
February 23- Report Cards Issued
February 20- Gifted Testing for referred students 2-5
February 20- Begin 4th grade fire safety
February 21- Sweets and Treats (3rd,Guidance,Library, ITS,TST)
February 26- Pirate Day!
February 28- Grades due for progress reports
March 2- Citizen of the Month
March 2- Progress Reports go home
March 20- Spring Pictures
March 21- Sweets and Treats
March 27 and 28- Donuts with Moms
March 29- End 3rd Grading Period
March 30- Staff Day- Grades Due
More Time!
In addition to the end of the second nine weeks being moved back to February 2, please note some additional wiggle room on the following tasks:
- Mid-Year DRA2 and RI – Window extended to February 9
- EDK Mid-Year Assessment – Extended to February 16
- PALS Mid-Year Assessment – Extended to February 12
- Talented Mid-Year Goals - Extended to February 15
Grateful Gators!
Ms. Buchart- thank you for coming in to help with some testing! You’re a life saver!! Kindergarten grade level- thank you to everyone for stepping up and helping/sharing with anyone who needs it! You guys rock! Cailtyn Chandler
Kudos to the fifth grade team for working together on Friday to map out where we are headed in the next few months. Julie White
Kudos to Jennifer Santiago and Danica Petko for being SO flexible and helping us out during the Great Kindness Challenge! You are both so sweet! Kudos to Nancy Munson for a super productive breakfast club each morning. It’s so fun to see our little gators diving into math while enjoying their breakfast! Kudos to Barbara Kimpan, Theresa Rywalt and John McFarland for such a cool integrated lesson, making weather instruments. As a former 4th grade teacher, it was SO awesome to see 2nd graders bragging about their “anemometers!” Kudos to Donna Faini for jumping in feet first and mastering the art of TWITTER! You are rockin' it! Tina Repa
Thank you to Mrs. Olds for being so supportive to our new students and their families. She tries to let teachers know in advance of a new student's arrival and checks up on them on their first day. She's Gator Great with kindness! Kathleen Slinde
Thank you Mr. McFarland for your help and flexibility. Symphony Keatts
Mrs. Roemer is AMAZING!! When there is a technology glitch, she quickly comes to the classroom to offer assistance. Thank you for being so patient and kind. Kathleen Long
A big thank you to Mrs. Debra Jones for always being so supportive and helpful.
Kudos to Mrs. Olds in the office for your help with the laminating machine. You ROCK! Vickie Storm
Thank you to Mr. French, Mrs. Haywood, Sue Rosario, Kelli Madina, and Julie White for all the support they have shown during a difficult patch with a student and their family. This did not go unnoticed. Kimberle Kennedy
Brittany Howell is killing it at Seesaw this year! Even with a "fun" school year she has been able to create multiple activities and share them with the grade level. I am so thankful! EMerce
I'm so impressed with all of 4th grade for immediately trying out Book Creator after hearing about it in collab. Thank you Barb for an inspiring and engaging Junior Great Books lesson! My kids REALLY enjoyed it! Diane Dykes, my kids are so lucky to have you as their second teacher! Thanks for sharing pics of our Buddies while they made weather tools together with Barb's guidance. They had a great time and I didn't have to miss out on all the fun! Jen Malit
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!
Elisabeth Arroyo Feb 6
Caroline Altman Feb 11
Dilshad Muhammad Feb 17
Chemita Anderson Feb 18
Mary Stacy Feb 18
Matthew Rouse Feb 18
Sandra King . Feb 24
Tammy Moore . Feb 24
Debra Jones . Feb 24
Melinda Bussovano . Feb 28
Jennifer Santiago . Feb 29
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
Snow Days Make Up Time
If you are an Exempt (instructional) employee, you are required to make-up 14.66 hours (14 hours and 40 minutes). Exempt employees should write in make-up time in the Additional Hours Worked column on your timesheet. Exempt (instructional) employees may document additional hours worked from home in the evening/weekend.
If you are a 10-month Non-Exempt (classified/assistants) employee who currently works 36.65 hours per week, you are required to make-up 14.66 hours (14 hours and 40 minutes). Ten-month Non-Exempt employees should write in make-up time in the Additional Hours Worked column on your timesheet. Ten-month Non-Exempt employees currently who work 36.65 hours per week should plan to make up no more than 3.35 hours (3 hours and 20 minutes) each week so as to not exceed a 40-hour work week. Ten-month Non-Exempt employees should not exceed 14 hours and 40 minutes of documented make-up time (at this time).
If you are a 10- or 12-month Non-Exempt employee who currently works a 40-hour week (custodians, office staff), See Mr. French to get information about making this up.