Glennwood Elementary ~ Where Learning Takes Flight
Holly Brookins, PhD, Principal ~ Summer Clayton, Assistant Principal ~ Jill Tolsma, Instructional Coach
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Calendar of EventsAugust 16-September 1 MAP Testing Window Wednesday, August 30 Early Release Day at 12:50 pm Thursday, August 31 Curriculum Night at 5:30 pm Friday, September 1 Community Circle at 8:30 am Monday, September 4 Labor Day Holiday (No School) | Where Learning Takes Flight | August Design Principle: The Responsibility for Learning"Every child has a different learning style and pace. Each child is unique, not only capable of learning but also capable of succeeding." ~Robert John Meehan |
Calendar of Events
August 16-September 1
MAP Testing Window
Wednesday, August 30
Early Release Day at 12:50 pm
Thursday, August 31
Curriculum Night at 5:30 pm
Friday, September 1
Community Circle at 8:30 am
Monday, September 4
Labor Day Holiday (No School)
Where Learning Takes Flight
August Design Principle: The Responsibility for Learning
"Every child has a different learning style and pace. Each child is unique, not only capable of learning but also capable of succeeding."
~Robert John Meehan
Hello Glennwood Families,
It has been a great first week back! Overall, things have run very smoothly. Everything always takes a little bit longer at first but we will work the kinks out. Next week, we will all settle into our routines and it will likely feel easier!
Georgia has new math standards this year. The Department of Education created a parent letter to families with more information on the standards for each grade level. If you would like to review these, please check HERE.
Wow! Glennwood is in 1st place for completing the annual update! Thank you to everyone who has completed this. We just need a few more completed, and we will be at 100%. Please see the directions below from CSD:
The Annual Data Update for returning CSD families is open! The ADU is how families verify or update critical communication and health information, and do sign-offs for the handbook and code of conduct. Please visit https://www.csdecatur.net/adufor more information, or log in directly to the Infinite Campus Parent Portal. Help make OUR school the first to reach 100% completion! If you need assistance accessing the Parent Portal, click Login Helpat https://www.csdecatur.net/aduor contact our school manager Michelle Reynolds at mreynolds@csdecatur.net.
Warmest regards,
Principal
Hello from Mr. Blase, Our School Counselor
Welcome from the Glennwood PTA!
Glennwood Families, please sign up to our new PTA Website and never miss an event or any important news! Visit: GlennwoodPTA.PTBoard.com Please use code FV4WPY to join!
Questions?! Please email Nydia Almond at: president@glennwoodespta.com
Thank you!
Room Parent Volunteers Needed
We have some Room Parent volunteer spots available! If you'd like to help as a Room Parent Volunteer this school year 2023-2024, please sign up HERE.
No experience needed, just the desire to help our teachers, students and school community.
If you have any questions, please email our Room Parent coordinator at: RPCoordinator@glennwoodespta.com
Thank you for your support!
Corporate Sponsorship
If you are a Glennwood Elementary parent, friend or relative and your place of business would like to become a corporate sponsor for our school, we would love to have your support! Funds raised through corporate sponsorships benefits students, teachers and the entire school. This is also great exposure and advertising for your business.
Please consider donating a silent auction item for our Casino Night Silent Auction in March. Small promotional items welcome with your silent auction item. (Flyers, Cards, balloons, etc.)
Questions? Please email our VP Laura Scott at: VP@Glennwoodespta.com
Back to School Spirit Night
Please join us for our first Spirit Night of the year at Butter and Cream! Meet us on August 15 anytime from 12pm to 9:30pm. Please mention Glennwood Elementary at the register. A percentage of the sales will be donated to our school!
PTA Memberships
Why should I join the PTA? Your PTA membership provides valuable benefits to your child, your school, and your community. When you become a member of PTA, you increase our collective strength. By adding your name as a member, you will increase the impact we have representing our school and PTA. Today's parents are busier than ever. We know everyone can't volunteer during school hours or at school events. By becoming a PTA member you are expressing your concern for our children. By joining the PTA, you are getting involved by showing your support and you let your child know you care about education and about Glennwood.
Join us today by visiting our website here!
Questions?! Please email Kara Dupuis at: Secretary@glennwoodespta.com
CSD Board of Education Revises Monthy Meeting Times
The City Schools of Decatur Board of Education is revising the schedule for monthly board meetings. The change aligns with the board's strategic goals of ensuring organizational effectiveness and efficiency and making board meetings more student-focused.
Effective Tuesday, August 8, 2023, the new board meeting times are as follows:
Executive Session: 3:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Pre-work Session: 4:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Work Session: 5:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Board Meeting: 5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Public Comment: 6:30 p.m. – 6:50 p.m.
Except for the executive session, all meetings will continue to be live-streamed and open to the public.
Dr. Whitaker’s Listening Sessions
Students, staff, family, and community members are welcome to attend any session across the district.
Please click the following link for the virtual meeting on August 16: https://csdecatur.zoom.us/j/92894167992?pwd=TkczWHUvQXFtMHkrOTBRcXJ6aU9VZz09
Decatur Education Foundation
Welcome back to a new school year! We are so excited to be back, it’s going to be a great year! Decatur Education Foundation works in partnership with City Schools of Decatur and other community organizations to ensure that every student has what they need to learn and thrive. We have several programs that do just that: we have a Tutoring Program for students in 2nd – 8th grade, a College Counseling Program to help 11th and 12th graders with college admissions, and Teacher Innovation Grants to enhance pre-K through 12th grade classroom learning. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter for updates and our website www.decatureducationfoundation.org for more information on how you can help support Decatur’s kids.
