Trantwood Times
Love. Learn. Lead.
Kudos...
~Thank you to Brooke for videotaping the chorus for me. –Gina Lane
~Thank you to Brooke for teaming up with me to write another grant! -Gina Lane
~To all the 3rd grade teachers -- you were more than flexible with me getting your students screened this past week. Thanks for being so awesome! Pam
~Michele, Amanda, and Ms. T for helping me learn the ropes of my job on top of everything else they do for the school. Thanks ladies! Devon
~Everyone at Trantwood for being so welcoming and patient with me as I learn this new job and new school. Devon
~To Hannah for doing such an outstanding job launching the Fall session of the tutoring club. I admire you dedication and spirit of collaboration in meeting the needs of our Cardinals. KML
~I would like to give kudos to Amber and Elizabeth for always stepping up and working hard every day to make sure the kids are getting everything we can offer for lunch and to Sandra for coming in every time I need a sub and getting everything done before heading to P.E. Thank you I couldn’t do it without you guys. Brandy
~Kudos to Mrs. Odom and Mrs. Kristen! The field trip was a blast and I feel so lucky to be a part of this awesome team! We work so great together. Elise
~Kudos to Jan Roewer for being such a great support system. Thank you for all your help, and all you do for me. I really appreciate it! You are awesome!!! Sarah Gray
~Kudos to Stephanie Piron for giving me such great advice. Thank you for going out of your way to help me. You have been an awesome resource!! Sarah Gray
~Kudos to Jan for running The Book Whisperer book club. I feel very inspired after reading the book and discussing with all who attended. Hannah
~Kudos to Brooke for helping me write my first grant! Hannah
~Kudos to Macy and Jenny for all your hard work so far this year! The students love all the new hands on activities we are incorporating in our lessons! Hannah
~Gigantic kudos to Karen Francis for always helping us out in a pinch. She's done a remarkable job serving as our Art sub and we appreciate every moment you give us! LAM
~Kudos to Amanda for coordinating the military visitors to celebrate the Navy's 234th birthday! LAM
~Kudos to you for inspiring amazing Virtual Learning day projects. The students loved this opportunity and their products are so impressive! LAM
~Kudos to Gina, Catie, Hannah, Sarah, and Tania for working on some grants with me. Brooke
~Kudos to Claire for diving into 3D design with her students. Brooke
~Many thanks to our club leaders. Terri, Catie, Macy, Hannah, Claire, Eleanor, Melinda, Tim, Gina - these opportunities help build student's sense of self and expand their minds intellectually and creatively. Thank you for giving more of your time and love. LAM
~Kudos, hugs, and kisses to Gina, Michele, Angela, Tim , and Sandra for supporting me and picking up slack when I had emergency in RVA. Many thanks to entire Nest for prayers and love. Hope
~Kudos to Lisa Lee, Mr. Miller, Mrs. Lewis, Mrs. Metzger, Ms. Haebler, Christina Corradi, Ms. Wik, and Claire Johnson for help with some of my students this week. It truly takes a village! Melissa
~Kudos to Brooke, Tania, and Mrs. Jerasa for an AWESOME double dose of “Book Tasting” sessions! Simply amazing! Melissa
~Kudos to the third grade team for being such great listeners and helpers. :) Melissa
~Kudos to the cafeteria staff, your patience and kindness is definitely noticed! Melissa
~Kudos to Miss Long for always checking on my class at the end of the day and spreading positive vibes. Melissa
~Kudos to Mr. Cassidy for running the SCA, I know it’s not easy to be in charge of such a big organization at Trantwood, especially solo! Melissa
~Kudos to Mrs. Belote, Ms. McCoy, Mrs. Flynn, Mrs. Feliciano, Ms. T, Mrs. Cassidy, Mrs. Hawley, and Ms. Francisco for always being there in a time of need!! Melissa
~Kudos to the “Book Whisperers”... I’ve gotten such great ideas from all of you! Melissa
~Kudos to our custodial staff for keeping Trantwood beautiful and always having a smile! Your laugh and smile helps me SO much! Melissa
~Kudos to Mrs. Metzger for paying for us to attend the VBRC Fall Conference Sat. 10/20! It's not too late to join! See Jan by Monday if you'd like to go!-Jan
~Kudos to The Book Whisperer book study members! We did it, even finished with Hurricane Michael closing in! You are making such a difference in your students' lives!-Jan
~Kudos to Elise N! You are a great reading partner for early bird tutoring!-Jan
~Thank you to Persi, who has been so helpful to me in second grade. It is so nice to cross paths with you once again! You are so sweet and giving of yourself. Julie
~Thank you to Jan, who has been a great coach to me for my new role in 2nd grade. Much appreciation for your help with my kiddos! It's awesome seeing you on a regular basis! Julie
~Kudos to Pam Jacobs! Thank you for everything you do each and every day to help our kiddos be successful. You make such a difference to them and to me. I’m so grateful to work alongside you. Brandi
Reminders:
- UPDATED: Kg DRA completed by 10/19
- Sick Leave Bank Open Enrollment ends October 15th
- Register for the OWN-ITT Watershed competition by Oct. 22
- Please turn in a copy of your Parent/Teacher Conference schedule to the office
Future Planning
Oct. 30: School Planning Council Meeting, please invite parents to be a part of this
Nov. 6: Virtual Learning Day & Parent Teacher Conference Day - no staff learning planned for this day - the day is for Parent Teacher conferences and grades
- Nov. 6: Teacher Grades due for Report Cards
Oct. 14 - 20, 2018 SCA Spirit Week and Penny Wars!
Monday Oct. 15 - PJ Monday
- Coach Meeting, 8:15 - 8:45 am
- Gifted Screening, Gr. 5
- Host/Hostess Meeting, 1:50 pm
- Mad Science, Science Lab, 2:45 - 4:00 pm
- Girls On The Run, 2:45 - 4:00 pm
Tuesday Oct. 16 - Team Tuesday
- PK Field Trip
- Gr. 4 Field Trip (Bartczak & Pezzella)
- PreK Field Trip
- LAM & LL OTB, all day
- PTA Board Meeting, 6:30 pm
Wednesday Oct. 17 - Color Wednesday
- LAM OTB, am
- ECSE Field Trip (Bolin & Stradman)
- Grade 5 Recorder Club, 2:45 - 4:00
- GOTR, 2:45 - 4:00
Thursday Oct. 18 - Character Thursday
- Great Shakeout - Earthquake Drill practice 10:18 am
- Green Cardinals, 2:45 - 4:00 pm
Friday Oct. 19 - Patriotic Friday
- PBIS training during PE - meet in collab rooms
- SCA Parent's Night Out
Saturday, Oct. 20, 2018
- Happy Birthday Krista Booth!
Oct. 21 - 27, 2018 Beach Bag Collection Drive
Monday, Oct. 22
- Coach Meeting, 8:15 - 8:45 am
- Mad Science, 2:45 - 4:00 pm
- GOTR, 2:45 - 4:00 pm
Tuesday, Oct. 23
- KL OTB
- Brief staff meeting, library
Wednesday, Oct. 24
- GOTR, 2:45 - 4:00
- Gr. 5 Recorder Club, 2:45 - 4:00
Thursday, Oct. 25
- Lee OTB, pm
- Mr. Walker and others, site visit
- Bridal Shower, library, 3 pm
- "I Can" Statements due by 4 pm
Friday, Oct. 26
- Citizen of the Month due
Principal Packet Memos
External Professional Learning Opportunities
DAUGHTERS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION AWARDS INFORMATION (Gr 4 & 5 Teachers)
2018 Great SouthEast ShakeOut
VIRGINIA BEACH READING COUNCIL 2018 FALL CONFERENCE
October 20, 2018 - 7:30 AM - 12:30 PM @ Salem High School
- 7:30 Registration, vendors, & breakfast
- 8:00 Welcome & featured speaker
- 8:30 Breakout sessions
- 9:30 Keynote speaker: Kelly Cartwright
- 11:45 Breakout sessions
Featuring Dr. Kelly Cartwright-Professor of Psychology, Neuroscience, & Teacher Preparation at Christopher Newport University; Expert on reading comprehension, children’s thinking, and the development of literacy processes. Author of Executive Skills and Reading Comprehension: A Guide for Educators and Word Callers: Small Group and One-to-One Interventions for Children Who Read but Don’t Comprehend
Join the VBRC! Join online: www.VSRA.org/membership Click Become a Member. Click Renew or Join. Now Select type: professional, paraprofessional, or student. Fill out application. Select chapter: Virginia Beach.
Be a Book Pusher!
Dear Teachers,
This is it, we need to send in our registration for the fall conference. You know, the one Monica Bennett and I have been excited about? Great news! If you join the VBRC, Mrs. Metzger is paying your conference fee!
Check out the link for more info on the conference. We need to send in our registration Monday, so please consider joining!
Thanks to all who have joined!😎
Jan
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Trantwood Yearbook Photos Wanted!
Photos can be loaded here.
ECSE went to Equi-Kids. We had a blast with the therapeutic horses. We brushed them, fed them, took pictures with them, and rode a practice horse. Such a GREAT field trip!!!!!!
Great minds at work in Ms. Henry's class!
ECSE am class at the Equi-kids field trip - so adorable!
So many "hands on" ways to learn geometric shapes going on in Sra. Barreto's class!
Phenomenal day of learning with our staff!
Love and dedication to preparing future ready learners evident all day long!
We can do this. Yes we can!!!!
Melting ice lab and teamwork in Mrs. Mello's class. Students love the hands on learning!
How to inspire great readers!
At Trantwood, we...
LouAnne Metzger, Principal
Email: louanne.metzger@vbschools.com
Website: http://www.trantwoodes.vbschools.com/
Location: 2344 Inlynnview Road, Virginia Beach, VA, United States
Phone: 757-648-4000
Twitter: @LouAnneMetzger