Trantwood Times
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Kudos
~ I am so thankful for Marianne during this crazy time! I have 14 scheduled Zoom meeting a week and Marianne is by side for each and every one. The students love seeing the both of us during our Zoom time and it helps them feel more like they are back in Room 30 at Trantwood. Marianne, thank you so much for all your support and all you are doing for Trantwood, me and our Cardinals. Berkley
~Brooke - for feedback and support through next steps! Tricia
~LouAnne and Karen - For quick responses and can-do attitudes! Tricia
~Claire, Melissa and Maria - I need our laughs! Thanks... Tricia
~Mandie and Lynette - so great to work with you and for your support! Tricia
~Christina - for everything! Tricia
~Kudos to ILT for planning a School Planning Council meeting during this time. Brooke, Teri, Melinda, Hannah, Jenny D., Karen, Jan, & Ashley - your teamwork is second to none! LAM
~Kudos to our Spanish Immersion team! I am so grateful to Janice, Katie, Melinda, Kristen D., Claire, Maria, Azul, Tricia, Hannah and our newest member, Eric, for your devotion to our program and for your teamwork! LAM
~Kudos to Lisa for helping to spread the word about our Spanish Immersion Parent info meeting and keeping parents updated via Twitter. LAM
~Kudos to Tim for exploring a Virtual Field Day. We can't wait to play virtually! LAM
~Kudos to Brooke for streamlining the specialistās Schoology process! Lisa
~Kudos to kindergarten teachers for a wonderful first week on Schoology! Lisa~Kudos to Tania for finding a PIE willing to give us coupons for our COMs! Lisa
~Kudos to Krista Booth for addressing social & emotional needs during our last class Zoom meeting. You noticed someone was sad and made the rest of our time all about happy things! I love how connected we all still feel on these meetings and that is because of you! Kristen Swimley
May is National Physical Fitness and Sport Month!
May 3 - 9, 2020 Staff Appreciation Week! National Music Week!
- Happy Birthday Cazzy Roberts!
Monday May 4
- Kg collab, 2 pm
- New Teacher meeting, 3 pm
Tuesday, May 5
- Cinco De Mayo
- Morning Annoucements recording for W, R, & F, 11 am
Wednesday, May 6: National School Nurse Day!
- Gr. 4 collab, 10:15 am
- Gr. 3 LA collab, 11:15 am
- Pk collab, 2 pm
Thursday, May 7
- ECSE collab, 9:00 am
- Gr. 5 collab, 10:00 am
- Gr. 2 collab, 11:00 am
- Gr. 1 collab, 12:00 pm
- Specialist collab, 1 pm
Friday, May 8
- Morning Announcements recording for M & T, 9:30 am
May 10 - 15, 2020
Sunday, May 10
- Happy Mother's Day!
Monday, May 11
- School Planning Council Meeting, 9 am
- Spanish Immersion Information Parent Meeting, 11 am
- Kg Collab, 2 pm
Tuesday, May 12
- Happy Birthday Macy Henry!
- Morning Announcements recording for W, R, & F, 11 am
- Specialists Collaboration, 1:00 pm
Wednesday, May 13
- Gr. 4 collab, 10:15 am
- Gr. 3 LA collab, 11:15 am
- Pk collab, 2 pm
Thursday, May 14
- Happy Birthday Megan Bailey & Tricia Gray!
- Gr. 5 collab, 10:00 am
- Gr. 2 collab, 11:00 am
- Gr. 1 collab, 12:00 pm
Friday, May 15
- ECSE collab, 9 am
- Morning Announcements recording for M & T, 9:30 am
Resources
New! PBIS Virtual Coaching Connection: Don't let the title fool you! There's a little something here for everyone.
VBCPS Continuity of Learning Virtual Support
VBCPS 2019-2020 Emergency Learning Plans for Elementary Schools
Newly updated VBCPS 2019-2020 School Calendar
Emergency Learning Plan Webpage
VBCPS Mental Health Resources: You are taking care of our students. Here are some resources to help take care of yourself also.
Meals for families: These are the locations you can give to families in need of food. Kids must be with the family to receive food.
Dr. Spence's Deskside Chats: Closed- captioned videos shared every Tuesday and Thursday on YouTube, where Dr. Spence tackles a few questions and provide some updates.
VBCPS General Updates: Most current updates on nearly everything here.
Technology Tips: These are tips on working from home. You need to be logged in to your VBSchools account to access it. As always, the DoT Help Desk is available at (757) 263-1111 between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. Monday through Friday should you need support as you work to ensure our students continue to learn.
CDC Guidelines: Tips to keep you and your family safe. We love you. Stay safe.
LAYING THE FOUNDATION SUMMER TRAINING
The Department of Teaching and Learning is pleased to announce the return of the National Math and Science Initiative (NMSI) Laying the Foundation Summer Training Conference. Delivered by expert educators, NMSIās Laying the Foundation provides an opportunity for teachers in grades 3-12 to build and maintain subject matter expertise, enhance abilities to lead diverse classrooms, use new technologies and prepare students to be confident and creative problem solvers.
The event will take place Tuesday, Aug. 4 through Thursday, Aug. 6 from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and Friday, Aug. 7 from 8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Princess Anne High School. Participants must register using the NMSI link: https://www.nms.org/LTFSI/virginiabeach2020.aspx to receive a ticket. Using promo code LTF458721F provides all Virginia Beach City Public Schools teachers with free access to the training and lunch.
Please contact Monica Robinson, Ed.D., k-12 academic support programs coordinator atmonica.robinson@vbschools.com with any questions. Thank you.
Hating your chromebook?
Teachers,
Many of you have requested to make a different choice for next school year. While we cannot promise this will happen, we are offereing one last opportunity to review of the Teacher laptop you picked to have for next year (as your personal laptop, not the one that runs the boards)
Here's the link to review what you picked before we left school:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1xrgcg_zhEO8VCDB1zDLHSAdSoJb9SldH/view?usp=sharing
Please note: With the impact from the virus there is a chance the budget will change and no new laptops will be ordered.
Please make any necessary changes by Monday May 18th @ 5pm.
Carolyne McCoy
Technology Support Technician
Global Goal 15 Life on Land: Protecting biodiversity. The Ruszalas now have 4 beehives.
Meet Kona, the newest Lee girl!
Neighbors quarantining together and making art in their "Trantwood at-home art gallery"!
Making Earth Day art!
Beautiful Earth Day art!
Never forget...anyone can hold the helm when the seas are calm.
Put Students First ā Seek Growth ā Be Open to Change ā Do Great Work Together ā Value Differences
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