Eagle Edition
November 5, 2020
Glennwood Elementary ~ Where Learning Takes Flight
Holly Brookins, PhD, Principal ~ Jill Tolsma, Instructional Coach, Karen Hearn, School Manager
Email: hbrookins@csdecatur.net
Website: https://www.csdecatur.net/glennwood
Location: 440 East Ponce de Leon Avenue, Decatur, GA, USA
Phone: 404.370.4435
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gleagles/?modal=admin_todo_tour
Eagle Happenings
Friday, November 6
Virtual Community Circle
Ms. Phillips' Class Hosting
Wednesday, November 18
Lunch n' Learn with Mr. Blase
11:45-12:30 pm
Topic: Kids and Anxiety
Thursday, November 19
Virtual Author Visit with Susan Horne
1:30-2:20 pm for grades K-2
Friday, November 20
Virtual Community Circle
Ms. Turnipseed's Class Hosting
November 23-27
Thanksgiving Holidays
Where Learning Takes Flight
November Design Principle: Service and Compassion
"Those who are happiest are those who do the most
for others."
~Booker T. Washington
Author Visit with Susan Horne on Thursday, November 19
Exciting news! Our former instructional coach, Susan Horne has published her first children's book, The Old Fashioned Way. She will be hosting a virtual author visit on Thursday, November 19 at 1:30 pm for grades K-2. The author visit is hosted courtesy of the publisher and Little Shop of Stories. Susan will sign and personalize all purchases of the book. You may access a copy of the book order form HERE or download the pdf copy below.
Since we are virtually learning, please email drittenhouse@csdecatur.net with your completed order form and/or simply email the order information if you are unable to scan the completed order form. We will accept payment for the book when you pick it up which we will arrange at a later time. The Glennwood Media Center receives 20% of all sales. All orders are due by Monday, November 9th. Thank you in advance for supporting us, Little Shop and Susan Horne. This will be a real treat for students!
Additionally, I updated my Wellness Wednesday Choice Board this week with new activities if students would like additional fun activities to engage in. This goes hand-in-hand with my Zen Den Relaxation Room where students can reach out to me as well. I also pre-recorded a lesson on self-compassion that further unpacks what we learned in the SEE Learning curriculum. I will continue to update the Choice Board as well as post new asynchronous SEE Learning lessons.
Wellness Wednesdays Update
Reminder to Pick Up Book Gift from Book Character Parade Held on October 29th
Student Materials Pick Up at Glennwood
We are better organizing student materials pick up for each grade level so that there are not so many containers for parents to sort through and so that the entrances to the building are more accessible for staff and deliveries. Moving forward, please look for your child's materials in one of the following locations:
Kindergarten - Under the vestibule located on Joyce Parris Lane by the exit doors near your classrooms
First & Second Grade - Under the vestibule located by the car rider doors
Specials, LINKS, Office & Library - Under the vestibule located on the front doorsteps
Thank you for your flexibility in picking up student materials! Hopefully this will make it easier for everyone.
The next PTA Board Meeting will take place Monday, November 9th at 8pm on Zoom. All are welcome to attend. Please reach out to president@glennwoodpta.org for the Zoom link.
News from City Schools of Decatur
Wellness Wednesday
While students completed their synchronous SEE Learning unit on October 28, Wellness Wednesday asynchronous lessons will continue through January. There will be no live classes going forward for SEE Learning but students are invited to participate in asynchronous offerings listed on the Wellness Wednesday website. This upcoming Wednesday the asynchronous lesson will be a groundedKids Yoga video on "What Matters Most" which will be posted Tuesday evening on the Wellness Wednesday page.
Individual schools may offer additional options.
Meal Delivery Reminder: There will be no meal deliveries during the week of Thanksgiving Break, Monday, November 23-27. There will also be no meal deliveries during the Holiday Break from, Monday, December 15 through Tuesday, January 5, 2020.
CSD Special Education November Virtual Meetings
Assistive Technology and How it Works!
Yael Cohen and Frank DeFilippo
November 5, 2020
6:00pm - 7:00pm
RSVP to Cheryl Grant cgrant@csdecatur.net
Yael Cohen, Occupational Therapist and Frank DeFilippo, Special Education Coordinator will present assistive technology tools to support students in CSD.
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Navigating Employment & Social Security Benefits
Sally Atwell
November 12, 2020
6:00pm - 7:00pm
*Target audience- parents of eighth grade & high school age students with an IEP
RSVP with Cheryl Grant cgrant@csdecatur.net
Sally Atwell, Benefits Navigator will guide families through an overview of how individuals with special needs can maintain disability benefits while working under the WIPA program (Work Incentives Planning and Assistance).
Community Work Incentive Coordinators provide information on:
- How your Social Security benefits and other State or Federal benefits would change if you were employed
- Work incentives such as Plan to Achieve Self Support, the Trial Work Period, and Impairment Related Work Expenses
- Other programs and services that can help you create a plan for successful employment.
* Please read the attached brochure for more information
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RESCHEDULED MEETING
Supporting Student Behaviors Virtual Meeting
(in the classroom and at home)
November 18, 2020
6:00-7:00 pm
RSVP with Cheryl Grant cgrant@csdecatur.net
Supporting Student Behaviors
Ms. Reynolds will present behavior strategies to assist families and their students with the transition from virtual learning to in-person schooling. She looks forward to connecting with parents and offering meaningful support during these new ways of delivering the curriculum.
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Understanding Evaluation and Eligibility
Presented by Vickie Wingard
November 19, 2020
6:00pm - 7:00pm
RSVP to Cheryl Grant cgrant@csdecatur.net
experience in conducting psychological evaluations and in leading special education eligibility teams in the decision-making process. She also works closely with the Multi-Tiered System of
Support (MTSS) Teams at her assigned schools and is an important resource for identifying research-based interventions and progress-monitoring tools in order to document students’
Response to Intervention (RtI), which is a requirement for special education consideration.
Holiday Tree, Wreath and Candle Sale
The Winnona Park PTA is gearing up for its Annual Holiday Tree, Wreath and Candle Sale on December 5, 2020. Buy your item online and have it delivered fresh-cut right to your door December 4-6. This year's fundraiser will feature Fraser fir trees, wreaths, and Hanukkah candles all delivered directly within a 5-mile radius. Pre-Order your holiday items now to ensure free delivery!
Where do we get our trees from you ask?
Cool Springs Nursery will deliver freshly cut Frasier fir trees and wreaths direct from their farm in North Carolina. There are several sizes to choose from, with prices ranging from $85 to $120. Wreaths and candles are also available for $30 and $10 a pack, respectively.
The Fraser fir tree has a symmetrical shape and very tapered, sometimes described as an upside-down cone. The needles are soft and short, deep green on the top, and a silverfish-blue on the bottom. The branches are strong with a sweet fragrance, and it has excellent needle retention. Due to the branches turning slightly upward, it has somewhat of a compact appearance.
Why this fundraiser is so important? The Winnona Park PTA supports many offerings and initiatives including:
- Classroom libraries
- Teacher and parent grants
- Field trips
- Guest speakers for all students
- Facility enhancements
- Various community-building events
- School community garden
- Yearbooks
- Incoming Kindergartener tees
Got questions about the specifics of these areas of support? Reach out to us as we would be happy to share them with you so that you understand the vital importance of the PTA that makes Winnona Park Elementary School so special.
Decatur Education Foundation News
In non-pandemic years, we would be gearing up for our big fall party, Supper & Sips. Since we can't gather together in support of Decatur's kids to enjoy some delicious local food, drinks and fun games, we're launching our "Just Another Thursday Night at Home." While you won't enjoy the party and camaraderie of the supper this year, you can still have that great feeling of fellowship by supporting our families with a gift to DEF. To participate: put on your jammies, pour yourself a beverage, get cozy on the sofa and click here.
Do you have some positive support to give to a Decatur student? DEF is still seeking some adult male volunteer mentors for their AIM Scholars Mentoring Program. AIM mentors are paired with 3rd-grade students and “meet” regularly throughout the year. In just 2-4 hours per month, mentors help connect their mentees with educational and enrichment activities so they can find their passions and develop life skills. For more information, please visit decatureducationfoundation.org/mentoring
City of Decatur News:
A Season of Giving/Christmas Decatur
A Season of Giving/Christmas Decatur is beginning preparations for our 26th year of service to the City of Decatur community. As with everything else in 2020, this program will be a little different than we are used to! Due to the pandemic, we will be changing our program to be managed online. If your family would like to request assistance with holiday gifts for children who live with you, through 8th grade, you must complete the SurveyMonkey application by November 15: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/2020ASeasonofGiving If you have trouble with the form, questions, or concerns, please email us at aseasonofgiving@decaturga.com or call our voicemail, 404-378-8068, and leave a message. For those families who do not need assistance, and would like to participate, we would love your help! We have changed how we will handle the program for 2020. We will not be collecting physical gifts but providing gift cards to the families requesting assistance. If you would like to help us this year, please donate at https://legacydecatur.com/give/. Please select ‘A Season of Giving / Christmas Decatur’ for the organization in the donation form.
Decatur CREATES Leaders at Glennwood Who S.O.A.R.
S.O.A.R.
Show Self-Control
Offer Kindness
Act Responsibly
Respect Others
*SOARIN' image created by GL art teacher, Kasey Burkhalter*
Virtual Learning Help
If you need to complete a request for a tech ticket, please follow this LINK. Before entering a tech ticket, please check on the CSD's Tech Help Support Page for parents and students first.