News from Glenwood
Welcome Back!
Back in Business
Our Messenger system to send out my newsletters has not been working since our merger with Microsoft 365. Thanks to our tech department, we are back in business!
Is It Really New Math?
The district put on a presentation last week to elementary parents that explained the big idea behind the new shift in teaching math. A highlight from the meeting simply was that a lot of things have not changed, however, students are taught a deeper understanding of number sense and problem solving. This allows students multiple ways to solve complex problems. Students are still taught the tradition algorithms, however, memorizing them is not good enough anymore. Modernization of technology can help solve those simple types of problems, but many times they are not the most efficient way to solve a problem.
Let me know if you have any questions about this.
Check out the 8 minute video clip below. It will be well worth the small amount of time it takes to watch it.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uOMK6tmHUL8
Let me know if you have any questions about this.
PTO News
Come join us on February 11th at 6:00 for our next PTO meeting. We would love to have you there.
Mark your calendars...The Winter Ball is coming up on February 18th! More information will be coming home shortly.
Finally, join us at TGI Friday's on February 9th to support our school. See the flyer below for more details.
Mathletes
We have started a new after school club this year for grades 3-5. Our "mathletes" will be engaged in math games and activities that are all math related. A big thank you to Mr. Hecht, our instructional aide and Mrs. Barbeau, our math specialist for organizing and running this new club!
Glenwood Elementary
Email: snewcomer@greenfield.k12.wi.us
Website: http://greenfield.glenwood.schooldesk.net/
Location: 3550 South 51st Street, Greenfield, WI, United States
Phone: 414-545-2280
Twitter: @GlenwoodWildcat