Trantwood Times
Love. Learn. Lead.
Kudos
~Kudos to Nurse Belote, Amanda Feliciano, & Mr. Crowe for giving extra doses of TLC when needed. It really helps to redirect some learners in a compassionate manner. LAM
~Yee Haw to all the teachers and staff for a stellar job with the Boosterthon Fun Run. The Booster team raved about the joy of being with you every day! LAM
~I would like to send a HUGE shout-out to Sue Jerasa. She jumped right into the role of guardian of my chick eggs. I couldn't have a more "egg-cellent" partner to raise the babies with! Thank you, Jenny DeLashmutt
~I would also like to thank Brooke for making a pit-stop to the Tractor Supply store for my unhatched babies and Kristen Dennis for helping me with the "transfer". Team work is dream work!! Jenny DeLashmutt
~Thank you to the many, many people who pitched in to help out during our super-fun power outage last Friday, all the way up to dismissal when we had no phones, PA system or Synergy at parent pickup! Grateful for you all! Lisa Lee
~Kudos to all the teachers who gave up their planning/PE time Wednesday to mark laps and cheer their classes on at the Boosterthon! Lisa Lee~A big kudos to the kindergarten teachers and TAs for all the awesome 100th day activities! The kids loved it! Lisa Lee
~A belated thank you to Brooke for teaching me how to use Flipgrid and to Tania and Sue for supporting the kindness makerspace activities! Lisa Lee
~Thank you Brooke for bringing space to life with virtual reality. -Melinda
~Thank you Macy and Cazzy for helping when I had a migraine. -Melinda
~Kudos to Lisa Lee for being so supportive and helping my students navigate their friendships! Claire Johnson
~Kudos to Maria Rios for being the best teammate! Claire Johnson
~Thanks for welcoming my students to your room Sarah Tortolano! They have loved getting to know your sweet students! Claire Johnson
Random Acts of Kindness
February 16-23 is Random Acts of Kindness week! Check out some sample lessons on kindness.
Feb. 17 - 21, 2020
Monday, Feb. 17
- Schools Closed for President's Day
Tuesday, Feb. 18
- Access for ELL Testing
- Dr. Hayes visits Trantwood for a learning walk
- Operation Smile Meeting, 2:45 - 3:45
- SCA Officer and Homeroom Meeting, 2:45 - 3:45
- Destination Imagination, Library, 2:45 - 4:00
Wednesday, Feb. 19
- Happy Birthday Tracy Dobrinski!
- Access for ELLs Testing
- LAM OTB am
- Chess Team, 2:45 - 4:00
- Spanish Club, gr. 1 - 3, 2:45 - 4:00
- School Planning Council Meeting, 3:15 - 4:15
Thursday, Feb. 20
- Access for ELL testing
- Chess Club, 2:45 - 4:00
- STEM Club, 2:45 - 4:00
- Uekele Club, 2:45 - 4:00
Friday, Feb. 21
- Access for ELL Testing
- Operation Smile Parent's Night Out, 6:00 - 8:30 pm
Feb. 24 - 28 , 2020
- Operation Smile Club, 2:45 - 3:45
- PBIS Staff Seminar, library, 3:00
Tuesday, Feb. 25
- Coach Meeting, 9:20
- Great Neck MS field Trip
- LAM OTB, pm
- Destination Imagination, 2:50 - 4:00
- Battle of the Books, Lynnhaven MS, 5 pm
Wednesday, Feb. 26
- KL OTB, am
- Carolyn Weems, School Board member visit, small conference room, 10:30 - 12:30
- Chess Team, 2:50 - 4:00
- Spanish Club, gr. 4 - 5, 2:45 - 4:00
- Spring Art Club, 2:45 - 4:00
Thursday, Feb. 27
- Happy Birthday Michele Flynn!
- LAM OTB all day
- Chess Club, 2:45 - 4:00
- STEM Club, 2:45 - 4:00
- Ukelele Club, 2:45 - 4:00
Friday, Feb. 28
- SCA Pizza Party, 2:45 - 3:30
February is Black History Month
As our nation observes Black History Month, VDOE is pleased to provide school divisions with Black History Month resources that honor African Americans and celebrate their achievements and contributions to America. Please be sure to incorporate Black History Month lessons and activities during the month of February. http://www.africanamericanhistorymonth.gov/
Future Planning
March 17: PTA Spring program
6:00-Kindergarten will perform “Pajama Party” (students arrive 5:45/program will be over by 6:30)
7:00-Third Grade will perform “Temples And Tombs” (students arrive 6:45/program will be over by 7:30)
Special Education Teacher Cohort
This is an opportunity for special education teachers to collaborate with OPEC instructional specialists on multiple centers on topics such as standards-based IEPs, specially designed instruction and data collection methods. Feb. 5 at the Laskin Road Annex from 2:30-5:30 p.m. Sessions are fluid to accommodate for elementary and secondary release times.
In Our Thoughts and Prayers...
Principal's Packet Memos sent via email
- Black History Month Resources 2019.2020
- Transfer Meet and Greet Event
- Nominations for the 2020 Standards of Learning (SOL) Item and Test Review Committees Action Required by Mar. 6
First Colonial High School's Day of Service
Progress Reports
Progress Report Qtr #3 TIme line issued by DOT is as follows:
- 2/28 - Specialists must be locked down by 5pm
- 3/2 - Homeroom teachers must have grades locked down by 5pm
- 3/2 - Email names of children who need a progress report to Carolyne (after your lock down)
- 3/4 - Progress report emailed home by Carolyne
** Progress reports must be issued only to those in academic need (receiving a DP or N); however, they may be issued to the whole class if you desire. ** Please note: HOMEROOM TEACHERS: You can not transfer grades until after the specialist deadline. (Doing so beforehand will result in the specialist grades not being captured in the progress reports.) Thanks for all you do! I appreciate you!
Reminder to all Gr. 3 - 5 Language Arts Teachers:
Digital Citizenship Rocks!
Calling all Trantwood Elementary Digital Leaders! The Department of Instructional Technology is proud to be sponsoring the 2020 Digital Citizenship Contest – Digital Citizenship Rocks! Student options for this contest are endless. They can create a poster, picture collage, video, podcast, infographic, animation, PSA, or another idea that showcases how Digital Citizenship Rocks in Virginia Beach City Public Schools. Click here for more information on the contest.
The deadline for entries to be submitted to the Trantwood library is Friday, February 21, 2020 at 3:00. No entries will be accepted after this date and time.
We look forward to seeing what our Trantwood Cardinals create!
I Make A Difference!
Transfer Procedures for 2020-2021 - Note the Date Change for Transfer Meet & Greet!
- Wednesday, February 5 - Registration opens for the Transfer Meet and Greet event using Frontline Professional Growth, and vacancies begin to be posted on Intranet for all transfers.
- Thursday, February 13 - Principals must notify individuals that they are priority transfers
- Monday, February 24 - Online registration deadline for the Transfer Meet and Greet event for all voluntary and priority transfers who wish to attend.
- Monday, March 16th (NEW DATE)- Transfer Meet and Greet event at Green Run HS from 4:30-5:45 p.m.
- May 1st - Target date by which priority transfers are notified of placements
- June 30th - Last date by which principals can make hiring recommendations from other area school divisions.
- July 15th - Last date teachers may voluntarily transfer
Battle of the Books! So proud of our competitors and grateful for our club sponsors!
Hmmm, if that's what teaching does for a gal, then....
Just love these old people!
The parents and family members raved about the fun run!
The Boosterthon team and Sra. Rios class surprised the office staff with the "Super Hero" award.
Morning Announcements were a little more energized this week thanks to Cowabunga Kelsey!
Fan n’ pick activity to differentiate between honesty and dishonesty!
I want to be in this classroom...
and this classroom...
and this classroom!
Building novelty into instruction. Curiosity gets them every time!
Student-led calendar lesson in Mrs. Richards class. This guy chose to involve every child he called on by having them come up and participate.
So thankful Mr. Crowe is never too busy to lend a helping hand.
So grateful Mrs. Feliciano is never too busy to also lend a helping hand. It really does take a village!
Put Students First ● Seek Growth ● Be Open to Change ● Do Great Work Together ● 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