Glenwood Back to School Newsletter
August 8th 2023
Welcome and Welcome Back InvestiGators!
I hope that you have had an enjoyable summer with your families. This year marks the 70th year in Glenwood's history and we can't wait to celebrate with each of you! This newsletter letter will contain essential information as you prepare for upcoming school events and the first days of school for the 2023-24 school year. Be sure to save this link and/or subscribe to the SMORE as this is the primary method of communication for Glenwood information.
We look forward to seeing you at one of our upcoming back-to-school events
Channing Bennett
Glenwood Principal
Kindergarten Playdate (Sponsored by Chapel Hill-Carrboro PTA Council)
Saturday, August 19
9:00-10:30 am
Oakwood Park (20 Oakwood Dr., Chapel Hill)
Join us for an informal gathering of incoming kindergarten students and their families, hosted by the Chapel Hill-Carrboro PTA Council.
* Note: this playground does not have restroom facilities, so please plan accordingly!
School Improvement Team (SIT) & Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
We are looking for parent participation in two of our school's organizations. If you are interested in supporting Glenwood through your service please reach out to the following individuals.
School Improvement Team (SIT)
We currently have zero parent representatives for this committee. The School Improvement Team (SIT) is a state-required school committee that develops school-wide goals regarding student performance. Interested in learning more about the School Improvement Team (SIT) contact Principal Bennett (cbennett@chccs.k12.nc.us)
Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
Interested in PTA opportunities contact glenwoodptachccs@gmail.com
CHCCS Back to School Webpage
https://www.chccs.org/backtoschool
Topics Covered on the Webpage:
- Enrollment & Registration
- School Calendars
- Immunizations & Health Assessments
- School Meals (Breakfast & Lunch)
- Powerschool Access (Student Grades & Attendance)
Immunization & Health Assessments
Students are required by North Carolina (NC) State law to have an up-to-date immunization record indicating that they have received the required immunizations to attend school in NC.
- The Health Assessment is needed on entry to NC public schools for the first time. If proof of the required immunizations and NC Health Assessment is not provided within 30 calendar days after school entry, students will be excluded from school until the documentation is received.
- For students who start on August 28, 2023, the first day of school, The first day of exclusion is September 27th, 2023
- Students entering Kindergarten, 7th grade, and 12th grade have additional immunizations that are needed.
- Please submit these documents to your school nurse. You can find information about your school nurse HERE!
***For questions, parents should contact their primary care provider or the local health department.
For further information regarding the law, Immunization NC GS_130A-155 and Health Assessment GS 130A-440
For further information regarding the requirements for school, Immunization requirements
For further information regarding exemptions, Religious | Medical
Powerschool Parent Portal
The portal gives parents and students access to real-time information including attendance, assignments, and grades.
Please complete the attached application and schedule a time to bring it to the office. If you have more than one elementary student, separate applications are required for each student. School staff will verify your information and provide an access letter to set up your account. You will need to bring ID to confirm and complete the application process.
If you have already done this from a previous year you do not need to complete this process.
If you would like more information, please contact Mrs.Jones, our Data Manager
cjones@chccs.k12.nc.us or review the PowerSchool page at
www.chccs.org/Page/2831.
Kindergarten Orientation
Information was sent to Kindergarten families who were registered and approved by July 31st.
This will be an event to simply meet your student's teacher, other staff, and families. Teacher assignments will be shared prior to Meet the Teacher, likely on the morning of
Thursday, August 24th.
Families will have the opportunity to see more of Glenwood and to learn more about the classroom curriculum and instruction at Open House scheduled to take place on Thursday, September 28th.
There will also be tables to support with the following information
- Power School Parent Portal
- Carpool / Kiss n' Go Numbers
- Nurse Information
- New Families
- Bus information
- PTA
Bell Schedule
School hours are from 7:25 am - 2:35 pm.
First Days of School
The first day of school for all students K-12 is Monday, August 28th. Please make sure that students have a good night's sleep and that they know how they will be getting home. Please communicate with your student's teachers how they will get home on the first days of school.
Arrival Procedures
Kiss n' Go (Carpool) students will be released from cars at 7:25 am. Students should remain with parents/guardians until this time as staff will not be outside to provide supervision prior to this time.
Building Access
To protect instructional time and to provide opportunities for staff to connect with students, parents will not be permitted to walk students into the building after the first week of school. In the event that you need to communicate with your student’s teacher(s) please email, call or use the provided technology platforms (i.e. class dojo, seesaw, etc.). These can also be used to schedule conferences as needed.
Dismissal Procedures
Carpool Numbers
Our flier and video below share more information about our dismissal process.
For afternoon dismissal, our school uses a number system. Families will keep their numbers for the entire time they stay at Glenwood. When new siblings join our community you will simply communicate this to our staff and they will be added to our database. Likewise, if you regularly carpool with a family on a consistent basis, you may include other students. It is essential to ensure you share the number with guardians who may pick up your student as this will help maintain the traffic flow.
Visit one of our staff tables at Meet the Teacher to receive a number or to get a new copy of your number.
Afterschool Programs
Students at Glenwood typically attend a variety of afterschool programs across Chapel Hill. Please assist our staff by communicating which programs your student will be attending as well as which days of the week they will attend. Consistency in schedule and early communication about changes increases success in delivering students to the appropriate locations.
August 23rd Kindergarten Orientation
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Note: families must sign up for a session to manage group sizes.
Both sessions will contain the same information. Kindergarten students should attend the hour-and-a-half session as well.
Information was emailed to Kindergarten families previously.
August 25th Kindergarten Orientation
**Note: families must sign up for a session to manage group sizes. Both sessions will contain the same information. Kindergarten students should attend the hour-and-a-half session as well.
Information was emailed to Kindergarten families previously.
August 24th Meet the Teacher (Grades 1 - 5)
5:30 - 6:30 at Glenwood
August 28th First Day of School
Kindergarten - 12th Graders
September 4th Labor Day Holiday
No School
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