Trantwood Times
Love. Learn. Lead.
Our vision...Preparing future ready students by guiding them to be leaders of their own learning.
Kudos...
~Thank you to Mrs. Lewis for staying with a student after school so I could get my kids to their music program! Gina Lane
~Kudos to Tim Cassidy for helping put up the Angel Tree! Lisa Lee
~Kudos to all of the teachers that stay super late after school or work until the wee hours of the morning planning lessons, running clubs, contacting parents, collaborating— YOU ARE APPRECIATED. Lisa Lee
~Thanks to Michele, Amanda and Miss T for making the front office look so festive! Pam
~ Ditto to Michele, Amanda, and Ms. T. LAM~Kudos to Mrs. Lewis for covering for me on Thursday so I could chair the winter art show! Megan
~Thanks to Brooke for being brave and helping me last week with science and answering my millions of questions!!! Catie
~Tanya- thank you for sharing your ideas for Oregon Trail with us! - 4th grade
~Michele- thanks for letting us in this weekend! Catie
~To Megan Wernecke, Christina Corradi, Kim Odom, and Gina Lane for going above and beyond for our Cardinals waiting for a pickup from activities. KL
~Thank you, Elise Neubeck and Patsy Eikenbery for your teamwork and quick turnaround of paperwork for one of our new Cardinals. Great job! KL
~A shout out to Devon Cassidy for diligently following up on school equipment repairs. Thank you for your help in keeping things running smoothly. KL
~Michele Flynn, Amanda Feliciano, Pam Belote, and Takesha Yates-Strayhorn for all of the effort they make every day to calm parents, fix boo-boos, and all the things they do to make Trantwood such a warm and inviting place to be. KL
~Kudos to Tania for organizing and leading our morning announcements. The student ownership during this time is impressive! LAM
~Compliments to our coaches, Brooke, Terri, Tania, Jan, Ashley, and Elena for jumping in and finding those coaching opportunities. Your partnership with the instructional staff is appreciated and our students are fortunate. LAM
~Kudos to Carolyne and Michele for the time to work together - teamwork makes the dreamwork. LAM
Dec. 10 - 14
Monday, Dec. 10
- KL OTB, am
- Gifted Community Member visit
- LAM OTB, pm
- Chorus Practice, 2:45 - 4:00 pm
- GOTR, 2:45 - 4:00 pm
- PBIS Team Meeting, 3 - 4 pm
Tuesday, Dec. 11
- Happy Birthday Amber Manoff!
- Winter Program Dress Rehearsal, cafeteria, 1:45 pm
- PAC Meeting, 3 - 4 pm
- PTA Winter Program, cafeteria, 6:30 pm
Wednesday, Dec. 12
- Battle of the Books, 7:15 - 7:45 am
- LAM OTB am
- Bits & Pieces, 2:45 - 4:00 pm
- Chess Team, 2:45 - 4:00 pm
- Girls on the Run, 2:45 - 4:00 pm
Thursday, Dec. 13
- LAM OTB, am
- KL OTB, pm
- Chess Club, 2:45 - 4:00 pm
- Green Cardinals, 2:45 - 4:00 pm
- STEM Club, 2:45 - 4:00 pm
Friday, Dec. 14
- Happy Birthday Gina Lane!
- KL OTB am
- Progress Reports Issued
- Lisa Lee OTB, pm
- SCA Pizza Party, 2:45 - 3:30 pm
Dec. 16 - 22, 2018 SCA Toys for Teens & Tots
Sunday, Dec. 16
- Dalton Fox Blood Drive, 10 - 2
- Girls On the Run Race, Suffolk Campground, 2 pm
Monday Dec. 17
- Happy Birthday Brandi Stradtman!
- KL OTB am
- LAM OTB pm
Tuesday Dec. 18
- Staff Meeting, library, 3 pm
- PTA Board Meeting, Library, 6:30 pm
Wednesday Dec. 19
- Happy Birthday Sue Jerasa!
- Bits & Pieces Club, 2:45 - 4:00
- Chess Team, 2:45 - 4:00
Thursday Dec. 20
- Gr. 2 Gingerbread Houses, Cafeteria, 1:30 pm
- STEM Club, 2:45 - 4:00
Friday Dec. 21
- Adjusted Dismissal
Principal Packet Memos
In our thoughts and prayers...
Debbie Gegner
Ashley Francisco on the recent loss of her uncle
Securly: WEB BROWSING HISTORY RESOURCE
Principals have been advised that the following staff members will be granted access to their students' web browsing history. Similar to the access parents have, staff will be able to view web browsing history for individual students in your school. There is no requirement that staff uses this tool, but they may find it helpful when working with some students and parents. The staff members include:
- Principals and Assistant Principals
- Teachers
- Instructional Technology Specialists
- Guidance Chairs and Counselors
Over a two week period beginning Nov. 26, staff members noted above will begin receiving individual emails from support@securly.com. This email provides a link to the Securly Portal. Please be on the lookout for this email.
Schoology Staff Survey
Progress Reports
DOT's timeline is as follows for Qtr # 2 Progress Reports :
12/11- Specialists lock down by 5pm
(specialists must notify Homeroom teacher regarding any child receiving a DP or N)
12/12 - Homeroom Teacher lock down by 5pm
12/13 - List of who should be emailed progress report to Carolyne
12/14 - Carolyne emails progress reports home
Progress reports must only be issued to those in academic need (a DP or an N); however, the teacher has the discretion to send to the whole class.
History and Social Science Standards of Learning Tests Administered in 2018-2019
This is an update regarding the Standards of Learning (SOL) history and social science tests that will be administered in the 2018-2019 school year. All history and social science SOL tests administered in 2018-2019 will based on 2008 SOLs.
History and Social Science Assessment Supplement for 2015 Local Curriculum
Don't Expect Kindness in Schools -- Teach It!
The power of kindness drives the work of the Random Acts of Kindness Foundation; the mission of the organization is to change schools, the workplace, families, and society through kindness by creating free content that promotes kindness toward others. The content teaches important social and emotional skills to kids. A favorite resources from the foundation is the Kindness Concept poster; it provides an excellent breakdown of the concepts that make up kindness.
Please join me in welcoming Mary Saguinsin, our new Cafeteria Monitor!
Did you get the memo? Wednesday was pink and black day!
Every child is an artist. -Vivi
Check out our student's art work at Pembroke Mall!
Trantwood Yearbook Photos Wanted!
Photos can be loaded here.
At Trantwood, we...
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