Trantwood Times
Love. Learn. Lead.
Put Students First ● Seek Growth ● Be Open to Change ● Do Great Work Together ● Value Differences
Kudos
~Kudos to Melinda and Kim for helping me sort through all the 4th grade information I needed to and answering every silly question I've had! ~ Azul Emede
~Kudos to Stephanie for being an amazing Kindergarten leader! Krista booth
~Kudos to Jenny Delashmutt for being an amazing help setting up our new Kindergarten Class after hours! Krista Booth
~Kudos to Berkley, second grade and third grade for being understanding and welcoming as I transition to my new room. You guys rock! Courtney Goffigan
~Thanks to Morgan for the lizard rescue - you rock! ~Carolyne
~Thank you to all the grade levels with their amazing flexibility and willingness to collaborate and plan. We are going to ROCK this year together!
~Thank you to admin and the office staff for breakfast this week—such a treat! Lisa Lee
~Kudos to Stephanie Piron, Krista Booth, Kim Catt, Sule Genel, Kristen Swimley, and all others who took time to help our new teachers settle in and make sure they have what they need to start the year off successfully! Lisa Lee
~Kudos to all those that taught PD’s this week—we appreciate your expertise and wisdom. Lisa Lee
~Kudos to Hannah and Kim for being such a wonderful team! We have already made this room feel so welcoming and I am looking forward to the rest of the year with you two! Rm 39! Elise
~Kudos to Carolyne for helping me with all my computer needs! YOU ROCK! Sorry for being needy ha. -Elise
~Kudos to Maria for being such an amazing partner! I am so excited to be teaming with you this year! -Claire
~Kudos to Sarah Gray for stepping up to coach Girls on the Run with Elise and I this fall! -Claire
~Kudos to Amanda for being a GREAT partner in getting all these last minute registrations done. Your organization makes it so much easier — thank you! Pam
~Kudos to the entire staff for their hard work and dedication that is evident to the parents who came to Meet and Greet. Your love for the kids shows in the beautiful rooms and the way you interact with each and every student. My kids were a little nervous about going back, and now they can’t wait! Eleanor
~HUGE kudos to Krista Booth for being the phenomenal machine she is! I honestly couldn't ask for more than she so willingly gives on her own. I don't even have the words to describe how grateful I am. Stephanie
~Kudos to my K Squad: Sule, Krista, Kristen, Theresa, Elizabeth, Ruth, Sarah, and Chelsea, for going WAY above and beyond this week. You are unbelievably amazing and I am very lucky to have gone through this journey with each of you! Stephanie
~A big KUDOS to Theresa, Elizabeth, and Ruth for taking on such a challenging start with an incredible attitude and determination! Stephanie
~Kudos to Krista, Jenny D., Kristin Dennis, Mrs. Metzger, & Mrs. Lewis for staying extra late to help Elizabeth move her furniture in upon arrival on Wednesday. Talk about team players!!!! Stephanie
~A heartfelt thanks to Karen, Sue, BJ, and Bernette for assisting me with moving items out of my new room or packing items from my room so that I could move in. I appreciate you so much. Julie Ruszala
September 2 - 6, 2019
- Labor Day, Schools Closed
Tuesday, Sept. 3
- First Day of School
Wednesday, Sept. 4
- Happy Birthday Barbara Williams!
- Whole School Assembly, cafe, 8:30
Thursday, Sept. 5
- Collaboration begins
Friday, Sept. 6
- PTA Ice Cream Social, cafeteria, 6:30 pm
September 9 - 13, 2019
National Suicide Prevention Week
National Arts in Education Week
- Happy Birthday Kristen Swimely!
Tuesday, Sept. 10
- PTA Board Meeting, 6:30 pm
Wednesday, Sept. 11
Thursday, Sept. 12
Friday, Sept. 14
Helpful links
Cardinal Code Trantwood General...Discipline folder or Recess folder
Lunch Schedule with table assignments Trantwood General...Schedules...2019/2020
Staff Duty Stations Trantwood General...Schedules...2019-2020
PD Pathways Trantwood General...Professional Growth
PD Pathways Book Choice google form
New Teacher Literacy Academy Sessions
All teachers new to language arts and veteran teachers wishing to enhance their literacy pedagogy would benefit from these sessions. The sessions will be held on Oct. 8, Dec. 3, and Feb. 4 from 3:45 - 5:45 pm. Teachers who participated during the last two years will not need to participate as the courses are very similar. Please register in Frontline.
Meaningful Watershed Educational Experience (MWEE)
Participating in a MWEE helps students deepen understanding of science concepts while engaging in the 5 C's and exposing them to career pathways. The virtual course will provide teachers with the basics to help them identify resources available to them for launching a MWEE. In-person workshops will be offered to teachers, as well, in the fall and spring to support them in facilitating MWEEs. Contact Ryan Foster, science coordinator, at Mark.Foster@vbschools.com for further assistance.
NASA STEM Resources - 50th Anniversary Moon
The lessons from NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory are STEM based and SOL aligned. Resources can be found on the NASA website:
Workshops to Help Students Thrive in the Classroom While Overcoming Adverse Childhood Experiences
This opportunity comes from The Office of Family & Community Engagement and CHKD. The workshop may provide interested teachers with more information on how to support students who have had adverse childhood experiences.
#GlobalMakerDay
CREATE LOCALLY...SHARE GLOBALLY
OCTOBER 29, 2019
Get ready for a day of CREATING. Watch the live stream, ask the presenters questions and MAKE all day.
Create what you wish existed!
Share what your students create using #GlobalMakerDay on Twitter.
Principal's Packet Memos sent via email to all staff:
- Select School Staff Access to Securly
- New Textbook Materials and Procedures for Elementary Math and Social Studies
Future Planning
- Sept. 9 - Oct. 11: DRA 2 Testing Window
- Sept. 20: Naval Air Station Oceana Air Show
- Sept. 23: Open House, ECSE, PK, Kg, Grade ONE, 6:30 pm
- Sept. 24: Open House, Grades 2 - 5, 6:30 pm
- Oct. 14: Virtual Learning Day
Oct. 16: Gifted Screening for All 5th graders
- Oct. 28 - Nov. 15: Quarter 1 testing window
- Nov. 5: Virtual Learning Day
- Nov. 12: Formative Options/Professional Goals due
- Nov. 15: Gifted Screening for All 1st graders
- Nov. 15: The ONLY gifted testing window for students in grades 2-5
- Nov. 15: Hugs & Kisses assembly
Thanks Morgan for helping corral and guide a lost salamander from my classroom! ~KS
We love MOES! Thanks PTA!
Many hands made for very fast unloading of Kg furniture & materials 5 pm Tuesday evening!
It was so interesting to learn more about what's developmentally appropriate for each grade level!
Exploring Yardsticks!
People to People!
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