Trantwood Times
Love. Learn. Lead.
Kudos...
~Kudos to Tania Vadala and Melinda Pezzella for serving as the Teacher Assembly Representative and Alternate. LAM
~The flexibility award goes to Michele Alberti and Berkley Wheeler for their willingness to switch classrooms. Way to be student centered ladies! LAM
~Thank you to Carolyne for jumping in and entering the art grades for progress reports!—Gina
~Leanne, Brandi, and Pam for always being team players by getting one of our students to his bus every day! Krista
~Sue and Brooke, thank you for all of your help with the book tastings. Tania
~Kudos to teachers for embracing your reading compliment conferences! Your students relish the one-on-one time with you; motivation for reading will increase!- Jan
~Kudos to our entire staff for paying your social dues! Wow! This week was such a great success; expect a fresh batch of cookies this Monday morning!-Jan
~Kudos to Sarah Gray! You are doing an amazing job; your first graders are lucky to have you!-Jan
~Thank you Tania, Sue, and Brooke for putting together such a delightful menu for the book tasting! KML
~Grateful for Devon's dedication to following up on safety concerns in such a professional manner. We are happy to have you on Team Trantwood! KML
~Whatever would we do without Michele, Amanda, and Ms. T. looking out for our Cardinals. You are so appreciated! KML
~To my partners in bus evacuation drills, Gina and Angie, thank you for all of your help! KML
~Tania, Sue and Brooke for an incredible Book Tasting - the kids are excited for another! -Catie
~Melinda, thanks for helping my sanity! - Catie
~A giant KUDOS to: Melissa Moore, Sule Genel, Melinda Pezzella, Courtney Goffigan, Carolyne McCoy, Sue Jerasa, Berkley Wheeler, Lisa Lee, Hope Twine, Sarah Gannon, Eleanor Richards, and Leanne Bolin for their immense generosity and love toward our co-worker who has fallen upon bad health and financial strains. You not only made an impact on her life, but mine as well. It has been an eye opening week to say the least, and it warms my heart to know that my faith in humanity is reflected in each of you. Thank you! Stephanie
~Kudos to Sarah Gray & Morgan W. All I can say is you are the epitome of resilience and strength. Every time I see that line...... much love & respect to you both! Stephanie
~Kudos to my sweet Ms. ViVi. Keep smiling, sister. We’re here for you and know you put forth amazing amounts of energy and love each day. Stephanie
~Thank you Tania Vadala and Brooke Martinette for the wonderful book tasting. Your cafe was beautifully arranged and allowed for students to get a “taste” of so many genres. -Melinda
~Thank you Mrs. Lewis for saving my lunch/restroom/mental break time on Thursday! -Melinda
~Kudos to Brooke, Sue, and Tania for putting together the book tasting! So fun! Macy
~Kudos to Brooke for helping 5th grade with the green screen option for our performance task! Macy
~Kudos to Karen for always being available and for talking to students when needed. (Even during busy times!) Macy
~Kudos and a big thanks to Ms. Piron, Ms. Genel, Ms. Gannon, and Ms. Perry for helping make the Kindergarten screenings go so smoothly! Pam Belote
~Also a big shout-out to Ms. Moore, Ms. Catt & Ms. Johnson for being flexible and allowing the Lions club screener to get their 3rd graders' vision checks done at the last minute on Thursday. Many thanks from Pam!
~Kudos to the afternoon parent pick up crew: Lisa Lee, Teri Hawley, Jan Roewer, Tania Vadala and Sandra Long. You ladies help keep the pick up routine running smooth. -Courtney Goffigan
~Kudos to Tania for her Trantwood Café book tasting! It has been a great way for students to learn about genres and sample some new books to read. Sue
~Kudos to Elise and Kim for being such a great, happy, and positive team! I love our classroom and love being a part of Trantwood! Thank you to everyone for being so welcoming! -Kristen
~Many many thanks to Jan Roewer for being so supportive and available. And kudos to Carolyne for her immeasurable patience. Lauren
~Kudos to Gina, Karen Lewis, and Carolyne for going above and beyond while I am away from the art room. Megan
~Great Job to Devon! She is rocking the security desk! Amanda
~Thank you to Carolyne for being amazing and helping me learn new things this week! Amanda
Reminders:
- Share your Learning Plans with Mrs. Metzger via a Learning Plans folder from google drive.
- Complete the Staff Information form here
- UPDATED: DSA should be given in grades 1-5 by 9/21
- UPDATED: Reading Inventory should be given by 10/12 (Grades 3-5)
- UPDATED: DRAs should be completed by 10/12 (Grades 1-5)
- UPDATED: Kg DRA completed by 10/19
- Education Foundation Grants due October 12th.
- Sick Leave Bank Open Enrollment ends October 15th.
Future Planning
- Oct. 8: Virtual Learning Day
- Oct. 12: Gr. 1-5 DRA/RI deadline
- Oct. 19: Kg DRA deadline
- Nov. 6: Virtual Learning Day & Parent Teacher Conference Day
- Nov. 6: Teacher Grades due for Report Cards
Oct. 7 - 13, 2018
Monday, Oct. 8, Virtual Learning Day
- Staff Learning Day
- PBIS Meeting, collab room, 2 - 3 pm
Tuesday, Oct. 9
- LAM OTB
- IPT Test, gr. 4
- PAC, collab room, 3 - 4
Wednesday, Oct. 10
- Happy Birthday Eleanor Richards!
- LAM, OTB, pm
- GOTR, 2:45 - 4:00
- Gr. 5 Recorder Club, 2:45 - 4:00
Thursday, Oct. 11
- Lee OTB, pm
- "I Can" Statements due by 4 pm
Friday, Oct. 12
- Lewis, OTB, am
Saturday, Oct. 13
- PTA Dad's Breakfast, cafeteria, 8 -10:30 am
Oct. 14 - 20, 2018
Monday Oct. 15
- Coach Meeting, 8:15 - 8:45 am
- Mad Science, Science Lab, 2:45 - 4:00 pm
- Girls On The Run, 2:45 - 4:00 pm
Tuesday Oct. 16
- PK Field Trip
- Gr. 4 Field Trip (Bartczak & Pezzella)
- LAM & LL OTB, all day
- PTA Board Meeting, 6:30 pm
Wednesday Oct. 17
- LAM OTB, am
- Grade 5 Recorder Club, 2:45 - 4:00
- GOTR, 2:45 - 4:00
Thursday Oct. 18
Friday Oct. 19
- SCA Parent's Night Out
Saturday, Oct. 20, 2018
- Happy Birthday Krista Booth!
Please welcome to the nest our newest member of the cafeteria, Elizabeth Merchant!
VIRGINIA BEACH READING COUNCIL 2018 FALL CONFERENCE
October 20, 2018 - 7:30 AM - 12:30 PM @ Salem High School
- 7:30 Registration, vendors, & breakfast
- 8:00 Welcome & featured speaker
- 8:30 Breakout sessions
- 9:30 Keynote speaker: Kelly Cartwright
- 11:45 Breakout sessions
Featuring Dr. Kelly Cartwright-Professor of Psychology, Neuroscience, & Teacher Preparation at Christopher Newport University; Expert on reading comprehension, children’s thinking, and the development of literacy processes. Author of Executive Skills and Reading Comprehension: A Guide for Educators and Word Callers: Small Group and One-to-One Interventions for Children Who Read but Don’t Comprehend
Join the VBRC! Join online: www.VSRA.org/membership Click Become a Member. Click Renew or Join. Now Select type: professional, paraprofessional, or student. Fill out application. Select chapter: Virginia Beach.
Technology Corner:
New this year!!! Each homeroom classroom has a laptop running the white board. This laptop should never be removed from the classroom or unhooked from the teacher plate, unless directed to do so by Technology. (It is considered part of your room inventory like your whiteboard & projector) .
Trantwood Yearbook Photos Wanted!
Photos can be loaded here.
This is visible learning!
Ms. Henry's class enjoying the Book Tasting!
Mrs. Goffigan's letter of the week sharing: Mm is for monkey, magnets, mask, mummy, motor cycle
Mrs. Goffigan's class letter of the Week Sharing: Aa is for apron, army, apple, ant eater and aqua man
How do you get kids (especially boys) excited to read? Introduce Flashlight Friday!
Joy is worth the mess! Way to champion creatively alive children PK!
The fam enjoying the spectacular Morning Glory Pool at Yellowstone National Park.
Something to ponder...
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