Trantwood Times
Love. Learn. Lead.
Our vision (the reason we exist)...Cultivating future ready learners by teaching them to be leaders of their own learning.
Kudos...
~Nurse Belote, Ms. T and Amanda for being a dream team and real life super heroes J -Devon
~Kudos to Devon Cassidy for assisting me with bus passes for a few days while I handled attendance. You are appreciated. - Ms. T
~Kudos to Courtney, Bessie, Sule, Gina, Brandy, and Pam for being the amazing team players that you are on a day with no sub for our room! Thank you for being such COURTEOUS Cardinals and offering without even being asked! I'm extremely grateful for the water, bathroom breaks, and time to heat up my lunch. Krista
~Kudos to Tim for braving the cold and changing my tire! I probably would have had to wait a long time for Roadside Assistance had it not been for you! Brandi
~To Sarah Gray for coming to see me about an issue that did not seem right. I am proud of how you represented the Trantwood Team! -KL
~Thank you Elise Neubeck, Kim Odom, and Rebecca Robinson for working so hard to keep everything on track in ECSE and loving our tiniest Cardinals. -KL
~A gigantic shout out to our custodial staff Ms.Williams, Mr. Riddick, Ms. Owens, Ms. Grable, and Ms. Woody for all you do! You have truly been rock stars for our students and staff. -KL
~I am beyond grateful for awesome collaborators in meeting the needs of our students, Mrs. Metzger, Mrs. Flynn, Mrs. Feliciano, Mrs. Belote, Ms. T, Mrs. Cassidy, and Mrs. Lee. Teamwork makes the dreamwork or gets us closer each day! -KL
~HUGE Kudos to Ms. T, Amanda, Devon, Ms. Rad, and Mrs. Metzger for their assistance, professionalism, and calm demeanor during a medical emergency today. Everything worked so smoothly and with a successful outcome because of your great teamwork! I can't thank you enough -- Pam
~Amazing team - Ms. T, Amanda, Pam, Devon, Sarah, & Allyson - I am humbled by your care for our little ones and impressed by your reaction time. It made all the difference! LAM
January 14 - 19, 2019
Monday, Jan. 14
- PBIS Team Meeting, collab room, 3 pm
Tuesday, Jan. 15
- PAC Meeting, collab room, 3 pm
- PTA Board Meeting, 6:30 pm
Wednesday, Jan. 16
- Battle of the Books, 7:30 am
- LAM OTB, am
- Sandi Ballard Achieve 3000 Training, during PE
- Chess Team, 2:45 - 4:00 pm
Thursday, Jan 17
- Lee OTB, pm
- STEM Club, 2:45 -4:00 pm
Friday, Jan. 18
- Gifted Testing day
- Lee OTB, pm
- SCA Pizza Party
Jan. 20 - 25, 2019 Virginia Principal's Appreciation Week
Sunday, Jan. 20
- Happy Birthday Amanda Feliciano!
- Schools Closed for MLK Day
Tuesday, Jan. 22
- Staff Meeting/Training: Boosterthon & PBIS, 3 - 4:10 pm
Wednesday, Jan 23
- Battle of the Books, 7:30 am
- Chess Team, 2:45 - 4:00
- Art Club, 2:45 - 4:00
- Academic Conversation in the Target Language, Media Center, 5 - 6 pm
Thursday, Jan. 24
- STEM Club, 2:45 - 4:00
Friday, Jan. 25
- LAM OTB
- Citizen of the Month names due
Principal Packet Memos
- Transferring Assessments From Schoolnet to Schoology’s Assessment Management Platform Action Required before June 30
- 2019 Standards of Learning Item and Test Review Committees (Mathematics and Reading) Action Required by Feb. 15
- 2020-2025 Local Plan for Education of the Gifted Action Required by Jan. 31
Morning Meetings - Greeting Ideas
Admittedly, this post is not about morning meetings exactly… but it does go hand in hand with the Responsive Classroom philosophy of greeting each child every day. As you prepare for 2019, consider switching up how you welcome your students to your classroom…
What an awesome way to start each day on a positive note and reach every student.
Happy New Year!
Morning Meeting
This is a simple idea that requires minimal prep, can become part of your weekly morning meeting agenda in 2019, and provides an opportunity to practice personalized goal setting with your students. Check out the full post and ideas for implementation by visiting: https://eatteachlaughcraft.com/teaching/morning-meeting-with-upper-elementary-students/.
Possible PD Classes
Digital Portfolio Assessments for Every Classroom
Location: Providence ES
Audience: All Teachers K-12
Date: 1/15/19 4:30-5:30 PM
DRA2 Level 2: Analysis, Feedback and Goal-Setting- K-5
Location: Pembroke Meadows Elementary (Virginia Beach, VA)
Audience: K-5 classroom teachers, special education teachers, elementary literacy leaders and GRTs
Dates: 1/30/2019
Izzy and Matilda presented their check to the Old Dominion Greyhound organization Saturday and got to meet the adopted greyhounds at Care A Lot Pets. So proud of these Cardinals for their altruistic efforts to protect the greyhounds!
Mrs. Bolin's cuties exploring the joys of winter!
Kuddo to Morgan Werneck for all she does for her students. I so appreciate the extra effort she puts in to support her students (and mine). I enjoy working with her (even on a beautiful Sunday). Thank you for all you do! Berkley
Math and coding! Students solve word problems and must code Dash to launch colored ball into the correct container!
The Schoolwide Read Aloud is off to a great start! Thanks everyone for infusing joy into reading everyday!
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