Eagle Edition
October 22, 2020
Glennwood Elementary ~ Where Learning Takes Flight
Holly Brookins, PhD, Principal ~ Jill Tolsma, Instructional Coach, Karen Hearn, School Manager
Email: hbrookins@csdecatur.net
Website: https://www.csdecatur.net/glennwood
Location: 440 East Ponce de Leon Avenue, Decatur, GA, USA
Phone: 404.370.4435
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gleagles/?modal=admin_todo_tour
Eagle Happenings
TODAY, October 22
5:30-6:30 pm
Friday, October 23
Virtual Community Circle
Ms. Marion's Class Hosting
October 26-30
Fall Virtual Book Fair with Little Shop of Stories
Wednesday, October 28
Drive-Thru Book Character Dress Up Parade
11:00-12:15 pm
(Details and schedule below)
Monday, November 2
Teacher Professional Learning Day (No School for Students)
Where Learning Takes Flight
October Design Principle: The Having of Wonderful Ideas
"Creativity takes courage."
~Henri Matisse
Hello Families!
We hope you'll join us for the Glennwood Virtual Dance Party TONIGHT from 5:30-6:30pm with DJ Willy WOW! The whole school is invited (siblings as well)! We'll be doing a flash mob dance, led by Coach Meg, and, we may even have a surprise guest! The dance party will be preceded by a short PTA General Meeting. Parents are asked to log in at 5:30 for a (BRIEF) PTA General Meeting to review and approve the PTA Budget. Then, the dance party will begin!
5:30-5:40pm: PTA General Meeting/Budget Approval (Parents)
5:40-6:30pm: DJ Willy WOW! Dance Party (Students)
Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/7531912133 .
(NOTE: Please use one Zoom link for each household so that everyone will have access for the number of secured participant slots. Thank you.)
We hope to see you there!
Warmest Regards,
Dr. Holly Brookins
What the Hispanic Culture Means to You
Reflections from Jack Barbian
Please listen to the video below shared by Jack Barbian. (2nd-grade student in Ms. Marion's Class)
Thank you to everyone who participated in our celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month!
Please consider supporting our Media Center with the book fair next week!
Community Circle Hosting Schedule
Community Circle will continue to be hosted by homerooms on a rotating schedule and shared virtually every other week. Your child's teacher will contact you with more details when it is time to host. If you help your child prepare videos for Community Circle, please follow THESE IMPORTANT TIPS.
October 23, 2020 - Marion (2nd)
November 6, 2020 - Phillips (1st)
November 20, 2020 - Turnipseed (1st)
December 4, 2020 - VanDuzer (1st)
January 15, 2021 - Rose (K)
January 29, 2021- Mason (K)
February 12, 2021 - Bettis (K)
Glennwood Elementary PTA Equity Series The Myths of Racism and Beyond: Personal and Community Reflections
The Glennwood Elementary PTA Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee is sponsoring a series for parents and faculty entitled: The Myths of Racism and Beyond: Personal and Community Reflections.
Whether you are a social justice champion or wrestling with these topics for the first time, this workshop will help all of us deepen our understanding of racism and strengthen our commitment to action.
Through independent individual reflections in a personal journal and group sessions reflecting as a community once a month, our Glennwood Elementary community will examine the power of race and discuss its impact across racial lines. Everyone is invited to provide their voice, perspective, and experiences with the power of race.
Specifically, the series will cover the article “The 10 Myths White People Believe About Racism,” with a paired bite-sized reading and short racial equity video assigned each month.
The series will include time for independent individual reflections through a personal journal and time for community reflections during group discussions once a month.
If you are a parent who participated this summer in our last Myths session, the series will build off that experience. If you are joining the conversation for the first time, we welcome you!
Community Reflections will be Tuesdays 8-9pm on Zoom on the following dates.
Oct 27
Nov 17
Jan 19
Feb 23
Mar 16
Apr 20
May 11
If you are unable to attend all sessions, you can work through the personal reflections asynchronously and join the community reflections as you can.
If you are considering participating, please fill out this google form. Email Charlie Copp at charlesdcopp@gmail.com with any questions. Charlie is a CSD parent and will help facilitate the series.
Thank You PTA for Hosting an AWESOME SPIRIT WEEK!
A New Addition to Glennwood
News from Decatur Bulldog Boosters -SHOP THE DBB ONLINE AUCTION AND SUPPORT OUR BULLDOGS
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Bidding begins Oct. 15 at 9 a.m. and runs through Oct. 29 at 11 p.m.
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Decatur CREATES Leaders at Glennwood Who S.O.A.R.
S.O.A.R.
Show Self-Control
Offer Kindness
Act Responsibly
Respect Others
*SOARIN' image created by GL art teacher, Kasey Burkhalter*
Virtual Learning Help
If you need to complete a request for a tech ticket, please follow this LINK. Before entering a tech ticket, please check on the CSD's Tech Help Support Page for parents and students first.