Trantwood Times
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At Trantwood, we...
Kudos...
~Kudos to Devon for being the cheerful, welcoming face that everyone sees when they enter our building. You've kept your sunny disposition despite feeling super-pregnant these last few weeks..... You can do it!! Pam
~ Mighty big shout out to everyone assisting with Kg Registration - whether presenting or working behind the scenes, it was a huge success because of you! LAM
~A gigantic OORAH! for Amy Grant and Amanda Feliciano - you made the Month of the Military Child a special one for everyone. LAM
~Kudos to Brooke for helping out with the 3rd Grade Greece Performance Task! Melissa
~Kudos to the 3rd Grade Team for always being there for each other. Melissa
~Kudos to Team Trantwood for making it to Spring Break! Melissa
~Kudos to Mrs. Williams for finding me some aspirin in a time of need! Melissa
~Kudos to Mrs. Jerasa for providing that aspirin for me!! It helped so much. Melissa
~Kudos to Ashley for helping our students! Melissa
~A huge KUDOS to our amazing Administrative Professionals Ms. T, Amanda, Michele and Carolyne! Thank you for ALL you do to keep us running and afloat, we couldn’t do it without you!! Lisa
~Many thanks to our Spanish Immersion team - Gretchen, Katie, Kristen, Jenny, Maria, & Kim - the Spanish Immersion Information Night will be great all thanks to you! LAM
~Thank you Brooke for all of your help teaching the students to code Dash to make music. Thank you also for discovering the “spec drums”. Looking forward to our next music/technology adventure! —Gina
~Kudos to Jan Roewer and the Social Committee for the fabulous Something in the Water Baby Shower and Megan Bailey for the adorably delicious cake! Thank you to Sarah, Devon, Tim and Hannah for making new cardinals for us to love on! Lisa
~Kudos to LouAnne, Karen, Amanda, Michelle, T, Pam, Devon, Gina, Sarah, Stephanie, Carisma, Jan and all others involved in a fantastic Kindergarten Registration! The kiddos (including my own) were super excited about their futures at Trantwood! Lisa
~Kudos and high fives to a great front office staff -- Ms. T, Amanda, Michele, and Devon. You ladies make coming to work fun! Pam
~Kudos to Tania for all her fun ideas during library month! Sue
~Kudos to Lisa Lee for all the care and resources she provides for our early childhood families! Elise
~Thank you Lisa for keeping us aware of how we can all help our families in need. LAM
~#TeamTrantwood, YOU are a HUGE blessing to so many. Thank you for continuing to give with such generous hearts! LAM
~Thank you to my Trantwood family for loving baby Eva and blessing her with your wonderful gifts. Devon
April 28 - May 4, 2019
Monday, April 29
- PAC Planning Day, 8:30 - 11:30
Tuesday, April 30 - Military Parents to Lunch
- Amanda OTB am
Wednesday, May 1
- Happy Birthday Kim Odom!
- KL OTB, pm
- Chess Team, 2:45 - 4:00
- PTA Board Meeting, Library, 6:30
Thursday, May 2
- STEM Club,
- Recorder Club
- PTA Laser Quest Night
Friday, May 3 - Field Day
- Happy Birthday Gretchen Barreto!
- Happy Birthday Cazzy Roberts!
May 6 - 11, 2019 Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week
Monday, May 6
- Citizen of the Month Ceremony, cafe, 2:00 pm
Tuesday, May 7
- Spanish Immersion Parent Information Meeting, Library, 8:30 am
- ILT Meeting, 3 pm
Wednesday, May 8
- LAM, OTB, pm
Thursday, May 9 National School Nurse Day
- Green Cardinals, 2:45 - 4:00
- STEM Club, 2:45 - 4:00
Friday, May 10 - Progress Reports Issued
- Catt & Rios Field Trip
Saturday, May 11
- Happy Birthday Patsy Eikenberry!
Principal Packet Memos
- 2019-2020 Professional Learning Program (PLP) Information and Registration
Every Kid in a Park
Celebrating the Month of the Military Child in April
April 30 - Invite your parents to lunch day - parents wear their uniform
VB Education Foundation Grants 2019-20
The Innovative Learning Grant (up to $2,000) and Schoolwide Grant ($2,001 to $5,000) applications are available on vbcps.com under Hot Topics—Education Foundation and are due May 10, 2019, by 4 p.m.
Virginia Natural Gas (VNG) Call 811 Safe Digging Program
Naval Air Station (NAS) Oceana Air Show
Schoology Program Evaluation: Student, Administrator, Teacher and Instructional Technology Specialist Surveys Survey
The administration of the staff survey will remain open through Friday, May 10. If there are any questions, please contact Allison Bock at 263-1199 or through email at Allison.Bock@VBSchools.com. Thank you in advance for your cooperation with this evaluation effort.
Virginia Beach Reading Council’s Annual Spring Banquet Action required by May 9
Ms. Moore's students, Leland and Kevin, learning on their ODS field trip.
Ms. Moore's students, Kevin and Leland, lend a helping hand to their classmate Arthur.
Celebrating our Mommies to Be!
Mrs. Pezzella's oyster farmers!
3rd grade had so much fun at the Greco/Roman Museum at ODS this week!
Military Dependents tied yellow ribbons around the tree.
PK Purple Up for Military!
Scientists hard at work!
G3- Measurement application- If we saw a Yeti from 300 yards away... how tall is it in person?
PTA Family Bingo Night - SO MUCH FUN!
Remaining Events At a Glance
Monday, May 13
- SOL Parade, 2:15 pm
Tuesday, May 14
- Gr 5. Reading SOL, Part 1
Wednesday, May 15
- Gr. 5 Reading SOL, Part 2
- Kg Cap & Gown Pictures
Thursday, May 16
- Gr. 4 Reading SOL, Part 1
Friday, May 17
- Gr. 4 Reading SOL, Part 2
- Dress Rehearsal, Cafeteria, 1:45 pm
- SCA Ice Cream Party, 2:45 - 3:30 pm
- PTA Program, Gr. 2, Chorus & Strings, Cox HS, 6:30 pm
- SCA Applications Due
Monday, May 20
- Gr. 3 Reading SOL, Part l
Tuesday, May 21
Gr. 3 Reading SOL Part 2
Wednesday May 22
- Gr. 5 Math, Part 1
Thursday, May 23
- Gr. 5 Math Part 2
Friday, May 24
- SOL Expedited Make ups
Monday, May 27
- Memorial Day, Schools Closed
Tuesday, May 28
- Gr. 4 Math Part 1
Wednesday May 29
- Gr. 4 Math, Part 2
Thursday, May 30
- Gr. 3 Math, Part 1
Friday, May 31
- Gr. 3 Math, Part 2
Monday, June 3
- Expedited SOL Make-ups
Monday, June 3
- Gr. 2 Field Trip
Monday, June 3
- Citizen of the Month
Monday, June 3
- School Planning Council, 3:15
Tuesday, June 4
- Gr. 5 Science SOL
- Gr. 2 Field Trip
- SCA Installation Practice, 2:45
- PTA Board Meeting, 6:30 pm
Wednesday, June 5
- Gr. 5 Social Studies SOL
Thursday, June 6
- Expedited SOL Makeups
- STEM Competition, Convention Center
- Grad Walk, 1:00
Friday, June 7
- Expedited SOL Makeup
- SCA Ceremony, grades 1 - 5 attend, 2 pm
Monday, June 10
- Expedited SOL Make up
- Young Author, cafeteria, 8:30 am
Tuesday, June 11
- Expedited SOL Make up
- Young Author, cafeteria, 8:30 am
Wednesday, June 12
- Expedited SOL Make up
Thursday, June 13
- Expedited SOL Make up
- Gr. 5 Moving Up Ceremony, Cafeteria, 12:45 pm
Friday, June 14
- Early Dismissal
- Fifth Grade Fun Day
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