We are looking for a few parent volunteers to work with our students in reading. Every morning our intervention teachers host Read Live for eligible students in the library. Read Live is a computer based reading intervention. The students working through the program are assisted and monitored by adults. The more adults we have, the more students we can support.

What days and times can I volunteer?

We need volunteers daily from 7:55- 8:30.

What is the commitment?

We do need consistency. We are asking that volunteers commit to at least 1 morning (the same day) each week.

Is there training involved?

There is a short training video. The first 2 sessions you sign up for will also be part of your training. During these first 2 sessions, you will observe the teachers as they work with students.

Do I need experience?

No. If you can read, you can sign up to be a Read Live volunteer. Our intervention teachers will always be with you to support or answer questions.

What exactly will I be doing?

You will help support students as they move through the steps of the program and assist in monitoring their reading progress.

Click here to sign up. We are asking that all volunteers commit to at least 1 morning (the same day) each week. Thank you!

Virtual Lunch and Learn with Mr. Blase - Wednesday, March 29 - 11:30-12:15 pm

Allergy season has started early and many allergy symptoms are the same as other illnesses including Covid. Significant nasal congestion and runny nose as well as sore throat, headache, watery and/or itchy eyes and fatigue can all indicate allergies. If your child is having symptoms please keep in mind that it may be more than just allergies. Thank you for helping keep Glennwood healthy

Please provide a change of clothes that can be kept in your child's locker. The playground is muddy, kids spill things, and all kids, even the 2nd graders, have bathroom accidents. The school has a very limited supply of extra clothes and underwear. If your child needs a change of clothes, and we do not have something to fit, we will call you to bring in a change. Having an extra set in their locker will alleviate interrupting your day and will help the child return to class asap.

If you have any older clothes that you were planning on donating, pants and shorts for both boys and girls, we will gladly take them!

As always, if you have questions, please reach out by email at ebarrington@csdecatur.net or 404-370-4435

Nurse Beth

Georgia Walk and Roll to School Day - March 24 - NEW DATE DUE TO EXPECTED RAIN IN THE MORNING

After a long winter break, we are back for Georgia Walk & Roll to School Day!! Please join us on your feet, your bike or your scooter (don’t forget those helmets!) and let’s show CSD how Eagles SOAR! Students who walk, bike or scoot will continue to enter at their grade-specific doors, where they will be counted, using our traditional marbles, by their staff door monitors, and can pick up their incentives. Don’t forget, each marble counts towards students earning extra school wide recess, with announcements made at Community Circle! For additional details (including our three Walking School Bus Routes) and a full Walk & Roll schedule for the year, please visit the Glennwood website: https://www.csdecatur.net/Domain/530

Contact Amanda McMillan (almcmil@gmail.com) with any questions!

Glennwood Staff Appreciation

This year, to show our appreciation for our amazing staff, the Glennwood PTA will be sponsoring a staff snack table each month. We are asking each grade level to "stock the table" for a given month; each grade will be asked to sponsor a staff appreciation event twice this year. We kindly ask that each family participate in one of the two opportunities for your grade level (the intention is that a family only needs to participate once).

For March, we're asking first-grade families to host a “Lucky to Have You” snack table for our staff on Thursday, March 16th. If you're a first-grade family and you didn't participate in November, please visit the Sign Up Genius to sign up to bring in something for our staff. The PTA is also requesting clean-up volunteers, so kindly please sign up via the Sign Up Genius if you can volunteer your time to help clean up anytime the afternoon of March 16th. We very much appreciate our cleanup volunteers!

Please drop off your items with Ms. Reynolds at the front office March 13-15 any time during school hours. The PTA will assemble the snack table for our staff to enjoy the morning of March 16th.

If you have any questions, please reach out to Staff Appreciation Co-Chairs: Haley Stevens (haleycstevens@gmail.com) or Samantha Bryan (samantha.chopp@gmail.com).

It's Time to Order Yearbooks!

The 22-23 Glennwood Yearbook is now on sale for $20. Please place orders HERE by March 25, 2023. It is an important Glennwood PTA tradition that every student and staff member receive a yearbook. If you would like to contribute to this effort, please consider donating a yearbook for $20 using the same link.

DEDICATIONS:
Create Yearbook DEDICATIONS for your child(ren) or teachers – the DEADLINE to purchase a dedication is March 25, 2023. **Please note that dedications can only be placed online at www.YearbookOrderCenter.com.

To purchase a dedication:

1. Go to www.YearbookOrderCenter.com.

2. Type in the Glennwood ES school code, which is 24818.

3. You’ll see the option to “Buy a Yearbook Ad.”

Save the Date! Glennwood Culture Night is back!

•What: A celebration of Glennwood's many cultures with free food samples, performances, and educational information from around the world, within our families, and at our school.

•When: Sunday, March 26th (3:00 - 5:00pm). Cultural performances by Glennwood community members will occur 4:00--5:00pm.

•Who: Glennwood students/families and Glennwood staff! If you're interested in hosting a table to display some of your family's favorite parts of your culture, please sign-up here! ****We still need help with clean up and take down (plus, you'll get bonus PTA points!).****

•Where: Glennwood gym/auditorium and backyard

NEW! Two, 6-month memberships to TONCHU Martial Arts Academy will be raffled off for any Glennwood family member who visits every cultural table and completes an electronic "passport" (google form).

ESOL & Federal Programs Title III Parent Meeting

The ESOL & Federal Programs Department is hosting a Title III Parent Meeting March 9 from 6:00-7:00 p.m. at the Wilson Center, 125 Electric Avenue. You don’t want to miss this event!

The Decatur Parents Network is so excited to host our next event at Beacon Hill Middle School on March 9 at 6:45 p.m. We also want to thank Mr. Thomas for being willing to host this upcoming event for the Decatur Parents Network and Decatur Prevention Initiative. The topic for this event is "Know the Risks: E-Cigarettes and Young People.

The link to register is https://bit.ly/DecaturParentsNetworkVaping

Terrie Moore, Executive Director

Decatur Prevention Initiative

770.843.9698

The Tour deCatur is THIS Saturday! You can still register at www.tourdecatur.com to run the 5K (a Peachtree Road Race qualifier), the one-mile Fun Run and the Tot Trot. As DEF’s biggest fundraiser, you can support Decatur’s kids with your participation! Presenting Sponsor Mathnasium of Decatur and Platinum Sponsors Realtor Amy Widener and Truth & Lending will be there at the race with giveaways!

Our friends at NaanStop are hosting a Holi celebration this Saturday from 12-3pm Holi is a festival celebrated each year in spring by throwing colorful powders at your friends and family. Check out their Facebook page to reserve your spot. NaanStop is also hosting a dine-out for DEF next Thursday, March 16th! Just click here to place your order in advance: https://naanstop-decatur.square.site/. Order by 8:00 pm on Wednesday, March 15th and pick up between 5:00 pm and 5:45 pm on Thursday at Avery/Bucher in Winnona Park. 20% of proceeds will be donated to DEF, thanks to Naan Stop and Greg Kodesh Realty.

You can help eliminate food insecurity in Decatur by donating to our Lighten the Load BHMS snack pantry and weekend backpack programs to help food-insecure families in Decatur. Click on the following links to help:

Beacon Hill Middle Snack Program: /a.co/d0HJHTr

Weekend Backpack Program: https://a.co/6Etc74W

Amplify Decatur is hosting their Spring Concert in the Square on Saturday, April 29th and DEF is so pleased to be one of the beneficiaries. The line-up is chock full of some amazing musicians – check them out and purchase tickets here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/amplify-decatur-music-festival-tickets-527859721637. Your evening of live music will support DEF, Decatur Cooperative Ministry and Giving Kitchen.

Spring is around the corner! This month's design principle is The Natural World, so we will be featuring Ms. Reynold's beautiful, professional photography art of the natural world this month in the Eagle Edition. Check out her amazing work on her Instagram site - @songsparrowstudios