Trantwood Times
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Kudos
~Kudos to Michelle Alberti for everything she does to help me and the kids. We surely could not do it without you. ~Eleanor
~Kudos to Jenny Delashmutt for being an ear to listen to me. ~Eleanor
~Kudos to Julie Ruszala and Jenny Mello for coordinating our morning meeting groups. They did so well! Also, thank you for being so supportive to me, and kind. It means the world to me.~Eleanor
~Kudos to LouAnne Metzger for trying to find ways to support me and my class.~Eleanor
~Kudos to everyone else who has been there for me this year. If I didn't have all of you, I wouldn't keep coming back. ~Eleanor
~Thank you to Brooke Martinette for doing a DASH lesson with the students reviewing text structures. The kids had a great time. Julie
~Thank you Devon, Sandra, and Ms. T for making me laugh at the end of the work day-Ms. Holsey
~Kudos to Ashely for offering a math book study and to all the K - 2 participants. You are the role models for continuous learning! LAM
~Kudos to Eleanor for her patience, dedication, creative thinking, and nerves of steel. You are an example to us all of what it means to persevere in an extremely difficult situation. Please know WE SEE YOU! Stephanie
~Kudos to Sule for braving the storm for me while I tended to PBIS commitments and other matters this week. You are my rock! Stephanie
~A huge thank you to Brooke, Sarah, Lisa, Theresa and Ruth for being a sounding board for me. I gain a lot of insight from your perspectives. Stephanie
~KUDOS to every staff member in this building for coming to work each day and giving your all despite any unfortunate (and / or totally unfair) circumstances. My eyes, ears, heart, and arms are open to each of you. Please know that you matter and your effort does not go unnoticed. Stephanie
~Kudos to the entire Kindergarten grade level for their amazing support of one another! Lisa
~Kudos to Terri Hawley for her hard work on 89 applications! Wow!! Lisa
~Thank you to the lovely ladies that came out to watch Trantwood beat Strawbridge! We loved the support and hope we can get an even bigger crowd next week! Same place and time vs Birdneck… CAW CAW. Elise
~Thank you to: BJ, Billy, night custodians, and Pam Belote (and husband) for all your help with the sneaky squeaky problem that has gone on in room 39! Elise
~Thank you to Pam Jacobs for inviting my class into your room on last minute notice! Adding 6 more students was not easy, but you made it successful! Elise
~Thank you to Mrs. Richards for partnering up with Mrs. Mello and Dr. Ruszala. The students enjoyed sharing about themselves, reading, and Humphrey! Jenny and Julie
~Thank you Kim, Azul, and Parthena for working so hard to ensure that these students are given the best opportunities and environment to learn. Your endless work is much appreciated. -Melinda
~Kudos to Devon for taking on the project of creating black-out cloths for all our doors. I love your dedication to your job and to Trantwood! Nurse Pam
~Thanks to Lisa for taking extra care and concern with some of our vulnerable children this week and last. Your concern for their well-being and safety is so evident! Nurse Pam
~Thanks to Karen Lewis for continually lacing up your sneakers every day when you arrive to work! I appreciate you! Nurse Pam
~Kudos to all of the teachers who tirelessly teach at such a high caliber while handling individual students needs quietly. It is so hard to remember to be on point ALL day and all do it so effortlessly! Megan
~Kudos to learning walk team Courtney and Sarah! We make a great team! Macy
~Kudos to Melinda for being a great Chess Team partner. Macy
~Kudos to Hannah Phelps for being a great teammate and confidante. Could not do this year without you! Macy
~Kudos to Brooke helping pioneer successful VR goggle lessons! Macy
~Kudos to Ashley for always helping out and being awesome! Macy
~Kudos to Lisa for gathering and organizing the middle school registration forms!
~Kudos to 2nd grade Kristen and Jenny D. for the start of a great mentoring partnership! Bonus: We loved learning Spanish! Macy
~Thank you to Mrs. Lee, Mrs. Rower, Mrs. Twine, Mrs. Wik, Mrs. Williams and anyone else who has been quick into action in the hallways lately. It really does take a village -Devon
Jan. 27 - , 2020
- Staff Seminar, Library, 8 - 11 am
Tuesday, Jan. 28
- Destination Imagination, 2:50 - 4:00
Wednesday, Jan. 29
- Chess Team, 2:50 - 4:00
- Operation Smile Club, 2:45 - 3:45
- Spring Art Club, 2:45 - 4:00
- Battle of the Books, 2:50 - 4:00
Thursday, Jan. 30
- STEM Meeting, 2:50 - 4:00
- Season of Non-Violence event, Oceanfront library, 4:00
Friday, Jan. 31
Feb. 2 - 8, 2020
Sunday, Feb. 2
- Groundhog Day
Monday, Feb. 3
- Boosterthon Fun Run Pep Rally, morning announcements
- Citizen of the Month, cafeteria, 2 pm
- New Teacher Seminar, collab room, 3 pm
Tuesday, Feb. 4
- Boosterthon event
- Destination Imagination, Library, 2:45 - 4:00
- ILT, collab room, 3 pm
- PTA Board, 6:30 pm
Wednesday, Feb. 5
- Grade 4 Student Led Conferences, cafeteria, 8:30 am
- Chess Team, 2:45 - 4:00
- Spanish Club, gr. 1 - 3, 2:45 - 4:00
- Battle of the Books, 2:45 - 4:00
Thursday, Feb. 6
- Chess Club, 2:45 - 4:00
- STEM Club, 2:45 - 4:00
- Uekele Club, 2:45 - 4:00
- Spanish Immersion PLC, Christopher Farms ES, 4 - 6 pm
Friday, Feb. 7
- SCA Pizza party, 2:45 - 3:30
- PTA Valentine's Day dance, 6:30 pm
Future Planning
- Feb. 3: Boosterthon Fun Run Pep Rally, during morning announcements
- Feb 12: Boosterthon Fun Run, during PE
- Feb. 13: Gifted Testing, gr. 2 - 5, all day
- Feb. 14: Valentine's Day
Talent Ed Tips for Success
Restating the goal first helps to make the connection between the goal and the growth achieved easier. Thanks!
Annual Madatory Training
Transfer Procedures for 2020-2021
- Wednesday, February 5 - Registration opens for the Transfer Meet and Greet event using Frontline Professional Growth, and vacancies begin to be posted on Intranet for all transfers.
- Thursday, February 13 - Principals must notify individuals that they are priority transfers
- Monday, February 24 - Online registration deadline for the Transfer Meet and Greet event for all voluntary and priority transfers who wish to attend.
- Thursday, February 27 - Transfer Meet and Greet event at Green Run HS from 4:30-5:45 p.m.
Principal's Packet Memo's sent via email
- Career Teacher Allowance Application Process 2020 Action Required: As determined by site administrator
- Upcoming Virginia Beach City Public Schools Employee Input Survey Action Required – Survey window closes Feb. 14
- YouTube Approver Changes
Save the Date - Feb. 20th!
Please save the date for the Winter Warm Up being held at Woodstock Elementary School on February 20th from 5:00-7:00! The VBRC is seeking presenters for the Winter Warm Up. Please use this form to present a proposal. https://forms.gle/Cb9SacdYoygkHgAB7 . Our very own Jan Roewer will be presenting Spotlight sentences during this conference.
Morning meeting with 5th and 2nd graders! So sweet!
Learning about fairness, inclusion and diversity during our guidance lesson!
Celebrating our PTA Reflections winners!
Blocking light with classroom objects to make shadows in Mrs. Booth's class.
Now that's one cute cheerleader! And check out that proud papa smile!
Put Students First ● Seek Growth ● Be Open to Change ● Do Great Work Together ● Value Differences
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