In the Know with the Principal

It’s hard to believe how quickly time is flying by! Now that I’ve had a chance to settle in, I’m excited to begin sending out communications to keep you informed about what’s happening at school and in the classrooms.

As always, if you have any concerns or questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out to me. If I’m not aware of an issue, I can’t address it, so your feedback and communication are always appreciated and valued.

Thank you again for your continued support.

We have an important change to our drop-off procedures that will take effect after Thanksgiving break. Starting Monday, December 2, we will no longer be permitting parents inside the building past the front office during morning drop-off. This change is part of our ongoing efforts to maintain a safe and secure environment for all students and staff. Please note, parents will still be able to drop off things in the elementary office.

Here’s how the new drop-off procedure will work:

• Drop-off will continue at the main entrance: Parents will be able to drop off their child at the designated drop-off area near the front of the building.
• Students will enter the building independently: After being dropped off, students will walk to their classrooms or the designated morning area with support from staff.
• Staff supervision will be available: Our staff will be stationed at key points to ensure students enter the building safely and efficiently.
  
  

Again, we ask that parents refrain from walking their children into the building or accompanying them to their classrooms. This procedure aligns with our ongoing commitment to maintaining a safe and efficient morning routine while reducing congestion at the building's entry points.

We appreciate your understanding and cooperation as we make this adjustment. Our priority remains the safety and well-being of all students, and we believe this change will help streamline the drop-off process and further safeguard our school environment.

If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me.

We are looking forward to focusing on Gratitude this month! One way to think about Gratitude is “choosing to appreciate the people and things in our lives.” Practicing Gratitude can increase our well-being and even our happiness!

As the winter months are upon us, we want to remind everyone of the importance of ensuring that your child is properly dressed for outdoor recess each day. Fresh air and physical activity are essential for students' well-being, and recess provides an important opportunity for them to engage in both.

Please make sure your child comes to school each day with the appropriate winter gear, including:

• Warm coat or jacket
• Hat
• Gloves or mittens
• Snow pants
• Winter boots
  ***Please label everything with the child's name
  
  

We will continue to send students outside for recess unless the weather conditions are extreme. Having proper winter clothing is essential for keeping children comfortable and safe while they play outside.

If you need assistance with obtaining winter gear, please do not hesitate to reach out to us. We want to ensure that all students are prepared for the colder months ahead.

Thank you for your support in helping keep your child healthy, active, and engaged this winter!

Get yearbooks ordered here. Glenwood City Elementary Yearbooks $16.00

The students at Glenwood City Elementary School, would like to invite their grandparents/special friend to spend a very special morning with them!

Friday, November 22, 2024

9:30 Classroom Visits

10:15 School-Wide Program Elementary Gym

We will be creating a special slide show presentation to celebrate the special relationships that

students have with their grandparents/special friend. If you have a photo of your child with their

grandparent(s)/special friend(s), please send a scan or digital image of it to

shanna.hoffman@gcsd.k12.wi.us. We will need all photos by Monday, November 18 to be

included in the slideshow.

Parking: Visitors please park in the elementary lower lot. There is also limited parking available

on the high school side of the building. Limited handicap parking is available on both sides of

the building. We ask that you avoid parking in the bus garage lot and along 320th Street. Staff

and students will be located at each door to greet and provide information. Special visitors will

be directed to student classrooms. No one will be allowed in the buildings before 9:25.

If you would like your child to go home with their grandparents/special friend, please complete

the permission slip below. Students will be signed out in their classrooms.

• Wednesday, November 20 - Family Involvement Night

• Friday, November 22- Grandparent’s Day

• Friday, November 22- End of Trimester 1

• Monday, November 25- No School for Students- PLD Day

• Tuesday, November 26- No School for Students- PLD Day

• Wednesday, November 27-29 No School

• Tuesday, December 17 - K-2 & 5th Grade Band Holiday Program @ 7:00 pm

• Wednesday, December 18 - 4K Holiday Concert @ 2:00 pm

• Thursday, December 19 - 4K Holiday Concert @ 2:00 pm

• Friday, December 20 - Tiny Toppers Holiday Concert

• Monday, December 23- Jan1 - No School Winter Break