This is Principal Bennett with your community update.

Topics Include - SIT Meeting, Glenwood Night Out at Luna, Safe Touch Workshop, End of 2nd Quarter, Teacher Workday

The Safe Touch Program is an effective and important way for students to learn about safety practices, personal boundaries, and the importance of talking with trusted adults about confusing or uncomfortable touches. OCRCC has collaborated with CHCCS/Orange County Schools for 40 years to present age-appropriate programs in 1st through 5th grade classes.

Topic: Safe Touch + CHCCS Open House

Time: Jan 24, 2024 06:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)

Join Zoom Meeting

https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87453849297?pwd=lOwzILdzB3bElsjf28NzlABhORYt0K.1

Meeting ID: 874 5384 9297

Passcode: 160798

Find your local number: https://us06web.zoom.us/u/kdQ5EyvuN4

Spring 2024 Girls on the Run registration opens on Monday January 8th.

You can sign up at the following link:

https://www.pinwheel.us/register/index/GOTR-Spring-2024

Please note these dates and details for our spring season!

• Early Bird Registration: Opens Monday Jan. 8 and closes Jan. 14
  
• Use discount code: SP24EARLYBIRD to receive $22 off early bird registration (1/8-1/14)
  
• General Registration: Starts Jan. 15 and closes March 4
  
• First day of practice: Tuesday February 27th 2024
  
• Last day of practice: Thursday May 16th 2024
  
• End of season Bee Amazing 5k: Saturday May 18th 2024

Please consider nomination our staff for one of the Endowed Teaching Chair awards this year. More information can be found below.

Join us for an informative session designed exclusively for parents seeking to empower their children in the digital age! In an era dominated by social media, understanding how to keep your kids safe online is paramount. Arm yourself with the knowledge and tools to responsibly guide your children through the digital realm.

You can also join the Workshops using the QR Code.

This comprehensive educational training will empower guardians with the knowledge and tools to actively engage and support children within the U.S. school system. The course will equip them with strategies to navigate various academic institutions and foster effective communication with school personnel.

Join us to talk about trends and influences youth face when making decisions to use alcohol and other substances. Families will learn how they can make a positive impact to prevent substance use and misuse among their youth.

Download the Bus App! CHCCS uses “Here Comes the Bus”, an app that enables you to see the location of your child’s school bus.

Here’s what to do:

• Look for “Here Comes the Bus” wherever you download your apps, or visit https://herecomesthebus.com/
• Use the District Code: 86446
• Enter your student's identification number. Refer to previous years’ report cards or other school documents. Or, you must contact your school.

• No bus tracking service is 100% accurate.
• Bus substitutions are sometimes made. This can affect the accuracy of the Here Comes the Bus app.
• If you do not receive an app notification, do not assume the bus isn't coming. If in doubt, call the CHCCS Transportation office at (919) 942-5045.

We have hired a 2nd grade teacher and received an additional allocation for an EC Resource Teacher. We are still seeking candidates for the following positions. If you have any leads please have them email Principal Bennett.

Note: This will also include exclusion from the school yearbook.

After consulting with the town of Chapel Hill and district leadership it was determined to no longer place a crossing guard at this location. For safety, please keep in mind that families should use designated crosswalks and that students should be accompanied at all times.

Prestwick Road

Make sure that for arrival and especially the dismissal process you use Prestwick Road. This will allow space for our buses and the Fire Department to navigate traffic smoothly.

Carpool Numbers

Our flier and video below share more information about our dismissal process.

For afternoon dismissal, our school uses a number system. Families will keep their numbers for the entire time they stay at Glenwood. When new siblings join our community you will simply communicate this to our staff and they will be added to our database. Likewise, if you regularly carpool with a family on a consistent basis, you may include other students. It is essential to ensure you share the number with guardians who may pick up your student as this will help maintain the traffic flow.

Our staff will assist the first few weeks of school with distributing numbers as needed.

Website: https://www.chccs.org/ges
Location: 2 Prestwick Road, Chapel Hill, NC, USA
Phone: 919-968-3473
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GlenwoodGator/
Twitter: @GlenwoodGator