John Glenn Weekly Newsletter

Dear John Glenn Families,

We are looking forward to our school-wide assembly this afternoon, where we will celebrate our accomplishments together as a Glenn family! We will celebrate our 1st Trimester Lancer Leaders, spelling bee participants, student council members, our successful food drive, free throw contest participants, Inktober artists, and all students who brought extracurricular awards to celebrate! During our assemblies we also learn and practice good flag etiquette and respectful, responsible, safe behavior.

Thursday is our 3rd-6th grade music performance and we look forward to seeing families at the high school auditorium for the show - the doors unlock at 6:00 and the show begins at 6:30. Please drop your student off by 6:10 pm the night of the concert in the high school commons. The performance will also be livestreamed for those unable to make it to the event. The link will be sent out and posted to Facebook next week.

Blue Grandparents Day Food Tickets with money are due to the office no later than Friday, November 22nd. We are still in need of volunteers for the event - we could use help setting up the night before and also throughout the event. Please sign up here: Grandparents Day Volunteer Sign-Up.

As the weather gets colder, please make sure your child is bringing appropriate outdoor gear for recess. It's very windy on our playground and the kids get cold quickly! If you are in need of a coat, hat, gloves, etc. for your child, please contact nurse Jess Gronewold, counselor Tracy Helton, or me so we can get you whatever you need!

I hope you have a great weekend. As always, please reach out with questions or concerns. Go Glenn!

Sincerely,

Erin Paysen

Principal

John Glenn Elementary

erin.paysen@north-scott.k12.ia.us

563-282-9862

It's that time! Here we go! 3rd - 6th grade caregivers, please see attached PDF for information regarding our music program next week!

Please read Mrs. Helton's November & December Newsletter, which includes important information about the personal safety unit students are engaging in during Guidance lessons this month and next. When families are able to use common language and reinforce these concepts at home, it helps students transfer their learning and internalize it.

Calling all John Glenn supporters! Our PTO is seeking volunteers to help with Grandparents Day! Sign up here for as many spots as your heart desires. THANK YOU!

Grandparents Day is coming to John Glenn on Tuesday, November 26th from 9:00-1:00! Please return your RSVP and lunch order forms with payment!

• The 🧡ORANGE🧡 invitations do not return to school.
• The 💚 GREEN💚 RSVP note was due WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 13TH.
• The 💙 BLUE 💙 lunch order forms WITH $$ return by FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 22ND. (Do not return the blue sheet to school without money attached.)

We are excited to continue our traditional format for this special day.

The workshop is Saturday, December 7th.

The North Scott Food Pantry will start taking Holiday Food Basket forms this Friday, November 1st. Families must go into the food pantry during open hours to sign up.

Hours: Tuesday 5:30-7pm & Fridays 9:30-11am.

Location: Faith Lutheran Church, 500 W. LeClaire Rd. Eldridge

Distribution days will be December 20th & 21st.

If there are any questions please call the food pantry during hours or leave a voicemail, 563.285.8444

The following link will lead you to support for food, clothing, mental health, caregivers and more.

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1b2wKuD4d8czD1SVMqhVWphtBmE8Eon8JDIB50fNrgCE/edit?usp=sharing

Click here to be directed to the North Scott District Peachjar Digital Backpack, which has digital flyers for district and community activities and events.

For more information about how you can use Peachjar, click here.

The 2024-2025 school calendar has been approved and posted on the district website. I also encourage you to bookmark the John Glenn Calendar, found on the district calendar, for school-specific events (calendar may be filtered).

• No School Days:
• Wednesday-Friday, Nov. 27-29 (Conference Comp/Thanksgiving Break)
• Monday, Dec. 23-Friday, Jan. 3 (Winter Break)
• Monday, January 20 (Holiday)
• Monday, Feb. 17 (Professional Development)
• Monday, March 17 - Friday, March 21 (Spring Break)
  
• Friday, April 18 (Conference Comp)
• Monday, April 21 (Professional Development)
• Monday, May 26 (Holiday)
• Last Day of School: Wednesday, June 4 (2-hour early dismissal)

• Nov. 21: 3rd-6th Music Program Rehearsal at NSHS 12:30-2:30; Performance 6:30-7:15 PM (Day 2)

• Nov. 26: Grandparents Day 9:00-1:00 (Day 1)
  

• Nov. 27, 28, 29: No School

• Dec. 2: Bookmobile; Visiting Artist Sunny Jain 1:45-2:30 (Day 2)

• Dec. 3: PTO Meeting 5:30 PM

• Dec. 6: Trimester 1 Report Cards Sent Home (Day 2)

• Dec. 13: 3rd Grade Field Trip - Nutcracker Ballet (Day 3)

• Dec. 19: Glenn/Grissom Skate Party 5:30-7:30 PM

• Dec. 20: Glenn Talent Show, 8:30 AM (Day 4)

• Dec. 23-Jan. 3: Winter Break