Eagle Edition
November 2, 2023
Glennwood Elementary ~ Where Learning Takes Flight
Holly Brookins, PhD, Principal ~ Summer Clayton, Assistant Principal ~ Jill Tolsma, Instructional Coach
Email: hbrookins@csdecatur.net
Website: https://www.csdecatur.net/glennwood
Location: 440 East Ponce de Leon Avenue, Decatur, GA, USA
Phone: 404.370.4435
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gleagles/?modal=admin_todo_tour
Calendar of Events
Native American Heritage Month
Thursday, November 2
PTA Spirit Night at Donato's
Friday, November 3
Walk and Roll to School
Community Circle - Ms. Turnipseed's Class Hosting (November Birthdays Recognized)
Sunday, November 5
Daylight Saving Time Ends
November 6-10
Crossing Guard Appreciation Week
Tuesday, November 7
Remote Learning Day for Students
(No in-person learning at school)
Wednesday, November 8
Severe Weather Drill
Monday, November 13
GL PTA Meeting
Friday, November 17
Community Circle - Ms. Taft's Class Hosting
Glennwood Annual Thanksgiving Luncheon
November 20-24
Thanksgiving Break
Wednesday, November 29
Early Release Day at 12:50 pm
Where Learning Takes Flight
November Design Principle: Service and Compassion
"Those who are happiest are those who do the most for others."
~Booker T. Washington
Hello Glennwood Families,
I hope everyone will consider attending our Annual CSD Thanksgiving Family Luncheon on Friday, November 17 in our school cafeteria. The original date and communication that was sent home was for Thursday, November 16, so please note the date change. We needed to change this date as kindergarten and first grade classes already have field studies off campus that day. Please also note that your RSVP and cash-only payment are both due tomorrow. You will find more details below.
Our GL Staff enjoyed a yummy post-Halloween luncheon on Wednesday catered this week by DAS BBQ. I would like to give them a BIG SHOUT OUT for providing the food for our staff. There were lots of happy smiles (see pictures below).
See you at Community Circle tomorrow with Ms. Turnipseed's class hosting. We will be celebrating all November birthdays.
Warmest regards,
Holly Brookins, Ph.D
Principal
Walk and Roll is TOMORROW!
Eagle Bookstore Donations Still Needed! Please Help!
Severe Weather Drill November 8th
Glennwood will conduct its Severe Weather Drill Wednesday morning. The objective is to practice in the case of a real severe weather event so all students and staff know what to do. As always, we will strive to make this drill as stress-free as possible for students and staff. Please reach out to Dr. Brookins or Ms. Clayton with any questions!
November 5th-11th is Crossing Guard Appreciation Week!
Schools all over the state will be celebrating with gifts, certificates, crafts, luncheons, and anything you can think of to recognize the effort and work these individuals give to our schools and students every day.
Let’s take that appreciation one step further....
Let’s nominate our wonderful crossing guard for keeping Joyce Washington! Every vote counts!
Let’s nominate our wonderful crossing guard Joyce Washington! Every vote counts. Georgia Safe Routes to School is seeking nominations for Outstanding Crossing Guard of the Year. Click here to nominate! Deadline is November 3, 2023.
Have kiddos make cards, notes, drawings, cookies/baked goods/treats, and/or gift cards to bring to Ms. Joyce,Ms. V and Ms. Carla. Or donate to a collection of funds for them from the school. Venmo (@Rachel-Dubreuze) or Zelle (Rachel Dubreuze), and you/your child’s name will be included on the card. Donations are due Monday, November 6.
Our Next Walk and Roll is Friday, November 3rd. Please volunteer for a Walking Bus:
Walk & Roll Parent Volunteers Needed!!
Slots are available
Sign up using LINK.
Attention First Grade Families! Glennwood Staff Appreciation November Snack Table is Hosted by First Grade
For November, we're asking first grade families to help show gratitude to our staff on Friday, November 10th. Please review the available slots here to sign up or scan QR code. Items can be dropped off with Ms. Reynolds at the front office November 6th-8th during school hours. PTA will assemble the snack table for our staff to enjoy on Nov. 10th. We are also requesting clean up volunteers, so please sign up if you can to help clean up.
If you are unable to purchase items for the table, but would like to donate funds towards the event or to restock snacks in the teacher lounge, the PTA is also collecting monetary donations. Donations can be made here with a note that it is for the November Snack Table and we'll take care of it for you. If you have any questions, please reach out to Staff Appreciation Co-Chairs: Samantha Bryan or Hui-Chuan Hodges (staffappreciation@glennwoodespta.com). Thank you!
Lost and Found!
Please stop by Lost and Found anytime to check for lost items. There are a lot of lonely jackets there. Lost and Found is located next to the doors by the auditorium leading to the big staircase by the parking lot. Thanks!
SPECIAL NOTE: Any items left at the end of the day, November 17th, will be donated.
Communications Chair Needed!
Hello Glennwood Community! The PTA will be in need of a Communications Chair. If you like to stay up to date about the PTA and school events, this role is for you!
Our communications chair gathers information from our committees and sends out weekly PTA updates to the school’s Media Specialist, Dee Anna Rittenhouse and also to our Room Parent Coordinator Sara Loya. This person also updates our Facebook page with current PTA information and our PTA website. This role has the support of the PTA president.
Experience is not needed! Please reach out to Nydia Almond at: president@glennwoodespta.com if you have any questions. We’d love to have you on the board!
Spirit Night at Donato's TONIGHT!
Join us on our next Spirit Night at Donatos Pizza (Avondale) on November 2nd from 11am to 10pm. You can order dine-in, pick up or delivery at donatos.com
Please place your order online with code 130 to apply your purchase to the fundraiser. Please mention the code or Glennwood Elementary, if ordering at the store.
20% of your regular price purchase will be dough-nated to our school!
Thank you for your support!
In September 2022, the Board of Education approved the 2023-2024 Academic Calendar, which includes a remote Digital Learning Day on November 7, 2023. The purpose of this day is two-fold. The remote Digital LearningDay will enable all staff to participate in civic engagement on Election Day and provide an opportunity to further grow the remote Digital Learning skills of students. Additionally, staff will have dedicated time to participate in training and professional development.
Reminder!! City Schools of Decatur's upcoming Early Release Day is Wednesday, November 29
Pre-K - 12:15 PM
Lower Elementary - 12:50 PM
Upper Elementary - 12:15 PM
Middle School - 1:45 PM
High School - 1:35 PM
College Heights' infant through preschool program will remain on its normal schedule.
The remaining schedule of Early Release Days includes the following dates:
Wednesday, November 29
Wednesday, December 20
Wednesday, January 31
Wednesday, February 28
Wednesday, March 27
Wednesday, April 24
Schools will communicate more specific details related to the schedule for the day, dismissal, and extracurricular activities.
Super Saturdays
Is your child interested in STEAM? Sign them up for Super Saturday today! CSD teachers & staff will guide K-5 students through STEAM inspired lessons at no charge to families. The time is from 9a - 12p at Beacon Hill Middle School.
Mead Road Mardi Gras Inspires Sweet Music in Decatur
Don’t store those Halloween costumes after the 31st — Keep them handy for the return of the Mead Road Mardi Gras Parade & Party on February 3, 2024! Students can march with their schools in the parade through Oakhurst to celebrate Mardi Gras and raise funds for the Decatur Education Foundation’s music education grants. More details to come at MeadRdMardiGras.org.
Mead Road Mardi Gras has donated over $35,000 to DEF to fund music and arts grants in the City Schools of Decatur. Over the years, these grants have furnished the Beacon Hill Middle School band with new instruments, infused FAVE with the rhythmic pulse of African drums, and enriched Decatur High School with a new piano, harmonious choral arrangements, and vibrant theatre costumes. In 2023-2024, DEF’s music grants will support a bucket Taiko drum ensemble at Oakhurst Elementary and a diverse collection of music-centric literature for every elementary school in CSD. With your generous contributions, we can make sure that the music never stops for Decatur students! Read more impact stories at DecaturEducationFoundation.org.
SAVE THE DATE!
Decatur Parents Network will host the screening of Screenagers the Next Chapter: Uncovering Skills for Stress Resilience on November 5 @ 2:45 pm.
Season of Giving
A Season of Giving is a neighbor led organization which helps purchase gifts directly for local children and seniors in need!
To apply for assistance, please complete an online application at https://aseasonofgiving.org/child-application/ by November 4th.
**NEW** Applications may be submitted for any child ages infant through 12th grade!
If you are not in need of assistance, please consider supporting our efforts. To become a donor for A Season of Giving, complete the form at https://aseasonofgiving.org/sponsor/. To volunteer, complete the form at https://aseasonofgiving.org/volunteer/.