Eagle Edition
Glennwood Elementary ~ Where Learning Takes Flight
Holly Brookins, PhD, Principal ~ Summer Clayton, Assistant Principal ~ Jill Tolsma, Instructional Coach
Email: hbrookins@csdecatur.net
Location: 440 East Ponce de Leon Avenue, Decatur, GA, USA
Phone: 404.370.4435 * Website * Facebook
Calendar of Events
Friday, December 15
- Community Circle - 2nd Grade Winter Performance at 8:30 am
- Kindergarten and Second Grade's Celebrations of Learning at 9:15 am
Monday, December 18
PTA DEI Meeting
8:00-9:00 pm
Tuesday, December 19
GL Spirit Night at City BBQ
Wednesday, December 20
Early Release Day at 12:50 pm
December 21-January 3
Holiday Break
GL PTA Read-a-Thon Kicks Off
January 16
Where Learning Takes Flight
December Design Principle: Empathy and Caring
"Our human compassion binds us one to the other- not in pity or patronizingly, but as human beings who have learned how to turn our common suffering into hope for the future."
~Nelson Mandela
Hello Glennwood Families,
Can you believe we are coming to the end of the year and the end of the first semester? It seems to have gone by so quickly! I feel fortunate every day to be in this community with such incredible students, teachers and families.
We hope to see everyone tomorrow at Community Circle for 2nd grade's winter performance. Immediately following Community Circle, kindergarten and 2nd grade classes will be hosting their Celebrations of Learning for their families at 9:15 am. Students are super excited to show off how much they have learned during their expeditions.
I hope everyone has a wonderful break and is able to make special memories with families and friends. Stay safe and healthy. I look forward to seeing everyone back in January of 2024!
Warmest regards,
Dr. Holly Brookins
Principal
There have been many different illnesses circulating through the community over the last several weeks. Please keep your child at home if they have had a fever until they have been fever free for 24 hours without the use of fever reducing medications. Also, if your child has been vomiting, keep them at home for at least 24 hours once the vomiting has stopped. Here is a more detailed review of sick day guidelines.
Please provide a change of clothes that can be kept in your child's locker. The playground is muddy, kids spill things, and all kids, even the 2nd graders, have bathroom accidents. The school has a very limited supply of extra clothes and underwear. If your child needs a change of clothes, and we do not have something to fit, we will call you to bring in a change. Having an extra set in their locker will alleviate interrupting your day and will help the child return to class asap. We are gladly accepting gently used clothing donations. Most needed are boys underwear and pants.
Lastly, it is with sadness that I will be leaving my role as the school nurse at Glennwood. My last day will be December 21st. It has been an honor to serve City Schools of Decatur for more than 4 years. I will miss the students and families I have gotten to know and love. I have been part of the Glennwood family since 2015, first as a parent, then as an employee as well as a parent. I will miss the daily interactions with you and your children. Please know that City Schools of Decatur has posted the position and is currently in the process of securing an excellent candidate for this role. I hope to see you around Decatur!
I hope everyone has a wonderful holiday break!
Nurse Beth
It’s our final week of Kids Heart Challenge! There is still time to register your student and earn a free wristband! And don’t forget to complete Finn’s Mission and help us reach our goal!
LAST CHANCE! The AHA is excited to extend our work with the NFL to support improving health outcomes at home and beyond through Hands-Only CPR education. Students that complete the Finn’s Mission learning module will earn an entry for two tickets to Super Bowl LIX in 2025 in New Orleans and your school will be entered to receive a $10,000 fitness equipment makeover for every 18 completed Finn’s Mission.
2023-2024 Glennwood Elementary Yearbook
Tip: Add the phone number above to your Contacts to easily share photos!
If you have any questions or issues, please email yearbook@glennwoodespta.com. Thank you!
Holiday Fundraising
Consider our easy passive fundraising options for your holiday shopping! Order your holiday cards or personalized gifts via Minted and get 20% off (using unique code). Minted will donate back a percentage of the sales.
For all other passive fundraising options, please visit our website. Have a happy shopping while supporting Glennwood!
Minted: Enjoy 20% off Minted Stationery and custom gifts and Minted will donate back 15% of each purchase. Use unique code: FUNDRAISEGLENNWOOD
Upcoming Spirit Night: City BBQ Dec. 19th
Please join the Glennwood Community at our next spirit night! On Tuesday, December 19th from 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM, City Barbeque at 2511 Blackmon Drive is donating back 20% of sales from Dine-In, Takeout, Delivery, Drive thru & Pick up orders to Glennwood Elementary School PTA!
PTA Read-a-Thon 2024
Stay tuned for details about read-a-thon coming up after the break! We are looking at kick off on Jan 16.
Glennwood’s Casino Night is back in Spring 2024!
Want to meet other Glennwood parents? Have ideas for making this the best Casino Night ever? Join the planning committee! Email fundraising@glennwoodespta.com to join the planning fun. We need your help to make this a success!
Safe Routes To School
HAPPY HOLIDAYS!!! As we approach the holidays and gather with our friends and families, let’s make sure to remain safe. Here’s a recap on safe crossing tips:
City Schools of Decatur's upcoming Early Release Day is Wednesday, December 20.
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, 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.
Unleash Your Creativity with DEF's Student Challenge Series!
Create Something AWESOME with DEF's Student Challenge Series!
Educators & Parents — The Decatur Education Foundation challenges YOUR ARTISTIC SUPERSTARS to design the next iconic sticker that screams Decatur pride! Introducing DEF’s Student Challenge Series, kicking off in December with our first Sticker Design Contest. Here's what your brilliant students should do:
Capture the essence of Decatur schools' uniqueness.
Splash it with color! Make it eye-catching and crazy fun!
Squeeze your masterpiece into a 3" by 5" space (the size of an index card).
Don't forget to incorporate "Decatur Education Foundation" into your design!
Submit your artistic brilliance in PDF or JPG form to meg@decatureducationfoundation.org before Friday, December 15. Winners will snag professionally printed stickers, a local arts & crafts store gift card, and the spotlight on DEF's social media platforms. For full contest details, please visit DecaturEducationFoundation.org/DEFstickercontest. Let’s showcase what makes Decatur schools extraordinary! #DEFStudentChallenge #DecaturCreativityUnleashed #ForOurKids