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 1
Walk and Roll to School
Community Circle - 1st Grade Winter Performance at 8:30 am
Friday, December 15
Community Circle - 2nd Grade Winter Performance at 8:30 am
Monday, December 18
PTA DEI Meeting
8:00-9:00 pm
Wednesday, December 20
Early Release Day at 12:50 pm
December 21-January 3
Holiday Break
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
Congratulations to Ms. Joyce, School Crossing Guard of the Year!
Please help us congratulate the 2023 City of Decatur School Crossing Guard of the Year, Joyce Washington! Joyce has served the students and families of Decatur as a guard for 18 years. You see her greeting and crossing elementary, middle & high school students in front of Glennwood Elementary every morning and afternoon. Thank you Ms. Joyce for all you do to help keep our Glennwood Eagles safe!
Walk and Roll is TOMORROW!
Kids Heart Challenge
REGISTER YOUR STUDENT TODAY!
Kids Heart Challenge is here!
Our goal is to have all students register online and complete Finn’s Mission. They’ll even earn a free wristband for registering!
Kids Heart Challenge 2024 Legacy of Lifesavers Teaser - YouTube
Remember! AHA is excited to extend our work with the NFL to support improving health outcomes at home and beyond through the Hands-Only CPR education. Students who 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.
If you have any questions, please contact Coach Meg at minscoe@csdecatur.net.
⭐️Only available by pre order until 11/30⭐️
It’s finally cozy sweatshirt weather!!! Pre Order your new 2023/2024 Glennwood hoodies and show your school spirit for the best little school on the planet.
Kids and adult sizes, and zip up and pullover options available.
Place your pre orders by Thursday, 11/30 for delivery before December break!
Passive 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
Yearbook Photos Needed!
Did you capture pics of special moments at Community Circle, the Fall Carnival, Book Character Parade, or other Glennwood event? We’d love to include those memories in the yearbook!
Please submit your photos from these and future Glennwood events for possible inclusion in the yearbook. Photo submission options:
1. By Google Form at https://tinyurl.com/glyearbook
2. Email image files to yearbook@glennwoodespta.com.
3. Share your Google Drive folder with yearbook@glennwoodespta.com.
If you have any questions or issues, please email yearbook@glennwoodespta.com. Thank you for helping us compile this year’s story for the Glennwood community!
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!
News from City Schools of Decatur
2025-2026 Academic Calendar Feedback Needed
CSD is currently soliciting stakeholder input for the 2025-2026 academic calendar. Your feedback is important and appreciated. To access the survey, please click on the link: https://tinyurl.com/CSDCalendar25-26. The survey will remain open through November 30, 2023.
IEP 101: Decoding the IEP Process
The CSD Special Education team will give an in depth look at key sections of the IEP document. The Special Education team members will give clear examples to help families with understanding the IEP. This is a great way for families new to this process to learn about the IEP or for families who may need more clarity.
Our special education staff members look forward to connecting with you and guiding families through the document.
IEP 101: Decoding the IEP Process
Date: November 30, 2023
Time: 5:30-6:30 p.m.
Location: 125 Electric Avenue, Decatur, GA 30030
RSVP here. If you have any questions, please contact Cheryl Grant cgrant@csdecatur.net.
Beacon Hill Parent Coffee Chat
Do you have questions about mental health in kids? Do you know the signs? How do you support mental health in your students? What resources does CSD have to support student's mental health? Beacon Hill invites all CSD parents to our upcoming coffee chat on Friday, December 1, 2023 at 9:30 in the BHMS Media Center to have these questions answered by school level counselors and our district support team. Hope to see you there.
News from Community Partners
Decatur Performs: Once Upon a Mattress
Rating Warning: This show is rated PG.
Decatur Performs is pleased to announce tickets to the Decatur High School production of "Once Upon a Mattress" are available online for purchase.
Check out showtimes and purchase your tickets now at www.decaturperforms.org.
Run With the Dogs
The Decatur Bulldog Boosters are pleased to announce that registration for the 20th Annual Run With The Dogs 5K is now open! The race is scheduled for Saturday, January 27, and includes a one-mile "Pup Trot" beginning at 8:30 a.m. and a 5K race at 9:00 a.m. Runners of all ages are invited to participate, and dogs are also welcome on the course. All runners who register before January 15 will receive a coveted Run With the Dogs 5K long-sleeved t-shirt featuring original "Face of the Race" artwork by Decatur Artist Adam Pinsley.
Don't forget to vote for this year’s Face of the Race! Please vote for one dog you would like to see represented on the 2024 Run With the Dogs 5K t-shirts, posters, and outreach. Voting closes at Noon on Wednesday, December 6.
The Run With the Dogs 5K is a Peachtree Road Race qualifier. Race proceeds benefit the Decatur Bulldog Boosters, supporting youth athletics at Decatur High School and Beacon High Middle School. Register today at http://www.rwtd5k.com. Woof!
Atlanta Hawks’ City Schools of Decatur Night BONUS! BHMS Chorus will perform the National Anthem
Start the new year off at the Atlanta Hawks' City Schools of Decatur Night at State Farm Arena on Saturday, January 13, 2024! As a bonus, you can support the BHMS Chorus, which will perform the national anthem. The City Schools of Decatur ticket offer includes a $10 food and beverage credit and through this offer, a portion of each ticket purchased will benefit City Schools of Decatur. Click here to purchase tickets.
City of Decatur Bicentennial Celebration
Decatur will be celebrating 200 years as a city this December 9, 2023. As a school district, we want to have families from each school join in the celebration and represent CSD. We will have one CSD banner and families will wear their school shirts and bring pom poms and noise makers to collectively participate in the parade. Please find more event details below:
Saturday, December 9
Bicentennial Fundraiser Walk/Run
Decatur Legacy Park
8:45 a.m. – 1-mile youth race
9:30 a.m. – 5K walk/run
Proceeds go to the Bicentennial Fund, funding legacy projects like the 200 Stories, replenishing the City’s tree canopy and affordable housing.
Purchase tickets here.
Bicentennial Parade
2:00 - Parade Line-up – Decatur Post Office
3:00 - Parade Step Off – Ends on the square for activities
Afternoon Activities on the Square
Fireworks
Fireworks begin at dark.
Sunday, December 10
Walking Tour
12:30 – Led by Aileen de la Torre
200 Stories Screening & Panel
2:00 p.m. – Location TBD
Unleash Your Creativity 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 this month with our first Sticker Design Contest. Your mission, should you choose to accept it:
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 by Friday, December 15. Winners will snag professionally printed stickers, a local arts & crafts store gift card, and the spotlight on our social media platforms. For full contest details, you can visit decatureducationfoundation.org/DEFstickercontes or click on the QR code below. Let’s showcase what makes Decatur schools extraordinary! #DEFStudentChallenge #DecaturCreativityUnleashed #ForOurKids