• 3/09: Daylight Saving Time Begins - Clocks "Spring" Forward
• 3/12: Glyndon Giveaway, 8:00-8:30 & 3:00-3:30
• 3/12: Parent Education Workshop: Community Safety with our SRO, Officer Gilbert, 9:00
• 3/14: Lifetouch - Class Picture Day
• 3/25: Family Night: Mind, Body, and Soul - Carnival
• 3/31: School Closed for Students - Professional Development for Teachers

Dear Glyndon Families,

As we close out the first semester (details on how to access your student’s grade report for MP2 attached), https://cdnsm5-ss3.sharpschool.com/UserFiles/Servers/Server_9046958/File/Student%20Portal-View%20Report%20Cards.pdf I want to extend a sincere thank you for being a part of the Glyndon community and entrusting us with your child’s education. We are all successful as a result of the engagement from each member of our community, including the GES community that extends beyond campus.

Each year, Glyndon names a theme to set the tone for the year; as you know, the theme for this year is #BeGreat. The desire to be great and belong is a fundamental part of human nature. A recent study out of Stanford University highlighted the four issues that weighed most heavily on students. The issues they found to be the largest sources of stress for students are: homework, tests, sleep and belonging. Research tells us that uncertainty about belonging can undermine academic performance and achievement.

Glyndon Elementary continues to focus on community connection to foster a sense of belonging for all community members. We began the year with a Sneak-a-Peek and Back to School Night focusing on communication, connection and collaboration. Social-emotional learning focuses on introspection, resilience and kindness that we emphasize throughout each day and during daily Community Meetings. The Voices of Glyndon, through our Community Schools partnership, focuses on cohesion, empathy and leadership. We recognize the impact of community connection on academic performance and achievement and are dedicated to providing the foundation for our students to thrive.

We find evidence of students thriving each day at Glyndon: in the classroom, during recess, in special area classes, and throughout the community. These moments sometimes come with recognition-in the awards and championships won, grades earned, and other accolades received-but can just as often be small moments that are deeply meaningful to an individual student’s journey. We see our students thriving as they exemplify, each in their unique way.

As we are well into the third marking period, we encourage you to speak with your child about areas in which he/she is working effectively, as well as those in which he/she can strengthen his/her work habits and understanding of academic skills as outlined. Your partnership in this reflection is integral to the work we do as a community. While there are many staff that can assist you at anytime, I am always here if you have any questions or concerns.

Thank you, again, for being a part of the Glyndon community. I look forward to continuing to work with you and your student as we progress through the second portion of the school year.

All the best,

Tracy M. Robinson, Principal

It's already March?!?! Where does the time go?

In March, our class will learn about museums and collections—what they are, what they have inside, who works there, and how they work. In particular, this unit focuses on two areas of study: paleontology and medieval times. Books, texts, and activities help the children develop knowledge in both areas and knowledge about museums in general. Children learn that captions and signs are sources of information. They have opportunities to hear and discuss fairy tales as they begin to compare and contrast real and imaginary stories and information. They practice stating their opinions and providing support for those opinions. They will learn that, although people have a variety of emotions, not everyone has the same emotion about the same situation. They’ll have opportunities to develop strategies for dealing with strong emotions such as anger. Math learning continues with a focus on patterns as children learn what a pattern unit is and how to extend it. Children continue to explore letters and the beginning sounds of words, and they create exhibits, collections, signs, and captions for the culminating project—a class museum!

In March, PreK will begin Unit 4, Exploring Museums. We will explore natural and human-made materials and objects and learn about dinosaurs and other prehistoric animals. We will read a collection of fairy tales and learn about castles and knights. The children will design their own castles and understand some similarities and differences among people who live in different times and places.

In Phonics, we will learn the letters Jj, Ii, Uu, Kk, Cc, and Vv and their sounds. Students will blend onset and rime to produce a word- for example using /f/ and /ish/ to make /fish/.

In Math, PreK will learn new 2-D shapes: rhombus and trapezoid. We will continue to identify and build with 3-D shapes. Students will use attributes of objects and materials to classify, sort and compare. We will recognize, duplicate, and extend repeating patterns and count by ones to ten and back.

PreK friends are learning to respond sympathetically to peers who are hurt, upset or angry. We are working on filling our kindness jar and earning a special prize!

Can you believe that it’s March already? We have been so lucky to have been working with your student and watching them grow. As we head into March, we will continue to practice our foundational skills. For phonics, we will be learning two letters a week, and one or two sight words a week. We will continue to work on blending, segmenting, and fluently reading our decodables.

In math, we start our Unit 6. The first two modules we are focusing on geometry where we will be able to describe the attributes, the similarities and differences of two-dimensional and three- dimensional shapes. The last two modules we are focusing on numbers and operations. We will be counting forward and backwards, writing numbers to 10 and combinations on numbers 5- to 10.

In reading, we will be learning how the USA is special. We will also learn about people like George Washington and Martin Luther King Jr., our symbols like the bald eagle and apple pie, and our enduring freedom. We will be practicing making inferences, making connections, reading comprehension, and work on building and strengthening their reading, writing, listening and speaking skills as they explore why the USA is special. We continue working on AMIRA and reaching our reading goals. We will also be starting a new science unit: Squirrels!

Please continue to practice letter recognition, adding and subtracting, identifying basic shapes (circle, square, rectangle, triangle, hexagon, trapezoid, and rhombus) and reading stories to your child!

Every day is a new day, and we are excited to be with your child each day!

Can you believe that it is March already? We have been working very hard as we move into the third quarter. We have been very busy learning in our classrooms, and we know that you are working hard with your children at home as well!

In Reading, we are in Module 7 which focuses on Nature. In this module, students will explore why and how things change in nature. In addition, they will learn and read texts that relate to the natural world such as mountains, oceans, flowers, and forests.

In Math, we are concluding our 5th Unit where we learned about shapes and fractions. We will begin our 6th Unit titled Figure the Facts with Penguins. Over the course of this unit, students will focus on addition and subtraction facts to 10 and strategies for working with facts to 20. Students will use number racks to model and solve number combinations and story problems of all types. They will learn how to write and solve equations that involve unknowns in all positions and determine whether addition and subtraction equations are true or false. Throughout this unit, the interesting and sometimes amazing habits of penguins offer engaging story problem context for our learners!

Reminders: *Please remember to wear proper shoes (tennis shoes, sneakers, athletic shoes Etc.) for gym days!

As always, please contact us with any questions or concerns.

In Reading over the last three weeks, our class learned about different kinds of weather and how weather may change from season to season. We read books and poems about weather and watched a video of a cool weather experiment. The students wrote a poem about how the daily weather affects them.

In Mathematics we finished working in Unit 5 place values to one thousand. Students represented numbers using groups of 1s, 10s, and 100s to demonstrate an understanding of place value to 1,000. They used models, sketches, and numbers to add and subtract within 1,000. Students were able to use mental math to add and subtract multiples of 10 and 100 to and from any number within 1,000. Students solved money story problems involving pennies, nickels, dimes, and quarters using correct notation.

Please remember to check your child’s take-home folder daily to see what work is being done and for information on any upcoming events. As always, students need to read daily and complete homework. Finally, don’t forget you can check up on your child’s academic progress at any time by accessing Schoology. If you have any questions, please reach out to us at any time with questions or concerns.

As always, we thank you for your continued support and cooperation.

Wow! It is March already! Our third graders continue to make great strides in and out of the classroom every day! Their constant diligence, commitment, and perseverance in their work has been evident in all that they do!

In Math, we have enthusiastically begun exploring Unit 6, which has students focusing on developing increasingly precise ways to describe, classify, and make generalizations about two-dimensional shapes, particularly quadrilaterals. Students have been exploring polygons in a variety of ways and will start forming polygons and special quadrilaterals to build understanding that shared attributes can define a larger category. We will also be calculating area and perimeter, as well as representing fractions as parts of a whole shape.

In Advanced Math, we have begun our eagerly anticipated 4th grade unit, "Multiplicative Thinking". In this unit, students will use the area model of multiplication to investigate factors and multiples and prime and composite numbers. Students will also work with factors and products as well as multiplicative comparisons and equations.

In Language Arts, we have begun Module 7, “Make a Difference,” which focuses on answering the essential question, “How can one person make a meaningful difference in their local or global community?” In this module, students will listen to, read, and view a variety of texts and media that provide information about building communities. A genre focus on narrative nonfiction provides students with continued opportunities to identify author’s purpose, text structure, and text and graphic features. Students will also encounter historical fiction to build knowledge across genres.

In Science, students have started working on our second unit, “Survival of the Fittest.” Students will be working to answer the question, “What traits best allow an organism to survive?” The third-graders will be researching organism life cycles, analyzing data about traits organisms inherit from their parents, and explaining how the environment affects those traits.

As always, the third-grade team thanks you for your encouragement, support, and participation in your child’s learning! The end of the year is fast approaching!

This will be a month filled with rigorous learning and increased expectations as we continue to forge toward standardized testing. Remember: Attendance is super important. Come to school on time every day. Also, check Schoology regularly to keep up-to-date with assignments and aware of grades in “real time.”

In ELA, we will begin Module 7 where we explore the question: What lessons can we learn from characters in traditional tales? We will work in small groups to reteach and enrich the content to meet the needs of all learners. Fourth grade mathematicians will continue to work on Unit 6 and Advanced Math students will continue with Unit 7. Keep practicing your math facts at home because knowing those facts makes us more efficient mathematicians. In Science we are thinking like Geologists as we study rock formations, fossils, and erosion.

As the Maryland weather continues to surprise us, please make sure students dress in layers so they can regulate their comfort throughout the day. Remember to bring a water bottle every day to stay hydrated. Also, now is a great time to replenish supplies. We are always in need of pencils, glue sticks, dry erase markers and tissues. Thanks in advance for any donations you can provide.

Greetings, Fabulous 5th Grade Families!

Fifth graders continue to work hard at developing their learning stamina and independence in the classroom. We are looking forward to a productive month of March and a well-deserved Spring break!

This month in ELA, students are beginning module 7: "Above, Below, and Beyond". In this module, students will listen to, read, and view a variety of texts and media that present them with information about exploration. Your child will explore the genre of autobiographies in order to identify the author's craft and purpose, and to make and confirm predictions in order to better understand unfamiliar texts. In writing, students will focus on writing a research paper about an invention of their choice.

In science, students will learn how Earth’s systems interact with each other and how these interactions are causing a problem for the people of Kent Island. Students will create a proposal to help the people of Kent Island with their water problem.

In math, students will begin unit 6: "Graphing, Geometry, and Volume". In this unit, students are formally introduced to several new geometric concepts, including coordinate graphing and the use of hierarchies to classify two-dimensional shapes such as, triangles and quadrilaterals, by their properties. Students will also review calculating volume of rectangular prisms, working from counting the cubes that will fit into a box to measuring prisms in continuous units and using the standard formula for finding volume (V = l × w × h and V = b × h). Please continue to use the Home Connections activities for additional practice with these skills.

During the month of March, advanced math students will work on unit 5: "Proportional Relationships". Proportional relationships will be represented with tables, equations, and graphs. Students will then learn about circumference and area of circles as examples of proportional and nonproportional relationships. As always, you can locate IM family resources on our Schoology page or reach out with any questions!

Kindergarteners have been learning how to apply what they’ve learned about the basics of art to new materials like paint and clay.

First graders learned about the art of making games and created their own tic tac toe boards.

Second grade students are learning about how people have been using their imagination for thousands of years, creating made up creatures.

Third graders are making paintings of important people in history.

Fourth graders are competing in groups to make a crab to be put on display at Reeter’s Crab House in Reisterstown!

Fifth graders are FINALLY DONE with their self portraits! Prepare to be AMAZED at the work they did! I am so impressed! We are moving on to a social activist ceramics unit!

There are several art exhibitions coming up for me to submit artwork to, so keep working hard everyone!

4th Grade Exploratory Music

Students will learn the parts of the clarinet mouthpiece and learn how to assemble the clarinet mouthpiece and create sounds on the mouthpiece. Students will also learn the different parts of the clarinet and learn various rhythms and notes on the clarinet.

5th grade Band/Orchestra

Students have received their new music for our Spring Concert, which will be held later in the school year. Orchestra students are working on new notes and rhythms for their concert songs, “Strings Rock!” and “Fiddlin’ Tune.” Band students are also learning new notes and rhythms for their concert music, “Warp Speed” and “Shark Attack!”

In the library each week students have an opportunity to return old books and check out new books. Our intermediate students have been working on their typing skills to learn proper typing etiquette. Students have been participating in Kahoot's to test their knowledge on which fingers should be used to select certain keys on the keyboard. Students are picking up their pace and rate of typing and becoming more comfortable with the keyboard. Students also have been learning the importance of test taking strategies to prepare them for upcoming test. Our primary students continue to focus on current events like Dr. Seuss, St. Patrick's Day, and the spring season. Students are also using their computers to learn how to navigate Schoology and other BCPS databases like Brain Pop Jr., Wixie, PebbleGo, Tumblebooks, and much more.

Happy Spring Reading to All!

Most classes either recently finished or are currently working on their geometry unit. Shapes are all around us! For primary students, ask them to name the 2D shapes and 3D shapes that they see. For example, a plate can be a circle, a juice box is a rectangular prism, and a can is a cylinder. Looking out the car window at road signs offers a great variety of 2D shapes. Students can count the number of times they see a certain shape. Which shape is most frequent?

Perimeter and area are natural geometry extensions for intermediate students. Discuss real-life examples of these measurements. Examples include finding the area of a rug, the perimeter of a lawn or garden for a fence, or area of a picture frame. Students can use a ruler to measure the perimeter of various 2D objects around the home.

In Physical Education throughout the month of March, K-2 students will participate in bean bag, scarves, and striking activities. Students will be able to strike balloons and beach balls with their hands and other body parts. Students will also strike balloons and beach balls over a net to a partner. Students will use a paddle and strike a balloon and/or beach ball over a net to try to get a rally going.

Students in 3-5 will participate in the new fitness testing that BCPS has created for students in K-12. Students will have options to choose which test they would like to do for each health component of fitness: aerobic capacity, muscular strength, muscular endurance, and flexibility. Students will create goals for what they choose so that they can achieve it. Once testing is completed, students will participate in our striking unit. Students will learn pickleball and be able to strike a ball over a net using a paddle.

Please keep wearing sneakers each time you have PE. I appreciate the support with students’ safety. Thank you!

Hello, families! At Glyndon, we use virtue language to encourage and acknowledge responsibility and respect. This calendar contains the weekly virtues in the current month. Each day will have an activity that is assigned based on the weekly virtue. If your scholar participates in this activity, have them color in the box. When your scholar brings the completed calendar back to school at the end of the month, they will be entered into a raffle to win a prize! For every 5 activities completed, they will earn a raffle ticket, therefore increasing their chances of winning if they complete the whole month (ex. 20 days completed = 4 raffle tickets). Best of luck to your scholars as they continue to live the virtues!

March Classroom Lesson:

For the month of March, the theme is careers. Mrs. Ho-Shing and I encourage you to discuss the content of the lesson with your child and help them reflect on the content. Please contact us if you have any questions!

Thank you for your support.

Ms. Vineyard’s music classes had a great February and are ready for new concepts in March!

Kindergarten has been learning the difference between loud and soft and fast and slow. Students are listening, moving, using body percussion and playing instruments to solidify these concepts.

First graders are also learning the difference between loud and soft and fast and slow. They are additionally learning the vocabulary that corresponds with these concepts. (forte and piano; allegro and largo). Students are listening, moving, using body percussion and playing instruments to solidify this concept.

Students in second and third grade are learning about and reviewing dynamic markings (pianissimo, piano, mezzo piano, mezzo forte, forte and fortissimo, as well as crescendo and decrescendo). They have been listening, playing games, and playing instruments to reinforce these concepts.

Fourth and fifth graders are reviewing known rhythms, as well as learning the rhythm pattern “ta-ti-ki,” or the one eighth and two sixteenth note pattern. Students have been speaking, using body percussion, and playing instruments to reinforce this concept.

Spring is just around the corner with beautiful weather coming. In the meantime, the weather is cold one day and warm the next. Please make sure your child has the appropriate clothing to come to school for outside recess. If your child has Asthma, please make sure the Health Suite has an inhaler if needed. Also, if your child has allergies that could turn into an anaphylactic reaction please have an Epi-Pen in the Health Suite. Please make sure your child has their allergy medication given prior to coming to school.

Influenza and Norovirus cases are on the rise. Please do not send your child to school if they are sick. Children should be fever free for 24 hours without the use of fever reducing medications such as Motrin or Tylenol. Practice having your child wash their hands often with soap and water for at least 30 seconds.

March 17-21, 2025 is National Poison Prevention Week. The Health Suite will be sending home education with students for parents.

Please feel free to share this information with your friends and neighbors.

Many factors contribute to a child being able to attend school, every day on time.

Parents and guardians play a pivotal role in making sure that children stay healthy, warm, and have ways to get to school even on bad-weathered days. Try to make it a priority for your child to be on time to school–alert and ready to learn each day. It takes a joint effort to fight for regular attendance for all students–let’s work together towards consistent attendance this winter season!

Do your best to keep your child healthy. Dress your child warmly in the cold weather and encourage your child to wash their hands regularly. Handwashing is a huge preventative measure against illness. Also, eating a regular breakfast can give the body the energy it needs for the day. The healthier students remain, the less time they’ll have to miss from school due to illness!

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I am available at any time if you need resources or questions, please feel free to contact me, Ms. Martin, CARE Liaison smartin12@bcps.org 443-809-1867

The annual Mind Over Matter Annual Conference will be held on Saturday, March 15, 2025, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at George Washington Carver Center for Arts and Technology. The goal of this event is to raise awareness about the importance of children’s mental health and substance use prevention. This event is for all BCPS students and their parents/caregivers. and will include student performances, a keynote speaker, and breakout sessions. There will also be vendors, free promotional items, giveaways, face-painting, and more!

*NO CARS in the bus loop from 8am - 9am & 3pm - 4pm*

• Student drop off is the last entrance beside the parking lot. Staff are there from 8:15am-8:30am to assist your child out of the car. Staff is also there from 3:15pm-3:30pm for pick up.
• NO student is permitted to walk across the bus loop by themselves. Parent/guardian MUST escort the student across the sidewalk and bus loop.