REMINDER: Daylight saving time begins today! Don't forget to adjust your clocks forward one hour. ⏰
As we commemorate International Social Emotional Learning Day, we’re highlighting how SEL cultivates self-awareness and self-esteem in students, helping them recognize their strengths, values, and areas for growth.
SEL fosters a positive sense of identity and confidence along with real-world social skills! 💡
We’re proud to recognize International Women’s Day! Let's continue to support and uplift one another, fostering an environment of equality and respect for all. Together, we strive for equality & inclusivity in every aspect of society. #IWD2024
Our latest episode dropped yesterday with Dr. Lang talking about the teacher recruiting trail and our Instructional Coaches.
Thank you to the Pint size heroes who came to visit Northeast!
2nd Grade held their Spring Program - Hats!
On Tuesday, the Revenue Purpose Statement on the ballot for Glenwood CSD fell a little short of being approved by voters.
We know this result is not a reflection of the support of our community for our schools. Rather, the RPS renewal simply was not a good fit at this time.
The Board of Education and administration will look for alternative solutions to address our facility needs, and we will seek the community’s input and engagement as we move forward with this process.
Thank you for your consideration of the measure on the ballot.
Rise and shine—it's National School Breakfast Week! 🍎
A healthy breakfast boosts academic performance and focus, so make sure you get the most important meal of the day. We would like to thank our food service team for ensuring students have access to nutritious meals on a daily basis!
Please join us in recognizing School Social Work Week by expressing gratitude to the dedicated professionals who go above and beyond to support the mental, emotional, and social wellbeing of our students.
Your impact is profound and deeply appreciated! 🙏
You can find all informational videos pertaining to the District RPS on our YouTube Channel GCSDStream: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLxeDr3QEurhTSESIypdHCIui0435Xxvso&si=PVc-u_EJqXruPA9W
Re-releasing our Special Edition episode with Dr. Embray with information about the RPS vote. This episode originally aired on 1/19/2024. You can find all of our podcast episodes of Good Things in Glenwood on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Amazon Music.
We're celebrating Read Across America Day by highlighting the importance of literacy and the joy of reading. Encourage your children to dive into a book and unlock the endless possibilities that lie within its pages! 📚
Today, we recognize Maintenance Workers Appreciation Day by saying THANK YOU to the hard-working members of our facilities team. Your work ensures that our school environment is safe and conducive to learning.
We appreciate you! 🏫🌟
Attention all incoming preschool parents! Preschool screening information!
Happy Employee Appreciation Day! Today, we celebrate the extraordinary efforts of our GCSD teachers and staff in making a positive impact on the lives of our students.
Your dedication, creativity, and compassion are a gift. Thank you for being amazing role models! 🙏
📸 Shoutout to some Northeast Ram Role Models! 🐏🌟 Proudly displaying their hard-earned stickers. 📣✨
The Glenwood Community School District receives more than $2.5 million annually in statewide one-cent sales tax funds (SAVE) to support facility improvements and other projects.
On Tuesday, March 5, our community will consider renewing the Revenue Purpose Statement to allow the district to leverage future SAVE dollars to support programs like Kids Place, THRIVE, and more.
A renewed RPS will not increase property taxes, affect the sales tax, or create a new tax.
Find more information at https://www.glenwoodrps.org.
Grateful for the enriching professional development session led by Julie McMullen and Ami Leath from Green Hills Early Childhood Consulting! Our teachers and associates gained invaluable insights to enhance our educational practices. 🌟 #ProfessionalDevelopment #EducatorsRock #ContinuousLearning
Its cold again! Why not tuck yourself in with the latest episode of Good Things in Glenwood with first time guest Cory Faust, Dean of Students at the HS? The podcast can be found on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Amazon Music.
We have received several questions about the vote to renew the Revenue Purpose Statement on March 5. Below is an example. You can also find the answers to FAQs at https://www.glenwoodrps.org/.
Q: What happens to SAVE funds if the RPS extension is not renewed?
If the RPS is not renewed on March 5, GCSD will most likely close Kids Place and THRIVE when the district moves away from the GRC campus due to its inadequate infrastructure and facilities.
However, if the RPS is not renewed before 2031 and our bonded indebtedness goes beyond 2031, every penny of SAVE funding GCSD receives would be diverted to pay off the bonded indebtedness and not be available for facility repairs such as roofs, carpet, windows, lighting, painting, or for technological projects like safety and security, computers for students, access points, servers, software licenses.
Instead, these expenses would compete for general fund dollars, where 80% of that fund is dedicated to staff salaries and benefits, and the other 20% is money that supports programming for students.
Last fall, 35 Iowa school districts had an RPS up for renewal votes. All 35 passed with the overwhelming support of 70-90% in favor. Of those districts, 19 have bonded indebtedness.
