During the week of June 26-29, new teachers to Glenwood CSD for the 23-24 school year had the opportunity to engage in optional learning activities. The week started off with consultants from the Flippen Group, who were trained in a framework called Capturing Kids Hearts. This framework focuses on establishing positive relationships and social expectations in all 6-12 classrooms and schools at GCSD. The consultants conducted sessions on Monday and Tuesday.
On Wednesday and Thursday, Dr. Chad Lang, the Assistant Superintendent, led the annual new teacher summit. This summit covered various aspects of curriculum, instruction, assessment, and grading across all the models employed by Glenwood CSD. The summit aimed to provide a comprehensive overview of these areas to the new teachers.
Additionally, there were other sessions and speakers featured throughout the week. Cindy Menendez, the Director of Special Services, and Instructional Coaches Tami Bertini, Ericka Lang, Derrica Hutchings, and Ben Haynes addressed topics such as teacher leadership, instructional coaching, and professional learning communities.
Overall, more than 20 educators participated in these valuable four days of learning experience in Glenwood.
Some of our teachers from Northeast Elementary & West Elementary went to the National Get Your Teach on Conference in Dallas, TX last week! The conference is the Nation's best and most engaging professional development conference for PreK-12th grade teachers.
Check out these Glenwood teachers representing GCSD at the College World Series Teacher Appreciation Day at Game 7 today at 1 pm. They will be some of the teachers holding the flag during the national anthem!
Summer Food Service Program: Today's Meal
Cheeseburger, Tater Tots, Salad Bar, Orange Wedges, Frozen Juice Bar, & Milk
Registration 2023-2024: Northeast takes the early lead with 48% of Returning Students having attempted registration. West follows with 46%, Middle School with 42%, and High School with 33%. Directions can be found at: https://www.glenwoodschools.org/attend/returnregistration/
Summer Food Service Program: Today's Meal Popcorn Chicken, Steamed Corn, Salad Bar, Red Grapes, Bread & Butter, and Milk
Summer Food Service Program: Today's Meal
Mini Corn Dogs, Baked Beans, Salad Bar, Chilled Pears, WIG Cookie, & Milk
Summer Food Service Program: Today's Meal
Super Nachos, Steamed peas, Salad Bar, Apple, Cinnamon Breadstick, & Milk
The PTA sweatshirt blanket fundraiser has officially kicked off! Online ordering is open until August 10th! Order yours now! These will be back before homecoming so you have them before those fall sports and events really start to get chilly! If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Chanda Goodsell 712-216-1205 https://glenwood-rams-pta.square.site/
Summer Lunch Program!
Glenwood Volleyball Summer Camp and Skills Sessions
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Repairs and remodeling have begun this week on the MS & HS walking bridge. We hope to have the bridge open before the start of school. We will be doing updates to share progress and timing. We appreciate your understanding and patience until the bridge opens.
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The next GHS blood drive is Friday, June 2nd from 10:30-4:30 in the HS cafeteria. Our graduating seniors are trying to reach the maximum scholarship amount and need your help. Your donation will not only help our senior members with their college expenses but more importantly help save lives! Go to www.redcrossblood.org and enter "rams" in the search bar.
Just a reminder that 2023-2024 Registration is open! You can find detailed instructions at: https://www.glenwoodschools.org/attend/returnregistration/ You can also log into your Parent Account from: https://glenwood.powerschool.com/public/home.html and find "Forms."
Open Teaching positions for the 2023-2024 school year!
Big Shoutout to the K-Kids Club (grades 3-5) of our local Kiwanis chapter who were at work during Teacher Appreciation Week decorating and delivering potted flowers to teachers. This year, the K-Kids had a special additional task of surprising Principal O'Grady by decorating her office to congratulate her on her retirement from West Elementary.
The Glenwood Kiwanis Club has active student chapters from grades 3-12, K-Kids at West, Builder's Club at the middle school, and Key Club at the high school.
Thanks to all the Glenwood families who shopped at the West Elementary Buy One, Get One free book fair! If you would like to continue to shop and support the West students, you may shop the book fair website here - https://www.scholastic.com/bf/westelementaryschool9 until Tues, May 16.
Online purchases are not BOGO, but do offer a greater range of book titles. Thank you again for all your support. Enjoy your summer reading!
Coach Sloth, Children's Author and former College and Arena Football player, got the chance to come to West and share his books and past life experiences with students. Students were also able to help act out one of his most popular books, Hank the Bully. Thank you Coach Sloth!
