Oh, Hey Parents! Eboneé, here, your PTA 2022-23 President with a special edition Gator’s Tales of news & insight from behind the scenes of your PTA. Let me first begin by saying how much I’ve enjoyed speaking with you, waving to you, listening to you, and meeting your children. This is my second year with our Gator Community and everything we …
The school day countdown began in our house this morning: 12.5 days of school to go. A few items to highlight: PTA volunteers: We have 14 small and important jobs to fill. Please volunteer here. SIT applicants: Please serve on Glenwood’s School Improvement Team. This team is required by NC state law. (Info below.) Book Fair: Our …
We Need YOU for the 2022-2023 School Year Have you done something for our school yet? Now is the time! Please consider taking on a small or big role next year with the Glenwood PTA to support our kids. Here’s our full list of needs both big and small: http://glenwoodpta.org/volunteer-2/ Our biggest need is a …
“The first blooms of spring always make my heart sing.” – S. Brown We made it through winter. Spring and all its loveliness is here. Daffodils! Cherry blossoms! Warm sunshine! I already feel it on my skin and in my step, but thankfully, not yet, in my nose. Courtney Yarbrough and Mary Elizabeth Maynard “春天的第一朵花总是让我的心在歌唱。” …
After February, Then Comes March After February, then comes March… and SPRING! For many of us, February feels like the “longest” shortest month of the year, and it’s why we gave the staff a little extra cheer with a Staff Appreciation Week. For any of you feeling the winter grind, spring and it’s beauty and …
Winter Wonder When we moved into town a few years ago, we left all our sleds behind. We were used to snow – a lot of snow – 600 inches of snow in the mountains above us. We were moving to the South, and I didn’t think an occasional dusting of snow could carry a …
Omni-crumb! Last time we wrote to you all, the date was December 5th. My children were freshly vaccinated; my extended family was freshly boostered; it was celebration time! Yes! A brand new year…. And then, oh no, ahhhhh, omni-crumb! Yes, I jest, because otherwise I may want to have a tantrum worthy of my six-year-old. …
It Is December “December is a simple wish that brings spectacular moments.” – Unknown I love the month of December. My kids love it too. We love the lights, the music, and the joyfulness. We love peppermint ice-cream, potato latkes, quiet family time, and our eight foot Christmas tree covered in half-broken ornaments. I love …
Happy Thanksgiving Thanksgiving is in eleven days! I will be spending the entire week with my brother’s family. I am very excited. We will talk a lot, eat a lot, and hopefully walk a lot. Meanwhile, our children will spend the week pretending to be turkeys. They will squawk a lot, wildly run around a …
Meet the Teacher on Our PTA Board: Ms. Zhang Mia Zhang puts the “T” in PTA, Parent-Teacher Association. Ms. Zhang is a fourth grade dual language teacher, and this is her second year at Glenwood, having previously taught in the US and South Korea. Her students would say she is creative, enthusiastic, and helps them …
