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The Scoop from Glendening!

Glendening Students are Ready to "Chomp That Test!"

A Message from Principal, Curt Brogan

We've been hard at work since our last newsletter! Students in 3rd, 4th, and 5th grades have completed their AIR testing for ELA and will take them in math and science (5th grade only) after Spring Break. We had an awesome pep rally put on by our staff including skits, songs, and plenty of laughter to help energize the building before testing began. Thanks to our staff, Student Council, and PTO for all they've done to help encourage our students to do their best on these tests. You can see more photos and videos from the week by visiting our Facebook page.

Meanwhile, our K-2 students have been working just as hard as they expand on their writing skills, dig into multi-step math problems, and work on foundational reading skills. We're very impressed with how hard everyone has worked to stay focused, even with this year's late Spring Break!

You'll see below that May will be a busy month at Glendening. We have a lot of fun events planned, thanks to the efforts of our staff and PTO. Be sure to check your child's folder throughout the month for more information on these events and opportunities to get involved. Hopefully we get to see many of our families in the building this month!

Curt Brogan

Principal

Is sue 5

Groveport Madison Schools has a combination operating levy and bond issue on the May 7, 2019 ballot. The operating levy portion of the measure simply replaces the 2014 levy that expires at the end of 2019 – it is not a tax increase. The bond issue will replace the District’s aging, deteriorating, and severely overcrowded elementary and middle schools by constructing three K-6 buildings and one 7-8 building. The new schools will create a much-improved academic environment for students and staff, provide the needed space to accommodate an array of events and activities, and include the latest in safety and security measures.

The total cost of the combined issue is less than fifty cents a day (based on a $100,000 home value), and the State of Ohio will contribute 53% ($65 million) in matching funds to build the new schools.

More information regarding the combined operating levy and bond issue (Issue 5) can be found on the District’s website, at www.gocruisers.org/Issue5 .

Scholastic Read-a-Palooza

Ever heard of the "Summer Slide?" That's the term used to describe the dip often seen in reading levels when students return from summer break. Students may not have opportunities or motivation to read during the summer months and lose some of the skills and strategies they've worked so hard to build all year. We wanted to share some resources that can help you keep your child reading over the summer and combat the dreaded "summer slide."

The Scholastic Read-a-Pallooza Summer Reading Challenge is a free, online reading program designed to turn the "summer slide" into a "summer leap" by helping students discover the joy of reading for fun. Students enter the minutes they spend reading into the program and earn rewards. Click the picture below to see more

We'll be sure to share more resources with you as we get closer to the end of the school year. Feel free to let us know of any you hear about as well!

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More Reading Opportunities

Our award-winning library system helps students through so many programs and we wanted to highlight just a few for our families.

Homework Help Center :

Each weekday, students can get help from dedicated staff members, have access to computers and printers, and resources for research right at their fingertips. We have several students who have taken advantage of this resource and always speak highly of it.

Reading Buddies :

The Reading Buddies program is open to students in Kindergarten-3rd grade and pairs children up with volunteers to read with for a 15 min. block. Click the video below for more info.

Upcoming Events

04/30/19 - 05/08/19 - 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade AIR testing (Math and Science)
05/01/19 - PTO Meeting 4:30
05/07/19 - Election Day
05/10/19 - Walk-a-thon
05/13/19 - 05/17/19 Spirit Week
05/16/19 - Champions Day
05/18/19 - Carnival 1-5 pm
05/21/19 - Zoo Field Trip (K, 2, 4)
05/22/19 - Zoo Field Trip (1, 3, 5)
05/31/19 - Field Day

4th & 5th Career Center Visitors

Our fourth and fifth grade students were recently visited by students from Eastland and Fairfield Career Center. In the library, students rotated between stations to learn about 6 of 30 programs offered. The programs involved were welding, animal management, criminal justice, landscape design and management, pharmacy tech, and pre-engineering. The junior and senior students represented their programs with hands on activities to show our children how they learn to care for animals, count medications, weld sculptures, use hand-cuffs, design with a 4-D printer, and work with dirt. These programs are offered as a partnership with Groveport Madison Schools when students enter their second half of high school. The focus was to create awareness of another option that students may consider when choosing career paths.

Spring Carnival

Our annual Spring Carnival is almost here! We hope you'll join us on Saturday, May 18th from 1-5pm for games, prizes, food, and fun! Wristbands can be purchased for $10 in advance using a preorder form that will be sent home with students soon.

PTO is still looking for volunteers to help run games. Remember, the more volunteers we have, the more games will be open.

Not only does this promise to be a fun event, but the money raised helps our PTO support our students in a variety of ways. For example, the visit from thee Columbus Children's Theather for the Scrooge play and the upcoming zoo field trip are opportunities made possible thanks to our PTO.

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Walk-a-thon

Ever wondered what your fundraiser money is used for? We thought with our upcoming walk-a-thon, we'd let our families know just some of the ways your generous contributions to this fundraiser go to use:

Art & Music Supplies

Miss LaGruth has been able to purchase 400 lbs of clay for student projects this year along with other materials for students to practice different mediums. Mrs. Hysell used some of the walk-a-thon funds to take all of our 3rd grade students to see the Columbus Symphony Orchestra and purchase recorders for our 4th and 5th grade students to use. Students also have the opportunity to use iPads to record themselves for music assessments and utilize some of our music curriculum materials.

As always, thank you for the support you give to the walk-a-thon and other fundraisers throughout the year. Your contributions help to enrich the experiences our students have both in and outside of the classroom each day!