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support our Glenwood teachers with a little Gator-Aide!
We are very fortunate to have such wonderful, caring teachers at Glenwood. The Gator-Aide program is one way we can say "thank you". The teachers, specialists and special services staff have put together lists of items and services that they need in their classrooms.
Click HERE to view and sign up for "Gator-Aide".
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Global gala registration
The Gator Global Gala is Glenwood's celebration of our rich cultural diversity. You are invited to take a journey around the world and stop at each country table to learn about the many cultures that make up our unique Glenwood community. Country tables may offer food, engage in activities or display facts about their heritage. In years past, our gala night has celebrated 20-25 different countries with beautiful clothing, displays and yummy food. For the kids, we make it a fun hands-on experience as they travel from country to country and get stamps in their Glenwood passport. Click HERE for more details.
Come be a part of our global community right here at Glenwood. Sign up for hosting a country table or help with setting up and clean up on the day of the event (click HERE). The Global Gala committee provides country flags for display and serving dishes so all you have to do is come up with the food or idea! Registration closes March 13th.
Gator Global Gala April 21st 6pm - 7:30pm.
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4th Grade Yearbook Submissions
We are very excited to begin our yearbook planning for our wonderful 4th grade students who will be moving up to the Washington school in June 2026! Your 4th grade student will have special sections in the yearbook that take months of planning and require your help! These sections are comprised of three, 4th grade ONLY sections: baby pictures (upload HERE), student reflections (completed in class), and 4th grade dedication half-pages (coming in March).
Find more details HERE. Baby pictures are due March 15th.
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PTO Executive Board Nominations
The Glenwood PTO Executive Board is now accepting nominations for the 2026-2027 school year. If you are interested in getting involved please fill out the nomination form by February 27, 2026. You may nominate yourself or another Glenwood parent for any of the open positions. Please consider a role for yourself or your capable friends! Questions about the positions? Email info@glenwoodpto.net.
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Glenwood Read-a-Thon Kicks Off Feb. 27th
The 11th annual Glenwood Read-a-Thon will begin on Friday, February 27th! We hope you will join us in celebrating reading and raising money for Glenwood. This year, proceeds from the read-a-thon will fund a new AV system in the MPR and the new Kindness Garden on campus, in addition to all the amazing programs sponsored by the PTO.
Start picking out your books now! Your student will receive information next week with details, rules, schedule and helpful hints. Online Donations will again be collected via the 99 Pledges platform. Watch for a link to your child's personalized fundraising page next week. Participation via the 99 Pledges platform is optional. Please email readathon@glenwoodpto.net by Feb. 23rd to opt out and explore other opportunities to contribute.
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| FEBRUARY PROGRAMMING & CULTURAL EVENTS |
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Lunar New Year Dragon Dance
Our 3rd and 4th grade volunteers will perform the dragon dance in costume throughout the halls of Glenwood for the entire Glenwood student body and staff. Our dancers attend rehearsal with professional coaches at Zen Wushu Academy to prepare for the performance and to learn about the traditions around the holiday. The result is a vibrant performance that radiates throughout the school and gets everyone excited for Lunar New Year!
3rd-4th performers; All grades
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TAHIRA: Freedom Stories
Gifted storyteller, TAHIRA, shares tales of freedom fighters in this dramatic performance. A compelling look at the people who took extraordinary risks for freedom, the program can be tailored to highlight such topics as the Civil Rights Movement, Black women in history, or the Underground Railroad. The program includes freedom songs such as “John the Rabbit,” which contained coded messages used by enslaved Africans to devise a plan of escape. This program emphasizes the importance of having courage in the face of inequality and injustice.
All grades
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Fractured Fairy Tales
In this reader's theater workshop, our 3rd graders explore the art of story-telling and performance by juxtaposing traditional fairy tales and humorous versions with unexpected twists. At the end of the residency, parents are invited to watch their child's class perform a reading of both the traditional and "fractured" versions, full of both dramatic and comic takes, which is sure to delight!
3rd grade
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Multicutural Dance Residency
History, geography, social studies, fashion, music and dance are all incorporated in this assembly. Students learn folk dances from various countries and present them onstage. Students learn about the culture of each country represented and the origins of each dance style. Parents watching the final performance will be amazed at how much our first graders have learned!
1st grade
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caring kids: visual impairment unit
In this interactive program, an MHS graduate will talk to the children about life for a visually impaired person. Then, parent volunteers will lead students through a variety of activities that help illustrate the challenges faced by the visually impaired. The program emphasizes people with disabilities can lead happy, independent lives, but all of us should treat others with kindness and respect.
The program requires parent volunteers to run. Please consider volunteering March 5th, 9:15-10:15! Click HERE to sign up.
3rd grade
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