When: Jan 8 @ 5:30pm - 6:30pm or 7pm - 8pm What: Glenwood's Got Game! Where: MPR @ Glenwood School Registration: Click here to register     Registration opens December 9th and runs through Monday, January 6th, or whenever registration hits max capacity. Join us for trivia challenges, game show-style competitions and a variety of other minute-to-win-it games. Glenwood families can join one of the two sessions led by Adam Baranker - a summer camp director & youth engagement co-ordinator. Adam promises a high energy, exciting event, filled with tons of laughs where everyone is a winner! Please note, due to limited space, this event is open to Glenwood students only.  .
	Winter Session Registration Opens: Dec 3 @ 9.00 AM  Glenwood After School Activities (GASA)     For those new to GASA, the 3:30-4:30pm program provides in-person, after-school enrichment classes. Kids will be escorted directly from their classrooms to their activities. It’s a great way to extend your child's school day while having fun and learning.   This Winter, we’re returning with our popular classes: Basketball, STEM, Crafts, Bollyhop, and Glenwood Goes Green.  We are also adding exciting new classes such as Flag Football, Young Business Professional Training, Star Wars Robotics, and Musical Theater, just to name a few.       Please mark your calendars and set a reminder.  Many of our most popular courses typically sell out within minutes!    Can’t wait? Here is the link  to our sneak peak flyer.     Questions: Contact gasa@glenwoodpto.net
	Glenwood Holiday Gift Drive   The holidays can be a stressful time for families living in low-income households.  Glenwood has a longstanding tradition of reaching out to others during the holidays.  The Glenwood Outreach Committee works with St. Rose of Lima in Newark to provide gifts for children who might otherwise have nothing.  After signing up and selecting the number of children you would like to help, your family will be matched with a family needing assistance. You will be given the age, gender, clothing size and gift wishes of the child.  There are no restrictions on number of gifts or expense. Anything you can give will be appreciated.  Gifts are due by Friday, December 13.  Click here to sponsor a child. Questions? Contact us at glenwoodgivesback@glenwoodpto.net.

Dates To Remember December 3 - Last Day to sign up for Glenwood's Holiday Gift Drive    December 3 - GASA registration opens at 9pm   December 4 - Chess Lunch Club Starts December 6-General PTO Meeting w/ Guest Speaker Detective Alyssa Salemi from the Millburn Police Department, 9:00 AM   December 9 - Delayed opening, start time 10:50am December 9 - Registration Opens for Glenwood's Got Game December 13 - GASA Registration closes

	Subscribe to PTO Calendars  Did you know that you can subscribe to PTO Calendars by clicking the "Calendar" menu, including the Glenwood PTO Calendar, School District Calendar, Special Lunch Calendar(s), GASA Calendar(s) and more!  Once you subscribe, the calendar is synced with your phone, helping you keep reminders at the ready.
	Class Dues to PTO Website The class dues ($50/child for K-3rd grade / $60/child for 4th graders) are paid on the PTO website.  Click here to pay class dues if you haven't already.  Class dues are used for class socials, incidentals and teacher gifts etc. for your child's class only.
	Yearbook Photo Submission Do you want to see pictures of your child in the yearbook? Help us make this year's yearbook extraordinary by submitting your pictures!  Please click here to submit your pictures.
	As of December 1, PTO communications will only be received by PTO members.  If you are not a member, you can join now by clicking HERE.  If you have questions on whether or not you are a member, you can check your account under previous orders and look for a payment of Glenwood PTO Membership for 2024-2025.  Thank you for your continued support of the Glenwood PTO!   Questions? Contact us at communications@glenwoodpto.net
	Renew your PTO Membership for the 2024/2025 School Year PTO dues are just $30 per year.  Membership allows you to view the entire PTO website, register for PTO programs and receive PTO communications.  Additionally, you have access to the online directory (Note: we do NOT print directories).   Click here to learn more about the PTO and to sign up.

UPCOMING EVENTS

  

Our Next General PTO Meeting Will Be Friday, December 6th, 9:00 AM    Please join us right after drop off for our 2nd General PTO Meeting of the school year.  We will be hosting Guest Speaker Detective Alyssa Salemi from the Millburn Police Department who will, in a targeted and age appropriate manner, speak about how to empower our children with the essential skills to navigate today's digital world safely.  She will also touch upon current cybercrime trends and safety concerns in our area.     Feel free to submit questions beforehand to info@glenwoodpto.net. We look forward to seeing you on the 6th.

 

WE NEED VOLUNTEERS - FIND A SPOT HERE

	Lunch Volunteer Every family who utilizes our special lunch program should be volunteering for a lunch shift (11:10am - 1:10PM) at least one time a semester. You can sign up many weeks ahead to work around your schedule. Our lunch program is COMPLETELY volunteer-based and we cannot run it without the help of our parents. As a bonus, the kids love to see their parents at school! You can sign up for volunteer spots using this Sign-Up Genius Link, which is also available at registration, and pick the day that is convenient for you.
	Other Volunteer Opportunities Glenwood is a community school that relies heavily on volunteers to help enrich our students' education and their daily lives.    Please consider signing up to volunteer for the 2024-2025 school year! If you are interested in getting involved, please reach out to info@glenwoodpto.net. We can NOT run these without your help.  Thank you! These programs cannot be run without your participation!!
	Glenwood Green Team Initiatives The Glenwood Green Team is focused on reducing, reusing and recycling.  Please support their efforts and have your children bring reusable water bottles and reusable utensils at lunchtime.
	Important Message from PTO   We have been able to accommodate late orders and add-ons to registrations considering it is the beginning of the school year and everyone is just getting back into the swing of things, but please be advised that in the future we cannot extend sales and registrations past the initial deadline.   It adds a significant amount of work for our volunteers and is unsustainable.  Deadlines are communicated via the weekly Monday morning newsletter, additional eblasts and are posted on the Glenwood PTO homepage.  We thank you for your understanding and consideration in this matter.   ~Glenwood PTO
	CLICK HERE for Letter from Transportation & Safety Chair
	US News & World Report ranks Glenwood the #2 elementary school in New Jersey   New education rankings from U.S. News & World Report list Glenwood as the #2 elementary school in NJ.  Click here for further details.

Student After School in Millburn (SAM) Program click here

 

 

The Millburn Education Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to providing Millburn students access to innovative programs, new technology, and creative opportunities not available within the district's limited budget.

The MEF encourages private philanthropy to enhance public education for students at all levels by serving as a bridge between our community and the schools.  

Thanks to the support of generous parents and patrons, the Millburn Education Foundation has donated over $3 million in gifts and grants since its establishment in 1993.

Please support your children's education by adding a donation to the Millburn Education Foundation while purchasing your PTO membership.  You may also donate directly to the MEF at any time by visiting their website at www.millburnedfoundation.org.

   Help is Available for Families in Need

 

Down the Block's mission is to provide short-term financial assistance to residents of Millburn-Short Hills who are facing unexpected financial setbacks. When a Township resident needs help paying bills (rent, utility, insurance, etc.) due to unexpected financial stress or because of losses in a natural disaster, Down the Block can step in with short-term assistance -- provided that their eligibility requirements are met.

 

For more information please visit: https://www.downtheblock.org/. Please contact DtB at: contact@downtheblock.org for a confidential discussion.

BOXTOPS 

Questions, Comments or Need Some Additional Information Contact info@glenwoodpto.net.