We wish all our families a happy and safe winter break! Our break will begin on Monday, December 23rd and end on Friday, January 3rd. Please remember to set your alarms on Monday, January 6th to return to school and finish Term 2 strong!
Mid-term progress reports come out today, and our students have a full week of school prior to the start of Winter Break. Here's a look ahead at the break schedule, which begins at regular dismissal time on Friday, Dec. 20.
Good evening Gator families. This is your assistant principal Mrs. Binns. I hope everyone had a restful weekend and is ready for the final push to the Winter Holiday Break. Tomorrow, December 16th, Mid-Term reports will go home and will be posted on the student portal. On Thursday, December 19th during school hours, there will be a Student of the Month event honoring students for the month of December. Also, Thursday evening will be the Grade 3 Holiday Music Concert starting at 5 PM. On Friday, December 20 Glen will have our annual Holiday Shopping Extravaganza where students will be able to shop for gifts for their loved ones. There will be no cost for this event. Please remember that Friday, December 20th will be the last day of school for students before the Winder Holiday Break. Dismissal will be at regular time and follow the regular dismissal protocols. Students will return on January 6, 2025, and our doors will open at 8:30 AM. School and Board offices will be open on December 23rd, 26th, 27th, and 30th. And January 2nd and 3rd. Let us end 2024 with hard work and perseverance. When students return January 6, 2025, there will be a new Wicomico County mandated homework policy. Look for information from your student’s teacher. If you have any questions please call the office. And if you must change your student’s regular dismissal, please email Glen@mywcps.org.
Letter days for elementary students (including those at Pittsville Elementary and Middle) are posted before each week of classes during the school year. The schedule of letter days can be found on school web pages in Live Feed, on the school system's main website in Live Feed and the home page gallery, and on social media. The letter days schedule is provided in English, Spanish and Haitian Creole.
Congratulations to the following Gator staff members for being nominated for Glen Avenue's Teacher of the Year and a possible candidate for Wicomico County Teacher of the Year!
Ms. Bradley
Ms. Krider
Ms. George
Ms. Ryan
Ms. Auvil
Ms. Fitzgerald
Ms. Kelly
Ms. Mozeik
Ms. Capo
Mr. Hering
Ms. Wise
Good evening, this is your assistant principal Mrs. Binns. I hope everyone had a relaxing weekend. Last week the Mobile Science Lab visited Glen. And the PBIS team hosted a craft and moving event. This upcoming week will be another exciting one at Glen. On Tuesday the 10th, SNAP ED nutrition program will be visiting grade 4. Alson on Tuesday, TAD students will go on a field trip for mock trial experience. And the Kids Read Now celebration will take place. On Wednesday, the Instructional Leadership Team will meet after school from 4-6PM.This week will be Spirit Week #2. Tomorrow is Movie Marathon Monday. Dress like your favorite holiday movie character. Tuesday is Merry Grinchmas. Wear Grinch gear or the color green. Wear red and white on Wednesday for Candy Cane Lane. Thursday is Holiday Head Gear Day. And Friday is Holiday Sweater Day. Go fancy, flashy, festive, or ugly, you choose. Remember our doors open at 8:30 AM. Students should not arrive before time, because they will be unsupervised. Pick up begins at 3:35. Students must be picked up no later than 3:50. Any changes in your student’s regular dismissal must be submitted to the office daily by letter or email to Glen@mywcps.org. Thank you and let’s have a wonderful week.
The MD State Department of Education has published the state, district, and school-level results for the 2024 MD School Report Card. These results offer a comprehensive view of school performance under the MD Accountability System for the 2023-24 academic year, highlighting key factors that influence school success and student achievement. The Report Card evaluates schools based on multiple indicators, including both academic and non-academic measures. Schools earn between 1-5 stars, determined by the percentage of points earned across the evaluated indicators. For 2024, we received 3 stars!
Letter days for elementary students (including those at Pittsville Elementary and Middle) are posted before each week of classes during the school year. The schedule of letter days can be found on school web pages in Live Feed, on the school system's main website in Live Feed and the home page gallery, and on social media. The letter days schedule is provided in English, Spanish and Haitian Creole.
Congratulations to the following Gator staff members for being nominated for Glen Avenue's Teacher of the Year and a possible candidate for Wicomico County Teacher of the Year!
Ms. Bradley
Ms. Krider
Ms. George
Ms. Ryan
Ms. Auvil
Ms. Fitzgerald
Ms. Kelly
Ms. Mozeik
Ms. Capo
Mr. Hering
Ms. Wise
Check out our December Monthly Newsletter by clicking the link below! The newsletter gets updated weekly with more important information for families!
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Glen Avenue Student Holiday Extravaganza!
Wanted: Volunteers & Donations!
Volunteers are needed on 12/19 from 5-7 PM and 12/20 between 8:30am-3:30pm.
See flyer for donation ideas!
Contact Ms. Kyle Beebe for more information or to volunteer by calling the school at 410-677-5806 or email at kbeebe@mywcps.org.
Volunteers needed for shop sorting Monday December 16, 4:30-6:00PM and shop set up on Thursday, December 19 from 4:30- 7:00 (or sooner if completed!) Also, volunteers needed the day of our shop, Friday, December 20th from 9:00AM - 3:30 PM.
Please contact Mrs. Beebe if you are able to assist.
Donated items will stop being accepted on Friday December 13.
Thanking all in advance for your help with one of the most anticipated days of the school year!!
Wicomico Teacher of the Year nominations closed last night, and we received 973 nominations this year! Thank you to everyone who took time to nominate an amazing teacher for this recognition. Our schools and our school system look forward to celebrating many of the teachers of Wicomico County Public Schools throughout the Wicomico Teacher of the Year Recognition Program..
Good evening Gator family. This is your assistant principal Mrs. Binns. I hope you all had a safe and peaceful Thanksgiving holiday. And I hope everyone is ready for a new school week. This week the Mobile Science Lap will be visiting Glen. Our students will participate in science labs under the theme Food, Fiber, and You. General Education Plans have been sent to the parents of qualifying students. If you have not returned your signed copy of your student’s plan, please do so immediately. This week will be the first of our Holiday Spirit Weeks. Tomorrow will be Mele Kalikimaka Monday. Wear your summer vacation attire with a holiday twist. Tuesday wear holiday socks. Wednesday, wear your favorite PJs or comfy clothes. Thursday will be merry and bright when you wear something shy and bright. Wear red on Friday for Santa’s Angels. This information, and much more, can be found in the December Monthly Newsletter. Use this link below to access it: https://secure.smore.com/n/s0zn4
As a reminder, please make sure you put your child’s name on the tag of their jackets or outerwear. Do not let your child bring toys or other items not appropriate for school and instruction with them. And check your child’s backpack and messages for your child’s teacher regarding homework and other assignments. Arrival begins at 8:30 AM and dismissal begins at 3:35 PM. Any changes in dismissal must be in writing. If you have any questions please contact the office.
Thank you and have a wonderful week.
Letter days for elementary students (including those at Pittsville Elementary and Middle) are posted before each week of classes during the school year. The schedule of letter days can be found on school web pages in Live Feed, on the school system's main website in Live Feed and the home page gallery, and on social media. The letter days schedule is provided in English, Spanish and Haitian Creole.
Reminder: Students will be in school this Monday and Tuesday, and then schools and offices of Wicomico County Public Schools will be closed Nov. 27-29 for the Thanksgiving break. The school system will reopen on Monday, Dec. 2. Have a great Thanksgiving everyone!
Letter days for elementary students (including those at Pittsville Elementary and Middle) are posted before each week of classes during the school year. The schedule of letter days can be found on school web pages in Live Feed, on the school system's main website in Live Feed and the home page gallery, and on social media. The letter days schedule is provided in English, Spanish and Haitian Creole.
On Thursday, November 21, Wicomico County Public Schools held two Public Information Sessions regarding the current School Boundary Study and the two draft options for boundary changes.
There is now an ONLINE SURVEY open through Dec. 9 to gather feedback on the two draft options for the school boundary changes. Just scan the QR code in either English, Spanish or Haitian Creole to participate in this survey. We want to hear from you.
If you were unable to attend either Public Information Session, you can watch the presentation on our YouTube channel at https://youtu.be/fJ1Rg0Yh3xU
Reminder of the schedule for Wicomico County Public Schools next week: School is in session and offices are open Monday and Tuesday, and then the school system will be closed for Thanksgiving Break.
