This past Friday, these awesome scholars created fruit roll-up sushi for earning Student of the Month. These students practiced NOBLE behavior for the month of March, and we are so proud of them for following the Snap & Roll expectations! Way to go!
Good afternoon families!
Please check out our April Monthly Newsletter by clicking the link below!
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Letter days for elementary students (including those at Pittsville Elementary and Middle) are posted 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.
Letter days for elementary students (including those at Pittsville Elementary and Middle) are posted 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.
Math & Science Club fun!
Superintendent of Schools Dr. Micah Stauffer will hold a Superintendent's Open Door Session from 4-6 p.m. today (Wednesday, March 19). Time with the superintendent is on a first-come, first-served basis, no appointment needed. The Open Door Session will take place at the school system's main office at 2424 Northgate Drive, Salisbury.
Happy Social Work Month to our one and only Ms. Duncan! This is a time to celebrate the dedication, compassion, and hard work of social workers who make a difference every day. Your unwavering commitment to supporting and uplifting others does not go unnoticed. Thank you for being a source of strength, advocacy, and positive change in the lives of our students. You are truly appreciated!
Letter days for elementary students (including those at Pittsville Elementary and Middle) are posted 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.
Wicomico students deserve the best possible education, but limited local funding creates real challenges. Please read what increased local funding could do, and then come out this evening to the Wicomico County Executive's Budget Hearing to speak on the importance of education funding for our county and community.
Wicomico County Executive's Budget Hearing
Monday, March 10 at 6 p.m.
DaNang Room, Wicomico Youth & Civic Center
Letter days for elementary students (including those at Pittsville Elementary and Middle) are posted 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.
Between FY2010 and FY 2025, the county budget increased by $81,291,033 (65.2%). In this same time, the county’s allocation to WCBOE increased by only $855,242 (1.7%). The county allocated .1% of its revenue growth to public education.
During the budget development process for the school system and the county, we call on our students, parents and guardians, staff and community to unite and advocate for better funding for education from Wicomico County. Please help ensure that our students receive the local funding they deserve in next year’s county budget. #DoBetterWicomico
The next opportunity to speak out to support education in Wicomico County:
Wicomico County Executive Budget Hearing
Monday, March 10 at 6 p.m.
DaNang Room, Wicomico Youth & Civic Center
Longer daylight hours after school are almost here! This is a reminder that Daylight Saving Time begins at 2 a.m. Sunday, March 9. Be sure to set your clocks ahead 1 hour.
One of the major expenses for any county government in Maryland is its allocation to the local school system. In Wicomico County, this allocation to support public education had historically been more than 40% of the total county budget. However, over the past 15 years, this funding level for education has dropped from more than 40% to about 25%. This is despite the county having record levels of revenue eight of the past 10 years.
The time is now for students, parents and guardians, staff and community to unite and advocate for better funding for education from Wicomico County for Wicomico Schools. Please help ensure that our students receive the local funding they deserve in next year’s county budget. #DoBetterWicomico
Next opportunity to speak out to support education in Wicomico County:
Wicomico County Executive Budget Hearing
Monday, March 10 at 6 p.m.
DaNang Room, Wicomico Youth & Civic Center
This is an important school status alertfrom Wicomico County Public Schools:
Due to potential inclement weather, Wicomico County Public Schools has cancelled all after-school and evening activities for Wednesday, March 5th. Please note this includes the Parkside High girls playoff basketball game and the school system’s Awards & Recognitions Night, both of which will be rescheduled. Please be safe. Thank you.
Over the past 15 years, Wicomico County Public Schools has consistently lagged behind other Maryland school systems in the per pupil funding provided by our county government. As of this year, Wicomico has unfortunately reached the bottom, ranking 24th out of 24 school districts in Maryland in local per pupil funding for education.
During the budget development process for the school system and the county, we call on our students, parents and guardians, staff and community to unite and advocate for better funding for education from Wicomico County. Please help ensure that our students receive the local funding they deserve in next year’s county budget. #DoBetterWicomico
Next opportunity to speak out to support education in Wicomico County:
Wicomico County Executive Budget Hearing
Monday, March 10 at 6 p.m.
DaNang Room, Wicomico Youth & Civic Center
Good evening Gator families, this is your assistant principal, Mrs. Binns with this week's Glen news. This upcoming week will be a busy one here at Glen Avenue. The Mobile Science Lab will make its 3rd visit to Glen this week to teach students about agriculture.
This week is also Read Across America Spirit Week.
Monday: We Positively Love Books – Wear a shirt with a positive message
Tuesday: Book Character Day – Dress like your favorite character (No masks or face paint)
Wednesday: Dress for Success – Dress like your future career or just look really nice.
Thursday: Celebrate Diversity – Wear something from your culture or a culture from around the world.
Friday: Cozy Up to a Good Book – Wear your PJs and cozy up with a delightful book (No slippers)
The “Big Plans Night”, will be held on Tuesday, March 4th, at JMB High School. Come out to find out about camps and programs that are offered in our community this summer. On Wednesday, the 5th, the TAD students will be going on a to North Salisbury Elementary School to meet a Vietnam War Veteran. Thursday March 6th will be the “Sneaker Ball” dance. Children that do not currently attend Glen Avenue are not able to come to the dance. Per the county policy, students must be present at school the day of the dance to participate. And tickets are non-refundable. To avoid damage to our gym floor, only soft soled shoes will be allowed. Diner will be served from 5:30-6:30. And a special shout out to Darius Thomas-Fasset for representing Glen Avenue Elementary at the 2025 Maryland Eastern Shore Regional Spelling Bee yesterday.
As we get ready for a new week, please remember that our doors open at 8:30 AM and dismissal begins at 3:35 PM. Any changes in your student’s regular transportation must be submitted in writing or by email to Glen@mywcps.org. If your student is missing any clothing remind them to check the lost and found in the cafeteria. Rember to check out the March Newsletter.
Have a great evening and a wonderful week.
Letter days for elementary students (including those at Pittsville Elementary and Middle) are posted 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.
The current, updated 2024-2025 school year calendar is now available on our website.
On Tuesday the Maryland State Board of Education approved Wicomico’s waiver request for Monday, June 16. This was the final piece of Wicomico County Public Schools' plan for making up six days missed due to winter weather.
Wicomico now has the OK to end the school year on Friday, June 13 for students, teachers, instructional assistants and nurses. The earlier version of the calendar that showed school on Monday, June 16 should now be discarded.
While this updated calendar still needs approval from the Wicomico County Board of Education at its March 11th meeting, the calendar is available now for reference and planning purposes. (Following the Board’s vote, only the approval note at the bottom right corner of the calendar would change.)
To see this year’s current school calendar, go to www.wicomicoschools.org and click on Calendar at top right, or go directly to the Calendar page: https://www.wicomicoschools.org/o/wcps/page/calendars
Next week (March 3-7) is Spirit Week for Read Across America Day! Show your love for reading by participating in our fun daily themes!
