Upcoming Events
• Feb. 9 - Grade 5 Combined Bands Rehearsal (9:45 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. @ Slingerlands Gym)
• Feb. 9 - Community Budget Forum #3 (7 p.m. @ BCMS Library)
• Feb. 9-11 - Glenmont Hoops For Heart
• Feb. 11 - BOU Meeting (7 p.m. @ BCMS LMC)
• Feb. 15 - No School - Presidents Day (Office Closed)
• Feb. 16-19 - No School - February Recess (Offices Open)
LAST DAY OF SCHOOL: Please note that 6/22/10 and 6/23/10 are half days, with 6/23 being the last day of school for elementary students. This is different than what is listed in the school calendar.
A Glenmont student plays solo guitar during the winter concert on Jan. 25.
Glenmont Headlines
A note from Principal Laura Heffernan
In a message to families on February 5, Principal Laura Heffernan writes about the success of the “Swinging for Haiti” fundraiser, encourages parents to attend the third and final budget forum, and mentions other special announcements, including the upcoming Hoops for Heart. READ MORE »
Glenmont swing dances for Haiti to the tune of $1,300
Glenmont students, staff and their families
raised $1,370 for American Red Cross relief efforts in Haiti at a swing dance
fundraiser on Thursday, Feb. 4.
READ MORE AND VIEW PHOTOS »
'Hoops For Heart' scheduled for Feb. 9-11
Glenmont School will be hosting Hoops For Heart for our 12th year as an educational and community building event that also raises money for the American Heart Association. This event is being hosted by our school to raise our children’s awareness of cardiovascular disease in conjunction with the physical education program at Glenmont School. READ MORE »
Help Glenmont win $25,000 and build community
The Glenmont Elementary School has applied for a $25,000 grant from Pepsi, and your vote is needed to help the school win it. The money would be used to support the 4th year of their Building Community Through Dance project. LEARN HOW TO VOTE »
Thank you to the Glenmont community from retired librarian Iris Bartkowski
"Mrs. B" sent a thank-you note to the Glenmont community. We also have photos from her retirement party. READ MORE »
Parents of 2010-11 6th graders: 欢迎！ˇBienvenida! Bienvenue! Welcome to the World Languages Program
Most students at the middle school, except those exempted by the Committee on Special Education, begin to study a new language in sixth grade. After three years of study, most BCMS students can earn one year of high school World Language credit. Learn more about the program: World Languages welcome letter [PDF] Language facts [PDF]
Helpful parenting information from elementary guidance counselors
Download the February issue of Home & School Connection, from the BCSD Elementary Counseling Program. Download [PDF]
Workshop: Homework struggles and strategies to help
Do your children struggle with homework assignments and do you struggle to assist them? Learn more about common homework struggles and discover strategies to assist with behavior issues, building literacy skills, and technology tools. This session will be held on Wednesday, Feb. 10 at 6:30 p.m. in the high school's PPS conference room. To register for this program, please call 439-8886 ext. 25469 or e-mail Amy Grant.
Glenmont Winter Concert photos
Take
a look at photos and the program from the Glenmont Winter Concert on Jan. 25.
The gallery includes photos of the 4th and 5th grade choir, orchestra and band.
SEE THE PHOTOS »
Take a look at the new Glenmont photo gallery
Great
things are happening at Glenmont. In this photo gallery, you'll see students
dancing, celebrating Hat Day and working on a Hoop for Hearts project.
SEE
THE PHOTOS »
Check out the PTA's Web Site
Don't forget to click the PTA link to the right or visit the Glenmont PTA at www.glenmontpta.webs.com to read about:
• How you can help Glenmont win a $25,000 Pepsi Refresh grant for Building Community Through Dance
• Important deadlines and event dates
• The interesting
theme of our next PTA Meeting: Tues., Feb 2nd,
7:00 PM
Bus Garage Lost and Found is full again
Hats, mittens, bathing suits, towels, jackets and lunch boxes are a few of the items left on school buses. If you are missing a piece of clothing, stop by the district's Transportation Facility at 82 Van Dyke Road; for smaller items, such as electronics or glasses, call 439-3830. The Lost & Found will emptied during February recess and donated to a needy school.
Looking for yearbook photos
We'd like to see you in pictures! Glenmont parents, teachers and staff are invited to send in their candid shots of students, teachers and staff for the 2009-2010 Glenmont yearbook. We would like to see the special moments that make each day at Glenmont great. Please send the pictures digitally to glenmontyearbook@gmail.com or to the main office in an envelope marked "Attn Yearbook Committee." Also, order your yearbook early!
Do you have a child ready to start kindergarten next year?
Kindergarten registration for children who will be 5 years old by December 1, 2010, will be held in February this year. A packet of registration materials with detailed information about registering will arrive in the mail in early January. If you did not receive this information, please contact district Registrar Melissa Haas at 439-7481.
District News
• Community addresses key questions at second budget forum
• Farm to You Fest wins statewide award
• Aid cuts proposed by Governor set stage for BC's budget process
• BC students step up to help Haiti
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