The Bullpup BulletinGlenwood Leadership Academy’s Parent Newsletter · Sept./Oct. 2017

IMPORTANTINFORMATION

GLA Contacts(812) 435 - 8242, officeTamara Skinner, PrincipalAngie Oliver, Asst. PrincipalJake VanWinkle, Master TeacherBrian Gmutza, CounselorTiffany Austin, Social WorkerChelsea McLear, Family OutreachSherry Smith, Admin. SecretarySamantha Luebbehusen, SecretaryJane Scales, NurseBrandie Jones, Cafeteria Mgr.

Family Reminders

· Doors open at 7:15 am

· School begins at 7:30 am

· Report a student absence to the office by 8:30 am· Dismissal is at 2:30 pm

· Students are not released & dismissal plans cannot be changed after 2:00 pm· Students may wear any solid, collared shirt & dress/uniform pants in tan, navy, or black

Principal’s Message

Dear parents/guardians,

October is an exciting month here at GLA! We started the month by celebrating our PBIS Top Dog winners and those with perfect attendance for the month. Our attendance has already improved and we appreciate your efforts to make sure your children are here on time, every day, ready to learn. That is a great way to teach kids about accountability. Speaking of accountability…

Perhaps your child has shared that each month we have been focusing on part of the REACH acronym. In August and September, we focused on RESPECT and EXCELLING at school. In October, we are focusing on holding ourselves ACCOUNTABLE. You can help your child understand accountability by talking about ways you are accountable (ex. You have to hold yourself accountable to be at work, pay your bills, clean your house, and get your kids to school, etc.) At school, we are talking about the accountability for completing your work, giving your best effort, being where you are supposed to be, being a good listener, etc.

We are halfway through the first semester, so be sure to check in with your child’s teacher to see how they are performing academically in the classroom. This is a good time to intervene if your child is not performing to your expectation or the teacher’s. We want each Bullpup to reach his/her potential.

I want to close with GREAT NEWS! We just completed an onsite visit with Mass Insight, our Turn Around partner from Boston. They were easily able to see all the positive changes at GLA in the last six years. It was evident that the climate and culture of the school had stabilized and that academic achievement is the priority at GLA. We appreciate your role in helping us make so many positive changes here at school. YOU are the crucial factor in your child’s success and we are proud to be part of it.

Sincerely,Tamara R. SkinnerPrincipal

Fall BreakNO SCHOOL

Fri. Oct. 6 - Tues. Oct. 10

Upcoming Events

Bullpups Aren’t Bullies!

More info pg. 3

Tues. Oct. 175:00 - 6:30

Q1 Academic Award Ceremonies

Wed. Oct. 25See pg. 3 for times

Dress for Success!

PBIS

Media Center News

Mission

Through our commitment to learn, serve, and lead, Glenwood Leadership

Academy will become the highest growth K-8 school in Indiana.

Vision

Inspiring and empowering students through innovative instruction and meaningful relationships to REACH

their academic potential.

Glenwood Leadership Academy901 Sweetser Ave. · (812) 435 - 8242

Learn. Serve. Lead.

BOX TOPSContinue collecting Box Tops

for Education and Coke points and send them to

school with your student! The homeroom with the most collected will earn a party!

Please make sure your Bullpups are dressed for success before they leave the house each morning! The EVSC uniform policy is enforced at GLA, which is listed below if you need a quick reminder of what GLA students are expected to wear each and every day! If you need assistance with uniform clothing or have any

questions about this policy, please contact Mrs. Austin, our social worker, at 435-8242 ext. 3.

August’s Top DogsWay to be respectful, Bullpups!

BOOK RETURNSHave a GLA book at home? Return it ASAP! We have a long list of students with

books still missing from last year. Help us clear those

records by checking at home for GLA books & returning them to the media center.

GLA BOOK STOREEach Wed., Thurs, and Fri.

morning, the GLA Bookstore is open to students

from 7:15 - 7:30. Students can purchase school supplies

priced between $0.25 - $1.00.

Our Bullpups did a great job showing excellence throughout September! They tried their best on assignments and didn’t give up, even if the work was difficult.

We will focus on accountability in October. Talk to your student about how you are accountable every day and how they can be accountable too! Accountability at GLA looks like getting to class on time, using class time wisely, and recognizing and fixing our mistakes when we make them. Thank you for encouraging your students to be

accountable - students REACH their potential when we work together!

“Is my Bullpup dressed for success?” YES NO

Pants/Shorts/Skirts Uniform or dress style in khaki, navy, or black. Fingertip length.

Jeans, black jeans, leggings, jeggings, or shorts above fingertip length

Shirts Polo or button-down shirt with a collar. Any solid color.

T-shirts (GLA spirit shirts OK on Fridays) Polos with stripes, patterns, or

large logo.

Shoes Any closed-toe and closed-back shoe.

Sandals, shoes with open toes or open backs. Heeled shoes are discouraged.

Cool-Weather ItemsSweatshirt or sweater with no

hood. Solid colors, collared shirt underneath.

Hoodies or jackets with hoods. Sweaters with patterns or large logos. (If worn to school, must be kept in locker)

These second grade Bullpups are ready to learn in their uniform pants and polos!

Mission

Through our commitment to learn, serve, and lead, Glenwood Leadership

Academy will become the highest growth K-8 school in Indiana.

Vision

Inspiring and empowering students through innovative instruction and meaningful relationships to REACH

their academic potential.

Glenwood Leadership Academy901 Sweetser Ave. · (812) 435 - 8242

Learn. Serve. Lead.

Bullpups Aren’t Bullies:An Anti-Bullying Family Engagement Event

Tuesday, October 17th aaaaaaaaaa

5:00 - 6:30aaaaaaaa

Come learn about what bullying is, what bullying isn’t, and how GLA is working to prevent it!

The event will begin with a short, interactive information session followed by fun, hands-on

activities that focus on building each other up and being a good friend to each and every Bullpup!

We will have snacks & prize drawings too! You don’t want to miss it!

Call 435-8242 ext. 4 with questions

Fall Break

NO SCHOOLFriday Oct. 6 - Tuesday Oct. 10

Please have a safe and enjoyable Fall Break! School will resume on Wednesday, October 11.

RDS Parent AccessNow is the perfect time to check your child’s progress on RDS! RDS is an online platform

where grades and attendance are recorded by your student’s teacher. You can check your student’s progress online and contact their teacher with any questions or concerns. For

more information on setting up an RDS account, contact our school counselor Brian Gmutza at brian.gmutza@evsck12.com or by calling the

school office.

Quarter 1 Academic Awards Ceremonies

We will be recognizing the academic success and growth of our students on Wednesday, October 25th. Awards are given for A and B honor rolls, perfect attendance, citizenship, and

more! Parents are invited to attend their child’s award ceremony to help celebrate his/her academic achievements.

Here are the times for each grade’s ceremony:

7th & 8th grade ………… 8:00 - 8:302nd & 3rd grade ………… 8:30 - 9:15

Kindergarten & 1st grade ………… 9:15 - 10:00……………….. 4th & 5th grade ...……… 10:00 - 10:45 6th grade ………… 10:45 - 11:30

Please bring your state-issued photo ID if you plan to attend.

School Picture Day Thursday, November 2nd

Send your Bullpups to school with their brightest smiles!! Order forms will be sent home with students after Fall Break. If you would like to order a photo package, please

return the completed order form with payment to your student’s homeroom teacher before

November 2nd.

Mission

Through our commitment to learn, serve, and lead, Glenwood Leadership

Academy will become the highest growth K-8 school in Indiana.

Vision

Inspiring and empowering students through innovative instruction and meaningful relationships to REACH

their academic potential.

Glenwood Leadership Academy901 Sweetser Ave. · (812) 435 - 8242

Learn. Serve. Lead.

Report Card RewardsReport cards are scheduled to go home the week of Oct. 16.

Many local businesses reward students for excelling on their schoolwork! Check out these Evansville businesses that treat kids who have earned great grades!

● Chuck E. Cheese: 10 free tokens for all report cards● Walthers Golf ‘N Fun: One free round of mini golf for all report cards● Gattitown: $5 game card for all A’s; $3 game card for A’s and B’s● Cold Stone Creamery: Free kid’s ice cream for all report cards● G D Ritzy’s: Double scoop for 4 A’s; Hamburger or Hot Dog for 3 A’s; Single scoop for 2 A’s; Medium drink for 1 A● CMOE: $1 off admission for each A● Dairy Queen: Free small Blizzard for Perfect Attendance; Free mini Blizzard for A or B Honor Roll● Krispy Kreme: 1 free glazed donut for each A (up to 6 donuts)● OrangeLeaf: Free 3oz. for all report cards● Qdoba: Free kids meal for mostly A’s (K-5 only)● Wayback Burgers: Free kids meal for A’s; Free kids entree for A’s/B’s; Free Jr. Milkshake for Perfect Attendance

Hacienda Give Back Nightfor GLA’s PTSA

Tuesday, October 10Hacienda on Green River Rd.

20% of all sales purchased will be donated to GLA’s PTSA when the ticket below is shown to

your server!

Support your students and your school as you celebrate the end of Fall Break with a lunch or

dinner at Hacienda! Gift cards may also be purchased as a part of the give back night!

Red Ribbon Week

October 23 - 31

Red Ribbon Week exists to bring awareness of and advocacy for drug-free families and

communities.

The Red Ribbon Campaign says that teens are 42% less likely to use drugs if their parents talk

to them about leading a healthy, drug-free lifestyle, but only 25% of teens report having

those conversations with their parents.

It’s never too early to talk with your child about how important it is to live a drug-free life! If you would like more information on how to

have those conversations with your child, or if you have a concern about your child and drug use, you can reach out to our social worker at

435-8242 ext. 3.