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The Bullpup BulletinGlenwood Leadership Academy’s Parent Newsletter · October 2016

IMPORTANTINFORMATION

GLA Contacts(812) 435 - 8242, officeTamara Skinner, PrincipalAngie Oliver, Asst. PrincipalToni Hamilton, Master TeacherBrian Gmutza, CounselorTiffany Austin, Social WorkerChelsea McLear, Family OutreachSherry Smith, Admin. SecretarySamantha Stucki, SecretaryJane Scales, NurseKaren Sallee, 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 Bullpup families,

Happy Halloween! We have just recently completed the 1st quarter, and it was nice to celebrate your student’s accomplishments in the awards assemblies on Friday.

If you missed out on the awards, in the next few days, we have several good opportunities for you to spend time with your child at school. We have a home basketball game on Thursday, November 3rd and an away game at Lodge on Tuesday, November 1st.

Literacy night is quickly approaching on Monday, the 7th of November. We will have fun activities for families and you can connect with teachers as well.

A BIG congratulations to the GLA speech team. They had two city finalists, Kaitlyn McClellan and Tyesha Harris, 1st place winner in poetry! We are really proud of our kids and appreciate the hard work of Ms. Chinn and Mrs. Ennis, a community partner who helps the speech team.

Even though it has been pretty warm this week, fall is bringing cooler weather and your student needs to start bringing a jacket to school to be prepared for recess. If you need assistance with winter clothing, please contact Mrs. Austin to get on the list for the EVSC Hangers program.

We have a short time before the first semester is over, 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 teachers. We want each Bullpup to reach his/her potential.

It has been a great year so far with our Bullpups and we look forward to a great winter!

Thanks,Tamara R. SkinnerPrincipal

Picture Day

Tues. November 1

Upcoming Events

Literacy Night

Mon. November 75:00 - 6:30

Bosse Class of ‘21 Freshman Orientation

Wed. November 166:00 - 8:00

Cool Weather ReadyAs temperatures drop, we want to make sure your child stays warm while remaining in school uniform. Please remember the following guidelines when dressing your child, as outlined by

the EVSC Dress for Success Policy!

● Solid long-sleeved shirts are allowed under a solid collared shirt

● Solid sweaters, zip up fleeces, and cardigans may be worn over a solid collared shirt

● Jackets and sweatshirts with hoods are NOT permitted in the building. Those items should be put in lockers upon arrival.

Report Card Rewards

Many local businesses reward students for excelling on their schoolwork! Check out some of 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

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.

MediaCenterNews

BOOK RETURNSWe have a long list of

students with GLA library books still missing from last year. Help us clear

those records by checking at home for

GLA books & returning them to the media center.

BOX TOPSContinue collecting Box

Tops for Education, Labels for Education, and

Coke points and send them to school with your student! The homeroom with the most collected

will earn a party!

SUPPLY 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.

Literacy NightMonday, November 7th

5:00 - 6:30

Join us for…● Teacher meet-and-greets!● Displays of classroom projects!● Student data packets!● Book-themed activities

& games!● Snacks & prizes!● Family fun time!

Bosse Class of 2021 Freshman Orientation

PBIS

Red Ribbon Week

Your students have been working hard on being accountable throughout October! Our Bullpups were turning in assignments on time, taking responsibility for their actions,

and striving to improve each and every day! Thanks for helping encourage accountability at home! It really makes a difference in student behavior at school!In November we will focus on character. You can promote character at home by

showing your child how to be helpful to others and by doing the right thing, even when it’s not easy to do. Your support is the most important factor in increasing positive

behaviors at school!

GLA Speech Team

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The 7th & 8th grade Speech Team had a great season, which ended at the City Finals on October 27th! GLA is proud of each and every team member & their coach, DeVon Chinn

(7/8 grade ELA teacher), for their hard work and growth throughout the season!

Two students earned ribbons at the city level in poetry! Kaitlyn M., 7th grader, won 4th

place for her reading of “Annabel Lee” by Edgar Allan Poe, and Tyesha H., 8th grader, won 1st place for her performance of “Still I Rise” and “Phenomenal Woman” by Maya Angelou.

Way to excel, Bullpups!

October’s Top DogsWay to be accountable, Bullpups!

October 24th - 28th was Red Ribbon Week, a time when schools across America intentionally promote a healthy lifestyle by saying “No!” to drugs. GLA celebrated

with Spirit Days and by learning about the benefits of a drug free life. It is never too early to talk with your child about staying healthy by avoiding drugs! Make time to begin an open and honest conversation with your children about the negative effects drugs have on your body and overall health! For more information and tips on how to talk with your child about a healthy, drug free lifestyle, contact

GLA’s social worker Tiffany Austin. Mixed Up Shoes Day“Don’t Get Mixed Up

with Drugs” Twin Day“Friends Don’t Let Friends Do Drugs”

Class of 2021

The Bosse Class of 2021 freshman orientation is Wednesday, November 16 from 6:00 - 8:00 pm for all current 8th graders and their families.

You will learn about what it takes to be a Bosse Bulldog as well as all the opportunities Bosse High School offers to its students. There will also be an

informational meeting about the International Baccalaureate (IB) program at 7:00 in the Media Center. Please report to the Bosse Auditorium upon arrival.

For more information, please contact GLA’s school counselor, Brian Gmutza.

Tyesha H. & Kaitlyn M.

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Bullpup Athletics

Girls Basketball

Lady Bullpups Team Roster

6th Grade 7th Grade 8th Grade

Danielle HarrisElani JohnsonCrena LaneabAlidia Morris

ISIS SabbJae’Nisha Winstead

Kelsey CoatesTa’nasia HarrisZahda Joyce

Shantelle SmithSally Ann Arata*

Lauryn Hill*Myesha Killebrew*Mi’Asia McBaine*

Ajiah Stewart*

Tianna FieldsAntania FunchesDeezura Jagoe

* indicates girls playing up on the 8th grade team

8th grade team coached by Ms. Nikki Darrett7th & 6th grade team coached by Ms. Dyrena Darrett

Cheerleaders Tyesha H., Desiraha H., Neolani C., Cheyenne S., and Lexus H. cheer on the Lady Bullpups to their first win of the

season vs. the Cedar Hall Bearcats on Oct. 25.

The Lady Bullpups have had a great 2 games to start their 16-17 season! Catch one of their games at GLA this month!

Thursday 11/3 vs. McGaryThursday 11/10 vs. Washington

Tuesday 11/29 vs. North Jr. High

Student LeadershipThe GLA Student Leadership Council participated in a community service project to help volunteers from Media Ministries begin to pack Thanksgiving food boxes

for families in need this holiday season! Our Bullpups had tons of fun while working hard to give back to the community!

GLA is proud of the exceptional character shown by the following students: 8th graders Lexus H., Glendarius J., and Tatum S.

6th graders Desiraha H., Cheyenne S., Wilnise C., Nadia M., Cody R., and Jayden S. 5th graders Prius K., and Adonis P.

3rd graders Inetta E., Kaylee H., Franciso G., and T’Orah F.

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Bullpups in Action

Written by Abigail S., 5th graderHave you ever been to Indiana Caverns? I have been to Indiana Caverns. It was September 30, 2016. The whole 5th grade went on the field trip. I was wondering where the money came from. Then my teacher said, “A lady gave us money to go on 9 more field trips plus the one we are going on today!” When we got there, we broke into 3 groups. Ms. Hartz and Mrs. Jines’ group went downstairs to watch a video. The tour guide took us down even more stairs into the cave. There were 265 stairs. I thought I was going to die! We learned about how caves are formed and about the different formations and animals inside the cave. Then we went on a boat ride. The water was only 3 or 4 feet deep. After lunch, we went hiking. That was fun! We saw a baby frog and the other group found a baby lizard. I can’t wait for our next trip!

Fifth Grade Goes to Indiana Caverns

Note: This series of fifth grade science field trips is funded by the “By George, It’s Science” program, which was founded by Jennifer Roll in honor and memory of her father George Hudock, who was an associate biology professor at Indiana University. “By George It’s Science” is designed to instill a love of nature and life sciences in local students. GLA and Bosse were specifically chosen to participate in this collaborative and student-centered partnership.

Written by T’Orah F. and Inetta E., 3rd graders

On Friday, October 14th, the 3rd grade teachers and students went to Wesselman’s Woods. We went so we could learn more about trees. We went on hikes and learned about how trees grow. We had a lot of fun on the hike and when we ate lunch and played at the park!

Third Grade Takes to the Trees

Glenwood’s exceptional staff works hard to provide students with opportunities outside of the classroom to engage students in applying what they learn at school. The articles below are written by students who were chosen to write

about their experiences and share what they have learned with you. We hope you enjoy the work of GLA’s first class of The Bullpup Bulletin’s Student Journalists!

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Written by Javonta B., 1st graderWe got to ride on a hayride to get a pumpkin. Next, we got to play with a duck and play on a hamster wheel. Then, we went in a corn maze and played on a tractor. Last, we played on the bouncy pillow. We had fun at the pumpkin patch.

The First Graders visited Mayse Farms on Friday, October 18th

Pumpkin Picking with First Grade

Written by Alexis W. and Kaysle B., 4th graders

On October 4th, 2016, the special needs students went to the West Side Nut Club Fall Festival for Special Kids Day. Special Kids Day is a day at the Fall Festival just for students in self contained classes in Evansville. When they went, a couple of students won some live fish and some other cool prizes. Then, when they got back to school, Mrs. Chapman’s class bought a fish talk and the entire class learned how to build an aquarium. Now everybody has their own class pet. Andrew, one of Mrs. Chapman’s 6th grade students, said his favorite ride was the bumper cars. He was also very afraid of the Ferris wheel. Jaden, a 3rd grade student in Mrs. Chapman’s class, loved the Ferris wheel, and he also won a fish. Do you know what is awesome? This day happens every year!

Fall Festival Fun with Special Needs Students

Aniela B. and Glennden S., 5th graders in Mrs. Harvey’s class, enjoy a ride on the carousel.

Strong & FreeA Red Ribbon Week Poem

Written by Tyesha H., 8th grader

I am strong and free.Drugs do not belong to me.

You are not alone in this fightYou got your friends, your family,

And one life to live. So do yourself a favor and forget about drugs

And when you see a loved oneGive them a hug

Let them know your loveIs worth more than drugs.

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