We love to learn outside of the school walls, like our preschoolers did at the pumpkin patch! They enjoyed a hayride, hunted for pumpkins, and found a super large pumpkin in the field. Preschoolers build size, color, and shape concepts all while celebrating Fall together.
Last week, 2nd graders explored VA's history through a field trip to Henricus Park, where they learned about tools, clothing, and shelter from the past. When students returned to school, we heard many of them share about the arrows, animal skins, and tools they had explored!
Tomorrow night -- Thursday, October 26 -- is Trunk-or-Treat here at Glen Lea Elementary School. Come out for candy, music, and the petting zoo! The book fair will also be open for CC, Apple Pay, Google Pay, and cash purchases. This is one of our favorite events of the year!
These first graders were so proud of the American eagles that they created as part of their study of symbols. Each eagle was as unique as the Glen Lea student who created it! They loved showing off their finished product as their eagles "flew" through the sky.
We are celebrating our excitement over reading & being part of the Glen Lea community all week alongside the book fair. We can't wait to see your school spirit!
Mon: Wear pink to celebrate the "best day ever" with the Book Fair.
Tues: Wear animal print or sunglasses because we are "kenough"!
Wed: Wear neon colors or mismatch to celebrate uniqueness.
Thur: Dress up as a favorite character for our parade. No masks.
Fri: Wear comfy clothes or pajamas, because what a week!
Yesterday, Glen Lea student athletes had the opportunity to participate in basketball skills practice with the VUU Women's Basketball team. They worked hard as they practiced their agility through dribbling, passing, and shooting drills. We love cheering on our athletes!
Wow, Lions! Look what's here -- the Fall Book Fair w/FGTeeV, Piggy, Pokemon, unicorns, Gabby, & ALL the cuteness. There are phone erasers, diaries, & some great discounts. We'll be open 5:30-7 at Trunk or Treat (10/26). Learn more or start an eWallet at www.tinyurl.com/GL23Books
We are creating a chain of kindness by celebrating 2 staff with the Heart of the Lion monthly. In October, we celebrated Ms. Trent's sunshiny presence & Ms. Massenburg's helping spirit. We can't wait to see who will be next!
Last week, the Glen Lea community started reading The Wild Robot. All of our students are listening to the story in their classrooms, leading up to a virtual author visit with Peter Brown on November 16th. Ask your student about Roz & how they think she will survive!
Last Week @ Library: K students learned butterflies as a symbol for dreams as we read Dreamer for Hispanic Heritage Month. 2nd graders completed their first Breakout Box to review weather terms. The MakerSpace stayed busy, as always. Plus, we unveiled a new sensory path!
Check out all those patterns on the carpet! Kindergarten students practiced building and extending their own patterns using colored blocks, while also practicing how to work with partners and share their work with others. Way to go, mathematicians!
Flashback Friday: Check out these photos from the beginning of the year, as one 3rd grade class built a strong understanding of citizenship and community. It makes us so happy to see big smiles as students learn to collaborate -- a necessary skill in the 21st century!
Mrs. Farmer's 4th graders are celebrating kindness through their new Kindness Wall. Each day, students can add sticky notes to celebrate their community, such as complimenting or thanking someone for help. And students get to take the notes home to remind them of their greatness!
We loved capturing this impromptu moment of teamwork last week, when our students created their own cheer practice -- including students mentoring other students! Shout out to all the Glen Lea Lions who lead by example and create a caring community every day.
Fall book fair arrives on Oct 23! We can't wait to share the newest books, the coolest writing tools, and so much more. We will be celebrating school spirit & reading all week long. Find out more by visiting our fair site: www.tinyurl.com/GL23books -- See you there!
Our Glen Lea Lions are incredibly creative -- and love to build sculptures and objects with play-doh. In September, first grade teachers used that student enthusiasm to build their literacy skills. Students crafted play-doh creations before drawing & writing about their design.
2nd grade will soon be studying geography, including learning about the continents. Ms. Harlow had her students explore large visual atlases as a way to build background knowledge and increase their success! Students were mesmerized as they explored this type of nonfiction.
Engineering Club & Lego League started meeting during the school day this week! Engineering Club includes students from 1st grade through 5th grade, while Lego League includes 2nd through 4th graders. We focused on exploring materials & practicing sharing ideas with each other!
4th graders traveled on a boat down the James River last week, where they learned about the local wildlife, identifying different species, and boat safety. Look at all those smiles! We heard so many exciting stories about being on the boat & touching the fish when they returned.
Congratulations to our 3rd grade Artist of the Month! Ms. Fines selects an artist to be featured in our entryway each month, celebrating their creativity and hard work. You can see the current and previous artists of the month on our website.
https://tinyurl.com/gl23arts
