Dear Glen Oaks Elementary Families,
Welcome to the 2024-2025 school year! We are excited to have your children start school in just a few weeks. This is going to be a fantastic school year! We have an incredible staff who are ready to love and grow all of our students, and there is great excitement in the air. Lots of things will be coming your way soon, so we want you to be equipped with pertinent information ahead of time. Something new that you will have access to is the Thrillshare app in which our campus and teacher communication will come from. The app will give you immediate access to information about your child’s learning, classroom happenings, announcements, pictures, and quick reminders. The school website is also connected with the Thrillshare app. This will be a one-stop shop to provide you with the most up to date information, and the parent newsletter will be connected on the website. Please take a moment to download the Thrillshare app, as this will be the way in which we communicate all things happening at Glen Oaks.
I have also provided you with our Glen Oaks Parent & Student Handbook. It’s filled with valuable topics that pertain to our school procedures and protocols and will be a resource to answer most questions you may have. Please be sure to read over the information and talk with your child about the important agreements that our district has also shared, such as the MISD Student Code of Conduct & MISD Student Handbook. Please let me know if you have any questions!
Meet the Teacher Night
We will have our annual Meet the Teacher next Monday, Aug. 5th from 5:30-6:30pm. This will be a time for you to bring school supplies if you have them, meet your child’s teacher(s), sign up for PTA and volunteer opportunities, and get to know your Glen Oaks family. Also, join us for Popsicles in the Park, hosted by our incredible PTA, from 6-7 pm!
Teacher Communication
Teachers will communicate directly through the Thrillshare app, as well as provide a newsletter each Friday. Teacher newsletters will share what your child is learning each week, classroom news, and any grade level pertinent information.
Volunteering/PTA
We are fortunate to have an active PTA that supports our school in a variety of ways. Our PTA is one of the best ways to get connected with volunteer opportunities in our school. There are a variety of ways you can help out, so please don’t assume you’re not needed or that your schedule won’t accommodate it. There is a QR code for you to simply scan and fill out your information so we can get you connected with volunteering. Lastly, joining PTA is another way to show your support and you can do so by visiting https://glenoaks.membershiptoolkit.com/home.
Continuing to Grow Every Student Everyday
This year we will continue our focus on growing all kids. We will be intentional about growing all of our students in ways that challenge them to be curious, think critically, speak & write about their learning, and collaborate with others. While academic growth is always a key goal, our students must also feel loved, valued, and realize their unique gifts so they can flourish in a variety of ways. Their social-emotional well being is a critical component of our day to day interactions and learning. We are committed to continue to walk in a spirit of excellence so all of our students can thrive.
As a parent at Glen Oaks, remember that you are a partner in the process of providing the best education possible for our Glen Oaks Tigers. We appreciate the role you play and the support you provide, and we look forward to a dynamic school year!
Sincerely,
Kristi Andrews
Principal