Glen Primary School

It’s Teacher Appreciation Week, and we’re roaring with gratitude for the educators who lead, care and inspire every day at Howland! Drop a comment about your favorite Howland teacher to show your appreciation! 🧡🖤 #HowlandPride #TigerTeachersRock #TeacherAppreciationWeek #ThankYouTeachers

Glen Parents, We have seen a surge in students bringing Pokémon cards to school to show their collections to their friends. This often leads to card trading and theft, and some of these cards have a high monetary value. Pokémon cards need to stay at home. Please speak to your student about not bringing Pokémon cards or any other personal belongings to school for trading. Thank you, Mr. Roth

Howland Glen Literacy Night 2025! (a little past due) This was a fantastic night of fun, prizes, and literacy for everyone! Thank you to our staff and volunteers for making this night a huge success!

Philadelphia Candy Distribution: Smaller orders will be sent home with your child starting tomorrow, 4/9. Larger orders: 2nd grade orders can be picked up in the school library immediately following your child's choir performance (Wed. & Thur.) All 1st-grade orders and orders for 2nd-graders who cannot attend the choir performances may be picked up on Wed. and Thur. from 4:00 to 5:15 PM. Park at the front of the building after 3:50 PM, not prior, due to bus traffic. Enter through the main doors, then head to the library. Parking spots along the front of the building are reserved for families who only stop in to pick up candy (except for handicap spaces). Thank you for making this fundraiser a sweet success! Kind regards, Mr. Roth

Second Grade Families: We look forward to seeing you this week for our second grade performances. Dress comfortably and coolly, as it will be warm on stage. Please also wear appropriate gym class shoes. Upon arrival, please proceed to the gymnasium for seating. Performers will be called backstage for warm-ups 10 minutes prior to the performance. The performance should last approximately 45 minutes. The starting time for each performance group is as follows: Wednesday, April 9th 5:30 p.m. – Mrs. Dotson and Mrs. Anderson 7:00 p.m. – Mrs. Chasser and Mrs. Murray Thursday, April 10th 5:30 p.m. – Mrs. Tekac and Mrs. Yacovone 7:00 p.m. – Mrs. Hartman and Mrs. Bell Thank you, Mr. Sharek

🎉 Congratulations to our March Students of the Month at Howland Glen! 🎉 Your positive character, excellent behavior, and dedication to working hard in the classroom inspire us all. As a special reward, these outstanding students enjoyed a delicious treat—a custom ice cream sundae! 🍦 Keep up the amazing work! We are so proud of you! 🧡🖤 #HowlandGlenProud #StudentOfTheMonth #HardWorkPaysOff

Dear Parents, We kindly ask that you send a spare set of clothes with your child to keep at school. Accidents, spills, and muddy playgrounds happen, and having an extra outfit on hand helps keep students comfortable throughout the day. Additionally, if your child comes home wearing clothing borrowed from the nurse’s station, please wash and return the items as soon as possible. Our supply—especially pants—is running very low. Thank you for your support in keeping our students prepared and comfortable! Kind Regards, Mr. Roth

Don't forget! This weekend our Howland Drama Club Presents... "Into the Woods” Show Dates & Times: Friday, March 28th – 7:00 PM, Saturday, March 29th – 7:00 PM,
 Sunday, March 30th – 2:00 PM Location: Howland Middle School Get Your Tickets: At the door or online at https://howlandtigers.hometownticketing.com #HowlandDramaClub #IntoTheWoods #TheatreMagic #CommunityEvent

Good evening, Tomorrow marks the end of our third nine-week grading period. Students will be released 1-hour early. Car rider dismissal will begin at 2:35 PM. Kind regards, Mr. Roth

Glen Families, Reminder! Philadelphia Candy fundraiser orders and payments are due tomorrow! Every sale counts! All order forms and money must be turned in tomorrow, Monday, March 17th. Checks or money orders are preferred and should be payable to: “Howland Glen Primary.” Please ensure your child’s name, grade, and teacher’s name are on the money envelope ALONG WITH the order forms provided when you turn in your order so your student receives proper credit for their sales. 📢 If you submit one check for your entire order, your student will be entered into a drawing for a chance to be one of 10 students to receive a mystery prize! Thank you again for your support! Kind Regards, Mr. Roth

Howland Drama Club Presents... "Into the Woods” 🎟️ Show Dates & Times: Thursday, March 27th – 7:00 PM
 Friday, March 28th – 7:00 PM
 Saturday, March 29th – 7:00 PM
 Sunday, March 30th – 2:00 PM 📍 Location: Howland Middle School 🎫 Get Your Tickets: At the door or online at https://howlandtigers.hometownticketing.com #HowlandDramaClub #IntoTheWoods #TheatreMagic #CommunityEvent

We want to invite you to help shape the future of education at Howland Local Schools! Join us for a Focus Group Roundtable Event! 🗓️ Saturday, March 29, 2025 ⏰ 8:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. 📍 RSVP here: https://forms.gle/ZT4oF43cA3XoTyST8 Your perspectives as parents, educators, students and community members are essential as we plan for the future. #HowlandSchools #YourVoiceMatters #StrategicPlanning

As a reminder, our tardy bell rings at 9:20 AM. If you enter the car line at 9:20 or after, you must park your vehicle and walk your student to the main office entrance, and sign them in on the computer. (Note: the tarty bell at Howland Springs rings at 9:25 AM) Additionally, please utilize the entire space between both unloading signs to let your student(s) out of your vehicle. If you are waiting to let your student(s) out at the end of the line (closer to the door), you are holding up the car line and creating a dangerous situation where cars and students are in various stages of driving and walking. Please adhere to these protocols for the safety of our students. Lastly, at dismissal time, please do not go around the chain or enter the parking lot to line up until after 3:10 PM or when the chain is removed. Dismissal does not begin until approximately 3:35 PM. Thank you for your help in keeping our students safe! Kind regards, Mr. Roth

📢 Reminder! 🎡📚 Join us for our Carnival-Themed Literacy Night at Howland Glen! 🎪✨ 📅 When: Thursday, March 20th ⏰ Time: 5:30-7:00 PM Enjoy Carnival games, make-and-take trail mix, popcorn, and free food! 🍿🎯✨ Please send the RSVP slip back to school as soon as possible. Each student was sent home with a yellow Literacy Night flyer with the RSVP slip at the bottom. Thank you, and we hope to see you at our spectacular Literacy Night! Kind regards, Mr. Roth

🎉 Congratulations to our February Students of the Month at Howland Glen! 🎉 Your positive character, excellent behavior, and dedication to working hard in the classroom inspire us all. As a special reward, these outstanding students enjoyed a delicious treat—a custom ice cream sundae! 🍦 Keep up the amazing work! We are so proud of you! 🧡🖤 #HowlandGlenProud #StudentOfTheMonth #HardWorkPaysOff

Hello Glen Families, Read Across America Week is celebrated from March 2–6 each year. The week-long celebration begins on the birthday of Dr. Seuss (today!). To celebrate, all K-4 students can participate in a special theme each day this week! Monday - wear pajamas or comfy clothes to school. Tuesday - wear your favorite hat! Wednesday - Dress "Wacky" - clothes backward, inside out, mismatched, etc. Thursday - read my shirt day - wear a shirt with appropriate writing on it. Friday - wear green - "Green Eggs and Ham"

Dear Parents, As the weather changes, please make sure your child wears a weather-appropriate coat to school, as we will be going outside for recess most days. Additionally, we encourage you to send an extra set of clothes to keep in their locker in case of an accident or if they get muddy during recess. Thank you for your support in keeping our students comfortable and prepared! Best, Mr. Roth

Congratulations to our January Students of the Month at Howland Glen! Your positive character, excellent behavior, and dedication to working hard in the classroom are inspiring. Ice cream sundaes and popsicles were a big hit!

We need YOUR input! As we embark on our strategic planning journey, your insights are invaluable in helping us enhance the educational experience for our students. Why Your Voice Matters: -Parents understand their children’s needs. -Educators bring classroom expertise. -Students offer fresh insights. -Community members provide valuable perspectives. By completing our Strategic Planning Survey, you help us set priorities, allocate resources, and align our goals with the needs of our students and families. Take the survey today and be a part of shaping our district’s future: https://forms.gle/jAf3ZcPCE9Uj6hJPA

With help from Mrs. Rae, classroom teachers, and our local Home Depot employees, three of our Howland Glen second-grade classrooms participated in a hands-on workshop! Mrs. Rae is our librarian and makerspace facilitator here at Howland Glen. Makerspace takes place in our library on the opposite weeks of library time. Our makerspace encourages hands-on learning through creative projects, games, challenges, or team-building activities! This week, students were able to construct and decorate a wooden toolbox! They also got to take home their very own Home Depot apron for future projects! All second-grade classes will get to participate in this workshop, as future workshop dates are being planned!