Glen Avenue Elementary

September 17th-23rd is Community School Program Coordinator week! Glen Avenue School is so thankful for our PHENOMENAL School Program Coordinator, Mrs. Beebe! #CoordinatorsRock

We are excited to announce TWO great shows coming in October to the Parkside Planetarium: Totality and Spooky Space. Each show is only $5.00 per person payable as cash or check made out to WCPS at the door when you arrive. Please see below for showtimes. Use the Eventbrite links below to select your show and reserve your seat. "Totality, Explore the Wonder of Eclipses" Wednesday, October 11th: 6:00 PM Thursday, October 12th: 6:00 PM Friday, October 13th: 6:00 and 7:00 PM https://www.eventbrite.com/e/totality-eclipse-shows-at-parkside-planetarium-tickets-708752506827?aff=oddtdtcreator "Spooky Space, Cosmic Connections to Halloween Costumes are Encouraged!" Wednesday, October 18th: 6:00 PM Thursday, October 19th: 6:00 PM Friday, October 20th: 6:00 and 7:00 PM Wednesday, October 25th: 6:00 PM Thursday, October 26th: 6:00 PM Friday, October 27th: 6:00 and 7:00 PM https://www.eventbrite.com/e/spooky-space-shows-at-the-parkside-planetarium-tickets-707737129807?aff=oddtdtcreator

Congratulations to Ms. Jamie Handy, who was voted Best School Bus Driver for Wicomico County in the Reader’s Poll for Best of Coastal Style Magazine 2023. This morning when she arrived at Glen Avenue Elementary School, Handy was celebrated by the school staff and the Gator!

Be on the lookout for an invitation in your child's Take Home Folder to our Fall PAC and Technology Workshop on Wednesday, September 27th from 5-7 pm. Please RSVP by September 20th and contact mwilliam@wcboe.org if you have any questions. We hope to see you there!

The Office of Special Education and Early Intervention Services invites parents of students with disabilities to the first Special Education Citizens Advisory Committee (SECAC) meeting of the school year. The meetings is scheduled for September 21, 2023 from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. The hybrid meeting will take place in the Media Center at Prince Street Elementary School. Please contact Lavon Adkins, Family Support Facilitator, at laadkins@wcboe.org for the Zoom link if you wish to join virtually. Participants will receive updates from the Office of Special Education and a presentation on IEP Basics from Parents Place of Maryland.

Wicomico County Public Schools joins our country in remembering the importance of September 11th each year. The 9/11 anniversary is also Patriot Day, and the National Day of Service and Remembrance. It's an important date for all to reflect on the lives lost and service given.

Hello. This is Tracy Sahler, Public Information Officer for Wicomico County Public Schools. Due to inclement weather, Wicomico County Public Schools will have a 90-minute delay today. Breakfast will not be served in school. Students should follow their school’s instructions regarding the day’s schedule. Please be safe. Thank you.

Next monthly Wicomico Board of Education meeting will be 7 pm Tue Sept. 12 in the Board of Education Auditorium, 101 Long Ave., Salisbury. Pre-registration for public comments required. Online pre-registration open through Mon Sept 11. https://board_public_comments.wcboe.org/

Our students are back in school and at the bus stops, crossing the street, and let's all help them get to and from school safely. - Please slow down - Please drive carefully - Stop for stopped school buses - Keep your eyes on the road, not on your phone - Let's keep our children safe - THANK YOU!

It was a wonderful Open House with Glen Ave Gators and Chipman Elementary Chipmunks. Together, we welcome our scholars and families as we begin our new year!

Come out to the Wicomico Youth & Civic Center before 3 p.m. today for this fantastic community back-to-school Fresh Start event. Free school supplies, community resources and food while supplies last. Wicomico Schools is proud to be a Fresh Start partner.

Great community events for Wicomico students and families Friday night and Saturday afternoon. Saturday's Fresh Start back-to-school event at the Wicomico Youth & Civic Center is going to be huge! Be sure to take advantage of these opportunities to have fun and get prepared for the upcoming school year. Find even more event flyers on the eBulletinBoard on our website: https://www.wicomicoschools.org/o/wcps/page/ebulletinboard

Let's give a warm Gator welcome to our new teachers! We are excited to have them join our Glen Avenue family!

Glen Avenue and Chipman welcome our scholars and families to join us on August 30th from 4-6PM at Lake Street Park for our back-to-school open house! Come meet your teachers and have a little fun with us as we kick off our school year!

ONE WEEK AWAY! Saturday August 26th! The “Fresh Start: A Wicomico County Back-to-School Event” is back! The event will take place at the Wicomico Youth and Civic Center on Saturday August 26th from 12 noon to 3 p.m. This is for Wicomico County students in-need from Kindergarten to Grade 12. ​Students will receive a Free backpack along with several essential school supplies (while supplies last as this is first come, first serve)​. -Free Haircuts -Fun Activities -Info about the upcoming school year -Community programming -Health Information and more See you Saturday, August 26th starting at 12 noon at the Wicomico Youth & Civic Center!

Back to School Information for ALL Wicomico Public Schools is now available. The latest on Open Houses, Supply Lists, and more. It's all right here at https://bit.ly/wcps20232024 Less than 30 days until students and teachers are smiling again in the hallways. Can't Wait!

Attention Maryland families: Access to child care assistance is easier than ever! The Maryland State Department of Education's new fast track Child Care Scholarship Application process cuts the wait time for approval to just 3 business days. Learn more and see if you qualify today: money4childcare.com

Positions Open Today! We Are Now Hiring here in July 2023! -3 Secondary Math Positions - Contact lmckinno@wcboe.org -1 Middle School Social Studies - Contact lbock@wcboe.org -PreK - K - 1st & 5th grade positions - Contact jldavis@wcboe.org -8 Special Education Positions - Contact kesmith@wcboe.org If interested, contact the person next to the listed position. www.wicomicoschools.org

Positions Open Today! We Are Now Hiring here in July 2023! -3 Secondary Math Positions - Contact lmckinno@wcboe.org -1 Middle School Social Studies - Contact lbock@wcboe.org -PreK - K - 1st & 5th grade positions - Contact jldavis@wcboe.org -8 Special Education Positions - Contact kesmith@wcboe.org If interested, contact the person next to the listed position. www.wicomicoschools.org

We are truly enjoying our new website for Wicomico Public Schools. You can see what's happening in the school system or at your child's particular school. Just type www.wicomicoschools.org into the browser of your choice. We also have a new MOBILE APP! It's everything Wicomico Public Schools in your pocket. Watch this video on how the new app works! https://youtu.be/2BvvpMGxq6Y Download the app for Android - https://bit.ly/3nTv1Le Download the app for Apple - https://apple.co/4542oLO We are glad to partner with Apptegy in bringing this essential communications tool to Wicomico Public Schools families and staff to keep you in touch with alerts, closings/delays, grades, events and wonderful student stories. Download the free app today!