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Originally delivered on 2/5/2023 4:00 pm

SUBJECT: Gator Byte Volume 22

GATOR BYTE - VOLUME 22 - FEBRUARY 5, 2023
February is Black History Month

For a list of events happening in and around Greenwich throughout the month, click here. 

UPCOMING EVENTS
PJ Day for Kids - Friday, 2/10

Make an optional donation of $1 or more online (click here) or have your child(ren) bring in cash on Friday, 2/10.  

Bella Nonna Valentine's Pizza Night!

It’s Glenville School’s annual Valentine's Day pizza event. 

Decorate heart-shaped pizzas with your loved ones.

 Orders are pick-up only.

Janae Marks' Author Visit

Author Janae Marks will be visiting Glenville's 3rd-5th graders for an assembly on Thursday, February 23, 2023. Her books From the Desk of Zoe Washington and On Air with Zoe Washington will be available for pre-order. Purchase copies in advance to read or bring to the event to have her sign.  More information to follow. 


Janae Marks is the critically acclaimed author of middle grade novels From the Desk of Zoe Washington, A Soft Place to Land, and On Air with Zoe Washington. She is also part of the middle grade anthology Hope Wins, edited by Rose Brock. Her novels have been named Best Book of the Year by Parents Magazine, Chicago Public Library, the Boston Globe, the Bank Street College of Education, and others. From the Desk of Zoe Washington is currently in development with Disney Branded Television to become an original movie, executive produced by Kerry Washington. Learn more at janaemarks.com.

Glenville Family Hockey Fun - Sunday, 3/5

Join us for one of the most fun and exciting events of the year! Come cheer on Glenville students as they sing the National Anthem and enjoy an action-packed afternoon of hockey! All friends and family welcome!

Hat included with each ticket and $3 of every ticket purchased goes back to Glenville!

Click here to buy tickets.

Distinguished Teacher Awards

Since 1984, the Greenwich Distinguished Teachers Awards Committee (DTAC) has been recognizing and celebrating excellence among the dedicated teaching staff of the Greenwich Public Schools. Each year, DTAC selects up to six Distinguished Teachers from nominations submitted by parents, students, colleagues, and members of the community.

The main emphasis in identifying a distinguished teacher is the quality of work with students. To learn more about the criteria and eligibility requirements, head to the webpage dedicated to DTA that includes the Nomination Instruction Packet. We have many tools to help with your promotion, including a flyer in English and Spanish and a wonderful video, also in English and Spanish. Please utilize any and all of them! 

NOMINATION DEADLINE IS 5:00 PM ON MARCH 9, 2023. 

GATOR BALL- SAVE THE DATE!
GATOR GEAR

Our most popular items include these long sleeve youth tees.  

Available in both colors.

CLICK HERE FOR GATOR GEAR!

WAYS TO GET INVOLVED
Join the PTA and Support Glenville School

It's never too late! Join the PTA and help enrich the lives of our students, staff and the entire school community! Click here to join now!

Stay In The Know

Sign up for text alerts from the Glenville PTA. 

Text "gators" to (833) 343-0185.


WHAT'S NEW FROM PTAC
Academic Excellence Committee

If you are interested in attending any or all of "Fostering a Love of Learning at Home" discussion series, you must register by using this link.  

Who Are Your PTAC Reps?

Find your PTAC Reps HERE. If you have any questions regarding their positions or areas they represent, please feel free to reach out to them! We thank them for representing Glenville and informing us of all the updates!

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