Kindergarten students have been exploring lines and color in art as they celebrate the start of the school year. They also practiced following directions as Ms. Fines modeled different skills for them. Check out that focus and pride as they share their first projects of the year!
8 months ago, Glen Lea Elementary School
two students draw as they watch Ms Fines at the front of the room
one student draws green dotted lines
one student draws purple wavy lines
one student looks up as they draw purple lines
one student draws purple lines in the sunlight
a student holds up their crayon drawing with all six colors
a student holds up their crayon drawing with all six colors
three students hold up their paint sticks to follow directions
one student draws on their paper
one student sticks out their tongue as they concentrate on the drawing
Our students are supported every day by a variety of staff -- school counselors, exceptional ed team members, the LAMPS team, and many more. Come out to meet these staff, Principal Gordon, your students' teachers, & more at Back to School Night on Thursday, 9/12/24 at 5:30pm!
8 months ago, Glen Lea Elementary School
Three staff smile at the camera.
The exceptional education team smiles at the camera.
The LAMPS team smiles at the camera while holding props.
We love seeing the ways our students grow more responsible every day under the guidance of our 3-5th grade teachers, even as they learn new routines like changing classes. Come meet these teachers -- and more! -- at our Back to School night on September 12th at 5:30pm!
8 months ago, Glen Lea Elementary School
Four third grade teachers smile at the camera.
Three fourth grade teachers smile at the camera.
Five fifth grade teachers smile at the camera.
Our K-2 teams have enjoyed getting to know your students as they build routines, establish community, and hit the ground running for the 2024-25 school year. Come out to meet these teachers -- and the rest of our team -- on September 12th at 5:30pm for Back to School Night.
8 months ago, Glen Lea Elementary School
4 kindergarten teachers smile at the camera
4 first grade teachers & one substitute smile at the camera
4 second grade teachers smile at the camera
As we deepen our focus on learner-centered environments, these 4th graders show what an impact this can have! Ms Johnston's thoughtfulness to the environment shows up in her students' growing focus and productive teamwork. We love the pride in those smiles!
8 months ago, Glen Lea Elementary School
two students work together on a word sorr
two students sit at desks and work together
students work in small groups to complete word work
students work together while seated on the ground
students smile with pride over their work
students work together at desks
students work together on their word work at the table
students work at tables to read and sort worss
students work together at a table
Check out this summer update from Principal Gordon! And be sure to swing by St Luke's Lamont Bagby Center on Wednesday, June 26 at 2pm to meet our new Associate Principal, Rachel Payne. Read more here: https://secure.smore.com/n/gkat0
11 months ago, Glen Lea Elementary School
"summer message'" in orange text on beach background
We are excited to welcome Rachel Payne back to the Glen Lea community, beginning July 1. Ms. Payne will join Mr. Gordon (principal) and Mr. Schneck as our second associate principal. She looks forward to building positive relationships & supporting teachers in the coming year.
11 months ago, Glen Lea Elementary School
Description of Rachel Payne, whose favorite book is The Giving Tree & is excited to build positive relationships to support students and teachers this year.
We miss you already, Lions! Flashback to our kindergarten students at the Children's Museum in May. It might be one of Ms. V's favorite field trips EVER. Students explored their curiosity with magnets, the human body, push/pull forces, and so much more. Those smiles!
11 months ago, Glen Lea Elementary School
Ms. Fines &  a student make silly faces while playing dress up.
A student smiles in the mirror while dressed as a firefighter.
Students laugh together on the playground.
A student pushes a train on a train table..
Two students pretend to drive an ambulance with hands on wheel.
A student holds up a pretend heart while doing pretend surgery.
A student measures a pretend bone against his friend's leg.
Students hold up magnets they are exploring.
Two students sit on the back of a dinosaur.
A student slides down the hill at CMOR.
It's a week of celebration! Our 5th graders competed in the annual kickball tournament, a culmination of sportsmanship work with Mr. Frederes. Students learn cooperation, communication, trust in their team, and more. Mr. Neal's class won, but it was a nail biter for a bit!
11 months ago, Glen Lea Elementary School
Mr. Neal's class celebrates their win in the student tournament.
Ms. Jones class puts arms around each other.
5th grade students laugh and clap each other on the back.
Mr. Neal makes a plan with his student.
Ms. Bey high fives a 5th grade student.
One student holds arms outstretched while another runs.
A fifth grade student kicks the ball.
Three third grade students chat at the fence.
5th grade students line up for pictures and laugh.
1st graders hang out while watching kickball.
Wow -- check out these brilliant 1st graders, celebrating their hard work with a SNEAKER BALL! Thanks to the 1st grade team & all their supporters for making these smiles happen last Friday. Students danced with all their friends and built lasting memories. Work hard, play hard!
11 months ago, Glen Lea Elementary School
Ms. Stokesbary's class smiles in their formal wear in front of a staircase picture.
Ms. Pence's class smiles in their formal wear in front of a staircase picture.
Ms. Parham's class smiles in their formal wear in front of a staircase picture.
Ms. Trent's  class smiles in their formal wear in front of a staircase picture.
Three students smile with a peace sign in the air.
Two teachers hug three students, who smile and show peace signs.
One teacher hugs a 5th grade student and 3 first graders.
Four first grade students stand next to each other smiling.
One first grade student shows her muscles while the other gives a peace sign at the dance.
First grader stands between 2 staff with peace signs.
We know how to have a GREAT time together here at Glen Lea! Our last Fun Friday of the year included a "pie" eating contest across grade levels -- no spoons allowed! Check out all of these smiling faces.
12 months ago, Glen Lea Elementary School
student pretends to eat her pie
student with a messy face laughing
students hold up their plates to show their championship
student laughs as she eats
student laughs after she finishes
student shows off messy face
students laugh and eat together
students laugh as they bend over to eat
student laughs after licking her plate
student declares herself the chocolate monster with a face of pudding
Our 1st graders had a GREAT time at the Metro Richmond Zoo yesterday as their learning about habitats and living creatures came to life! Check out those faces as they fed giraffes, learned about bats, watched orangutans, and more. We are so proud of their curiosity & engagement!
12 months ago, Glen Lea Elementary School
1st grade class sits on the stands.
1st graders laugh at the giraffe.
1st graders view a bird at the zoo.
1st graders point to different things they see.
1st grader holds hand up to a monkey exhibit.
1st grader looks back at camera at the orangutan exhibit.
1st graders look at a lion cub.
Second graders are continuing to build that financial literacy as they practice counting coins -- which also means many opportunities to practice skip counting by 5s and 10s. Students were so determined to master their money that they chose to kept working during a brain break!
about 1 year ago, Glen Lea Elementary School
Student smiles while counting coins
Student smiles while counting
Student works hard to count her coins
Kindergarten students went on their first field trip of the year this week! They visited the VA Museum of History & Culture to learn about maps and community. Their favorite part definitely was exploring and getting their hands on lots of different props!
about 1 year ago, Glen Lea Elementary School
Student reaches into a basket of toys
Students explore a miniature community market
Students share and play together
Students explore different opportunities in VA
Students walk through the museum
Students walk through the museum
Students notice different exhibits
Students learn about maps and draw their own
Students draw maps
Students walk out of the museum
2nd graders enjoyed their field trip to Lewis Ginter, where they explored different living creatures -- from snails to turtles to caterpillars -- around the beautiful gardens. Students learned more about our very own ecosystems. They were so excitied to share when they came back!
about 1 year ago, Glen Lea Elementary School
Students explore dirt for living creatures.
A hand holds a popsicle stick to dig.
Students dig through dirt with popsicle sticks.
Students are awed by what they find in the dirt.
Student holds a popsicle stick with a snail shell.
Students sit in a circle in the children's garden building.
Student looks at the camera with the water behind them.
Two frogs sit on the dirt.
Students saw lots of wildlife and insects at the garden.
A turtle next to the water.
Our 2nd grade students recently had the opportunity to learn more about financial literacy with thanks to Ms Mogel and Ms Shaffer from Towne Bank. We love seeing all the ways our students have learned to save, spend, and decide wants/needs this year!
about 1 year ago, Glen Lea Elementary School
Presenter shows a book with images
Presenter for 2nd grade
Studenrs listen to learn about economics
Last week, we celebrated responsibility, organization, achievement, and respect with a mini golf course in the library! Students tried 10 different holes of varying difficulty, celebrating each other's success. We even had a couple of holes in one!
about 1 year ago, Glen Lea Elementary School
Student laughs while playing mini golf
Students bend over to play mini golf in the library
Students jump for joy when playing mini golf
Students plan for mini golf
Students aim for a hole in one
Student creates his own golf hole
Students get excited about mini golf
Student smiles as they play mini golf
Students line up the balls for mini golf
Kindergarten students have been building their letter and spelling knowledge all year by making words in many different ways! Here they use their letter trays to build "win" in Ms. Johnston's class.
about 1 year ago, Glen Lea Elementary School
Kindergarten student sits next to a tray of letters
Kindergarten student sits next to trays of letters and start making words.
Kindergarten student sits next to a tray of letters.
Kindergarten student sits next to a tray of letters. She has spelled win
Kindergarten student sits next to a tray of letters.
Kindergarten student sits next to a tray of letters.
Calling future Glen Lea Lions! Come out to kindergarten registration on Tues 4/23 or Thurs 4/25 from 4-6:30! Register now to help us prepare for an awesome first day of school. We can't wait to give your student warm welcome! Please share with your friends & family in the area.
about 1 year ago, Glen Lea Elementary School
Please bring a photo ID, birth certificate for your child, proof of residence, your child's most recent physical, and their immunization records.
Things were heating up during March's high stakes Fun Friday! Students worked in teams to finish a 100 piece puzzle and Takis before time ran out. The first place team in each grade level won pizza in the library this month. We are so proud of the teamwork we saw!
about 1 year ago, Glen Lea Elementary School
Students celebrate winning the puzzle & Takes contest.
Students celebrate achieving 2nd place in the puzzle & Takis contest.
Students work on their puzzle together.
Students work on their puzzle together.
Students work on their puzzle together.
Students work on their puzzle together.