October 10, 2024

Heading into October at Glenbrook.


With our first full month officially behind us, Brooke and I thought we’d share some information about the wonderful PTO that we are so fortunate to have here at Glenbrook Elementary. 


Glenbrook’s PTO has a long history of playing a vital role in fostering a supportive and engaging school community. Through the various events and programs they organize, the PTO enhances our students' educational experience and enriches their learning environment. Each year, the PTO is proud to bring in an artist-in-residence, allowing students to explore the arts (including writing, literature, early world language, music, art and physical education) in innovative ways. This year, author Miranda Paul will be working with and encouraging students in the literary arts.


Our PTO also allocates funds for field trips to give our students hands-on learning and experiences beyond the classroom. (Our fourth-graders are currently gearing up for a trip to Madison to visit our state capitol.) Additionally, the PTO has been committed to supporting our amazing staff by not only ensuring they have the tools they need to inspire and educate our students, but also by showing them their appreciation throughout the school year. 


By simply having a child at Glenbrook, you are already a part of the PTO, and they would like to encourage you to attend their upcoming meeting on Nov. 5 at 6 p.m. in the Glenbrook library. Whether you are there to simply listen and observe, or perhaps to share a new idea, your presence is invaluable. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact our PTO president, Hilary Klevesahl at klevesahlh@gmail.com.





PurposeFull People focus of the Month: Responsibility


This month for our PurposeFull People conversations, we are talking about responsibility. Responsibility is one of three traits we will focus on throughout the year that helps students Be Strong




Events & Calendar Reminders


Swimming in PE Begins

Monday, Oct. 14


Fourth Grade Field Trip to Capitol

Wednesday, Oct. 23


No School

Professional Development & Learning Days

Thursday, Oct. 24 and Friday, Oct. 25


PTO Meeting

Tuesday, Nov. 5

6-7 p.m.

Full calendar

Highlights from last week.

Reading detectives and Safety Patrol photos.

This month, some reading detectives were spotted in Mrs. VandeCastle’s fourth-grade room, where they were engaged and focused on identifying various text structures. 


Glenbrook’s Safety Patrol members also officially began their duties in October, helping to promote respectful, responsible and safe behaviors during our arrival and dismissal times. 

Nominations for the 32nd Annual Golden Apple Awards are now open through 3 p.m. on Oct. 25. Since its inception, 54 PCSD teachers have been awarded Golden Apples, including two current teachers who won while at different districts and one who won as both an individual and as a team member. 


Click here to nominate a teacher or teacher team.

Click here for breakfast and lunch menus.

View the PCSD Annual Meeting Booklet.

If you set up food account auto-replenishment last year, it will start back up automatically. 


Click here for directions to set it up auto-replenishment.

We encourage you to check out the fall and winter offerings from PACE – youth to adult, sports to clubs.


View the catalog.

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