Mrs. Smith's kindergarten class read "Balloons Over Broadway" this week and learned about the Macy's Thanksgiving Parade. Then, they made balloons of their own and had an amazing parade!

Thanksgiving Break Nov 25-29. There are no classes, and all offices are closed. Enjoy your time.

Master Gardners visited our kindergarten classes today to present "Worms' to the Wise." The students loved the hands on experience while learning why earthworms are important in the garden. They also learned about the worm's body parts and how to handle the worms in safe manner. Thank you Tulsa Master Gardners.

GLE would like your help in turning our building into a winter wonderland for the upcoming holiday season. We need volunteers and donations. If you have a Level 2 background check and would like to volunteer, please follow this link to see times and dates (https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0948A8A922A5F9CF8-52981916-glechristmas). For donations, follow this link (https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0948A8A922A5F9CF8-52944766-glechristmas). We appreciate you and look forward to creating a wonderland for your students.

Our November Friend of Education is GLENPOOL EYE CARE. Please help us thank them for contributing to our schools and community. THANK YOU, Glenpool Eye Care! It's always good to see you around!

Glenpool's Support Employee of the Month is Logan Harris. Mr. Harris works at the Lower Elementary as a paraprofessional with our special education students. His colleagues nominated him with these comments: Logan has become a valuable part of the Lower Elementary SPED department. His patience with students with special needs is commendable, and he truly has a heart for the students he serves. He has an amazing way of forming relationships with the students he serves, and the students genuinely love him.

The District's Elementary Teacher of the Month is Rachel Welch. Ms. Welch teaches in our STEM program. A note from her colleagues: Rachel is always willing to take on any project and help in any way possible. She usually stays behind the scenes but does so much to provide support. She deserves some recognition for all of her endurance and fortitude. We always love it when she comes for STEM down at the lower for a nice break. The kids love to have that time, too, and always appreciate "Ms. Stem."

Help us congratulate Megan Moore as our District Secondary Teacher of the Month! Ms. Moore works with our high school special education students. A comment from her colleagues: Megan has gone above and beyond in setting up the high school special education classroom. She has created a welcoming space for her students to feel safe. Her new teaching techniques have been fun, and the students love her style!!! Megan has worked extremely hard to make this start of the school year run smoothly with our students. We are blessed to have her at the high school.

Today GLE celebrated our top earners. Paxton and Cole got to be principal and assistant principal for the day. They did a great job and we are very proud of them. Way to go boys!

Parents, Glenpool Public Schools is currently monitoring the weather situation today. If a tornado watch becomes a warning, students and staff will shelter in designated locations per our emergency management plan. If this occurs, parent pickup will not be possible until the warning is canceled.

Please look over the Lower Elementary Times for current information.

Run for FUNds celebrations continued this week at GLE.

The Caring Van will be at the Upper Elementary parking lot on November 15th from 3-5 pm to give students flu shots. These are free for children 18 and under.

The second annual Softball/Baseball Halloween game is tonight at 7:30. The players will be in costumes & pass out candy on the field before the game to kids who show up in costume. There will be male and female home run derbies , and we will sell pizza and drinks from Mazzio‘s.

Fall Farm Fun Day at GLE! Thank you Funtastic Farms for bringing the farm to the school. Our students enjoyed getting to see and pet the animals.

The 6th Annual Great Pumpkin Run for FUNds Fundraiser comes to an end at midnight tonight. Winners will be announced tomorrow and teachers will let parents know. We currently have raised $14,971 for our school. Thank you to all who donated and helped make this possible! We could not have done it without you!!

Fall Break is Thursday through Monday, October 17 through 21. Classes resume on Tuesday. This is not a distance learning time, so enjoy your time off and long weekend. Schools are closed, the main office will be open Thursday and Monday, but closed Friday the 18th.

Only 2 more days till the Great Pumpkin Run for FUNds!! See the new incentive added for being the Top Earner in each class. Donations accepted though October 23.

The winning class of the weekend challenge goes to Mrs. Ragland's PK. They had the most online donations for the Great Pumpkin Run for FUNds Fundraiser. They won recess time with Lizzy. Both Lizzy and the kids had fun!!!

The October Friend of Education is American Heritage Bank. Thank you to them for all of their contributions throughout the school year, helping us reach our community.