Welcome Back Gleagles!
You already have some homework…
(New Here? Meet Glebe…)
“Opt-In” NOW for the Online Glebe Families Directory. Deadline extended to Sept. 30th!
WHY ACTION IS NEEDED: If you do not “opt-in,” you will not be included in our online directory. Also, you will NOT have access to other families’ contact information this year.
The Glebe PTA knows that being able to connect with other Glebe families will be particularly important this year. ParentVUE is open for parents to complete the Annual Online Verification Process (AOVP). Take a moment now to check your ParentVUE preferences and opt your children in to the Glebe PTA directory, if you would like to have access to the directory and have your children appear in it.Steps to Take:
- Log into ParentVUE.
- Go to the Student Info tab on the left.
- Click “Edit Information,” scroll down and you will see the opt in selection after the emergency release info.
- Be sure to select “Yes, Please provide my student/family information,” rather than leaving the selection blank.
- Parents need to opt-in each child in separately.
Important Notes:
- Make sure your contact information in ParentVUE is up-to-date. The information in ParentVUE is what Glebe provides us for the directory. The PTA cannot edit this information.
- You do not need to be a PTA member to access the directory; you just need to opt-in your children to the directory via ParentVUE.
- Your log-in information for the directory will be the same email you use to access ParentVUE. (It may not be the same the email you use to access the Glebe PTA website.)
- After family information is uploaded in early October, please visit the online directory. If you are new, you may request a password using the same email address you use to log into ParentVUE. Enter your ParentVUE email in the email line and then click “need your password?” next to the “Sign In” button. (If you already have access to the directory, you won’t need a new password.)
- According to APS, your preferences from last year will not carry over. Even if you selected to opt-in for a previous school year, you must select to opt-in each school year when completing your AOVP.
- Please remember, you will be able to hide any information you do not wish to share in the directory. We recommend you opt-in to the directory so that you have access and your children are listed, but once you are added to the directory, you can hide your address or phone number in the directory, if you prefer.
- Remember, you will not be able to access the online directory at all this year if you are not opted in via ParentVUE, per the instructions above! The deadline is September 30th.
Thank you! If you have questions, please contact: glebedirectory@gmail.com
Earn Your Wings
Here are a few tips to help you get started as we begin this unique year virtually! Let’s connect.
#1 — Join the PTA, or renew your membership. Update your family information in our PTA member records. (This is different than the official school directory.) This gives you full access to the PTA website and supports your school this year
#2 — If you’re a new Gleagle, please sign up to receive our PTA email newsletters. These will be even more important this year. They will contain ZOOM links to meetings, as well as critical information about events and projects. You can review previous newsletters here.
#3 — Sync your smart phone calendar with us. Never miss an event, even a virtual one! More details and events can be found on our calendar page. Click on each event to get more details.
Back-to-School Information
APS is updating information on the 2020/21 School Year, as we all start the year virtually.
Find answers to many of your questions here.
Quick Links:
Parent Academy | Special Services | Technical Support
GLEBE iPAD Tech Support Form
Glebe’s APS Official Website (Lots more info!)
Form to Report Absences to Glebe
NEW! Distance Learning Tech Support: 703-228-2570
Parents can call for help from 7 am – 9 pm, beginning September 8.
Hours: Monday-Thursday from 7 am. – 9 pm, and Fridays from 7 am – 6 pm.
A tech support help line was provided for help connecting:
Tech Support Help Line: 571-749-2570
Trouble logging in? Here’s a tips sheet on how to access apps such as Seesaw, Dreambox, etc., through the Clever portal. View directions here.
Other questions? The PTA can be reached via email at glebepta@gmail.com.
Support for Families
Food for Our Kids
ALL are invited to grab LUNCH!
APS meal distribution for children ages 2-18 continues at Glebe Elementary School, during the school year.
Meals (breakfasts and lunches) are available
Monday, Wednesday, and Friday,
from 11 am to 1 pm, at Glebe Elementary School.
Meals are free to ALL students!
Mondays and Wednesdays include 2 lunches and 2 breakfasts. Friday is PIZZA. No ID required now! Parents may come and pick up for students. Menus are available here. All are invited to come get lunch. Really, please come take the food!! It helps APS food programs if you do this.
Glebe COVID-19 Response Efforts
Safeway Gift Card Initiative
Glebe Community Service is providing additional assistance to Glebe families. The organizers are seeking donations to purchase grocery store gift cards. You can purchase Safeway grocery gift cards ($10 and $25 preferred) and deliver them to a location. Find out more here.
Donate Books!
Glebe is distributing free books to families in our community coming to get “Grab and Go” meals. If you have new or used books in good shape (preK-8th Grade level), please bring them to a drop-off site. Find out more here.
Additional donations of school supplies, cloth face coverings, headphones, and other materials that may help students with distance learning are also welcome. Thank you.
Watch for more updates as we enter the new school year.
Volunteer
We need YOU for 2020/2021!
Please email glebepta@gmail.com if you want to volunteer in any capacity.
Also, we are in great need of ROOM PARENTS to help communicate with parents in their classrooms. Please let your teacher know if you are interested in this job, and please contact our 2020-21 Room Parent Coordinators, Kristen Hand (email) and Sari Greene (email), if you are possibly able to help and need more information.
Current Volunteer Sign-up Sheets
| Title | Start Date | End Date | Open Spots | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| After-School Enrichment Committee | Ongoing | Ongoing | 5 | View & sign-up » |
| Community Service Committee | Ongoing | Ongoing | 8 | View & sign-up » |
Read more about volunteering….
Upcoming Events
Click on any event to find out more details.
| Date/Time | Event |
|---|---|
| Tuesday, November 3 All Day | No School Today Glebe Elementary School, Arlington VA |
| Tuesday, November 3 - Monday, November 16 All Day | Scholastic Online Book Fair Glebe Elementary School, Arlington VA |
| Tuesday, November 10 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm | Virtual PTA Meeting Glebe Elementary School, Arlington VA |
| Wednesday, November 11 All Day | Holiday/No School Glebe Elementary School, Arlington VA |
| Wednesday, November 18 1:26 pm | Early Release Glebe Elementary School, Arlington VA |
Read more on our calendar and sync your phone to get updates…
Gleagle, our school mascot,
welcomes everyone back for the new 2020-2021 school year!
@ the next PTA meeting: