In honor of National School Lunch Week, let’s take time out to thank our amazing cafeteria staff for all they do.     Leave a comment below to thank our cafeteria staff and to let us know about your favorite cafeteria food… besides ice-cream! 

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Please listen to our Veteran’s voicethread.   The entire Trantwood family sends out a very happy Veteran’s Day to all of our loved ones who proudly serve.  Special thanks to Mrs. Lee’s deployment group who have family members serving in lands near and far.  Don’t forget to leave us a commnet!  Approved comments will appear in 24-48 hours.

Well it happened again!  Our courtyard was busy with baby ducklings trying to make it out to the beautiful lakes that surround our school.  Please click this link to listen to our special rescue 2009. 
http://voicethread.com/share/501818/

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Mrs. Teri

chickbookmovie Click here to see and hear the digital story about our egg hatching project. 

Mrs. Teri, Mrs. LaFerriere, and Mrs. Unger

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Trantwood Elementary is so pleased to hear that our letters have finally reached the service men and women aboard the USS Theodore Roosevelt by way of Cmdr. Gamache (Our Art Teacher’s husband).  We are so proud of you all and continue to send our respect and gratitude for all that you do. 
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The Trantwood Elementary Family
Virginia Beach, VA

 
(Mr. Davis, Mr. Heath, Mr. Luke- Sept. 2, 2008)

Trantwood has a group of dedicated volunteer dads who help patrol the school and help out where ever needed.  These guys are positive role models in addition to the wonderful staff at Trantwood.  Our students look forward the getting “high 5s” throughout the day when they spy a watch dog.  Our entire Trantwood staff feels more secure knowing we have the watch dogs on the premises.  Charlie Davis is the vice president of our PTA and our head Watch Dog.  Please contact him about taking a turn as a watch dog dad.  It is a win-win situation!  
More info about the program: http://www.fathers.com/content/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=21&Itemid=60 

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We will miss our cardinals over the summer.  Please keep in touch by commenting to this post.  Tell us about your summer reading, travels, adventures, and activities. 

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Everybody give a cheer, our new playground is finally here!  Tell us what you think about our new play structure.  To leave us a comment, click the title of this blog and scroll down.  You will see where to type. 

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Students, Teachers, and Parents-

January is Reading Month.  What is your favorite book or series?  Tell us about the book and why you would recommend it to a friend. 

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Learning, research, and connecting with people has changed dramatically with what’s on the net.  Please tell us about how you or your child utilizes the internet for both learning and entertainment. 

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 Sheila Teri, Computer Resource Specialist

We hope you are all enjoying your summer vacation!  With the new school year approaching, I pose this question to our parents, students, and staff: 

What makes the ULTIMATE teacher? Describe the teacher you would want to have or would want your child to have. 

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*Please do not list specific teacher names.
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~Sheila Teri, Trantwood Elementary Computer Resource Specialist