Route One Fun

Fun Along the Route 1 Corridor

  • Home
  • Advertise
  • Outdoor Fun
  • Art
  • Food & Drink
  • Spotlight on Schools

April 5, 2017 by routeonefunlady

Spotlight on Schools: Gladys Noon Spellman Elementary School!


In this fifth installment of the Spotlight on Schools series, we shine some light on the magic that’s happening at Cheverly’s Gladys Noon Spellman Elementary School (GNS)!  Read on to learn about GNS, its involvement in the local community & what it does to ensure its students are “respectful, responsible and ready to learn.”  Insight and information proudly shared by local parent, Kelly Brewington!

 

Tile Art Project created by GNS students in collaboration with Art Works Now

 

🏫 GLADYS NOON SPELLMAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 🏫
3324 64th Avenue, Cheverly, MD 20785
Grades Pre-K – 6th  


By: Kelly Brewington
GNS PTA VP & Mom to a First-grader  

Spellman’s Strengths:

It’s known that a leader sets the tone for an entire community and there is no better example of strong leadership than Spellman Principal Ms. Brandi Smith. Since arriving at Spellman two years ago, the dynamic Ms. Smith has taken the school to new heights, setting high expectations of excellence while continuing to foster the caring community that Spellman has been for years. Spellman’s strong teaching staff and nurturing community continues to thrive under her leadership.

What People May Not Know About Spellman:

Spellman families come from more than 23 countries and speak more than 15 languages from Spanish and Arabic to French and Pashto! Our diverse, international student body is a huge source of pride. As a result, our school is a warm, accepting place with thriving students and caring teachers. Here, diversity and inclusion are core values that are embraced and celebrated across the school.

Spellman staff does a great job of embodying the school motto: “Spellman Bears are respectful, responsible and ready to learn.” Positive Behavior Interventions & Supports school-wide events are planned throughout the year. For example, “Spellman Specials” held in the fall allowed students the opportunity to pick from a wide variety of clubs ranging from drama, art, and coding. All clubs were facilitated and implemented by GNS teachers.

Folks are Buzzing About:

Spellman has been recognized for its healthy school environment. We’re a Maryland Green School and recently received a USDA award for prioritizing health and nutrition schoolwide. Just last year, we won a competitive grant from nonprofit Real School Gardens to build an outdoor learning garden where our students will receive hands-on lessons in science, math and language.

Mr. Pate and Principal Smith accepting USDA
Healthier US School award from Dr. Maxwell

In addition to a competitive science bowl team, enrichment classes include after school robotics, step team, theater, music, dance (taught by instructors at Joe’s Movement Emporium), fitness and on-site before/after care. This year, the PTA partnered with Elizabeth Seton High School, whose seniors offer free weekly tutoring to Spellman primary grade students.

Lastly, the PTA and Cheverly residents began a huge effort to support our newest arrivals — refugee students from Syria and Afghanistan. Thanks to the generosity of Cheverly residents, these families have received free tutoring, clothing and furniture and have taken part in a neighborhood-led “Host a Family” program where new families are matched with existing ones to ease the adjustment and form new friendships.

Spellman has the Best Events!

A few of our favorites include: Bike to school days in the fall and spring, the PTA’s annual Monster Mash Halloween Dance and the Cheverly Turkey Trot 5K Run/Walk– a neighborhood fundraiser that supports the school. And we love Spellman’s Skate Night, performances from our new theater club, The Grizzly Players, the amazing food and music on International Night and the fun games on Field Day, always an end-of-year favorite for our students.

Annual International Celebration Monster Mash Party! Field Day!

 







Cheverly’s Annual Turkey Trot! This year $2,000 of the proceeds given to GNS PTA!

Want to check out the school for yourself?  Head to one (or both!) of these upcoming events:   (Prospective families may also schedule a tour by emailing spellmanPTA@gmail.com)

  • Friday, April 10th from 7:00pm-8:00PM: Summer Camp Fair, Gladys Noon Spellman Multipurpose Room. Check out the tables and displays from more than a dozen summer camps from throughout the DC area: art, sports, music, STEM and good old fashioned outdoor fun, there will be something for everyone!
  • Friday, May 12th from 6:30pm – 8:30pm: The Spellman PTA ZUMBATHON® to benefit the REAL School Garden Project at Gladys Noon Spellman Elementary School. No previous experience with Zumba or dance (or exercise) is required…just be prepared to move and have fun! Register at www.spellmanpta.org

Gladys Noon Spellman Elementary School is on Social Media! 
Like us on facebook: www.facebook.com/GNSPTA
Follow us on twitter: @spellmanPTA
PTA Website: www.spellmanpta.org


Like what you’ve read? Check out these additional schools featured in our
Spotlight on Schools Series!

Greenbelt Elementary School
Dora Kennedy French Immersion School
University Park Elementary School
Riverdale Elementary School
Gladys Noon Spellman Elementary School
Robert Goddard Montessori School
Mt. Rainier Elementary School
Holy Redeemer School


Interested in sharing a little bit about your local Prince George’s County school? Please do! Contact me at Sarah@routeonefun.com
0 shares
  • Share
  • Tweet
  • Email

Subscribe here

❮❮ Previous Post
Next Post ❯❯

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Route One Fun events calendar
  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Twitter

Subscribe here

Search

Categories

Archives

Outdoors

Imagination Playgrounds Tour: Little Critter in Bowie

We were away for much of the summer, so we had to … [Read More...]

Imagination Playgrounds Tour: Historic Flour Mill Playground in Adelphi

We are steadily working our way through the 25 … [Read More...]

Imagination Playgrounds Tour: Woodland Wonderland in Capitol Heights

The next stop on our tour of the 25 Imagination … [Read More...]

Imagination Playgrounds Tour: Mt. Rainier Playgrounds

Our tour continues with a stop at the two Prince … [Read More...]

Imagination Playgrounds Tour: Indian Creek Playground in Berwyn Heights

Our tour of the 25 Imagination Playgrounds in … [Read More...]

Read more...

Juneteenth

Where to Celebrate Juneteenth Near Route 1

Frontier Fort Playground in Lanham, Maryland

Frontier Fort Playground: Fun Imagination Playground at Good Luck Community Center

Community Lost and Found Pop-Up Art Brentwood

Pop-Up 3D Art in Brentwood Asks: What Have You Lost/Found in 2020

Route-One-Fun-goodbye

Slán Agus Beannacht a/k/a Goodbye, Buds

  • About
  • Disclosure & Privacy Policy

Pretty Chic Theme By: Pretty Darn Cute Design