Welcome to Inside the Hood -The Principal’s Corner at J. Turner Hood Elementary 2025-2026

One of our favorite things to do here is carry on a fun tradition — Sunshine Sponsored Activities ! Our Sunshine Group is made up of dedicated staff who work together to create a positive, inclusive school culture. Through thoughtful gestures and joyful events, they recognize, celebrate, and support one another all year long. Today’s Celtics Day is just one example of how we bring a little fun into our days. I couldn’t even name a single player, but I love being participatory and look forward to many more Sunshine moments ahead! We are also thrilled to share that our Student Council has been formed, and we are looking forward to a host of exciting community-building activities this year. Here is the link:  https://sites.google.com/nrpsk12.org/hoodhappenings25-26/home

Sometimes you stumble across a moment in a lesson that just makes you smile. Today, during a reading session, I discovered that my name made an appearance in the story — and not just anywhere, but as a frog! 🐸 (Apparently, it happens less often when your name is Glen!) The students had a good laugh, and what stood out most was how easily they connected with the text. Mrs. Fleming’s class was fully engaged in reading The Frog and The Slug . At the end, students were asked to select their favorite sentence. My choice? “Glen is a frog with black spots.” This moment also highlighted a powerful reading strategy: anchoring. When readers can connect the story to something personal — a name, an experience, or even a laugh — comprehension and memory improve. These little connections help students remember what they read and make reading meaningful. It was wonderful to see students giggling, reading, and sharing their favorite parts — proving once again that a good story (and sometimes a f...