May Kindergarten All-School Meeting
It will be here before we know it, so a heads up that the May All-School Meeting hosted by Kindergarten will be on Monday, May 6th at 9:00 am. Each grade level is responsible for sharing about a positive attribute that we want our Greenwood community to embrace and embody. We would like to invite Kindergarten parents/guardians to attend if you are able to do so. (Seating will be up in the balcony.)
Last Day of School for Kindergarten Students (Greenwood)
The last day of school for Kindergarten will be Friday, June 14. This will be an early release day for Kindergarten only. Kindergarten students will be dismissed at 11:55am, with no lunch served for Kindergarten on that day. Please note: Wakefield Academy is not available for Kindergarten students on this day - all Kindergarten students must be picked up at dismissal.
Last Day of School for Grades 1-4 (Greenwood)
The last day of school for Grades 1-4 will be Tuesday, June 18th. This will be an early release day for all students.
4th Grade Walk of Fame
On Tuesday, June 18th we will hold our 4th Grade Walk of Fame starting at 11:50 am. 4th graders will take their final (official) walk through the halls of the Greenwood School to the rousing cheers of their fellow Gators. 4th grade families are asked to create a “cheer tunnel” outside the back door to greet the kids enthusiastically as they exit the building for the last time officially. It’s going to be exciting!
Dining for Dollars: Mojo Sushi
Need an excuse to dine out or grab takeout – Or want to meet up with some Greenwood friends on an early release day? On Wednesday, May 8th - get lunch or dinner from one of Wakefield’s newest restaurants, Mojo Sushi. Mojo Sushi will donate a percentage of all tracked dining room and takeout sales that day to the Greenwood School! No voucher is required, but you must mention the Greenwood School when ordering.
Early Release (Professional Development)
Greenwood students will be dismissed at 11:55. Lunch will be served.
Greenwood School Science Fair
All students and families (K-4) are invited to participate in the 2023 Greenwood School Science Fair! Start planning your experiment, investigation, or engineering design project--projects will be done at home and presented at the Science Fair on Saturday, April 29th, 9-11am.
Greenwood PTO's Spring Fantastic Book Fair
***Calling All Readers*** Come on down to our book fair!
The PTO’s Spring Book Fair will take place on Saturday, April 27, from 9am-12pm in the Greenwood School .
*A percentage of all proceeds goes to the Greenwood PTO.
Volunteers are needed for our Book Fair on April 27! Sign up here if you can help!
Grade 4 Ukulele Concert
4th grade families should have already received information from Mrs. Brighenti about the upcoming ukulele concert on Monday, April 22nd at 9:00am. We invite 4th grade families to join us for this much-anticipated performance! Your balcony seating awaits!
No School: April Break
Schools will be closed for Patriots Day and Spring Break from April 15-19. School will resume on April 22nd.
Gator Gallop 5K & 1M Kids' Fun Run
Save the Date for Greenwood's annual major fundraiser!
Visit gatorgallop.com to learn about event details, sponsorship, and to register.
Family Folk Dance Night
On Thursday, April 4th, 2024 from 6:00-7:00 pm in the Greenwood Gym, we will be having our Family Folk Dance Night! Bring the whole family (immediate or extended) for a fun evening of live music and folk dancing led by WPS music teachers Mrs. Brighenti, Mr. Zini, and Ms. Schwartz. Join us in learning dances from around the world appropriate for all ages and abilities!
Folk dancing is done all over the world as a way to build community and connect with others, and it's an important part of the WPS elementary music curriculum. It brings us together as a Greenwood Family- no TV, Facebook, Video Games, Cell Phones… just an hour of socializing, music, movement, and then snacks! You do NOT need to know how to dance, and you don’t need to learn any dances ahead of time! There will be a live band and a “Caller” to teach the steps!
BAND: Any family member, school faculty member, or friend who feels comfortable playing an instrument is welcome to participate in the live music. Go to this link to join! The event lasts only 1 hour! There will be lemonade, water, and popcorn to follow, sponsored by the Wakefield Music Boosters! You just provide yourself and any family and friends you can gather!
This is a FREE event!
Dress comfortably in layers and wear comfortable shoes!
Coats can be placed along the perimeter of the Gym
This night is about being together, so PLEASE PARTICIPATE if you are at all able. I know it’s hard, but shed your inhibitions and join in with your kids!
All food and drinks will be out AFTER the dancing ends at 7:00.
All children must be accompanied by an adult 18 years or older for the duration of the evening. No child should be left unattended by his/her parents/guardians. Greenwood Faculty/Staff are not responsible for your child. Appropriate school behavior is expected in order for the evening to be enjoyed by all!
Questions? Please email me at caitlin.brighenti@wpsk12.org
Wakefield Visual & Performing Arts Day (VPAD)
On Tuesday, April 2nd, Galvin Middle School will host ALL of the elementary schools (on a rotating schedule) for an art tour and high school musical performances. Greenwood students and staff will be taking buses to the Galvin together as a school for this “in-town field trip.” We leave Greenwood at 8:45am and will return around 10:30am.
All School Meeting- 2nd Grade Hosting
It’ll be here before we know it! We will have our 2nd grade-hosted All-School Meeting on Monday, March 25th starting at 9:00am. Each grade level is responsible for sharing about a positive attribute that we want our Greenwood community to embrace and embody. We would like to invite 2nd grade parents/guardians to attend if you are able to do so. (Seating will be up in the balcony.)
Teacher Conferences
It’s just about that time again! Our first date for spring conferences is on Wednesday, March 13th, which is an early release day for students. There will be time slots for both afternoon and evening conferences on that day. Our second conference day is Wednesday, March 20th, another early release day, and time slots for afternoon conferences will be available. The format of conferences is up to family preference.
Both in-person and Zoom conferences are options for any given time - please let your child’s teacher know which you would like to have. Please don’t hesitate to reach out with any questions about this!
Early Release-Spring Conferences
Students will be released at 11:55am. No Lunch will be served.
Authorfest
This year’s event will be held week of March 18th. We will welcome three amazing authors into our school: kindergarten students will be inspired by Wakefield’s own Sarah Lynne Reul. first and second grade students will be captivated by Carol Gordon Ekster, and third and fourth grade students will get to participate in a workshop with Kristine Asselin. It’s going to be a
fantastic week for the students!
Teacher Conferences
It’s just about that time again! Our first date for spring conferences is on Wednesday, March 13th, which is an early release day for students. There will be time slots for both afternoon and evening conferences on that day. Our second conference day is Wednesday, March 20th, another early release day, and time slots for afternoon conferences will be available. The format of conferences is up to family preference.
Both in-person and Zoom conferences are options for any given time - please let your child’s teacher know which you would like to have. Please don’t hesitate to reach out with any questions about this!
Early Release-Spring Conferences
Students will be released at 11:55am. No lunch will be served.
No School-Election Day
Due to the use of Galvin Middle School for townwide voting, there will be no school for students on Tuesday, March 5th. This will be a professional development day for all WPS staff.
No School: February Break
Schools will be closed for Presidents’ Day and Winter Break from February 19- 23. School will resume on February 26.
All School Meeting: 3rd Grade Hosting
Get out those calendars! We will have our 3rd grade-hosted All-School Meeting on Monday, February 12th starting at 9:00am. Each grade level is responsible for sharing about a positive attribute that we want our Greenwood community to embrace and embody. We would like to invite 3rd grade parents/guardians to attend if you are able to do so. (Seating will be up in the balcony.)
100th Day of School
Unless something unexpected happens between now and then, the 100th day of school will be on Thursday, February 8th. (This date has been Kindergarten-approved!) Nice to have a little space between that and Valentine’s Day - it gets a little hectic around here when those dates line up! Classroom teachers will be in touch if there’s anything they need family support for regarding that day.
Dining for Dollars: Prince Pizza
Need an excuse to dine out or grab takeout – Or want to meet up with some Greenwood friends on an early release day? Wednesday, February 7th - get lunch or dinner from Prince Pizzeria. Prince Pizzeria will be donating a percentage of all tracked dining room and takeout sales that day to the Greenwood School! No voucher is required, but you must mention the Greenwood School when ordering.
Early Release (Professional Development)
Greenwood students will be dismissed at 11:55. Lunch will be served.
No School: Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
There is no school on Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.
Dining for Dollars: Wahlburgers
Need an excuse to dine out or grab takeout or to meet up with some Greenwood friends on an early release day? On Wednesday, January 8th, get lunch or dinner at Wahlburgers which will be donating a percentage of all tracked dining-room, takeout, and delivery sales from noon to close, to the Greenwood School PTO! Just mention the Greenwood School when ordering.
Early Release (Professional Development)
Greenwood students will be dismissed at 11:55. Lunch will be served.