Dear Greenwood Families,
Happy Monday and welcome back! I hope that everyone is feeling thankful, well-rested, and excited for the next three weeks as we move quickly toward our winter break. It seems hard to believe that we’re already into December (even if just barely.! So many great things ahead of us!
Early Release - Friday, December 5th
Our next early release day for students is on Friday, December 5th. All students will be dismissed at 11:55am in order for elementary teachers to hold conferences in the afternoon. While there will not be a scheduled lunch block during the morning, families will have the option to sign up for a “Grab & Go” lunch. I will be sending out a separate School Messenger with the sign-up link on Monday, December 1st.
Wakefield Academy - Friday, December 5th
Just a reminder to those who access Wakefield Academy that there is NO afternoon Wakefield Academy on Friday, December 5th. All children must be picked up at the 11:55am dismissal time.
Winter Weather & Outdoor Recess
It’s getting to be that time of year…our goal here at Greenwood is to get the kids outside for recess as much as possible, even when the temperatures drop. Kids will be outdoors at long as the “feels like” temperature is above 20 degrees Fahrenheit, so please make sure students are dressed accordingly.
Lost & Found
Has your child’s jacket gone missing? Are you wondering where their sweatshirt has gotten itself to? We have QUITE a collection of items in the lost & found. We have items laid out on tables in the 1st floor hallway to help you spot your items, so please check it out! FYI - anything left in the lost & found when we head into December break will be donated.
Lunchroom Volunteers
Do you have any free time between 12:00-1:15pm on school days? Looking for a way to help out at Greenwood? Come join us as a lunchroom volunteer! If you’d like to come in and help support students while they’re eating lunch, please see the linked Sign-Up Genius to select time slots up until the DECEMBER break! Single days, multiple days, one time slot, the whole lunch block…we welcome any and all helpers!
Lunchroom volunteers will help students with those tricky thermoses, hand out napkins and utensils, support students while they sort items into composting/food rescue/trash, and help clean tables at the end of each lunch. Oh, and the most important thing - bring smiles and laughter!
NOTE: You will need to have a CORI form completed before coming in for any lunch shifts - please contact Ms. Paiva about the process or to check if you have a current one on file.
Greenwood School Social Media
We are on Facebook and Instagram, and one of my personal goals this year is to show off the fun we’re having throughout Greenwood! Check us out - @wpsgreenwood on both Instagram and Facebook!
As always, please do not hesitate to reach out with questions.
Thank you for everything you do to support your children and their learning! Let’s have a great week!
Tiffany Back
Principal, Greenwood School