Dear Greenwood Families,
Happy Monday! We have had a busy week for our first full week of the school year! Everyone is settling into their routines and starting to learn about new topics, and it is fantastic to see (and hear) students excited about what they’re learning. We’re ready for the new week!
Greenwood Back-to-School Night Details
Greenwood’s Back-to-School Night is on Thursday, September 18th. Classroom presentations will be staggered so that families with students in both lower (K, 1, 2) and upper (3, 4) grades can attend both. (I know it’s trickier if you have multiple students in grade levels near each other - sorry about that!)
Greenwood Back-to-School Night Format
6:00-6:40pm 3rd & 4th grade classroom presentations
6:15-6:55pm Specialist teachers, related service providers, the Greenwood PTO, and the Wakefield Educational Foundation (WEF) available to meet/chat (location will be sent out)
6:45-7:25pm Kindergarten, 1st grade, 2nd grade classroom presentations
If your child is in 3rd or 4th grade:
When you arrive at Greenwood, you will go directly to your child’s classroom on the 2nd floor. We will have staff members helping to send families in the right direction. Classroom presentations will begin promptly at 6:00pm and end by 6:40pm. After the classroom portion of the evening, families can visit specialist teachers and related service providers (location will be sent out prior to the event). Representatives from the Greenwood PTO and a representative from the Wakefield Educational Foundation (WEF) will have information tables set up in the 1st floor hallway.
If your child is in Kindergarten, 1st grade, or 2nd grade:
Before the classroom portion of the evening, families can visit specialist teachers and related service providers (location will be sent out prior to the event). Representatives from the Greenwood PTO and a representative from the Wakefield Educational Foundation (WEF) will have information tables set up in the 1st floor hallway. Classroom presentations will take place in your child’s classroom on the 1st floor from 6:45-7:25pm.
**Just a reminder - this is an event for adult family members only. A reminder with additional information will be sent out via School Messenger midweek. We look forward to seeing everyone on Thursday night!
Absences - Student Safety Line
If your child is going to be absent from school or tardy due to an appointment, it is important to leave a message on the Greenwood Child Safety Line so that we can reconcile our daily attendance appropriately. Sending a message to the teacher is always appreciated, but the office must be notified as well. The phone number is 781-245-6646. Thank you so much for your help with this!
School Pictures - Save the Date
A couple of folks have asked - O’Connor Studios will be at Greenwood to take individual student photos and class photos on Monday, October 6th. Information about photo packages available for purchase will be emailed to families directly by O’Connor prior to that date.
Science Letter Regarding Allergies
In order to keep families informed about organic materials being used in science classes, the linked letter was sent out via School Messenger on Friday morning. Any questions can be directed to me or your child’s science teacher (Laurel Laroche - Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd; Jennifer Holder - 3rd, 4th).
Dogs on School Grounds
Since Greenwood is a community where many families walk to and from school regularly, we do have a number of folks who naturally take that opportunity to bring their dogs along for the walk. However, I’d like to remind folks that if you have a dog with you, you should keep them away from the building and monitor them closely while you drop off or wait for pickup. We want everyone to be safe and feel comfortable while arriving and leaving!
From the Wakefield Educational Foundation (WEF) - Calendar Sales
Dear Wakefield Families,
WEF welcomes everyone back for another great school year! Start the year off right with your handy WEF Calendar, celebrating more than 80 WPS student artists and reminding you of important dates throughout the school year! You may purchase here!
Lunchroom Volunteers
It’s a new year, and we are once again looking for adults to support students during lunchtime!
Do you have any free time between 12:00-1:15pm on school days? Looking for a way to help out at Greenwood? We are finally bringing back lunchroom volunteer opportunities! 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 through the end of September. 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