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From the Principal: 1/2/24

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Dear Greenwood Families,

Happy New Year! I hope that everyone had a happy and healthy (especially after all the *things* going around throughout December) winter break. I’m looking forward to seeing many eager, excited eyes (and probably a few sleepy ones too) on Tuesday morning as we return to school. While it’s always nice to turn off the alarm and be on a more relaxed schedule for a bit, it does feel good to get back into a routine and see all of the exciting things happening around Greenwood each day!

Greenwood All-School Meeting - Grade 4 Hosting

For our upcoming All-School Meetings through the rest of the year, each grade level will be responsible for hosting an assembly to share about a positive attribute that we want our Greenwood community to embrace and embody. Our 4th graders will lead us off to talk about “cooperation” on Monday, January 8th at 9:00 am, and we would like to invite 4th-grade parents/guardians to attend if you are able to do so. (Seating will be up in the balcony.) We look forward to seeing you!

Winter Temperatures, Snow, and Outdoor Recess

Just my periodic reminder…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. When the fenced-in playground area is snow-covered, students are only allowed on the snow if they are wearing boots. All this is to say, please make sure students come to school with the appropriate outerwear to enjoy their time outdoors!

Lunchroom Volunteers

Thank you to all of the fantastically dedicated volunteers who have been making lunchtime a little brighter! You are so greatly appreciated!!

Do you have any free time between 12:00-1:10 pm on school days? Or 10:30-11:50 am on regular early release days? Looking for a way to help out at Greenwood? Then join us for our 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 February. 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

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From the Principal 10/16/23

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Dear Greenwood Families,

Happy Monday! I got a bit of a chuckle when I sat down to write my opening blurb this week. I was trying to avoid the same old topics…yes, time is flying by. Yes, yes, it’s been very rainy on the weekends for so long. Yes, yes, yes, fall is great. So I thought, “Maybe if I see what I was writing about last year at this time, I’ll get some inspiration!” Only to discover that I was writing about…how I couldn’t think of anything to write about. Go figure!

Early Release - Wednesday, October 18th Our next early release day for students is on Wednesday, October 18th. All students will be dismissed at 11:55 a.m. in order for WPS staff to have professional development sessions in the afternoon. Please note: there will be a scheduled lunch block for students prior to dismissal.

Talking with Children About Current Events - Resource for Families Our Greenwood community encompasses staff, students, and families from a wide variety of backgrounds, and that means that the horrific events that have taken place in Israel/Gaza over the past week will land differently for different people. That being said, social media is everywhere and it can be extremely challenging to completely control what all children are seeing and hearing. Jenny Beardslee, our School Psychologist, shared this article with staff and I thought it might be of use for families to help children process any confusing or upsetting thoughts and feelings. If you think your child needs additional support, please don’t hesitate to reach out.

Soccer Night in Wakefield On Friday, October 20th, the WMHS Soccer Teams are hosting a community event to celebrate soccer for all ages. Please see the linked flyer for more details.

WPS Parent University Wakefield Public Schools is kicking off the fall semester of Parent University with three keynote sessions for parents and caregivers. Topics will include dyslexia, childhood health and wellness, and underage drinking. Registration is now open for these three fall sessions. For more information, visit the website!

Lunchroom Volunteers Thank you to all of the fantastically-dedicated volunteers who have been making lunchtime a little brighter! You are so greatly appreciated!

Do you have any free time between 12:00-1:10pm on school days? Or 10:30-11:50am on early release days? Looking for a way to help out at Greenwood? Then join us for our 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 beginning of November. 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

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From the Principal: 6/20/23

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From the Principal: 6/20/23

Principal Back reminds families of this week’s important events, including the last days of school, incoming Kindergarten screening, and the 4th Grade Walk of Fame on Thursday; encourages families to check the Lost & Found before the end of the year; shares information about report cards and class assignments; links Mrs. Bayer’s final Library Media newsletter along with information about summer reading from WPS and the Beebe Library; and includes the final Lunch Volunteer signup.

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From the Principal: 6/12/23

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From the Principal: 6/12/23

Principal Back reminds families of this week’s specials events, including Tuesday’s 4th Grade Moving On Ceremony; shares important reminders about the last day of school for Kindergarten; shares a WPS Science Curriculum Review family survey; reminds families to check the Lost & Found; reiterates end of year dates and the adjusted Greenwood June lunch menu; and includes the Food Rescue Program and Lunch Volunteer signups.

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From the Principal: 6/5/23

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From the Principal: 6/5/23

Principal Back reminds families of this Tuesday’s Field Day (rain date Friday) and Wednesday’s early release day; shares information about report cards and “Jiji’s Summer of Math”; invites families to the WMHS Black Student Union’s Juneteenth Celebration; reiterates end of year dates and the adjusted Greenwood June lunch menu; and includes the Food Rescue Program and Lunch Volunteer signups.

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From the Principal: 5/30/23

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From the Principal: 5/30/23

Principal Back reminds Grade 1 families of next Monday’s All-School Meeting; shares information about “Jiji’s Summer of Math”; reiterates end of year dates and shares the adjusted Greenwood June lunch menu; and includes the Food Rescue Program and Lunch Volunteer signups.

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From the Principal: 5/22/23

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From the Principal: 5/22/23

Principal Back reminds families of this week’s MCAS testing for grades 3 and 4, and next Monday’s no school day in observance of Memorial Day; reiterates end of year dates and shares the adjusted Greenwood June lunch menu; and includes the Food Rescue Program and Lunch Volunteer signups.

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From the Principal: 5/15/23

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From the Principal: 5/15/23

Principal Back shares information about Wakefield Academy’s summer programming; reminds grade 3 & 4 families of next week’s MCAS testing dates; and includes the Food Rescue Program and Lunch Volunteer signups.

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From the Principal: 5/8/23

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From the Principal: 5/8/23

Principal Back reminds families of this Monday’s Pajama Day, declared by Eloise, our Principal for the Day, as well as All-School Meeting hosted by Kindergarten, and this Wednesday’s early release day; encourages families to attend the WPS STEAM Night this Thursday; reminds families about the optional class placement survey; shares information from the Wakefield Human Rights Commission about the annual celebration of AAPI culture on 5/27; and includes the Food Rescue Program and Lunch Volunteer signups.

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From the Principal: 5/1/23

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From the Principal: 5/1/23

Principal Back shares plans for this Wednesday’s Walk, Bike and Roll to School Day; provides some information about the class placement process for next year and some MCAS reminders for grades 3 &4; clarifies end-of-year early release days; invites families to the WPS STEAM Night on May 11; and includes the Food Rescue Program and Lunch Volunteer signups.

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From the Principal: 4/24/23

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From the Principal: 4/24/23

Principal Back reminds families about this Tuesday’s no school day and MCAS makeups this week; shares a date change for the May All-School Meeting, hosted by Kindergarten, as well as several important end-of-year dates; invites families to the WPS STEAM Night on May 11; highlights some data from the Food Rescue Program; and includes the Food Rescue Program and Lunch Volunteer signups.

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From the Principal: 4/10/23

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From the Principal: 4/10/23

Principal Back reminds families about this Monday’s 4th grade ukulele concert and MCAS testing this week, as well as next week’s April Break and the No School day on April 25; congratulates Greenwood students, staff, and parent volunteers who will be honored at WEF’s Celebration of Learning this week; shares a Speech and Language staffing update; and includes the Food Rescue Program and Lunch Volunteer signups.

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From the Principal: 4/3/23

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From the Principal: 4/3/23

Principal Back reminds families about district events this week - Monday’s Family Math Night, Tuesday’s Visual and Performing Arts Night, and Wednesday’s school trip to the Galvin for Visual and Performing Arts Day; invites fourth grade families to next Monday’s ukulele concert; and shares the Food Rescue Program volunteer signup and the lunch volunteer signup.

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From the Principal: 3/27/23

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From the Principal: 3/27/23

Principal Back reminds families about this Wednesday’s early release for conferences; hopes to see many families at Saturday’s Gator Gallop; shares the Food Rescue Program volunteer signup and the lunch volunteer signup; and shares district info about this week’s Kindergarten Virtual Information Night and next week’s Virtual and Performing Arts Day and Night.