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Greenwood Elementary
Mission Statement: 5 Houses, 1 Family
Vision Statement: Greenwood Elementary School will be the most diverse Blue Ribbon School of Academic Excellence in the US. 
School’s Core Values: Grateful, Accountable, Trustworthy, Optimistic, and Respectful
School Songs: Belong, Magic Happens Here, Home

September 10, 2023 

We are ready for week 4 of school! Please read our important Sunday reminders: 

  • Important School Reminders 

    • During morning drop off, parents should not get out of their cars if you are in our car drop off loop. 

    • Tardies: If you arrive after 7:40 AM, you must park your car and walking into the school to sign in your child. 

    • Early Dismissal: We do not take any early dismissals after 1:45 PM.

  • Mega Blast - Click HERE

    • We have raised $26,000 as of today. Our goal remains $45,000! Fundraiser closes September 22.

  • Hallway Music - Click HERE

    • We added more slots to sign up to play music in the mornings! Please share with your family and friends. We are looking for volunteers from 7:15 - 7:50 AM to play the guitar, piano, and drums.

  • Thursday, September 14: Parent Square Connection

    • We are asking all parents to either “Appreciate” and/or comment on your child’s Thursday communication in order for our team to know if you are receiving these essential weekly updates.

  • Friday, September 15: Grandparents Luncheon

    • We invite all grandparents to join our gators for a special lunch outside in our Gator Gardens. 

      • 9:50 AM: Kindergarten

      • 10:25 AM: 1st Grade and PK

      • 11:10 - 11:40 AM: 2nd Grade

      • 11:45 - 12:15 PM: 3rd Grade

      • 12:20 - 12:50 PM: 5th Grade 

      • 1:00 - 1:30 PM: 4th Grade

  • YaY of the Day - Recognize a Greenwood Staff Member  
    • Nominations are being accepted for HCPS employees to be recognized for the school division’s “Yay of the Day” honor. Recipients will be selected from nominees who, through actions big or small, have made someone’s day in a positive way.
  • PTA Updates/Reminders 

Important Date Reminders
September 15 Grandparent's Luncheon, Spirit Wear Distribution
September 18 House Happenings
September 22 Character Trait Award Ceremony - Respectful, Parent Directory Released, Gator Fundraiser Closed
September 25 Student and Teacher Holiday- Yom Kippur
September 29 Reading Award Ceremony
October 6 Gator Bash: 2nd & 5th (7:20 - 7:45 AM)
October 9 Student Holiday
October 13 Fundraiser Gator Bash (7:20 - 7:45 AM)

Other Important Links
Master Calendar of Events
Parent Handbook