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Greenwood Families 

Tomorrow is the BIG day, and we can’t wait! Please read our Sunday updates carefully as we have a lot of information to share.

The Night Before School Virtual Reading: Sunday, August 18 (6:00 PM)

We’re excited to continue our annual reading of The Night Before School, written by our Greenwood teachers! Click here to join the virtual meeting at 6 PM. 

PTA Meeting and Meet our PAC Team: Sunday, August 18 (6:15 PM)
We are excited to share our PTA budget and our vision for the new school year. Click here to join the virtual meeting 

First Day of School: Monday, August 19  - Parent Handbook 

  • Drop-off: Car drop-off will be from 7:15 - 7:40 AM daily. 

  • No classroom visits. 

  • All students have the option of eating breakfast and lunch for free

  • Please make sure your child’s teacher knows how your child is going home day 1. 

  • No peanut butter items for snack. 

  • We are encouraging parents to not attend lunch the first week of school as we establish routines. 

  • Car rider dismissal will begin at 1:55 PM to ensure buses depart on time at 2:20 PM. Car pick-up will have two lines: one for 2nd-5th graders (right lane) and another for PK-1st graders and their older siblings (middle lane). All parents must have their car tag in the windshield and remain in their cars while picking up students. PK and Kindergarten parents must have their ID to retrieve their child from the bus.

New Student (1st - 5th) House Reveal: August 19 
We are excited to place all our new students in a house on the first day of school. Our kindergarten and preschool students will join a house at Back to School on September 12 at 5:00 PM. 

Virtual Morning Club Parent Information Session: Wednesday, August 21 (6 PM) 

  • Join our parent information session on Wednesday, August 21 at 6 PM.  

  • Click HERE to view our 1st quarter morning clubs 

  • The 1st quarter morning club registration will be released on Sunday, August 25 at 6:00 PM

  • Several of our morning clubs do have a tryout from 7:20 - 7:45 AM in the gym. 

    • 26 Cheerleading and ADL Tryouts

    • 27 Step Team Tryouts (rescheduled to the 2nd Quarter) 

    • 28 School Play Parent Information Session virtual at 6 PM. 

    • 29 Advanced Dance Tryouts

Student and Teacher Holiday: Friday, August 30 

Ashland Skateland PTA Spirit Night: Friday, August 30 
Join us for an incredible night to enjoy a fun-filled evening of skating and school spirit! It’s a fantastic opportunity to connect with friends, show your Gator pride, and have a great time in a lively and supportive environment. 

Greenwood Spirit Wear - CLICK HERE 

Medication 
If your child needs medication, please visit Nurse C in the morning. Do not send medicine into school with your student. For medical questions or concerns, call 804-261-2970 or email  jechenault@henrico.k12.va.us.  

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