Greenwood Families
The final week of the 1st marking period is here, and we have a special week to close out the quarter.
YAH of the Day - Mrs. Jae!
Help us celebrate the Heart of Greenwood, Mrs. Jae! Leave a positive comment on the HCPS Facebook page or send her an email at jtsjones@henrico.k12.va.us to show your appreciation for everything she does for our community each day.
LAMPS
October | Mo | Tu | We | Th | Fr |
Oct 21 - 25 | Day 1 | Day 2 | HALF DAY | Day 3 | Day 4 |
Oct 28 - Nov 1 | Day 5 | Day 1 | Day 2 | Day 3 | NO SCHOOL |
Safety Update from Administration
We are incredibly grateful for our dedicated bus drivers, who work hard to transport our students safely to and from school. However, we’ve noticed an increase in bus referrals for unsafe behaviors, such as students standing or sitting on the back of their seats while the bus is in motion. We ask that all parents of bus riders please remind their children that they must remain seated, follow the driver’s directions, and keep their hands to themselves. Our drivers cannot monitor every behavior while safely focusing on the road, so it's important for students to do their part. Failure to follow these safety rules may result in the loss of school-related privileges and, in some cases, bus-riding privileges. We will continue to prioritize student safety and appreciate your support in reinforcing these expectations.
Transportation Change Reminders
Last week, we experienced the highest number of transportation changes all year, and we kindly remind you to follow these important procedures. All transportation changes must be submitted in writing, preferably through a note sent in your child's green folder the day of the change. If you email, please ensure you copy all of your child's teachers, as 2nd-5th grade is departmentalized, and 5th grade dismisses from their homeroom teacher. Additionally, be sure to include Mrs. Jae and Mrs. Christina in your email, as teachers may not always have time to check messages during the school day while actively teaching. Please note that same-day changes will not be accepted over the phone unless it is an emergency.
Jae Simien Jones: jtsjones@henrico.k12.va.us
Christina Medico: cmmedico@henrico.k12.va.us
Morning Club Updates and Reminders
The last day of Q1 morning clubs will be Tuesday, October 22. However, the Wednesday Dance Team will have one additional practice this week from 7:20 - 7:45 AM to prepare for their performance at Friday’s Fall Carnival.
We’re also excited to announce the lineup of clubs for Q2! Registration opens at 6 PM on Sunday, October 27, followed by our PAC Virtual Meeting at 8:00 PM. Club descriptions will be released this Wednesday! https://meet.google.com/xbc-msdr-odt or dial: +1 904-352-2789 PIN: 432322407
Candy Collection Continues
Last week to collect bags of candy to distribute at our Candy March on Friday, October 25. As of today, the most pounds of candy collected are as follows: Taji, Kula, Tatonka, Sol, Gratos. Send that candy in!
2024 Unity Drive House Challenge ($21,689 raised out of $35,000)
This is the final week of our school fundraiser! Please share this link with your family and friends to help us reach our goal: https://app.givebacks.gives/gators2024/Campaign/Details.
Recap of Last Week’s Incentives:
Congratulations to House Sol, House Kula, and House Taji for each reaching $4,000! As a result, this week on the announcements, Mr. Stein will take 3 pies to the face—one for each house. Additionally, a member from each of those houses will also get a pie in the face. We’ll be sharing videos of these fun moments with our community.
Our top 10 fundraisers will get to egg Mr. Stein during Monday's announcements! Shoutout to:
Kylie W, Owen D, Nadine C, Griffin C, Carlie W, Elias D, Logan A, Wesley M, Bryce S, Bexley S, Lorelei B, and Caitlyn F.
This Week’s Special Challenges:
For every house that reaches their $7,500 goal, every student in that house will get the chance to duct tape Ms. Eberhard to the wall at school! Additionally, any student who raises $75 will be invited to an extra lap in the Candy March this Friday, October 25.
Tuesday, October 22: Parent Reading Group - The Whole Brain Child: Book Wrap Up
Your Greenwood School-Based Mental Health team is excited to present our Parent Book Club wrap-up featuring The Whole-Brain Child next Tuesday, October 22nd from 6-7 PM. We invite any and all families to join whether you have read the book or not. This virtual presentation will be full of helpful tips and tools from the authors of our book to help better understand and support your children! If you have any questions, please submit them beforehand at the link below. We will also take questions following the presentation as well, so not a problem if you don’t submit beforehand, but they will help us guide the conversation to make sure we provide more clarification that you are looking for.
Book Wrap-Up Questions Form
Book Wrap-Up Link
https://www.amazon.com/Whole-Brain-Child-Revolutionary-Strategies-Developing/dp/0553386697
Wednesday, October 23: The Big Day & Student Half Day
We can’t wait to see every student and staff represent their house to the fullest! Dismissal for the half day will begin at 11:00 AM. Furthermore, our Advanced Dance Team will also hold a Boot Camp from 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM to prepare for their special Q1 performance.
Thursday, October 24: Family Salsa Morning
Join us in the gym from 7:15 – 7:45 AM for Family Salsa! All family members—parents, aunts, uncles, grandparents—are invited to kick off the day with a fun salsa dance session, led by our dance coach, Eleanor Robertson, alongside your Greenwood student. This special class is free, and doors will close at 7:25 AM, so please arrive early. Be sure to bring your child with you to the gym—do not send them on the bus if you want them to participate. Also, allow extra time for parking.
1st Quarter Parent-Teacher Conferences
Be on the lookout for the sign-up link, which will be released at 12:00 PM on Thursday, October 24, for Parent-Teacher Conferences scheduled on Thursday, November 7. Please note that these time slots are for in-person meetings only. If you prefer a phone call or virtual meeting, please reach out to your child's teacher directly.
Friday, October 25: House Celebration & Fall Festival
We’ll start the day with a House Celebration in the gym from 7:20 - 7:45 AM. In the evening, we’ll have our annual Fall Festival and Trunk or Treat from 5:30 – 6:30 PM in the bus loop. At 6:30 PM, the Dance Team and Advanced Dance Team will lead a special Halloween performance before we head into the gym for Movie Night, featuring Inside Out 2 from 7:00 – 8:30 PM. We need volunteers for parking lot control, setup, decorations, and clean-up. Every little bit helps, and we can’t do it without you! Sign up here to be a part of the fun!
Sport Competition Deadline: Basketball and Soccer Teams
We are excited to host a basketball tournament on November 1 at the Henrico Sports Event Center from 5:30 - 7:30 PM, featuring teams from 14 schools. Permission slips for our selected 5th-grade basketball players and cheerleaders are due this week. If you have any questions, please contact our basketball coach, Mr. Henderson, at Bbchenderson@henrico.k12.va.us. We will announce our team during the end-of-day announcements on Monday.
We are also thrilled to host a soccer tournament at SCOR on November 16. Permission slips for the selected students are due this Friday. For any questions regarding the soccer tournament, please reach out to Mr. Anderson at rjanderson1@henrico.k12.va.us.
Monday, October 28 Fall Picture Day
Tuesday, October 29: House Advisory Meeting
Each 1st - 5th grade class will have a representative meet in the library from 7:20 - 7:45 AM to provide feedback on our house system. Please note, if your child has been selected for this committee but arrives after 7:25 AM, they will be replaced in their leadership position immediately, as there are only four meetings throughout the year.
Tuesday, October 29: Q1 Academic Award Ceremony
Each classroom will hold an intimate award ceremony during the day to recognize students who have earned awards throughout the marking period, including All A’s, A/B Honor Roll, Perfect Attendance, and Gator Achievement. This ceremony is closed to parents, as it will take place at different times throughout the day due to our instructional schedules. However, be on the lookout for highlights shared in your child’s teacher’s Thursday communication.
Wednesday, October 30: Win the Morning Showcase – Q1 Performances
We can’t wait to see performances from our bucket drumline, ADL, cheerleaders, dance team, advanced dance, flag twirlers, Hatha Yoga, and Tubanos!
Thursday, October 31: Book Character Extravaganza
Students are invited to dress up as their favorite book character! We will parade the students in costume during their lunch for a Book Character paragraph presentation. This special event encourages creativity and brings stories to life, helping foster a deeper love for reading by connecting students to the characters and books they enjoy.
October 28-31: 1-on-1 Teacher/Student Conferences (SLC)
During the week, each student will have a 1-on-1 meeting with a teacher to review their progress and development for Student-Led Conferences (SLC) and to discuss their academic performance from Q1. We take goal setting very seriously at school. Our students spend 22% of their time with us Monday through Friday, and we want to ensure we are helping them achieve their academic goals. Thank you, parents, for supporting them during the other 78% of their day. We can't reach our academic and behavior goals without your partnership!
No School Reminders: November 1 - 5
PTA Request
Please consider volunteering to help at the Book Fair. The story starts with you! Sign up today
PTA Memberships- Help us hit our goal of 100% PTA memberships this school year! Join today! Choose the family option and include students, proud grandparents, aunties, uncles, and more!
PTA Gator Watch -Sign up for a full or half-days at Greenwood and assist with various essential tasks such as delivering items to classrooms, printing and copying materials, reading to the Gators and lunch room monitoring lunchroom!
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