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Greenwood Families,

We have another exciting week ahead at Greenwood! Please read these updates carefully. We know there’s a lot to share, but our goal is to ensure you have everything you need to fully engage in this incredible Greenwood experience.

Sunday, October 27: Parent Advisory Committee (PAC) Meeting
Join us for our PAC meeting tonight at 8:00 p.m. CLICK HERE to access the meeting. 

Morning Clubs
Please CLICK HERE to register for our 2nd quarter morning clubs. Students who are not enrolled in a morning club can join morning choice activities in the classroom. Thank you for ensuring your child arrives on time, supporting our "Win the Morning" philosophy.

Green Take-Home Folders
Thank you for reviewing your child’s take-home folder each week. Every Friday, graded papers are sent home, providing a great opportunity to review any missed items on assessments. The green folder also contains our Daily Report, tracking student behaviors. Please remember that students who receive 6 X’s or one Discipline Referral will be removed from all clubs and House Achievement, and receive an “N” on their report card for Work Conduct.

Volunteer Opportunities
If you couldn’t join us during the 1st marking period, we’d love to have your help in the 2nd! We’re always looking for volunteers to assist with morning car door duty from 7:15 to 7:40 AM and in the cafeteria from 10:00 AM to 12:50 PM. Your involvement truly makes a difference! Sign up for a full or half-day at Greenwood to support essential tasks such as delivering items to classrooms, printing and copying materials, reading to the Gators, and monitoring the lunchroom! SIGN UP

Competition Shirts
If your child has been selected to compete on the Greenwood Basketball, Soccer, or KEVA Plank team against other schools in the Richmond area, they will need to purchase our black competition team shirt from the main office for $10. This shirt is required for participation in competitions.

1st Quarter Parent-Teacher Conferences
Teachers have opened in-person conference sign-ups for November 7. This is a valuable chance to discuss your child’s academic and behavior goals.

Spirit Wear
We have some new styles available in our online spirit wear shop! Great gifts for the holidays. CLICK HERE

LAMPS 

October

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Oct 28 - Nov 1

Day 5

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NO SCHOOL

Nov 4 - 8

NO SCHOOL

NO SCHOOL 

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Day 1

Monday, October 28 Fall Picture Day

Tuesday, October 29: House Advisory Meeting
Representatives from each 1st-5th grade class will meet in the library from 7:20 to 7:45 AM to provide feedback on our house system.

Tuesday, October 29: Q1 Academic Award Ceremony
Classrooms will hold award ceremonies to celebrate students who have achieved All A’s, A/B Honor Roll, Perfect Attendance, and Gator Achievement. This event is closed to parents. 

Wednesday, October 30: Win the Morning Showcase – Q1 Performances
Join us for an exciting lineup of performances by our bucket drumline, ADL, cheerleaders, dance teams, flag twirlers, Hatha Yoga, and Tubanos starting at 7:25 AM in the gym. Families and friends are welcome! The event will conclude by 7:50 AM.

Thursday, October 31: Book Character Extravaganza
Students are invited to dress as their favorite book characters for a parade from 7:45 to 7:55 AM.

October 28-31: 1-on-1 Teacher/Student Conferences (SLC)
Students will meet with teachers to discuss their progress in preparation for Student-Led Conferences. Thank you for supporting their learning at home!

No School Reminders
There will be no school from November 1 to 5.

Friday, November 1: November Madness Basketball Tournament
Join us for the 9th Annual Basketball Tournament at the Henrico Sports & Events Center from 5:30 - 7:30 PM! Our basketball team will compete against 14 other schools, and we’d love to see the Greenwood community pack the house to cheer on our Gators! Thanks to our cheerleaders for leading all the chants! No permission slip is needed—just bring your energy and enthusiasm.

Monday, November 4: Skate Night - Filming of School Song
We’re thrilled to announce that we’ll be filming the music video for our school song, Shine, during Skate Night at Ashland Skakeland! Let’s pack the house and make it a memorable event. Bring your glow sticks and shining outfits! Parents, we want you to join in the fun as well, showcasing your roller skating skills in the video. This is not just a fun night out; it’s also a community event and a PTA fundraiser. We can't wait to see you there!

Wednesday, November 6: Q2 Morning Clubs Begin
Reminder: if your child misses two practices, they will be removed from the club. Please arrive by 7:25 AM; all buses arrive before clubs close, and we start unloading cars at 7:10 AM to help students arrive on time.

Thursday, November 7: FREE Family Photos
Our PTA is providing free family photo sessions with a photographer in the Greenwood music room from 3 - 6 PM! This is a perfect opportunity to capture photos for the holidays, with a clean white background. Don’t miss this wonderful PTA-funded event!

Friday, November 8: Gator Bash – 1st & 4th Grades
We’re hosting a dance party for our 1st and 4th graders in the gym from 7:20 - 7:45 AM. This is a fun way for Buddy Classrooms to connect and start the morning with passion and purpose.

Friday, November 8: Spilling the Tea with Mr. Stein
Join Mr. Stein at 9 AM for the latest episode of Spilling the Tea. He will provide updates on our Community Priority Workshop focus areas and action steps from Quarter 1. We’ll also celebrate Mrs. Jackson’s 20 years of dedication to Greenwood as she prepares for her retirement on January 1, 2025.

Click here to join the virtual meeting
Click here to Submit a Question/Concern

Friday, November 8: Q1 Report Card & Student-Led Conference Distribution
Thank you for taking the time to review your child’s report card and Student-Led Conference (SLC) updates.

Friday, November 8: Glen Allen High School Football Game
Our Advanced Drumline (ADL) will perform during the 1st quarter at Glen Allen High School’s game against Godwin High School, with our cheerleaders joining on the sidelines until halftime. All Greenwood families are invited to come support our Gators and the Jaguars as we celebrate our wonderful partnership with Glen Allen High!

PTA Memberships
Having 100% PTA membership matters in our school being recognized at the local and state level as an elite school. Therefore, please consider joining today. It takes 2 minutes. 

Join today!