Greenwood Elementary School

Sunday Greetings!
We’re excited to welcome our Gators back for a full week of learning! Our teachers are diving deeper into instruction and using data to guide small groups and personalized support. Thank you for making sure your child is at school every day and on time—consistent attendance is essential to helping students reach their academic goals.

Day 1 - 5 Schedule (1st - 5th Grade)

Transportation Changes
All transportation changes must be made before 12:00 PM daily. Changes will not be accepted after this time. Please email both Mrs. Christina and Mrs. Jae in the main office, as well as your child’s teacher, when making a change.

Friday Teacher Communication
Thank you for reading your child’s Friday communication each week to help them prepare for the week ahead. Our teachers appreciate when families click “appreciate” or leave a positive comment—it lets them know their time and effort are valued. We will continue monitoring engagement data to ensure we’re using the most effective way to share information.

Homework Reminder
Homework is an important part of the learning process at Greenwood. If a student misses 3 assignments, they will receive an X on their Daily Report. Three X’s for missing homework will result in a Discipline Referral with further consequences. Homework provides students with valuable practice and reinforces classroom learning, helping them master skills and achieve academic success.

Retake Reminder (Shared at Spilling the Tea on September 5)
If a student in 2nd - 5th grade scores below 70%, they will bring home a blank copy of the test to redo. Students may use notes and seek help while completing corrections. Corrections must be signed and returned within 1 week. If not, the original grade will be entered in the gradebook. Once corrections are returned, students will complete an additional teacher-selected assignment (this may include retaking the test, completing a shorter version, or a project). The two scores will be averaged, with a maximum replacement grade of 70%.

Lego League Challenge
Does your child love to build Lego? Do they love to code? Are they in 4th or 5th grade? If you answered yes to all of these questions, then your child may enjoy our after school Lego League Challenge competition team! The team will meet on the following dates: 9/15, 9/23. 9/29, 10/6, 10/14, 10/21, 10/27, 11/5, 11/10, 11/17, and 12/1. The competition will be on 12/6 at Godwin High School (the time is still TBD). Applications open today and will close on Friday 9/12 at 8:00am. The team will be announced Friday 9/12 in the afternoon via ParentSquare. Applications are online through this link. Please contact our Innovative Learning Coach, Farrell Bishop at mfbishop@henrico.k12.va.us with any questions! 

Piano and Drums - Need people this week!
Click HERE to Sign Up playing the piano or drums in Hallway

Arrival Help - Need people this week!
CLICK HERE to Sign Up for Morning Arrival Assistance

Monday, September 8 – House Week Begins
Students will dive into Greenwood’s House System by learning chants, callbacks, and the meaning behind each house.

House Shirts
Students are encouraged to wear their house shirts every Friday!

Thursday, September 11 – PK & Kindergarten House Reveal / Back to School Night
At 5:00 PM, PK and Kindergarten families are invited to classrooms for the house reveal and a presentation about the first few weeks of school.

Thursday, September 11 – Back to School Night
Classroom sessions will be held at 6:30 and 7:00 PM. Teachers will review expectations, routines, and answer questions.

Gifted Identification Session at Back to School Night
At 6:00 PM in the library, join Mrs. Walker, our Gifted Resource Teacher, for a parent/guardian session on the Gifted Identification Process and services in HCPS. She will share information via a division video and answer questions. The referral window is open October 27–November 10. Questions? Contact Mrs. Walker at crwalker@henrico.k12.va.us. 

ESL Session at Back to School Night
At 6:00 PM, we will host sessions for families who speak Spanish and Arabic in the music and art rooms. One session will be translated into Spanish and the other into Arabic. Questions? Contact Mrs. Pisciotta at kepisciotta@henrico.k12.va.us. 

Friday, September 12 – Math Award Ceremony
Our first award ceremony of the year will be held at 7:20 AM in the gym to honor students who love math.

Friday, September 12 – Payments Due
Payments for Advanced Dance (The Heat), Advanced Drumline (ADL), and Cheerleading are due by 8:00 AM on Friday, September 12. 

Friday, September 12 – Parent Directory Released
The Parent Directory will be shared unless you opted out through your child’s teacher.

September 16 – Head of House & Spirit Captains Morning Meetings Begin
Our student leaders will begin leading morning meetings across classrooms to build community and strengthen leadership skills. This is a wonderful way for students to model teamwork, communication, and responsibility.

September 19 – New Family Breakfast (1st–5th Grade)
New to Greenwood? Join us for a special breakfast in the gym with your gator! Our administrative team will share school information and answer questions while families connect with one another.

School Song Dreams
We hope you have enjoyed listening to our school song, Dreams.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NezWyH2Md7s