Greenwood Elementary School

Sunday Greetings!

We are excited to enter Week 5 at Greenwood and appreciate your participation in Back to School Night last week to stay informed on how to best support your Gator this school year. Thank you for continuing to read your child’s teacher’s Friday communication, ensuring homework is completed nightly, students arrive at school before 7:40 AM, and assignments are turned in each week. Your partnership is essential in helping us reach our academic goals, and we are grateful for the teamwork that makes a difference for our students every day.

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

2025 - 2026 Parent Directory - CLICK HERE
Please use this to schedule playdates, send out birthday party invites, etc.

2025-26 School Parent/Guardian Information Session - CLICK HERE
We had an incredible turn out at our Gifted Open House on September 11 @ 6 PM. Please click the link above to access the presentation. 

Stock the Fridge
Our staff fridge is running low, and we’d love your help in filling it back up for our teachers by Friday, September 19! Please consider sending in bottled water, soda products, flavored sparkling water, juice boxes, sports drinks, or iced tea.

Lunch Volunteers
We would love volunteers to assist with lunch duty! If you are available, please CLICK HERE to sign up for a time slot of 10–11 AM, 11–12 PM, or 12–1 PM.

The House Advisory Committee
The House Advisory Committee Organization will begin on Friday, September 19, with a video message from Brice, President of the House Advisory, featured on the morning announcements. On Tuesday, September 23, a video will be shown to inform students that voting will take place that day. On Friday, October 3, the morning announcements will include a video from Brice announcing the winners, followed by a ParentSquare message from Mrs. Earl to families with the exciting news, along with a permission slip that will be sent home and must be returned by Friday, October 17. The first student meeting will be held on Monday, October 27 at 7:20 AM in the library. 

PowerSchool – Stay Connected to Your Child’s Progress
If you can find time to check social media, we encourage you to also take a few minutes to log into the Parent Portal to review your child’s grades and progress. The portal is easily accessible on your mobile device, so you can stay up to date anytime. Please don’t wait for a teacher’s call or email—stay informed and connected to your child’s learning journey. We truly appreciate your partnership at home and school as we work together to support your child’s success. One Team, One Dream! 

September 19 – Interim Reports Sent Home
Students in grades 2–5 who have a D or F in any subject, or students in grade 1 who receive a 1 or 2, will bring home a mid-quarter interim report. These reports must be completed by a parent, signed, and returned by September 26. Each report will also include a parent section to set a goal and action step to help your child finish the first marking period on a strong note. 

September 19 – New Family Breakfast (1st–5th Grade) - CLICK HERE
Are you new to Greenwood? We’d love for you to join us for a special breakfast in the gym with your gator! Our administrative team will share school information, answer questions, and provide a chance for families to connect with one another. Please complete the RSVP form to help us plan for this event.

September 19 – House Achievement
We’re excited to celebrate our 5th House Achievement lunch with our 2nd–5th graders! Students will enjoy music, dancing, and ice pops as we honor their academic and behavior successes this week. If your child did not qualify to participate, please be sure the Reflection Packet is completed and returned by Tuesday, September 23.

September 22 – No School
Reminder: Schools will be closed on Monday, September 22.

House Shirt Donation – $12
We are excited to have every student be part of one of our five houses! If you would like to donate a house shirt, please send in $12 to the main office in an envelope or ziplock bag with the word “donation” on it. Your generosity helps ensure that all students have a shirt to wear proudly on Fridays, pep rallies, field trips, and Field Day.

September 26 – Character Trait Award Ceremony: Optimism
We look forward to hosting our first Character Trait Award Ceremony of the year, celebrating students who exemplify our Gator value of Optimism. The ceremony will begin at 7:20 AM in the gym and will also be streamed live into classrooms.

October 4 – Glen Allen Parade
Get ready to show your Greenwood Gator pride at the annual Glen Allen Parade! More details will be shared soon, but we hope to see our cheerleaders in uniform, drummers, dancers, and all houses representing BIG at this exciting community event.

School Play Information - A sign up will be released SOON!
Get ready for the ultimate music adventure! School of Pop is no ordinary school—it’s where the world’s biggest stars like Taylor Swift, Beyoncé, Lady Gaga, Rihanna, Ariana Grande, Ed Sheeran, Justin Bieber, Adele, and Bruno Mars got their start. Now, four new students are competing for a scholarship to join this legendary school and chase their dreams of becoming the next pop sensation. Packed with hit songs, high-energy performances, and plenty of laughs, this play will have you singing, dancing, and cheering the whole way through. Whether you’re on stage or behind the scenes, this is your chance to shine like a superstar. Are you ready to step into the spotlight? 

Retake Procedure
If a student in grades 2–5 scores below 70% on a test, they will bring home a blank copy to redo. Students may use their notes and seek help while completing corrections. All corrections must be signed by a parent/guardian and returned within one week. If corrections are not returned, the original grade will be recorded in the gradebook. Once corrections are submitted, students will complete an additional teacher-selected assignment. This may include retaking the test, completing a shortened version, or completing a project. The two scores will then be averaged, with a maximum replacement grade of 70%.

Example: If a student earns a 40% on the test and then scores a 90% on the additional assignment, the recorded grade will be a 65%.

5th Grade Convocation – October 10
We are excited to host our first-ever Convocation on October 10 from 8:15–8:45 AM in the gym. Parents are welcome to join. The purpose is to inspire students about their final year at Greenwood and encourage them to leave a lasting legacy. The students will be dressed in robes! Our keynote speaker is Dr. John Marshall, the principal at Freeman High School with Henrico County Public Schools. This special event will kick off a year full of leadership opportunities and memorable experiences for our 5th graders. We look forward to celebrating this milestone together as a school community.

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

Potential School Boundary Adjustments
The Henrico School Board is reviewing potential boundary adjustments to balance enrollment across schools and plan for future growth. To keep families informed, HCPS has created a special webpage with maps of proposed scenarios, implementation timelines, and details on potential changes for individual schools.

🔗 Visit henricoschools.us/page/redistricting-2025 for more information.

The School Board will also host the following community town hall meetings:
📅 Thursday, Sept. 18 | 7–9 p.m. | J.R. Tucker High School (2910 N. Parham Road, Henrico, VA 23294)
📅 Tuesday, Sept. 30 | 6:30–8:30 p.m. | Highland Springs High School (200 S. Airport Drive, Henrico, VA 23075)
📅 Tuesday, Oct. 7 | 6:30–8:30 p.m. | ACE Center at Hermitage (8350 Hermitage High Blvd., Henrico, VA 23228)