Sunday Greetings
We are still smiling from ear to ear after welcoming more than 300 visitors to Greenwood this past Friday for our Grandparents Luncheon! Seeing our students share their school with the people who mean so much to them was incredibly special. Thank you to every grandparent, family member, volunteer, and staff member who helped make the day such a memorable celebration of family, connection, and community.
This Week's Big 3
1️⃣ Back to School Night – Thursday, September 17
We cannot wait to welcome our families back into the building for an exciting evening of learning, connection, SINGO, and more!
2️⃣ House Week Begins!
Our youngest Gators will officially begin their House journey this week as we continue building 5 Houses, 1 Family. Get ready for House spirit, leadership, and plenty of excitement!
3️⃣ Spilling the Tea with Mr. Stein - Click Here for the Recording
Did you miss our latest Spilling the Tea with Mr. Stein? Click the recording to catch up on important school updates, upcoming events, our new math curriculum, Back to School Night, recess needs, and much more. We packed a lot into this one!
PTA Teacher’s Lounge Makeover
Our Greenwood staff would like to give a huge thank-you to Mrs. Lawson and our incredible PTA for completely transforming our Teacher’s Lounge! From new seating and a refrigerator to beautiful wall art and so much more, this space has been given an amazing makeover. Our Teacher’s Lounge is a valuable space for our staff to recharge and connect throughout the day, and we are incredibly grateful for the time, generosity, and support that made this transformation possible. Thank you for taking such great care of our Greenwood team!
Gifted Open House information
Is your child a creative thinker, deep questioner, or problem solver? Join the Gifted Education Department on September 17th at 6:00 PM for a quick Back to School Night info session! We’ll dive into the key characteristics of gifted learners, share important identification window dates, and walk you through the screening process for Language Arts, Math, or both. Come learn how we support and challenge our advanced thinkers!
Leave It at Home
Students should leave toys, plushies, Pokémon cards, trading cards, collectibles, and other personal items at home. These items can easily become distractions or get lost during the school day. Thank you for helping us keep students focused on learning and helping us avoid disappointment when special items are misplaced.
Morning Clubs - Click here for MORE details
We still have some spots available for our dance team and school play! Click here to view the club offerings and sign up.
Bike Rack
We are in the process of ordering a bike rack for our morning bike riders to safely lock up their bikes each day. More details are coming soon!
Recess Needs
We are looking for donations of sports equipment that can be used outside on the playground. If you are cleaning out the garage, we would gladly take soccer balls, basketballs, tennis balls, footballs, kickballs, and other gently used equipment that can help keep our Gators active during recess!
School Wide Communication
We are doing our best to limit schoolwide communication to one message from teachers on Fridays and one message from the school on Sundays. We do not want to overwhelm our families with ParentSquare messages, and we hope that creating a more predictable communication schedule makes it easier for families to stay informed and connected.
Parent Lunch Table
Parents are welcome to join their child at the designated parent table outside the cafeteria. To keep this experience special and manageable for everyone, students may not bring friends to the parent table. Thank you as well for ensuring that your child and any younger siblings are not using a device while visiting during lunch.
📅 This Week at Greenwood |
Monday, September 14: House Week Begins
We are excited for our PK and Kindergarten students to join one of our five Houses on Thursday, September 17! House shirts will also be for sale at Back to School Night for both students and adults. Get ready, Gators!
Tuesday, September 15: Dot Day
Students can celebrate Dot Day by wearing dots on their clothing and showing off their creativity!
Thursday, September 17: Back to School Details - Click here for MORE details
5:00 PM – Kindergarten Back-to-School Orientation (Classrooms)
6:00 PM – Gifted Open House (Library)
6:00 PM – SINGO: Singing + Bingo (Gym)
6:30 PM – Session 1: 1st–5th Grade (Classrooms)
7:00 PM – Session 2: 1st–5th Grade (Classrooms)
Constitution Week Begins
As we celebrate Constitution Week, we are grateful for the rights and freedoms we enjoy each day and for the generations of Americans who have worked to protect them.
Friday, September 18: PTA Spirit Night: Ashland Skateland
More details coming soon. We hope to see many of our Gators and families there!
September 18: The Heat, ADL Payment Due & Cheerleading Payment Due
A reminder that payments for The Heat, ADL, and Cheerleading are due Friday, September 18.
Cheerleading ($25) - https://greenwoodelementary.givebacks.com/shop/items/f157c593483743
Advanced Drumline ($150) - https://greenwoodelementary.givebacks.com/shop/items/1088463
September 18: House Achievement
We are looking forward to celebrating our students who met their academic and behavioral goals! We will also be learning a new dance that will be performed at our pep rally in October.
Saturday September 19 - Glen Allen Parade - CLICK Here to Register
🔜 Coming Up |
Monday, September 21 - Student and Teacher Holiday - Yom Kippur/Jewish High Holiday
Tuesday, September 22 Head of House and Spirit Captains Morning Meetings Begin
We can’t wait to see our student leaders leading morning meetings! This is yet another example of how our school intentionally creates opportunities for students to develop their leadership skills, use their voices, and make a positive impact on our school community.
Friday, September 25 New Family Breakfast - Click Here to Register
If you are a new family this school year, please save the date and join us for a special breakfast from 7:20–7:50 AM in the gym. We would love the opportunity to connect with you and welcome you even more fully into the Greenwood family!
Friday, September 25: House Achievement
Get ready to dance and sing during lunch! Students will have open seating as we celebrate their academic and behavioral achievements for the week!
Final Thought
Every week, we are reminded that Greenwood is at its best when we come together. Our students, families, staff, and community each bring something unique to our school, and together, those individual strengths become The Power of Us. Thank you for continuing to rise by uplifting others and for helping us show our Gators every day that they are part of something bigger than themselves.
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