Early Release (Thanksgiving Break)
The day before Thanksgiving is an early release day.
Early Release (Parent-Teacher Conferences)
Greenwood students will be dismissed at 11:55. Lunch will be served.
Early Release (Parent-Teacher Conferences)
Greenwood students will be dismissed at 11:55. Lunch will be served.
Early Release (Professional Development)
Greenwood students will be dismissed at 11:55. Lunch will be served.
No School: Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
There is no school on Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.
No School: February Break
Schools will be closed for Presidents’ Day and Winter Break from February 19- 23. School will resume on February 26.
Early Release Day
Early release day. No schedule lunch block; Grab & Go lunches will be offered.
Early Release: Spring Conferences
Students will be released at 11:55am. No lunch will be served.
Early Release: Spring Conferences
Students will be released at 11:55am. No lunch will be served.
No School: April Break
Schools will be closed for Patriots Day and Spring Break from April 22–25. School will resume on April 28.
Early Release (Professional Development)
Greenwood students will be dismissed at 11:55. Lunch will be served.
Last Day of School for Kindergarten Students (with no snow days)
Please note: until the district confirms that this is the last day of school, this is the last day of school if there are no snow days.
The last day of school for Kindergarten will be Monday, June 16. This will be an early release day for Kindergarten only. Kindergarten students will be dismissed at 11:55 a.m., with no lunch served for Kindergarten on that day. Please note: Wakefield Academy is not available for Kindergarten students on this day - all Kindergarten students must be picked up at dismissal.
Last Day of School for Grades 1-4 (if no snow days)
The last day of school for Grades 1–4 will be Wednesday, June 18, if there are no snow days. This will be an early release day for all students. Please note that this is a placeholder date until the School Committee confirms the last day of school
Fourth Grade Walk of Fame (pending last day of school confirmation)
On Wednesday, June 18, we will hold our Fourth Grade Walk of Fame starting at 11:50 a.m. Fourth graders will take their final (official) walk through the halls of the Greenwood School to the rousing cheers of their fellow Gators. Fourth-grade families are asked to create a “cheer tunnel” outside the back door to greet the kids enthusiastically as they officially exit the building for the last time. It’s going to be exciting!
Last Possible Last Day of School for Grades 1–4 (with 5 snow days)
The last day of school for Grades 1–4 will be Wednesday, June 18, if there are no snow days. This will be an early release day for all students. Please note that this is a placeholder date until the School Committee confirms the last day of school
Fourth Grade Walk of Fame (pending last day of school confirmation)
On Wednesday, June 18, we will hold our Fourth Grade Walk of Fame starting at 11:50 a.m. Fourth graders will take their final (official) walk through the halls of the Greenwood School to the rousing cheers of their fellow Gators. Fourth-grade families are asked to create a “cheer tunnel” outside the back door to greet the kids enthusiastically as they officially exit the building for the last time. It’s going to be exciting!
Ruby Bridges Walk to School Day
Every November 14th, we celebrate Ruby’s courageous and historic act by encouraging students to walk to school and engaging in a day of dialogue about activism, anti-racism, and anti-bullying. The goal is to inspire kids to make positive changes in their school and community.
PTO Meeting (In-Person) - Wednesday November 13, 2024
In-Person; Location: Trustees Room at the Beebe Library at 7:00PM
6th Annual Pumpkin Drop - Wednesday, November 6th
On the morning of Wednesday, November 6th, a tarp will be out back at Greenwood, just waiting for your pumpkins! Collection by Black Earth Compost will occur at 12:00pm. Please remove glitter, stickers, plastic decorations, and candles/wax from your pumpkin prior to drop off. If you bring your pumpkin over in a plastic bag, please do not include the bag in the compost pile.
No School: Voting Day & Professional Development
There is no school due to Voting Day and Staff Professional Development.
"Terrific Thursday"
Let’s have some Greenwood fun to wrap up the month of October! On Thursday, October 31st, students can celebrate a fun day together here at Greenwood by dressing up in some wacky way, which could involve wearing their costume, or simply just sporting some seasonal fall gear, crazy hair, mismatched clothes, or a fun hat.
Dress-up guidelines for the day:
● Must be school-appropriate (both for costume theme and ability to do schoolwork in it)
● No props or accessories
● No full-face masks
And we will once again bring our day to a close with the K-2 costume parade! The parade will begin at 2:35pm - students will follow a route out the back door, around one big loop of the blacktop, walk around the Kindergarten side of the building, and go back in the front door to pick up backpacks, etc. before being dismissed. Families are welcome to come and spectate - please arrange yourself outside the cones. Our 3rd and 4th graders will join everyone outside to help cheer on our younger students. Keep your fingers crossed for good weather - we will not hold the parade if it is raining.
The Greenwood Halloween Party
Get your costumes and dancing feet ready for this annual family event! The Greenwood Halloween Party will be held Friday, October 25th, from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at the Americal Civic Center. A Family Ticket is $20 in advance or $25 at the door. Click here to buy your family ticket in advance
Volunteers are needed to decorate and assist during the event--click here to view and sign up!
Dining for Dollars - Friday, October 18, 2024
Stop by The Branch and Earn Cash For Our School on Friday, October 18!
Need an excuse to dine out or grab takeout – Or want to meet up with some Greenwood friends on an early release day? On Friday, Oct 18th - get lunch or dinner from one of Wakefield’s newest restaurants, The Branch. The Branch will be donating a percentage of all tracked dining-room and takeout sales that day to the Greenwood School!
No voucher is required, but you must mention the Greenwood School when ordering.
Early Release (Professional Development)
Greenwood students will be dismissed at 11:55. Lunch will be served.
No School -- Columbus Day/Indigenous Peoples Day
There is no school on Columbus Day/Indigenous Peoples Day.
PTO Meeting - October 9, 2024 - VIRTUAL
Greenwood students will be dismissed at 11:55. Lunch will be served.
Walk, Bike & Roll to School Day
Join Greenwood Families as we walk or bike to school on October 12th for National Walk/Bike to School Day!
Picture Day
School Pictures - Save the Date
O’Connor Studios will be at Greenwood to take individual student photos and class photos on Monday, October 7th. Information about photo packages available for purchase will be emailed to families directly by O’Connor prior to that date.
Dining for Dollars - #BossMama
Greenwood students will be dismissed at 11:55. Lunch will be served.
Early Release (Professional Development)
Greenwood students will be dismissed at 11:55. Lunch will be served.
PTO Volunteer Information Meeting
PTO Committee Chairs and Class Parents are asked to attend this important information session at 7 p.m. at Main Street Grille & Taphouse. We will review roles and guidelines for this year, go over fundraising/financial policies, answer questions, and identify needed support. It is important that all chairs and volunteers are aware of district, school, and PTO policies, as we work to bring more programming back this year!
View current needs and open positions/needs here. Anyone interested in chairing or serving on a committee this year is welcome to attend this Information Session!
Greenwood Back-to-School Night
Greenwood Back-to-School Night is on Thursday, September 19!
Please read below for the format of the evening.
If your child is in Kindergarten, 1st grade, or 2nd grade: (6:00-7:15pm)
When you arrive at Greenwood, you will go directly to your child’s classroom on the 1st floor. We will have staff members helping to send families in the right direction. Classroom presentations will begin promptly at 6:00pm. The classroom portion of the evening will be followed by a whole-school presentation in the gym from 6:35-6:55pm. Following this, specialist teachers, representatives from the Greenwood PTO, and a representative from the Wakefield Educational Foundation (WEF) will be available to meet in the gym from 6:55-7:15pm.
If your child is in 3rd or 4th grade: (6:15-7:30pm)
Your evening at Greenwood will begin in the gym. If you would like to meet with any of our specialist teachers or representatives from the Greenwood PTO and the Wakefield Educational Foundation (WEF), they will be available at tables in the gym to chat about their programs from 6:15-6:35pm. There will be a whole-school presentation in the gym from 6:35-6:55pm. You will then go to your child’s classroom on the 2nd floor for the classroom presentation from 7:00-7:30pm.
To sum it up…
6:00-6:30pm Kindergarten, 1st grade, 2nd grade classroom presentations
6:15-6:35pm Specialist teachers, Greenwood PTO, Wakefield Educational Foundation (WEF) tables in the gym
6:35-6:55pm Whole-school meeting in the gym
6:55-7:15pm Specialist teachers, Greenwood PTO, Wakefield Educational Foundation (WEF) tables in the gym
7:00-7:30pm 3rd & 4th grade classroom presentations
Just a reminder - this is an event for adult family members only. We look forward to seeing everyone on Thursday night!
First Day of School
Grades 1-4 line up at 8:30; Kindergarten lines up at 10:00 for the first day.
Popsicles with the Principal
Please join Ms. Back and the PTO in the Greenwood Garden on Tuesday, August 30th from 4:00-5:00pm to socialize, share summer stories, and, of course, eat popsicles!
Last Day of School for Grades 1-4 (Greenwood)
The last day of school for Grades 1-4 will be Tuesday, June 18th. This will be an early release day for all students.
4th Grade Walk of Fame
On Tuesday, June 18th we will hold our 4th Grade Walk of Fame starting at 11:50 am. 4th graders will take their final (official) walk through the halls of the Greenwood School to the rousing cheers of their fellow Gators. 4th grade families are asked to create a “cheer tunnel” outside the back door to greet the kids enthusiastically as they exit the building for the last time officially. It’s going to be exciting!
Last Day of School for Kindergarten Students (Greenwood)
The last day of school for Kindergarten will be Friday, June 14. This will be an early release day for Kindergarten only. Kindergarten students will be dismissed at 11:55am, with no lunch served for Kindergarten on that day. Please note: Wakefield Academy is not available for Kindergarten students on this day - all Kindergarten students must be picked up at dismissal.
Fourth Grade Moving On Ceremony
The fourth grade Moving On Ceremony is scheduled for Tuesday, June 11th.
Congratulations to the Greenwood Class of 2024!
June 1st Grade All-School Meeting
The June All-School Meeting hosted by 1st Grade will be on Monday, June 10th at 9:00 am. Each grade level is responsible for sharing a positive attribute we want our Greenwood community to embrace and embody. We want to invite 1st-grade parents/guardians to attend if you can do so. (Seating will be up in the balcony.)
Early Release (Professional Development)
Greenwood students will be dismissed at 11:55. Lunch will be served.
Third Grade Recorder Concert
Greenwood third graders have been working hard in music and chorus classes and are excited to invite families to their concert! The performance will take place on Tuesday, May 28th from 2:15-2:45pm in the Greenwood gym.
Dining for Dollars: Mojo Sushi
Need an excuse to dine out or grab takeout – Or want to meet up with some Greenwood friends on an early release day? On Wednesday, May 8th - get lunch or dinner from one of Wakefield’s newest restaurants, Mojo Sushi. Mojo Sushi will donate a percentage of all tracked dining room and takeout sales that day to the Greenwood School! No voucher is required, but you must mention the Greenwood School when ordering.
Early Release (Professional Development)
Greenwood students will be dismissed at 11:55. Lunch will be served.