From Ms. Back:

The Greenwood staff really wanted to find a way for a “live” goodbye to our Gators before they head off into summer, so we are having a parade!  However, in this parade, families will drive by and Greenwood staff members will be out waving and cheering (in a socially-distanced manner!) as everyone passes.  

• Date: Wednesday, June 17th.

• The Greenwood parade begins at 10:00am.

• There are staggered "start times" based on grade level in order to avoid traffic backups.  If you have children in multiple grades, pick the time that works best for your family.  The Greenwood staff is planning on being present for the entire time, so you won’t “miss” someone if you choose one time slot over another.  However, if you have a 4th grader, please do try to come at 11:30am so we can give them a big send-off! 

  • Kindergarten @ 10:00am

  • 1st Grade @ 10:20am

  • 2nd Grade @ 10:40am

  • 3rd Grade @ 11:00am

  • 4th Grade @ 11:30am

• Cars proceed down Greenwood Avenue from Main Street/Pitman Avenue toward Oak Street without stopping. Driving extra-slowly is encouraged for maximum wave time!

• All families must be in cars and are not allowed to stop.

This plan has been shared with the WPS Director of Facilities, Wakefield Police & Fire, the Wakefield Board of Health, and the Director of Wakefield Emergency Management.  All four elementary schools will each have their own “rolling rally” to wrap up this unusual school year!