Dear Greenwood Families,
Happy Monday! Is it just me, or is time flying by? I keep looking at the calendar and being surprised that we’re as far into November as we are - it was just Halloween a minute ago! It’s been great seeing so many families in the building for conferences - we love our Greenwood community, and the more we can connect, the better.
Ruby Bridges Walk to School Day - Tuesday, November 14th
Thanks to the efforts of a group of California elementary school students in 2018, Ruby Bridges Walk to School Day was created to honor the bravery of Ruby Bridges in integrating her elementary school in New Orleans. Here at Greenwood, we will have an assembly presented by “Wee the People” on Tuesday morning to learn more about Ruby Bridges and why she is recognized and celebrated. We’ll also have our own Greenwood School walk in honor of Ruby’s walk after the assembly. Wear purple to join in the celebration!
Early Release - Wednesday, November 15th
Our next early release day for students is on Wednesday, November 15th. All students will be dismissed at 11:55 am in order for scheduled conferences with families to take place. There will NOT be a lunch block during the school day. (See next blurb…)
Grab & Go Lunches - Wednesday, November 15th
As mentioned in my letter last week AND the week before, this month we have three early release days in a row (11/8, 11/15, 11/22) and some additional adjustments to our instructional schedules on those particular days. Due to this, we will NOT have a scheduled lunch block during the morning on those days. However, we WILL be offering the opportunity for children to pick up a “Grab & Go” lunch before they leave the building or go to Wakefield Academy.
You must sign your child up if you want them to grab a lunch before they go - lunches will be prepared based on the number of sign-ups and teachers will have a list of who is signed up.
Lunch Signup for Wednesday, November 15th - only if a school lunch is needed
This signup will also be sent out via School Messenger and must be completed before the end of the school day on Tuesday. Because of shifting family needs, we will send a separate signup out for each week.
4th Grade Families - 2023 MCAS Score Reports
4th grade families should have, by now, received their child’s 3rd-grade MCAS score reports from Spring 2023 in the mail. Please let me know if you did not, and I will make sure you get a copy.
Notifications About Changes in Dismissal
Just a reminder that if your child is going to be dismissed in a way that differs from the usual plan, you should make sure their classroom teacher is aware. We’re all for playdates and social gatherings…and we’re also all for making sure children are getting to where they need to be safely! Thank you for your cooperation!
Lost & Found
Has your child’s jacket gone missing? Are you wondering where their sweatshirt has gotten itself to? We have QUITE a collection of items in the lost & found (the fluctuations in temperature haven’t helped - lots of sweatshirts and jackets left on the playground during recess). Feel free to drop by and check it out - let’s do some reuniting! Anything left in the lost & found when we head into December break will be donated.
Lunchroom Volunteers
Thank you to all of the fantastically-dedicated volunteers who have been making lunchtime a little brighter! You are so greatly appreciated!! Do you have any free time between 12:00-1:10pm on school days? Or 10:30-11:50 am on early release days? Looking for a way to help out at Greenwood? Then join us for our lunchroom volunteer opportunities! If you’d like to come in and help support students while they’re eating lunch, please see the llinked Sign-Up Genius to select time slots through the end of December. Single days, multiple days, one time slot, the whole lunch block…we welcome any and all helpers!
Lunchroom volunteers will help students with those tricky thermoses, hand out napkins and utensils, support students while they sort items into composting/food rescue/trash, and help clean tables at the end of each lunch. Oh, and the most important thing - bring smiles and laughter!
NOTE: You will need to have a CORI form completed before coming in for any lunch shifts - please contact Ms. Paiva about the process or to check if you have a current one on file
Help Wanted - WPS Food Services
Looking for some part-time work? WPS Food Services is looking for part-time help at the high school starting immediately. Please see the linked flyer for more information.
Greenwood School Social Media
We are on Facebook and Instagram, and one of my personal goals this year is to show off the fun we’re having throughout Greenwood! Check us out - @wpsgreenwood on both Instagram and Facebook!
As always, please do not hesitate to reach out with questions.
Thank you for everything you do to support your children and their learning! Let’s have a great week!
Tiffany Back