From the Principal: 5/28/24

Dear Greenwood Families,

Happy Tuesday! I hope that everyone was able to enjoy time together over the weekend. Whether you were spending time at parades and observances for Memorial Day, gathering for cookouts with family and friends, or taking a quick trip to points north or south for beach time, it’s always a treat to spend time with others. On another note, it hardly seems possible that we’re looking at 16 school days left in the school year…but it’s true! Time flies!

Reminder - Grade 3 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 2:15-2:45 pm in the Greenwood gym.

WMHS Elementary School Walk

This Friday, May 31st will feature some special visitors here at Greenwood! After their graduation rehearsal on Friday, Wakefield Memorial High School seniors will be returning to their elementary schools to walk the halls one more time. Greenwood is excited to welcome back our graduating Gators and cheer them on as they head toward their next steps!

Summer Kids First Program

This program run by the Wakefield Food Pantry provides free food to Wakefield families with school-aged children who need extra help affording groceries. Please see the linked flyer for more information and to register for the program. Registrations must be received by June 15th.

End of the Year Dates

I’m just going to keep including this and adding to it where necessary…here is a list of a few key dates for your June calendars:

● Wednesday, 6/5 - Early Release Day for Students (11:55 am dismissal)

● Friday, 6/7 - Field Day (12:00-2:45 pm)

● Monday, 6/10 - All-School Meeting, 1st Grade Hosting (9:00am)

● Tuesday, 6/11 - Grade 4 Moving On Ceremony

● Wednesday, 6/12 - Field Day Rain Date

● Friday, 6/14 - Last day for Greenwood Kindergarten (11:55 am dismissal for K only)

DIBELS and iReady reports sent home to families

● Monday, 6/17 - Greenwood Incoming Kindergarten Screening

● Tuesday, 6/18 - Last day for Greenwood 1st-4th Grades (11:55am dismissal)

Report Cards shared with families

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 12:00-1:10 pm on school days? Or 10:30-11:50 am on regular 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 linked Sign-Up Genius to select time slots through the END OF THE SCHOOL YEAR. 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

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