Dear Greenwood Families,
Happy Monday! Last weekend was science…this weekend was dancing! It was great to see so many families enjoying themselves at the Civic Center for the Greenwood Spring Dance on Friday night - I can’t believe how quickly the end of the school year is approaching! Every day brings a new adventure!
Early Release Day - Wednesday, May 8th
Our next early release day for students is on Wednesday, May 8th.. All students will be dismissed at 11:55am in order for teachers to have professional learning sessions during the afternoon. Please note: there will be a scheduled lunch block for students prior to dismissal.
Optional Class Placement Survey - Reminder
Just a reminder that if you intend to submit the optional class placement survey for students currently in grades K-3, we are asking for any input to be provided no later than Friday, May 10th.
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 (11:55am dismissal)
● Friday, 6/7 - Field Day
● Monday, 6/10 - All-School Meeting, 1st Grade Hosting
● Tuesday, 6/11 - Grade 4 Moving On Ceremony
● Wednesday, 6/12 - Field Day Rain Date
● Friday, 6/14 - Last day for Greenwood Kindergarten (11:55am dismissal for K only)
● Monday, 6/17 - Greenwood Incoming Kindergarten Screening
● Tuesday, 6/18 - Last day for Greenwood 1st-4th Grades (11:55am dismissal)
WEF Stars
In May, the Wakefield Educational Foundation will begin the sale of WEF Stars. This is a way for parents to show their appreciation for teachers and staff of the Wakefield Public Schools. The money raised will go towards grants for every school next year. Please see the linked flyer for more information about the program and how to purchase a Star.
Wakefield Human Rights Commission - AAPI - AAPH Month Events
Please see the linked flyer for a list of wonderful events during the month of May sponsored by the Wakefield HRC to celebrate Asian-American and Pacific Islander Heritage month.
WPD Summer RAD Kids Program
Please see the linked flyer for information about the Personal Empowerment Safety Program for kids being run this August by the Wakefield Police Department.
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