Dear Greenwood Families,
Happy Monday! As is true pretty much every week, we have a busy one ahead of us at Greenwood. Let’s just hope there aren’t any more unexpected early release days - we have too many interesting things going on for that!
All-School Meeting - 2nd Grade Hosting
One last reminder about the All-School Meeting on Monday, March 20th at 9:00am. 2nd grade families are welcome to come and watch their children talk about “responsibility” with the rest of the school.
Conference Early Release - Wednesday, March 22nd
Our next early release day for students is on Wednesday, March 22nd. All students will be dismissed at 11:55am in order for teachers to hold conferences with families during the afternoon. Please note: there will be a scheduled lunch block for students prior to dismissal.
Food Rescue Program - Volunteer Drivers Needed
Our lunchtime composting and food rescue programs are going strong! However, we could use some help in getting the food donations picked up at Greenwood and delivered to the designated locations in Wakefield, Stoneham, or Melrose. Food pickup can be done anytime after 1:30pm on a selected date. Please visit the link below for more information and to sign up. Thanks in advance!
WMHS Peer Leaders Visit
On Thursday, March 23rd, the Wakefield Memorial High School Peer Leaders will visit Greenwood as part of their anti-bullying work at each elementary school. They will spend time in each 3rd and 4th grade classroom connecting with small groups of students, and they will also be here for the recess and lunch blocks for all grades. We’re looking forward to seeing them!
WPS Parent University - This Saturday!
Parent University Workshop Registration is open! Hosted by the Wakefield Public Schools, Wakefield’s Parent University offers parents and caregivers programming that addresses academic, social-emotional, and technology topics. On the heels of two successful virtual keynote presentations, we’re pleased to offer in-person workshops on Saturday, March 25 from 9 to 11:30 a.m. at the Woodville Elementary School.
This series of casual, interactive sessions are facilitated by Wakefield Public Schools staff and community partners. From college planning to navigating social media to a review of Wakefield’s English Language Arts (ELA) curriculum review, they cover a variety of topics that span all grade levels. The full schedule is now available at bit.ly/WakefieldParentU. Registration is open to all and not limited to Wakefield residents.
Wakefield Academy will provide free on-site childcare for attendees. They will partner with Buildwave, SportsZone 101, CodeWiz, HipKids, Kids Test Kitchen, and Wicked Cool for Kids to ensure the morning is full of fun activities. Childcare is available for children ages 4 to 13 and registration ends March 21; day-of drop offs cannot be accommodated. Secure your spot today!
WPS Communications - SMS Text Messages
Last week, a message went out from WPS via both email and text message regarding the Weather Related half day on Tuesday. If you did not receive the text message but you would like to start receiving them, follow the below directions to subscribe.
To OPT-IN
On your cell phone text: Y to: 67587
Note: Your cell phone number must be in Power School. If you are not sure, log into your Parent Portal Account to verify that your cell phone number is listed.
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To OPT-Out
On your cell phone text: Stop to: 67587
Note: You will no longer receive text communications from WPS if you do this.
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If you did receive a text message and you want to continue to receive text messages on your wireless device you do not need to do anything. Please note: it can take up to 24 hours for changes to take effect.
WPS Biweekly Community Zoom Meeting
WPS district administration will continue to host weekly community Zoom meetings as an opportunity to provide updates, highlight the good work that is happening in the district, and also hear questions and feedback from families. The next Zoom call will be on Thursday, March 23rd from 4:00-5:00pm.. Here is the Zoom link to join:
Meeting ID: 853 3883 6385
Passcode: 986074
WPS Incoming Kindergarten Virtual Information Night
Do you have a Kindergarten student beginning in the fall of 2023? If so, please join us for our WPS Kindergarten Information Session via Zoom on March 30th at 7:00 PM. Elementary Principals and other members of the WPS administrative team will lead an important information session on everything you need to know about your student's transition to kindergarten. Please join if you can and spread the word! Zoom link is below:
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86297630391?pwd=VVNoWHQxK2VzZFhPQVRyVld4Q2RkQT09
Meeting ID: 862 9763 0391
Passcode: 406342
Lunchroom Volunteers
Thank you to everyone who has given us some of your valuable time over the past few weeks! Updated time slots are being added at the current link and go through the end of March.
Do you have any free time between 12:00-1:15pm on school days? Or 10:30-11:50am on early release days? Looking for a way to help out at Greenwood? We are finally bringing back 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 over the next two weeks. Single days, multiple days, one time slot, the whole lunch block…we welcome any and all helpers!
As an FYI, we will be incorporating our lunchroom volunteers into the food rescue/composting program work. Don’t worry…it’s easy!
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! 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