Dear Greenwood Families,
Happy Monday! There was no way I was going to write this newsletter ahead of time because I wanted to have the most accurate information possible about the Gator Gallop! It was great to see that the rainy weather couldn’t stop our Gators from showing up to run on Saturday morning. Thank you so much to the Greenwood PTO Gator Gallop Committee and all the volunteers who kept smiling throughout!
Class T-Shirts - Please Return!
We do still have some all-school events coming up, so we’d like to have the student class t-shirts returned to school as soon as you have a chance to do so. Thanks!
Wakefield/Reading Family Math Night
The first round held in Reading was a success, and now it’s Wakefield’s turn to host! On Monday, April 3, 2023 from 6:30-8:00pm at the Galvin, Wakefield and Reading teachers will hold a Family Math Night. The evening will include:
Introduction led by the Wakefield & Reading Curriculum Coordinators
Learn more about the Illustrative Math curriculum
30-minute Illustrative Math lesson taught by Wakefield and Reading teachers
Experience what math looks like and sounds like for our students each day
We will host classes in some grades within the K-6 grade band
30-minute exploration
Play some of our curriculum centers & explore resources
Students are welcome to attend with their guardians. Please fill out this interest form if you might join us! https://bit.ly/RW_MathNight Check out the flyer for more information!
Wakefield Visual & Performing Arts Night
Arts night will be held on Tuesday April 4th at the Galvin Middle School. Doors open at 6:30 pm. Art show reception will be from 6:30-8 pm. Jazz concert starts at 7:30 pm in the Galvin Auditorium. Refreshments will be provided by Wakefield Music Boosters. Come join us for a night to celebrate the arts!
Wakefield Visual & Performing Arts Day (VPAD)
On Wednesday, April 5th, Galvin Middle School will host ALL of the elementary schools (on a rotating schedule) for an art tour and high school musical performance. All Greenwood students and staff will be taking buses to the Galvin together as a school for this “in-town field trip.” There will be an art walk beginning in the main Galvin corridor, winding through the library, and culminating in the hallway outside the auditorium. Students will then enter to watch the HS performing arts department amaze everyone with their talent!
Buses will pick up at Greenwood at 8:45am. Please make sure your child is at school on time! We will return to Greenwood around 10:30am.
Grade 4 Ukulele Concert - Monday, April 10th
4th grade families should have already received information from Mrs. Brighenti about the upcoming ukulele concert on Monday, April 10th at 9:00am. We invite 4th grade families to join us for this much-anticipated performance! Your balcony seating awaits!
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!
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 now go through the end of April.
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