Dear Greenwood Families,
Happy Monday! Did everyone remember to “spring forward” this weekend for the start of Daylight Saving Time? I guess we’ll know who missed it by any hour-late arrivals here at school on Monday morning…Hopefully, everyone will be back on track well before our conference days begin on Wednesday - we’re excited to welcome everyone back into the building to talk about our favorite subject - kids and learning!
Early Release - Wednesday, March 13th
Our next early release day for students is on Wednesday, March 13th. All students will be dismissed at 11:55am 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, March 13th
As mentioned in my letter last week, this month we have two early release days (3/13 & 3/20) 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.
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, March 13th - 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.
No Afternoon Wakefield Academy - Wednesday, March 13th
The following message was sent out by Estelle Burdick to Wakefield Academy families at the end of January: “I am writing to inform you about a schedule change regarding our Wakefield Academy program in March. After careful consideration, we have decided to close Wakefield Academy after-school program at all four elementary schools and our Doyle ECC on March 13th and March 20th, which are the two parent-teacher conference days. This decision has been made due to shortages in staffing, which makes it unsafe to open on these days.”
Wakefield STEAM Night
It’s time for STEAM Night! This fun event will take place on Thursday, March 14th from 5:30-7:00 pm at the Galvin. This interactive elementary math and science showcase will feature hands-on experiences from Curious Creatures, Caterpillar Lab, the Beebe Library, and many others, along with offerings from WPS staff members and PTO groups. It’s sure to be a good time!
Reminder 2024 MCAS Dates
Grades 3 & 4 These went out in a previous message, but just in case you missed them…MCAS testing for grades 3 & 4 will take place on the following days:
English/Language Arts - Tuesday, April 9th and Wednesday, April 10th
Math - Tuesday, May 21st and Wednesday, May 22nd
Testing begins at the start of the school day. Children who are absent or significantly tardy on the day of testing will take that day’s session during a makeup time on a different day. Please don’t hesitate to reach out with any questions.
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 Aprill. 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