From the Principal, 2024-2025
GreenwoodPTO
From the Principal: 11/3/24

Principal Back provides information about the parent/teacher conferences in December, shares details about an upcoming Community Forum on The Science Behind Later School Start times, and much more! 

From the Principal: 11/3/24
From the Principal, 2024-2025
GreenwoodPTO
From the Principal: 10/27/24

Principal Back welcomes back families to Greenwood for the 2024-25 school year with reminders including what to expect at morning drop off this week and beginning of the year paperwork.

From the Principal: 10/27/24
From the Principal, 2024-2025
GreenwoodPTO
From the Principal: 10/20/24

Principal Back welcomes back families to Greenwood for the 2024-25 school year with reminders including what to expect at morning drop off this week and beginning of the year paperwork.

From the Principal: 10/20/24
From the Principal, 2024-2025
GreenwoodPTO
From the Principal: 10/14/24

Principal Back welcomes back families to Greenwood for the 2024-25 school year with reminders including what to expect at morning drop off this week and beginning of the year paperwork.

From the Principal: 10/14/24
From the Principal, 2024-2025
GreenwoodPTO
From the Principal: 10/6/24

Principal Back welcomes back families to Greenwood for the 2024-25 school year with reminders including what to expect at morning drop off this week and beginning of the year paperwork.

From the Principal: 10/6/24

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From the Principal: 11/6/23

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Dear Greenwood Families,

Happy Monday! After we “fall back” this weekend and gain an hour, we’re excited to start conferences this Wednesday afternoon/evening and welcome families into the building (or meet up via Zoom) to talk about our favorite topic - kids! The connection and communication between school and home is such an important part of the work we do, and we always appreciate your time and support. If you haven’t signed up for a time yet, please do!

Early Release - Wednesday, November 8th

Our next early release day for students is on Wednesday, November 8th. 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, November 8th

As mentioned in my letter last week, this month we have three early release days in a row (11/8, 11/15, 11/22) 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 or go to Wakefield Academy.

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, November 8th - 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.

5th Annual Pumpkin Collection - Wednesday, November 8th

The Wakefield Environmental Sustainability Committee is once again providing an opportunity for post- Halloween pumpkin recycling! On Wednesday, November 8th, there will be a tarp out back where pumpkins can be dropped off as families arrive at school or at the early-release dismissal. Pickup by Black Earth Compost will begin shortly after 12:30pm. Please see the flyer for more information!

No School - Friday, November 10th

Friday, November 10th is a no school day in observance of Veterans Day - all WPS schools and offices will be closed on that day.

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 12:00-1:10pm on school days? Or 10:30-11:50am on 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 December. 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

Help Wanted - WPS Food Services

Looking for some part-time work? WPS Food Services is looking for part-time help at the high school starting immediately. Please see the linked flyer for more information.

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

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From the Principal: 10/10/2023

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Dear Greenwood Families,

Happy Monday! I hope that everyone had an opportunity to enjoy the wonderful weather we did FINALLY get to have over a weekend. The little dip back into summer last week was pleasant, but there’s nothing quite like actual fall in New England! I know there are many of you who can relate to the sentiment I expressed after my run on Sunday morning - fall weather is every runner’s reward for slogging through the other seasons!

All School Meeting Recap Last Monday, Greenwood students and staff gathered together for our first All-School Meeting of the 2023-2024 school year. Our focus was on the importance of taking action to “Be Kind” to others. We reviewed Greenwood School Expectations (Take Care of Yourself; Take Care of Others; Take Care of Your Environment) and I read the picture book Be Kind by Pat Zietlow Miller to everyone. September and October birthdays were celebrated, and we finished our time together off with a rousing rendition of the Greenwood School Spirit Song. While this first meeting was “hosted” by me, as we move through the year different grade levels will take on the responsibility of planning and presenting. We will be sure to let families know when “their” grade level is on deck, in case you are able to join us!

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 p.m. on school days? Or 10:30-11:50 a.m. on 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 beginning of November. 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

Wakefield Educational Foundation (WEF) Volunteers Needed WEF is looking for new volunteers!!! WEF (Wakefield Educational Foundation) is hosting an informational session for community members interested in becoming volunteers on Wed, Oct 11 from 6:30-7 p.m. The meeting is being held at the High School, conference rooms A and B located in the main office suite. Enter the building at the Savings Bank Theater entrance. We hope to see you there! Please email carymazzone@gmail.com or melissa.holmes@rcn.com with any questions.

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

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From the Principal: 6/20/23

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From the Principal: 6/20/23

Principal Back reminds families of this week’s important events, including the last days of school, incoming Kindergarten screening, and the 4th Grade Walk of Fame on Thursday; encourages families to check the Lost & Found before the end of the year; shares information about report cards and class assignments; links Mrs. Bayer’s final Library Media newsletter along with information about summer reading from WPS and the Beebe Library; and includes the final Lunch Volunteer signup.

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From the Principal: 6/12/23

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From the Principal: 6/12/23

Principal Back reminds families of this week’s specials events, including Tuesday’s 4th Grade Moving On Ceremony; shares important reminders about the last day of school for Kindergarten; shares a WPS Science Curriculum Review family survey; reminds families to check the Lost & Found; reiterates end of year dates and the adjusted Greenwood June lunch menu; and includes the Food Rescue Program and Lunch Volunteer signups.

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From the Principal: 6/5/23

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From the Principal: 6/5/23

Principal Back reminds families of this Tuesday’s Field Day (rain date Friday) and Wednesday’s early release day; shares information about report cards and “Jiji’s Summer of Math”; invites families to the WMHS Black Student Union’s Juneteenth Celebration; reiterates end of year dates and the adjusted Greenwood June lunch menu; and includes the Food Rescue Program and Lunch Volunteer signups.

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From the Principal: 5/30/23

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From the Principal: 5/30/23

Principal Back reminds Grade 1 families of next Monday’s All-School Meeting; shares information about “Jiji’s Summer of Math”; reiterates end of year dates and shares the adjusted Greenwood June lunch menu; and includes the Food Rescue Program and Lunch Volunteer signups.

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From the Principal: 5/22/23

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From the Principal: 5/22/23

Principal Back reminds families of this week’s MCAS testing for grades 3 and 4, and next Monday’s no school day in observance of Memorial Day; reiterates end of year dates and shares the adjusted Greenwood June lunch menu; and includes the Food Rescue Program and Lunch Volunteer signups.

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From the Principal: 5/15/23

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From the Principal: 5/15/23

Principal Back shares information about Wakefield Academy’s summer programming; reminds grade 3 & 4 families of next week’s MCAS testing dates; and includes the Food Rescue Program and Lunch Volunteer signups.

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From the Principal: 5/8/23

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From the Principal: 5/8/23

Principal Back reminds families of this Monday’s Pajama Day, declared by Eloise, our Principal for the Day, as well as All-School Meeting hosted by Kindergarten, and this Wednesday’s early release day; encourages families to attend the WPS STEAM Night this Thursday; reminds families about the optional class placement survey; shares information from the Wakefield Human Rights Commission about the annual celebration of AAPI culture on 5/27; and includes the Food Rescue Program and Lunch Volunteer signups.

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From the Principal: 5/1/23

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From the Principal: 5/1/23

Principal Back shares plans for this Wednesday’s Walk, Bike and Roll to School Day; provides some information about the class placement process for next year and some MCAS reminders for grades 3 &4; clarifies end-of-year early release days; invites families to the WPS STEAM Night on May 11; and includes the Food Rescue Program and Lunch Volunteer signups.

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From the Principal: 4/24/23

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From the Principal: 4/24/23

Principal Back reminds families about this Tuesday’s no school day and MCAS makeups this week; shares a date change for the May All-School Meeting, hosted by Kindergarten, as well as several important end-of-year dates; invites families to the WPS STEAM Night on May 11; highlights some data from the Food Rescue Program; and includes the Food Rescue Program and Lunch Volunteer signups.

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From the Principal: 4/10/23

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From the Principal: 4/10/23

Principal Back reminds families about this Monday’s 4th grade ukulele concert and MCAS testing this week, as well as next week’s April Break and the No School day on April 25; congratulates Greenwood students, staff, and parent volunteers who will be honored at WEF’s Celebration of Learning this week; shares a Speech and Language staffing update; and includes the Food Rescue Program and Lunch Volunteer signups.

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From the Principal: 4/3/23

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From the Principal: 4/3/23

Principal Back reminds families about district events this week - Monday’s Family Math Night, Tuesday’s Visual and Performing Arts Night, and Wednesday’s school trip to the Galvin for Visual and Performing Arts Day; invites fourth grade families to next Monday’s ukulele concert; and shares the Food Rescue Program volunteer signup and the lunch volunteer signup.

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From the Principal: 3/27/23

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From the Principal: 3/27/23

Principal Back reminds families about this Wednesday’s early release for conferences; hopes to see many families at Saturday’s Gator Gallop; shares the Food Rescue Program volunteer signup and the lunch volunteer signup; and shares district info about this week’s Kindergarten Virtual Information Night and next week’s Virtual and Performing Arts Day and Night.