From the Principal

From the Principal: 11/16/20

From the Principal: 11/16/20

Principal Back reiterates important safety and health guidelines and urges families to remain vigilant both in and out of school, reminds families that face masks must be worn on the playground, and shares the resources for Social-Emotional support that were presented at last week’s PTO meeting.

From the Principal: 11/9/20

From the Principal: 11/9/20

Principal Back reminds us of this Wednesday’s no-school day and announces School Spirit Pajama Day for this Friday. Also included are important updates about reusable containers for snacks and the half day schedule on the day before Thanksgiving, and information about the eventual specialists’ schedule switch.

From the Principal: 11/2/20

From the Principal: 11/2/20

Principal Back reminds us of this Tuesday’s no-school day as well as Thursday evening’s Virtual Curriculum Night; provides an update about iReady diagnostic testing; shares reminders about parking lot safety, Grab & Go lunches, and technology support; and announces an open parent position on the School Council.

From the Principal: 10/26/20

From the Principal: 10/26/20

Principal Back announces “Fun Fall Friday” for this week and the "Pumpkin Drop" composting next Monday, and reminds us that there is no school next Tuesday 11/3. Families are asked to complete the Family Feedback Survey and to Save the Date for Greenwood Curriculum Night, on Thursday 11/5. A few other important reminders are included, as well!

From the Principal: 10/19/20

From the Principal: 10/19/20

Principal Back shares important updates about Grab & Go Lunches, STEM Week kits for registered participants, and the iReady schedule; as well as a save-the-date for upcoming School Pictures, and an important message from Nurse Doherty for 3rd and 4th grade parents. Finally, some reminders about weather-appropriate clothing, the WPS Face Covering Policy, and technology and health information.

From the Principal: 10/13/20

From the Principal: 10/13/20

Principal Back shares important information about iReady and ST Math, as well as reminders about Grab&Go lunches, communicating with teachers, and health guidelines.

From the Principal: 10/5/20

From the Principal: 10/5/20

Principal Back shares important updates about Grab&Go lunches, facilities updates at Greenwood, and the iReady math diagnostic assessment for grades 3 & 4; provides information in response to questions about arrival and dismissal and out-of-state travel; and shares notes about YMCA programming, health and safety, and technology support.

From the Principal: 9/28/20

From the Principal: 9/28/20

Principal Back shares a lot of important information as we move into Phase 3 on Tuesday 9/29—schedules, specialists’ schedules, arrival and dismissal procedures, safety updates, technology support, and the grab-and-go lunch program. Also find some new resources for literacy and Mass. STEM Week.

From the Principal: 9/21/20

From the Principal: 9/21/20

Principal Back shares a lot of important information about school reopening, including safety guidelines, technology support, an update for the full remote learning cohort, a note from Ms. Doherty about medications, and some important social distance reminders for the new Greenwood Playground.

From the Principal: 6/15/20

From the Principal: 6/15/20

Principal Back shares some important reminders about the last week of school—including how to pick up remaining student belongings, the Whole-School Car Parade on Wednesday, the last 3 days of the ABC Countdown, and Summer Reading info!

From the Principal: 6/8/20

From the Principal: 6/8/20

Principal Back’s message is loaded with important information, dates and procedures for these last few weeks of school, as well as some timely thoughts and resources for teaching children about racism, and a reminder for these last few letters of the ABC Countdown.

From the Principal: 6/1/20

From the Principal: 6/1/20

Principal Back shares the WEF Celebration of Learning presentation, provides an update about retrieving student belongings, gives an update on the Food Rescue Program, and forwards an important message from Mr. Hennessey about the Wakefield Virtual Field Day on June 12th.