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Got Character?
We have some exciting things planned for Greenwood students this year! Next month our school will hold our first Character Education Assembly. This will be an exciting time for our entire student body to gather and celebrate many of the positive things happening in our classrooms each day. The theme of the assembly will be trustworthiness.
Our school will also be embedding anti-bullying curriculum into some of the assemblies, and next week our school social worker and I will visit each classroom about this important topic. You could support your child's learning at home by reviewing the elementary description of bullying with your child. (We have adopted this from the research-based Olweus program.)
"Bullying is when somebody repeatedly and on purpose says or does mean or hurtful things to another person who has a hard time defending himself or herself."
The most impactful component of our discussions about bullying will be the strategies we will empower all students with. (These will be strategies that they could rely upon if they observe bullying now or anytime in middle school, high school or adulthood). We encourage students to follow the "Stop, Walk, Tell" steps. Bystanders play an important role in maintaining a safe learning environment, and we'll be encouraging all students to take a stand!
Introducing our new Office Paraprofessional
If you've visited the Greenwood office this past week you may have noticed a new friendly face...Mrs. Denise Stricker has joined the front office team and is replacing Mrs. Deb Musser who is now working in the High School's counseling office. Mrs. Stricker has two children (one in elementary and the other in middle school) and comes to us with both corporate communications experience and paraprofessional experience as well. She has done a fantastic job transitioning and will continue supporting students, staff and families alongside Mrs. Cathy Panzer. Please join me in welcoming Denise to the Greenwood family!
Best regards,
Mr. Brad Gustafson
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Mark your calendars for the Greenwood Carnival on Friday, October 26 from 5:30-8:30pm! Here are some Carnival details...
NEW AT GREENWOOD? WANT TO KNOW MORE ABOUT CARNIVAL?
Click on the link below to find more information on the Carnival.
DONATIONS
The silent auction and kid's raffle are dependent on donations of items or services from parents and area merchants. We also benefit from cash sponsorships. Questions or leads for us? Contact Nicole Mackin at nicolemackin@yahoo.com or Pam Christensen at pamchris@mchsi.com .
JUNK FOOD WALK
The most popular game at the Carnival will be back again this year! To make this a success we will need your generous donations of salty snacks, sweet snacks and LOTS of 2 liter bottles of pop or soft drinks. Not sure what to buy? Ask your child! Please bring your items to the Greenwood office.
ADOPT-A-PET
The ADOPT-A-PET room was a great success last year! Help us offer it again this year by donating your gently used stuffed animals. They can be dropped off in the Greenwood office.
VOLUNTEERS
The Carnival needs you! More than 200 volunteers are needed to make this a successful event. Click on the link below to sign up
http://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0A4FA4A82C7-carnival
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Amazing Media Center Volunteers Needed!
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Media Center volunteers work between the hours of 7:40 a.m. to 2:25 p.m. A weekly commitment of one to two hours is ideal, but any amount of time is appreciated. Our schedule runs through the last day of the. school year. Primary responsibilities include: shelving materials, straightening shelves and occasionally dusting. During the later part of the year, volunteers will be needed to help with inventory.
Contact Linda Gibbons at linda.gibbons@wayzata.k12.mn.us to volunteer.
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Pastries with Parents - Thank You!
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Thank you to parents who got up bright and early last week to share a muffin or doughnut with their child! A total of 144 muffins and 693 doughnuts were consumed. Thanks also to the parent volunteers (and children) who helped make this event a success - Amy Albert, Becky Jones, Tami Karban, Kelly Larsen, Pam Christensen, Stephanie Schon, Heather Schrader, Kallie Spalding, Kim Lawrence, and Susan Lehr. Thanks you also to Caribou Coffee (Medina, Rockford Rd. & Lunds locations) for donating the delicious coffee. We appreciate all the Greenwood staff for support as well!
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Important New Vision 21 Program Information
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For the past two years, the school district has been conducting a comprehensive review of the Vision 21 Program,
the district's program for gifted and talented students. The review process has been completed and the district
is ready to move forward with implementing the recommendations from the review committee. For more information click here.
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Legislative Candidate Forum October 15
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Parents, community members and district staff are invited to attend the 2012 Legislative Candidate Forum. For more information, click here.
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What's New in Community Education?
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- Destination Imagination Information Night Tuesday, October 2 at Central Middle School 6:30-7:30 p.m. Learn more about DI at www.wayzatadi.org.
- MacPhail Strings registration is open now. Click here for more information about violin and cello lessons for students in grades 2-5. Registration closes September 28.
- Young Scientist Roundtable - October 15 at Central Middle School 7 p.m. Join Dr. David Garshelis for a conversation about how scientists can assess the conservation needs of bears.
- Kung Fu classes starting soon. Gain confidence, get strong physically and mentally and develop leadership skills. Earn your black belt! Classes start October 2.
- MN College Savings Plan - FREE class. Learn about this easy, state-sponsored (no broker fees) college investment tool on October 3.
- Holiday Cookies Bake 'n Take - Parent-Child Class! Bake together and in a group. Bring home six or more dozen cookies! December 1.
- Last Keeper of Split Rock What was it like to be the last Keeper of this iconic Minnesota destination? Join us and hear his stories on October 23.
- Nature's Fury Science Class - Join us for a design challenge as we explore nature's fury and how our homes and other buildings withstand its onslaught.
- Halloween Edible Art - Learn to make some awesome Halloween snacks and get great ideas for your next Halloween party.
- Make and Take Your Cake - Learn cake decorating from a professional cake decorator!
- Project Runway - Learn to safely use a sewing machine and sew your own clothing! Finish the session with a fashion show for family and friends.
- To view our online catalogs and learn more about enrichment classes and activities for youth and adults visit the Community Education website.
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Lunch Menu
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To view October's lunch menu, click here.
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Events
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October 18-19 - End of term, no school for students October 26 - Carnival October 30 - Picture Retakes
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Sincerely,
Greenwood Elementary
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Greenwood Elementary
18005 Medina Road, Plymouth, MN 55446-2919
Phone: 763-745-5500 Fax: 763-745-5591
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