Professional Development and iPad Update
On Friday, January 25, the district provided time for teachers to meet in cross-district grade-level teams around the iPad devices and classroom integration. Our K-2 classrooms will receive their iPads mid-February. We look forward to having a 3:1 ratio in each of our primary classrooms.
Our learning around iPads continues; the PTA sponsored a parent seminar ("Tech Brek") this morning facilitated by Dave Zukor. Together we delved into the MyWay approach and how parents can effectively partner with the school to foster high levels of learning and responsible use.
This learning initiative is aimed at providing students with personalized learning experiences that stimulate creativity and imagination. We want students to experience, connect and interact with the world in ways that traditional textbooks and curriculum alone can't provide.
I Love to Read Month
Our Pirate's Challenge and other I Love to Read activities are in full-swing. Click HERE to print a copy of the reading activity game board. Don't forget to "Seek Treasure in a Good Book!"
Box Tops Challenge
Help us climb Mt. Boxtop! Click HERE to print a form, and follow the progress of our school mascot, Grizz, on the large bulletin board graph near the lost and found. Thanks for your support!
Kind Regards,
Mr. Brad Gustafson, Principal
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"Shiver me timbers -- I love to read!"
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Read-a-thon goals
There is still time to set a reading goal and obtain pledges if you wish. Money will be collected after the Read-a-thon. Click HERE for a form. Goal sheets should be returned to classroom teachers.
Book Swap starts February 11
A reminder for students to bring in books February 11-15 to the Media Center for the Read-a-thon Book Swap. For each book brought in, students can pick a new one (limit of 3 per person). Feel free to bring a few extras too as they will be donated after the book swap.
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Illustrator book orders due February 11
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Greenwood will host Children's Book Illustrator and Author Stephen Shaskan on Tuesday, February 26, for Illustrator Day. Signed copies of two of his books can be purchased in advance at a 25 percent discount. Click HERE for a form. Orders are due Monday, February 11. Checks can be made out to Greenwood PTA. Questions? Contact Pam Christensen at pamchris@mchsi.com.
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Box Tops School Challenge
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Greenwood's "The Sky's the Limit" School Box Tops Challenge is underway. Click HERE to print a collection sheet or pick one up from the Box Tops cart by the Greeter's Desk. Our goal is to collect 5,000 Box Tops. Ask friends, neighbors and relatives to save their Box Tops for you. Click HERE for more details.
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Greenwood will host a Bingo Night Friday, March 1, at 6:30 pm. This is a fun-filled night for students and family members. There will be door and cash prizes with snacks available for a nominal fee. Volunteers are needed to help plan and implement this event. If interested, contact Amy Moore at amysmoore2003@yahoo.com or Andrea Rabe at tjakrabe@comcast.net. Want to be a Bingo caller? Please sign up in the staff lounge.
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What's Happening in Community Education
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Winter and Spring WISHES classes are now open for registration! To browse class offerings and register, visit www.ceregistration.wayzata.k12.mn.us .
- Kung Fu classes starting soon! Join a fun non-competitive, full participation Kung Fu class that focuses on developing leadership, discipline, concentration and coordination skills for a healthy mind and body. Improve your coordination, strength, flexibility and endurance. Parents: don't just sit on the sideline! Register and participate with your child in class.
- MathWiz Enrichment - For advanced math students. The MathWiz program helps students develop problem solving skills and prepares them for math competitions.
- Extreme Legos - Helicopters and Spy Planes - Build a helicopter, egg beater, paddle boat and spy plane. Use your projects to investigate basic engineering concepts.
- Project Runway - Learn hand stitching and sewing machine techniques in this fun hands-on class. Sew your own Valentines or Spring Flower pillowcase and take it home!
- Fencing - Try the exciting and growing sport of fencing! New and returning fencers invited!
- Super Hero Film School - Batman, Superman, Spiderman or Wonder Women! Pick your favorite characters to star in your own mini movie.
- Art Classes Galore! Explore your creative side in Carnival Days Drawing Class, Angry Birds Art Class or Art Studio 2.
- Join us for Young Scientist Roundtable on January 8 at 7:00 pm at Central Middle School for "Exploring Great Mysteries About Prime Numbers."
- Mark your calendars for the 17th Annual Parenting Forum on Saturday, February 2 at Central Middle School 8:30 am - 12:30 pm.
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Lunch Menu
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To view February's lunch menu, click HERE.
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Events
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February 7 - Kindergarten Registration
February 26 - Illustrator Day
March 1 - Bingo Night
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