Thursday Folder
3/7/13

From the Desk of Mr. G

Parent Input & Planning for 2013-2014

Most of you know that our school is adding a new gym and four new classrooms.  Construction is scheduled for completion by next fall, and our enrollment is projected to increase to approximately 800 students.  This is a very exciting time, and I couldn't be more eager to welcome these new (and returning) students to our school next fall.  Before we open the doors next year...countless hours go into planning and preparing.  A significant part of our planning for the 2013-2014 school year involves placing students into balanced learning groups.  Parents wishing to provide input into group placements are encouraged to complete the attached form and return it directly to Mr. Gustafson no later than May 10th.  I will work with staff to review your input and make final placement decisions.      

 

Click here to download a copy of the 2013-2014 Parent Input form.

 

I will be assigning individual teachers to the balanced learning groups later this summer, and communicating those assignments within a week of our Open House.  Please call me if you have questions about the class formation process.

 

Vision 21 Update: 2nd Grade Communication
The 2nd grade Vision 21 identification process has been completed.  Notification has been mailed to the families of 2nd grade students who qualified to receive V21 services in math and/or reading.

For more information on the 2nd grade identification process, visit the Vision 21 website at www.wayzata.k12.mn.us/Page/8578.

For more information on accessing the MAP and CogAT results for your child, visit the Office of Research & Evaluation's Assessment website at www.wayzata.k12.mn.us/domain/2226.

 

Kind Regards,

 

Mr. Brad Gustafson, Principal

Pennies for Patients Family Night tonight

A reminder, that KICKS will sponsor a Pennies for Patients event tonight from 5 to 8 pm at Jimmy Johns (3570 Vicksburg Lane).  Students are invited to bring in spare change for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, targeting children with cancer.

 

Jimmy John's will donate 20% of all sales to Pennies for Patients.  A big thank you to Josh and Amy Albert, owners of Jimmy John's in Plymouth!  Click here to print the flyer and head over to Jimmy John's - dinner is done and you will help kids with cancer also!  

PTA Meeting is March 19

The Greenwood PTA will meet at 6:30 pm, Tuesday, March 19, in the Media Center.  Kristy Maas, Greenwood Social Worker, will be speak on a variety of social issues such as anxiety and relationships among girls.  

Announcing the Greenwood 2012-2013 Yearbook

Greenwood's 2012-2013 yearbook can now be ordered online at https://ybpay.lifetouch.com/.  Orders are due by April 5. Click here for more information. 

Read-a-thon pledge collections due  

Original Read-a-thon pledge sheets will be sent home this week to help with pledge collections. Checks can be made out to Greenwood PTA. Pledges can be turned into classroom teachers or the office. Click here to print a tax receipt. If you have any questions please contact Ann Ciardelli at annciardelli@gmail.com.

Box Tops update  

Grizz is VERY CLOSE to the top of the mountain!  Help him reach the summit by turning in your completed Box Tops collection sheets.  Check out the bulletin board on Friday to see how far he climbs this week. 

Worth Repeating

Author Day is March 12 

Author Day is Tuesday, March 12, with award-winning  Children's Book Author Lynne Jonell.  Students will have the opportunity to hear Jonell present on several books including Emily & the Incredible Shrinking Rat.

March into Fitness 

We are one week into our "March into Fitness" event. All students and their families are encouraged to participate. Our hope is to get students back into healthy eating habits and a health lifestyle as winter begins to wane.  Click here for more information.  Keep moving and eating healthy! 

Join the Grizzly Running Club

Do you feel the need for speed?  Are you constantly running laps around your house chasing your hamster?  Do you like the feel of the wind against your face as you push yourself faster and farther?  Do you just like to have FUN?  If so, then sign up for Mr. Halsten's Grizzly Running Club!


Starting Monday, April 22,  the club will meet 3 days a week after school. During the 6-week program, students will learn proper mechanics of good running form, play a variety of awesome running games, practice good sportsmanship, and share healthy eating choices that can fuel our runners' bodies.  Please sign up right away...spots are limited.
   

 

For more information or to register online, go to www.ceregistration.wayzata.k12.mn.us.  Call Coach Halsten at 719-651-2417 with questions.  

What's New in Community Education?

Exciting Spring enrichment classes are starting soon!  To learn more about these classes or to register visit www.ceregistration.wayzata.k12.mn.us.

      

Que Tal Registration opens March 11!  Registration for Que Tal opens Monday, March 11, for the 2013-2014 school year.  Que Tal (pronounced "ke tel") is a high quality Spanish language program that provides daily exposure to Spanish. Click here for more information.  Register at www.quetalwayzata.org.

 

New Kung Fu classes start April 16!  Community Education's Kung Fu classes focus on developing a healthy mind and body. Your child will have so much fun, they won't know that they are developing leadership, discipline, concentration, coordination, strength, flexibility and endurance!

 

Extreme Lego Pulleys - Build a crane, conveyor belt and more. Use these projects to investigate pulley concepts including direction of rotation, increased speed and fixed and movable pulley systems.  Don't miss the fun!

 

Fencing - New evening class starting March 21.  Come learn the fastest growing sport in Minnesota!  New and returning students welcome!  Parents can join too!

 

Video Game Creation Nintendo Characters - Create your own customized video game using Nintendo characters.

 

Sloppy, Ooey, Slime Science Class - Get mixed up in some ooey, gooey, slimy science!  We'll explore the properties of a polymer by making and experimenting with different slimes.

 

Young Scientist Roundtable - Monday, April 15^th at 7:00 pm, Central Middle School.  Dr. Bethanie J. Hills Stadler from the University of Minnesota will share the wonders of Magnetic Nanobots and how they are changing our lives.

 

Watch for the WISHES Summer Catalog available March 14!  Packed with over 80 fun summer camps for kids in grades K-8.  

 PLYMOUTH READS Event March 9th

PLYMOUTHREADS 2013 will host an event with Gibbs Museum on Saturday, March 9, 2013, at Plymouth Creek Center.  Dakota programs and crafts designed especially for children will be offered.  Admission is free.  Call 763-509-5200 to register.  Click here for more information.

Lunch Menu

To view March's lunch menu, click HERE.  

Events
March 7 - Pennies for Patients Family Night at Jimmy John's

March 12 - Author Day

March 19 - PTA Meeting 
Sincerely,
Greenwood Elementary



Greenwood Elementary
18005 Medina Road, Plymouth, MN 55446-2919
Phone: 763-745-5500 Fax: 763-745-5591  


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