In the past week or so, I have been approached by a few parents interested in learning more about our school's dress code policy. I appreciate this support on a few different levels; as a principal I believe students that dress for success put themselves in a position to learn best. This includes wearing footwear that is safe and conducive to participation in PE and recess classes. As a father of three, I also understand that sometimes current clothing trends and styles conflict with how I believe my own children should dress. Our district has established a dress code policy that parents may use as a tool to communicate our expectations for student attire.
As students become more aware of themselves and others, certain types of clothing may cause distractions or embarrassment and may be generally inappropriate. PE activities, other games, and even sitting in a desk or at a lunch table call for clothing that does not reveal skin or undergarments by being too short or low cut. Shirts and tank tops are no exception, and your support in guiding your child to make the right and proper choice for learning is greatly appreciated.
We are looking forward to an amazing Spring full of sunny days, lots of laughs and engaging learning!
Kind regards,
Brad Gustafson, Principal
Greenwood Elementary School
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Screen-Free Week clarification
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To be eligible for prize drawings, participants need to fill out a Screen-Free Week Pledge Form and Activity Log. Click here to print one. Forms also are available in the Media Center and office. The Screen-Free Week Pledge Form and Activity Logs should be returned to the office by May 10. The parent letter and signup form does not need to be returned at this time. Prizes include: books, games, Skyzone and bowling passes, a Kandama and Frisbees.
Click here to view an incredible list of activities that are free or discounted for Greenwood students and families. You can follow this event on Facebook at:
www.facebook.com/GreenwoodElementarySFW.
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4th Grade Recorder Concert
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The 4th Grade Recorder Concert will be held tomorrow, May 4, from 8:30-9:15 am in the gym. Guests are asked to please sign in at the Greeter Desk.
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Twin's tickets delivered next week!
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Twins tickets will be distributed next week. Please make sure you receive them. If you have not received them by Friday, May 10, please contact Amy Stundahl at amy@stundahl.com or Aimee Lee at aimeemizlee@gmail.com. Greenwood will have a total of 257 fans sitting together on May 18. Have a great time at the ball game!
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Starting May 13, students will only be able to check out one book instead of two. The last day to check out books is May 24. All books are due May 28.
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Permission to walk or ride a bike to school
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A reminder that students who plan to walk or ride their bike to school must have a permission slip on file at the Office. Click here to print one. It is recommended that students not walk or ride bicycles if they have to cross any major highway including County Road 101 or Medina Road. Forms also are available in the Office kiosk. Note: this does not apply to Kindergarten students.
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Health forms for the 2013/14 school year
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The current school year may be wrapping up, but the Health Services staff has already begun planning for 2013-2014. Students with special health conditions needing health plans and/or medication authorization will need to submit updated forms for 2013-2014. Reminders will be emailed in July, but you can get a head start on the process. Forms are available on the Wayzata website under Departments/ Health Services.
The Wayzata School District subscribes to No Shots No School. Depending on your student's immunization schedule additional immunizations may be needed. Please check with your health care provider.
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A big thank you to everyone that's turned in Box Tops. Grizz is making great progress in his climb up the mountain! We need 1,600 more Box Tops to get him to the very top. The school challenge continues through the end of May.
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Order your school supplies for 2013/14
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School Supply Kits for the 2013/14 school year can now be ordered online at www.shopttkits.com. You must enter Greenwood's School account number: 87890. Orders are due by May 10. The school supply kits will be available for pick up at Greenwood's Open House on August 12. Contact Denise Stricker at denise.stricker@wayzata.k12.mn.us or 763-745-5502 with questions.
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Spirit Wear T-shirt Design Contest
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The PTA invites students to participate in a t-shirt design contest for Greenwood 2013/14 Spirit Wear. Click here to print an entry form and guidelines. Entries can be turned into the office by Monday, May 13. Students will have the chance to vote for their favorite t-shirt design. The contest winner will be announced Friday, May 31, at the last assembly. Get creative!
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What's Happening in Community Education?
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Lunch Menu
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To view May's lunch menu, click here.
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Events
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May 4 - 8:00 am, 4th Grade Recorder Concert
May 14-15 - MCA Science Test - 5th grade only
- Last day to check out books from the Media Center May 28 - All books due to the Media Center
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