Teacher Appreciation Week
This week is National Teacher Appreciation Week. On behalf of our entire staff and school, I'd like to thank the Greenwood parents and PTA for their support and steadfast partnership. We get to come to school each day and work with an amazing group of students. We consider ourselves doubly-blessed to work with such caring and supportive families. You make every day "teacher appreciation day," and your support, encouragement and investment in education is so very much appreciated. Thanks for all you do to honor our teachers!
MCA Score Reporting - UPDATE
Thanks to everyone that has inquired about MCA score reporting for students in grades 3-5. The Minnesota Department of Education (MDE) will create final Individual Score Reports (ISRs) that will be sent home in the fall. Schools across the state will receive the actual ISRs around October 18, 2013. We will mail them to parents after that date using a district mailing. We are very proud of the effort our students have been putting forth throughout the testing windows, and look forward to communicating the final MCA scores once we receive them from MDE this fall.
Kind Regards,
Mr. Brad Gustafson
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The 1st grade program is tomorrow
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The 1st grade program will be at 1:15 p.m., tomorrow, May 10, 2013, in the gym. Guests are asked to please sign in at the Greeter Desk.
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School supply kit orders due May 10
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Friday, May 10, 2013, is the deadline for ordering school supply kits for the 2013/14 school year. A "Did you Forget" flyer is being sent home this week. If you have already turned in your order, please disregard this reminder.
The school supply kits are being offered at a discount to Greenwood families. If you do not wish to purchase the school supply kits, please use the order form previously sent home as a shopping list.
School kits also can be ordered online at www.shopttkits.com. The school supply kits will be available for pick up at Greenwood's open house on August 29. Contact Denise Stricker at denise.stricker@wayzata.k12.mn.us or 763-745-5502 with questions.
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Last PTA meeting of the school year
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All parents are invited to attend the last PTA meeting of the year at 9:30 a.m., Tuesday, May 21, 2013. The meeting will be held at 4622 Bluebell Trail North, Medina, MN 55340. A light breakfast will be served and younger siblings are welcome. Principal Gustafson will present an end of the year report. PTA members will vote on officers and the 2013-14 budget. Please join us as we celebrate our volunteers and their accomplishments! Questions? Please contact Kallie Spaulding at bkspaulding@q.com or 763-473-0287.
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PTA volunteer opportunities available
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Are you looking for a great way to get involved in your child's educational experience? The Greenwood PTA is seeking volunteers for the Chief Financial Officer position and Carnival Chairperson for the upcoming 2013-14 school year. We need your time and talents to help facilitate fun and exciting events for our Greenwood students. Please consider joining the PTA team in one of these important roles. Contact Kallie Spaulding at bkspaulding@q.com or Amy Albert at amy.albert@yahoo.com with questions.
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THANKS for supporting Greenwood with your Box Tops - YOUR EFFORTS make a difference. We need 1,150 BOX TOPS (46 collection sheets) to get Grizz to the top of the mountain!! We've got less than three weeks to do it! Check out the expiration dates on the Box Tops at your house. Be sure to bring in the ones dated June 2013 so Greenwood can get cash for them before they expire.
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Screen-Free week reminder
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The Screen-Free Week Pledge Form and Activity Logs should be returned to the office by May 10. Click here to print one. Forms also are available in the Media Center and office.
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Health forms for 2013/14 reminder
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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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Prospective Board Candidate Sessions Planned
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Three positions on the Wayzata School Board are open for election in November 2013. All three positions are for four-year terms. Members elected will be seated in January 2014 and terms end January 2018.
The open seats on the Board are currently held by directors Susan Gaither, John Moroz and Sue Droegemueller.
Individuals wishing to run must file election paperwork with the district between July 30 and August 13, 2013.
Interested candidates or individuals wanting more information about board service are encouraged to attend one of three information sessions the district has planned. The sessions will provide basic information about district operations and campaign laws. In addition, representatives from the Board will be available to answer questions about service. All sessions will be held at the District Administration Building at 210 County Road 101 North in Plymouth. The Administration Building is next to Gleason Lake Elementary School.
The sessions are planned for:
- Tuesday, May 21 from 5 to 6:30 p.m.
- Monday, June 24 from 7:30 to 9 p.m.
- Thursday, July 11 from 4 to 5:30 p.m.
Please RSVP to attend one of the sessions by contacting Colleen Erickson, the executive assistant to the superintendent and Board, by email at Colleen.Erickson@wayzata.k12.mn.us or by phone at 763-745-5002.
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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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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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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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Lunch Menu
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To view May's lunch menu, click here.
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Events
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May 10 - 1:15 p.m., 1st grade program
May 14-15 - MCA Science Test - 5th grade only
May 24 - Last day to check out books from the Media Center May 28 - All books due to the Media Center
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