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THURSDAY FOLDER
News & Information for Greenwood Elementary
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10/29/15
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Picture Retake Day is November 3rd
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Mark your calendar and get ready for Picture Retake Day Tuesday, November 3rd! Remember to send the original picture package back to school with your child.
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Morning Student Drop-offs
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Greenwood's student day begins at 7:45 a.m. The optimal time to drop off your student is between 7:30 and 7:35 am. Please do not drop your child off before 7:20 a.m.
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Health Screening Thank You
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A huge THANK YOU goes out to all those who helped with the health screening earlier this month! It was a large task that couldn't have been done without all of your help.
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Kicks - Candy for Troops Collection
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The KICKS students are collecting Halloween candy to be packaged and sent to US military troops. Please bring your candy donations to school on November 3rd, 4th and 5th. KICKS students will collect candy in the front hallway from 7:25-7:45am. If possible, please sort candy into three bags: chocolate, non-chocolate and Halloween-labeled. Thank you for supporting our military!
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Parents' Night Out is Next Week!
Tomorrow is the last day to purchase tickets to this event! No admission tickets will be sold at the door. Can't find your invite? Print one HERE and turn it in ASAP!
Join us at Medina Country Club on Friday, November 6th from 7-11pm. There will be a silent and live auction, raffle items, wine toss, wine & beer flights, plus a live band for dancing!
A few highlights from the silent auction:
- Family 4-pack to MN Zoo
- Skateboarding Lesson
- Guthrie Theater Tickets
- Family 4-pack to Science Museum
- Other fabulous items!
We need VOLUNTEERS to help make the night a success! There are many opportunities available. Please click HERE to sign up. Volunteer Opportunities
Help Build a LEGO Wall Dr. G is looking for a Team Leader to help build a LEGO wall in the Greenwood Sunroom. For a link that demonstrates what he is looking for, click HERE. The school will provide all of the supplies. If you are handy with tools and light construction (cutting plywood, drilling, etc.), this is the project for you.
Basic Aid Training Chair A chair is needed for the Basic Aid Training program that is presented to 4th grade students each year.
If you are interested in either of these opportunities, please contact Lori Kurman ( lmkurman@yahoo.com).
Breakfast with Parents
Breakfast with parents will take place November 17- 20th. For more information, click HERE. Questions? Contact Kari Pendergast ( kpendergast@mchsi.com). Greenwood turns 50!
This year marks Greenwood's 50th year. The PTA is seeking suggestions and input on how we as a community can celebrate and recognize this important milestone later this year. Please send ideas to PTA President, Becky Petersen (beckypetersen@gmail.com). |
| Destination ImagiNation Registration Deadline Extended |
The Wayzata Destination ImagiNation registration deadline has been extended until Monday, November 9, 2015! Form a team and register today! Destination ImagiNation is a world-wide creative problem solving competition for kids. For more information visit wayzatadi.org.
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| Awesome Community Ed Classes! |
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Art Studio
Learn the techniques that real artists use to create astonishing effects. Use artist grade paper and canvas to make art magic in this award-winning program!
Go Green: Environmental Engineering
Students become environmental engineers each week and create solutions that solve environmental and alternative energy issues! Don't miss this fun, high energy and engaging class!
Acting Up with Drama Kids
Calling all actors-to-be! Find out if acting is right for you in this no pressure, fun environment. Every week create new scenes and improvisations where you will build confidence, use your imagination and learn how to act.
So You Want to Be an AstroPhysicist?
Have you ever thought about being an AstroPhysicist or a Veteranarian? Explore different careers in the fields of science, technology, engineering and math.
Pumpkins and Polka Dots
Create a masterpiece inspired by Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama, also known as the "Queen of Polka Dots." This amazing pumpkin painting will be completed with acrylic paints on a stretched 8x10 canvas.
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Proud to be part of
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Excellence. For each and every student.
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Highlights
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October 29th
2:25-3:15pm
Choir @ Greenwood
Music Room
3:30-9:30pm
Strings
Media Center
7:00-8:30pm
"Navigating the Development of Essential Life Skills"
CMS Auditorium
November 3rd
Picture Retake Day
November 3-5th
7:25-7:45am
Candy for Troops Collection
Front Hallway
November 5th
Veterans Day Essays Due
November 6th
7:00-11:00pm
Parents Night Out
Medina Country Club
November 11th
8:30am
Veterans Day Reception
9:00am
Veterans Day Program
Gym
November 17-20th
Breakfast with Parents
Tues, Nov. 17th
Last names A-F
Wed, Nov. 18th
Last names G-L
Thurs, Nov. 19th
Last names M-R
Fri, Nov. 20th
Last names S-Z
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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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