THURSDAY FOLDER
News & Information for Greenwood Elementary


1/14/16
From the Desk of Dr. G
Pennies for Patients (P4P)
Our 5th grade Kids in Community Kare & Service (KICKS) students are sponsoring a Pennies for Patients (P4P) coin drive again this year.  Students planned several spirit days to help raise awareness and build community in our school.  Click HERE for more information about P4P and the specific spirit days.  You can also check out the P4P promo video our kids made HERE.  Thanks for your support, and more information will be coming from our amazing PTA.

Happy New Year
4th graders have been working hard! We had a blast creating last week's learning update.  Click HERE to check out students' latest podcast and to catch a glimpse of some of the collaboration and learning occurring across our school.

Winter Weather Gear
Thanks for sending students to school with boots, hats, mittens, snowpants, etc. The appropriate winter gear helps our students access the full array of recess activities while they are outside.  Students go outside most days for recess, and we utilize the National Weather Service Windchill Chart to determine if it is too cold to go outside for recess.  As a service to our students and families....we are able to return most lost or misplaced winter items if you have your child's name written on the tag.  Please double-check labels to ensure the names are still readable.

Make it a great day!
 
Brad Gustafson, Principal
Attendance
Please remember to call the Health/Attendance Office whenever your child is going to be absent or late. You may leave a message stating the reason for the absence or tardy. If your child is sick, please report their symptoms. 

GW's student day begins at 7:45. At that time all students should be in their classrooms. If your child arrives after 7:45 it will be considered a tardy. 

The Health/Attendance Office number is 763-745-5515.
Author/Illustrator Day is February 11th; Book Pre-Orders Due January 20th
Greenwood will host returning favorites Trisha Speed Shaskan and Stephen Shaskan for this year's Author/Illustrator Day on February 11th. Students will have the opportunity to see their presentation during the school day. Copies of four of Trisha and Stephen's books, including their newest, PUNK SKUNKS, can be pre-ordered for your child through Wednesday, January 20th. For more information, click here.
KICKS Update
Our current KICKS service project is Pennies for Patients to benefit the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. This week, students brought home small banks to fill with coins. Please return the banks to school January 22-28. For more information, click here.

In conjunction with Pennies for Patients, we will have spirit dress up days.
Friday, January 22: Hat Day
Monday, January 25: Team Day
Wear a team jersey or the colors of your favorite sports team
Tuesday, January 26: Comfy Clothes Day
Wear something comfy -- slippers, sweats, or a cozy sweatshirt. Don't forget PE shoes!
Wednesday, January 27: Red Out
Wear red to support kids with blood cancer
Thursday, January 28: Wayzata Spirit Day
Wear blue & gold/yellow or school apparel

A community night will be held on Wednesday, January 27 from 5-8 p.m. at Honey & Mackie's in Plymouth. Families can choose to dine in for dinner and/or an ice cream treat. A portion of the proceeds from that evening will go to Pennies for Patients. For more information, click here.
PTA Update
Volunteer Opportunities

Read-a-thon Chair 
We are seeking a volunteer to shadow this year's Read-a-thon chair, with the intention of chairing the Read-a-thon next year. If you are interested, please email Linda (atljgrey88@gmail.com).

Greenwood turns 50!
This year marks Greenwood's 50th year. The PTA is seeking volunteers to serve on a committee to create a plan to celebrate and recognize this important milestone. Please email PTA President, Becky Petersen (beckypetersen@gmail.com).
Mel & Broc's Adventures
Scrappy may be "defeated" this round, but just like any good villain, he is not gone for good. Read the latest edition of "Mel & Broc" here:

Find out what happens next in two weeks when the next edition is posted in your school's e-folder and in your student's school cafeteria!
Affordable Dental Services Available
Children's Dental Services will offer affordable dental services to Wayzata families on the following dates:

February 18th
April 21st
June 16th
August 18th
October 20th
December 15th

For more information, click here.
Awesome Community Ed Classes!


Winter catalogs are now available!
 
New and returning students invited!
 
In true musical theater style will prepare our own acting scene, song and dance to the iconic song from Annie "It's a Hard Knock Life."
 
Build confidence and polish your acting skills, as we build large and small group scenes, and an amazing verbal showcase.
 
Learn basic techniques and principles of drawing as we create amazing works of art.
 
Learn to use your hands and various art tools to create amazing artwork with clay.
Proud to be part of
Excellence. For each and every student.

Highlights
January 18
No School
Martin Luther King Day

January 20
Author/Illustrator Orders Due 

Coding League
2:30-3:15pm
Media Center

January 21 
Choir@Greenwood
2:30-3:15pm
Music Room 

January 22-28
KICKS Pennies for Patients
Coin Collection

Spirit Days

January 22
Hat Day

January 25
Team Day

January 26
Comfy Clothes Day

January 27
Red Out

Community Night
Honey & Mackie's
5:00-8:00pm

January 28
Wayzata Spirit Day

Pasta Dinner Orders Due

Kindergarten Parent Welcome Night
Gym
5:00-6:00pm

January 29
No School
End of Term 

February 3
Report Cards
Posted in Family Access
4:00pm 

February 5
Pasta Dinner and Bingo
5:00-6:30pm - Dinner
6:30-8:00pm - Bingo 

February 11
Author/Illustrator Day
Quick Links
Sincerely,
Greenwood Elementary

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


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