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THURSDAY FOLDER
News & Information for Greenwood Elementary
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1/21/16
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February is Read-a-thon Month!
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Our theme this year is "Warm up With a Good Book." Students and classes will set reading goals to achieve during the month. Pledges raised for reaching goals will benefit the Media Center and teacher grants. An information packet was sent home with students. To print a packet, click here. Please return the pledge sheets by Thursday, January 28th. Reading record sheets will be due on the dates listed on the sheet. Questions? Please contact Linda ([email protected]).
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Greenwood T-Shirt Contest Orders
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Here's your chance to order the school t-shirt contest's winning design. To place your order online, click here or to download a paper copy, click here. Orders and payment are due February 5th.
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Our current KICKS service project is Pennies for Patients to benefit the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. Students received small banks to fill with coins. Please return the banks to school beginning tomorrow, Friday, January 22 through Thursday, January 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.
Thank you for your support!
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Kindergarten Parent Welcome Night
Volunteers are needed for Greenwood's Kindergarten Parent Welcome Night on Thursday, January 28th, from 5-6pm. To sign up, click here.
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 ([email protected]).
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 ([email protected]).
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Camp Invention returns to Wayzata Public Schools at Greenwood Elementary July 18-22! Use this link to learn more and to register for this tremendous week of fun and STEM learning. Camp fills up quickly, so early registration is encouraged!
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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.
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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.
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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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January 22-28
KICKS Pennies for Patients
Coin Collection
Coding League
2:30-3:15pm Media Center
Community Night Honey & Mackie's 5:00-8:00pm
January 28
Pasta Dinner Orders Due
Choir@Greenwood 2:30-3:15pm Music Room
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
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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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