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News & Information for Greenwood Elementary


10/20/16
From the Desk of Dr. G
MEA Break
MEA break is this week. There will be no school for students tomorrow and Friday (October 20th - 21st). We hope you enjoy a little extra family time and some fabulous Fall weather. We're looking forward to seeing everyone again on Monday, October 24th.

Honoring our Veterans
Our school will be honoring Veterans and those currently serving our country on November 9th. All scouts are invited to wear their uniforms if they'd like. If you are a scout leader who is interested in having your troop or den participate in the school assembly please contact me. On behalf of Mr. Westgard and our entire school, we'd like to extend our heartfelt gratitude to those serving our country and the sacrifices their families make as well.

*If you have a relative who is a Veteran or active-duty please invite them to join us as a V.I.P. at 8:30am for small reception (coffee and cookies) preceding our school-wide assembly that begins at 9:00am on November 9th. Visitors and their distinguished guests are asked to bring a photo ID to assist with our new check-in process. If you are not a veteran or on active-duty you will be able to view the assembly from home or work via a live-stream link that will be shared at 9:00am on our school's hashtag #GWgreats. The web-based link will be available HERE.

In gratitude,
Brad Gustafson, Principal
Testing Update
Results of recent student testing can be found as follows:  Fall MAP scores have been posted on Skyward, CogAT scores will be posted on Skyward on November 9th and V21 New Student Letters will be sent through the mail from the district on November 9th. In an effort to standardize practice and protocols across the district, all newly identified students in grades 2-5 will begin V21 classes the week of November 14th. 

The criteria for V21 participation is listed below. Students must meet both parts of the criteria.

Grades 2-3
Reading: CogAT Screener Score of 125 or higher and MAP 97th National Percentile or higher
Math: CogAT Screener Score of 125 or higher and MAP 98th National Percentile or higher

Grades 4-5
Reading: CogAT Verbal Domain Score of 128 or higher and MAP 97th National Percentile or higher
Math: CogAT Quantitative and Non-verbal average of domain scores of 130 or higher and MAP 98th National Percentile or higher.
Box Tops Contest
A Box Tops for Education contest will be held Monday, October 24th through Friday, November 18th. Each week, students who turn in 25 unexpired Box Tops will be entered in a drawing to earn a prize or a gift card to a local business. Students can enter multiple times per week. Two names will be drawn and announced each Friday. 

Please include your child's name, grade and teacher in a zip lock bag with 25 unexpired Box Tops (neatly clipped). Have your student drop their bag in the Box Tops rolling cart located in the front hallway. Contact Margaret with questions at pipshome@mindspring.com.
Mark Your Calendars
The next PTA Meeting will be held November 15th at 9:30 am in the Maker Space Room.  Also, please save-the-date for the Spaghetti Dinner and Bingo Night scheduled for November 18th starting at 5:00 pm.
Volunteers Needed for Upcoming Time & Talent Auction
Two volunteers are needed to organize an upcoming "Time & Talent" auction.  This auction allows staff and parents to donate their time and talent to be used as a fundraiser along with community business donations.  Previously, our Time & Talent auction was held during Carnival.  This volunteer opportunity is a great way to get to know the broader group of Greenwood teachers, staff, and parents. For more information, contact Michelle at michellemterry@gmail.com.
Legislative Action Committee Update
The Wayzata Legislative Action Committee (LAC) met recently at the District Administration Building. The September Legislative Candidate Forum was discussed and can be viewed at www.wayzata.k12.mn.us/LegislativeAction. The LAC will continue to build positive relationships with the district's legislative candidates through coffee and conversation meetings this month. These meetings will be held at Birchview Elementary so that candidates have the opportunity to visit the district's new Blue Ribbon school. 
 
Guest presenter at the meeting was Scott Croonquist, the Executive Director of the Association of Metropolitan School Districts (AMSD). AMSD is a nonpartisan advocacy organization that supports the interests of public school students across the Twin Cities metro area. Mr. Croonquist shared a preview of the 2017 legislative session as well as a draft of AMSD's legislative platform. Top priorities include stabilizing funding so that existing programs can be maintained before adding new programs, maintaining local control and increasing special education funding to decrease districts' reliance on the general fund to pay for these important and mandated services. The Wayzata LAC will use what we learned from Mr. Croonquist as we begin to create the district's legislative platform.
Destination ImagiNation
Destination ImagiNation teams are forming now! Destination ImagiNation is a worldwide creative problem solving competition for kids. Learn more at wayzatadi.org. You can even get help forming a team by clicking the "Students Looking for Teams" link. Registration deadline is October 28th.
What's New in Community Education?

New After School Enrichment Classes!

Register now at wayzata.thatscommunityed.com.

 

Discover Magic

Learn original magic and life skills too! Build confidence and communication skills and perform for family and friends.

 

Grasshopper and the Ants

Fun-loving grasshoppers try to distract the hard working ants in this funny school play. Join the cast and build new skills and friendships!

 

Shocking Electrical Engineering

Ready for some hair-raising fun? Build electrical circuits with batteries, wires, motors, buzzers and switches while learning about the flow of electrons.

 

Advanced Artist

Autumn Tree on Silk - Join us for this special one-day painting workshop using colorful silk dyes.

 

Electronic Game Design: Temple Escape

Create your own version of a platform game set in an ancient temple. Use Clickteam Fusion 2.5 to bring your storyboard to life using programming.

 

Jr. Civil Engineering

Explore the engineering behind sky scrapers, bridges, roads and more through hands-on exploration and design.

 

LEGO WeDo Robotics

Build, program and test different LEGO projects - eating alligator, motorized race-car and more!
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Excellence. For each and every student.
Upcoming Events
October 24-November 18
Box Tops Contest

October 26
2:25-3:15pm
Choir @ Greenwood Starts

November 15
9:30-11:00am
PTA Meeting
Maker Space Room

November 18
5:00pm
Spaghetti Dinner and Bingo

November 30
Timberwolves Get Fit Logs Due 
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Sincerely,

Greenwood Elementary

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


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