Parent Newsletter
March 21, 2019
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Our team is planning an epic ice cream party to express our appreciation to the countless volunteers in our school. Please join us for an "Ice Cream Social" put on by our staff. We will be serving scoops after school on Tuesday, April 9 from 2:30-3:30 p.m. in the cafeteria. We tried to plan this at a time when volunteers could bring their kids, so feel free to have them join the fun. Thank you for all you do to support our students and school!
Parent Input Form
Below is a link to our Parent Input Form. Please submit a paper copy of your input form to the main office by April 1. We ask that the form is used for all parent input. This ensures that important information is available to staff throughout the placement process. Please do not rely upon verbal requests, conferences, emails, past years' forms, etc. to provide input; we've found that we can best serve kids when a consistent process and annually updated form is used.
Assembly for North Woods Elementary Students
We're planning an opportunity for 1st-4th grade students who will be attending North Woods Elementary next year to come together in our gym during the school day on Monday, March 25. As part of this initial transition experience, students will have the chance to connect with their future principal, see other classmates who will be joining them at the new school, and cast a ballot for their new school mascot. Kindergarten students will participate in mascot voting as well within their classrooms.
Spring Break
Spring Break is approaching, but we've got lots of learning and fun planned leading up to break. School will be in session through Wednesday, March 27. There will be no school for students Thursday, March 28 through Sunday, April 7.
Thanks for your partnership and support,
Brad Gustafson, Principal
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Did You Know?
Greenwood Science Academy
Greenwood's 5th grade students are welcome to sign up for the Greenwood Science Academy. Participants will meet weekly after-school from April 11-May 16 and will be involved in experiments and activities meant to inspire their scientific inquiry and growth. Space is available for 30 students. Should more than 30 students enroll; participants will be selected by lottery. All who submit this form will be notified with a letter regarding admittance. Order forms and payment are due to the Greenwood office by Friday, March 22.
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Reminders
Anything left in Lost and Found on March 27 at 2:30 p.m. will be donated. Please take an inventory at home for any missing clothing. Items that are clearly labeled will be returned to students.
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March into Fitness
Greenwood is Marching into Fitness this month. Students and their families are encouraged to participate by tracking fitness and healthy eating. For additional details and a calendar, see the links below. Participants can return their calendars April 8-19 to Miss Hurwitz or Mr. Haugen during their PE time. Participants will receive a prize.
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PTA News
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Carnival Recap
Thank you, Greenwood community, for another memorable, successful, and fun Carnival night last Friday. Our second-largest PTA fundraiser of the year would not be possible without the support of the amazing Greenwood families who attended, supported, donated, bought tickets, bid on theme baskets, planned, volunteered, set-up, tore down, etc. We appreciate you!
Silent Auction Results
The Carnival silent auction, which included classroom theme baskets and Disney World ticket packages (new this year), brought in nearly $7,000, all of which directly benefits our school.
Special Thanks
The PTA would like to give special recognition to our Carnival co-chairs, committee members, and volunteers for making the event a success; to the Greenwood custodial staff for the extra hours spent keeping our school beautiful; to the many staff members who contributed their time and opened their classrooms to the Carnival; and last but not least, to Dr. G. and the front office staff for all they do to support our efforts. Can't wait to do it all again next year!
Carnival Photos and PTA Updates
Thank you to all the Greenwood families that came to The Selfie Room to visit Grizzy! We had babies to adults wanting to capture a moment and photo with our Greenwood Mascot. Visit our Flickr page to find your photo!
Follow the PTA on social media or search #GWgreats to view Carnival photos and keep up with the latest PTA updates.
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Orders for the 2018-2019 Greenwood Yearbook are now being taken on the Lifetouch Yearbook webpage. You will need to enter Greenwood's school ID: 2180819. The yearbook price is $16.00. The last day to place an order is March 22. If you have any questions, please contact Kari Pendergast at karipendergast5@gmail.com.
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West Middle School Informational Meeting
The PTA has invited West Middle School Principal Dave Lutz, Assistant Principal Jim Bollum, and School Counselor Peter Binnie to the Greenwood Media Center on Friday, March 22 at 8:30 a.m. to tackle the topic of "Getting Ready for West." Principal Lutz and his team will provide insights into preparing for and thriving at West Middle School. The meeting will be recorded for those who are unable to attend.
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Greenwood's Twins Event will be on Saturday, May 11 at 1:10 p.m. against the Detroit Tigers. You can sit with all of your Greenwood friends in the Home Run Porch section for only $11 a ticket. Tickets will go quickly, so order right away! A blue ticket order form was sent home with students this week. Order forms and payment are due to the Greenwood office by Friday, April 12.
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PTA Board Nominations
The Greenwood PTA is looking ahead to the 2019-2020 school year. If you have an interest in serving on the PTA board, please reach out to members of the Nominating Committee: Heather Mueller at heatherlmueller@gmail.com or Lori Kurman at lmkurman@yahoo.com.
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Volunteer Needs
Volunteer Opportunities for 2019-2020
Looking for ways to get involved next year? We have roles of all sizes, and experience is not necessary! There's no better way to get to know Greenwood and the events and and initiatives that make our school so special.
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Spring 2019 Minnesota Comprehensive Assessments (MCAs)
Over the next several weeks, elementary students in grades 3-5 will be completing the 2019 Reading and Math Minnesota Comprehensive Assessments (MCAs). Students in grade 5 will also take a Science MCA. If you have questions about the specific day(s) your child will be taking the MCAs, please contact your child’s teacher.
MCA Purpose, Use, and Results Information
Are Your Kids Ready?
Following the Minnesota State Statute 121A.15 (School immunization requirements) and Wayzata Public School Immunization Policy and Regulation, your child will not be able to start or remain enrolled at school without an immunization record that is up-to-date, actively in progress or without a legal exemption. Note: there are additional requirements for Kindergarten and 7th grade. It is best to receive vaccinations from your primary care provider, but in the event that you are unable to see your primary provider or if you do not have insurance that covers the cost of vaccinations, Wayzata Public Schools is a participant in the Park Nicollet Barrier Free Immunization Initiative. This program allows immunization-only visits on a same-day appointment basis, immunizes children without a doctor visit and provides immunizations with no direct charge to families.
We've had so many great Ask Ali questions flooding our inbox over the past month. Thanks to all who have submitted! We want you to know Ali, along with her network of local experts, have been working hard to answer these questions. Responses are posted every Monday on her blog at partnersinpreventionmn.org/askali. Parents, you've got to check out the responses to these questions! There are some interesting ones that have been asked; chances are you might be wondering some of these things. Keep the questions coming!
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WISHES offerings at Greenwood:
Engineering Club - next session begins April 8
Ratchet Mechanics - starts April 16, STEM Enrichment using LEGO® bricks for the 21st Century learner
3D Minecraft Masterpiece - April 17
The Mechanics of Gizmos and Gadgets - starts May 22
Youth and Adult Enrichment catalog is online now! Check out all our offerings!
Upcoming Event:
Young Scientist Roundtable - Sustainability of Plastics
Tuesday, April 9, 7:00-8:00 p.m. at Central Middle School
Event is free with no registration required.
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