Back to School
July - September
As we approach the beginning of our school year, our calendars and to-do lists become especially full. To help keep you organized, we're aggregating some of the most important calendar and action items right here!
- Upcoming Events
- Immunizations & Medications at School
- Transportation Information
- Lunch & Breakfast Information
- School Supply Lists
- PTA
- Flipped Open House Videos
Upcoming Events
Calendar
Back to School Events
Kindergarten Bus Ride and Information Night
Thursday, August 8, 3:30-6:00 p.m.
Wayzata High School
Class Placements
Monday, August 26 by 4:00 p.m.
Class placements will be available to view on Skyward Family Access.
Open House
Wednesday, August 28, 4:00-6:00 p.m.
Grades 1 -5 families and students can meet their teachers, explore the building, bring in school supplies, and visit PTA booths. Kindergarten families and students can explore the building and visit PTA booths.
Kindergarten Hopes and Dreams Conferences
August 26, 4:00-6:00 p.m. or September 3, 8:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
Kindergarten Students will not attend school on September 3. Their first day of school will be September 4.
PTA Meeting with Dr. Chace Anderson, WPS Superintendent
Thursday, September 12, 7:45-9:30 a.m.
Media Commons
New Family Connection
Thursday, September 12, 9:30 a.m.
Media Commons
Grizzly Dash
Friday, September 27, 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Upper Soccer Fields
Grizzly Gathering
Friday, September 27, 5:00-7:00 p.m.
Bus Corral, Playground, and Playfields
Picture Day
Tuesday, October 1
Immunizations & Medications at School
Immunizations – Are your kids ready?
In accordance with MN School Immunization Law 121A.15 and the Wayzata Public Schools Policy #521, the district requires that student immunization records be up-to-date, actively in progress, or a signed legal exemption is provided to the district prior to starting and remaining enrolled in school. Refer to this document as a guide to determine which vaccines are required to enroll a child in early childhood programs and school (online, home school, public or private).
Medications at School
All medications, both prescribed and Over-The-Counter (OTC), administered at school requires a medical order from a person who is a licensed authorized prescribing practitioner (physician, physician’s assistant, dentist, podiatrist, osteopath or psychiatrist). Please contact your school health office if you have questions. For more information, visit our Health Services page.
Transportation Information
Families will receive their busing information from the Wayzata Transportation Department via email the week of August 19 and no later than August 23. If enrollment is completed after August 9, information will be emailed once transportation has been scheduled. Visit our Transportation department webpage for forms, transportation portal, and a link to Versatrans My Stop App.
Lunch & Breakfast Information
Student IDs and Electronic Barcodes
Wayzata Cafés uses barcode scanning for all purchases. No more PIN numbers. More details to come soon regarding student IDs and electronic barcodes!
Account Payments
Elementary Meal Prices
Lunch - no charge for one daily meal
- Choice of two entrees (one hot, one cold)
- Non-meat meal option available daily
- Milk included with either meal
- À la carte choices available for purchase
Breakfast - no charge for one daily meal
Adult Lunch - $4.95
Adult Breakfast - $2.65
Application for Educational Benefits
For the 2024-25 school year, one daily school breakfast and one daily school lunch will be fully-funded for all students K-12 and Transition under the Free School Meals Bill. The district's meal program and style of service will remain very similar to previous offerings. Second meals/entrees, a la carte, and adult breakfast and lunch will be available for purchase. It is important to create and maintain a meal account for your student(s) as they must have money in their accounts to make additional purchases.
Preschool students are not covered by the Minnesota Free School Meals program. As a result, there will be charges for preschool meals. These fees will apply regardless of the results of your educational benefits application. Preschool Breakfast: $2.30. Preschool Lunch: $4.45.
Even though one daily lunch and breakfast will be offered free to students through this new funding, completing the Application for Educational Benefits may qualify your family for other discounts such as:
- Reduced fees for school photography packages
- Reduced district activity fees
- Reduced internet fees
- Reduced fees to local zoos and museums
- Discounted cell phone rates through mobile phone providers
We encourage families to apply for Educational Benefits if they think they might qualify.
Who should complete the Application for Educational Benefits?
- Children in households participating in:
- Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
- Minnesota Family Investment Program (MFIP)
- Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations (FDPIR)
- Foster, homeless, migrant and runaway children can qualify without reporting household income
- Households whose income is within the maximum income shown for their household size on the instructions of the application
- You do not need to complete an application if you received confirmation that your family qualified through the State of Minnesota's Direct Certification Program (DCRT)
How to apply for these educational benefits
- Choose one of the following two options to complete your Application for Educational Benefits:
- Complete the online Application for Educational Benefits, OR
- Download, print, complete the paper application and return to:
Attn: Wayzata Cafés
17305 19th Ave N
Plymouth, MN 55447
Where to find more information
If you have other questions or need help with this process, call 763-745-5154. Visit the Wayzata Cafés website to find more information about school menus, second meal and a la carte prices, and how to create and maintain a meal account.
School Supply Lists
This school supply list has been compiled by the Greenwood Elementary School staff to guide parents in purchasing supplies for their child. School supplies can be brought to school during Open House or on the first day of school. If you ordered a School Supply Kit through the 1st Day School Supplies program offered to families in Spring 2024, the kit will be shipped to your home address. Some school supplies might need to be replenished during the school year. If you need financial assistance, contact your Katie Ice, Social Worker at 763-745-5507.
PTA
Our active and engaged Parent-Teacher Association (PTA) builds community and supports our student learning in our school.
We sponsor events and programs throughout the year that help our school community grow and flourish. Join us, and help make more happen at Greenwood!
Flipped Open House Videos
Be sure to watch our Flipped Open House videos . The videos feature curriculum information and messages from Dr. Gustafson and our team.