Hello Greenwood Families,

We’ve had another great week here at Greenwood! Thank you for your partnership in ensuring students are here every day and on time. Those minutes add up, and nothing can replicate the hands-on lessons and instruction our incredible teachers are giving our students.

A special thank you to everyone who voted for our MSGCU classroom grants! We’re thrilled to share that both Mrs. Sobczyk and Mrs. Lutomski were awarded funds to purchase books that will enrich their classroom libraries and lessons. Your support made this possible, and we’re excited to see how these new resources will benefit our students.

The school year is in full swing, and it’s amazing to see the growth in our students already. Thank you for your continued support!

Congratulations to our November lunch and recess Secret Student, Iris Yang! 🌟 Iris was chosen for going above and beyond in being responsible and respectful during lunch and recess. She consistently picks up trash, keeps a good volume, and plays kindly with everyone. Great work, Iris!

Remember, you too could be the next Secret Student announced on broadcast by being a PAWS leader during lunch and recess. Keep showing those great qualities, and it could be you next month!

In case you missed the Cyber Safety Zoom for parents, we’re sharing the recorded session below. This is a valuable resource for parents and guardians to better understand what your child has access to on the internet and how to manage and secure it.

NOTE: There is a passcode to get into the recording. It is: $aF6y6*X

Our wonderful PTO is looking for Santa Shop volunteers. Santa shop is December 2-6 this year! Please use the sign up genius link below to sign up for available days and times. You must have a volunteer form on file to volunteer. Contact the PTO if you have any questions at:

greenwoodptovolunteers@gmail.com

More information about the Santa Shop for students to come, but thank you for volunteering now so we can prepare for this fun experience for our students!

Please note that the Lakeview Public Schools sex education advisory committee has their first meeting on November 18th. The other meetings are on January 27th, and April 28th. All of the meetings will be held from 6:30pm-8:00pm at the administration building located at 11 mile and Harper. This year, we will be reviewing 8th-12th grade curriculum. All parents, and students, are welcome to join the committee and help to provide a review and their input of the curriculum. Please contact JMS Assistant Principal Jason Townsend if you have any questions: jtownsend@scslakeview-k12.com

Please help us find the homes of all of these items! Sweatshirts, water bottles, and more! You can remind your student to look during their lunch or come in before or after school. All items will be donated after next week!

I’m excited to share that students can now apply to be the "masked mascot"! This opportunity is for students who demonstrate exemplary behavior reflecting our values of safety, responsibility, and respect. Those selected will dress as our mascot, with this fun event taking place monthly at the start of the school day.

To apply, students will need references from both a parent and a teacher. Applications will be available in the main office or in your child’s classroom beginning next week. Please remember that if your child applies and is not selected, I will keep their application on file for future consideration.

The selected student each month will be revealed on our broadcast, where we will also share the reasons for their selection. Attached is the application so you can see the process.

Thank you for encouraging your child to embody our core values, and I look forward to seeing who will take on this exciting role!

This calendar has all of the fun things your donations to the Fun Run sponsor! We are ready for a fun year. Also note the PTO meeting dates that are held here at Greenwood. Every parent is welcome!

NOTE: Date change for November PTO Meeting to 11/14

Below is an outline of our new entry procedures for the all Lakeview buildings districtwide, which will take effect on the first day of school (August 26th). These updates are being implemented to ensure the safety of our students and staff.

New Procedures:

• Entry: To maintain security, no adult can enter the main office without an appointment or scheduled event. Families must remain outside and show their IDs to the camera for the secretaries to verify via PowerSchool records.

• QR Code: A QR code will be posted with information about specific situations or scenarios. When scanned, the QR code will direct you to a form, which will be reviewed promptly, and an appointment will be created if needed.

• Student Early Pick-Up: If you need to pick up your student(s) early, please come to the main office and show your ID through the camera at the entrance. You’ll then wait outside for your student to be dismissed. The secretaries will document the pick-up, including the reason and time.

• Dropping Off Items: If you need to drop off something for your student(s), a green cart will be available in the vestibule. This is where you can leave items like lunches, gym shoes, etc. We will provide markers and masking tape so you can label the item.

• Scheduled Meetings: If you have a scheduled meeting, Mrs. Dani will confirm your appointment via our speaker system and check that it is on the schedule. Feel free to call ahead to confirm or schedule an appointment.

As we implement these new procedures, we kindly ask for your patience and understanding. Our priority is to keep the building safe while ensuring you have a positive experience at Greenwood. These measures are designed to minimize variables and enhance the security of our school community. Thank you for your cooperation!

All students have access to free breakfast and lunch, every day! Breakfast will open at 7:45am in the cafeteria before school begins each day. Please have your student in line by 7:55 if they are having school breakfast. Students should enter through the 5th grade entrance on the above map for breakfast.

See the attachment below for our August lunch menu.

See more about our food service programs in the link below.

FULL DAY

• 8:13am Bell to enter school

• 3:19 Full-Day Dismissal

HALF DAY

• 8:13am Bell to enter school

• 11:25 Half-Day Dismissal

EARLY RELEASE

• 8:13am Bell to enter school

• 1:49pm Early Release Dismissal

Our PTO at Greenwood hosts many amazing events throughout the year! If you think that you will ever be interested in volunteering, please fill out the volunteer consent form below and return to the main office at the start of the school year. This consents a background check. A cleared background check is required to volunteer for events, field trips, assemblies, etc. It is best to have one on file just in case! This must be completed every school year.