Green Wave Nation

"In unity, we find strength; in service, we find purpose!

— Unknown

• Nov. 21 - Redistricting virtual meeting 4:30-5:30 pm (see below for more information)
• Nov. 21 - ELPAC hybrid meeting 5:00 pm (see below for more information)
  
• Nov. 27 - Early Dismissal - Thanksgiving break
  
• Nov. 28 & 29 - No School - Thanksgiving break
  
• Nov. 29 - Fill-a-Skate for GHS Hockey 10:00-2:00 pm intersection of Federal and Main Streets

• Dec. 4 - GHS Winter Music Concert 7:00 pm GHS Auditorium

Dear Students, Families, Staff, and Community Members:

Greenfield Public Schools believes in creating a welcoming and inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and respected, regardless of their differences. Every member of our community is encouraged to actively practice acceptance and tolerance by listening to perspectives beyond our own, by celebrating our unique identities, and by standing up against any form of discrimination. Together, we are working hard to build a community where everyone feels empowered to be themselves.

Discrimination in any form will not be tolerated in our community. We recognize that we have a diverse community, and with that comes diverse opinions. But it is critical to our community that we all work together to live and learn with acceptance, and help all of our students reach their full potential as citizens of the world.

Let us continue to support one another, to cheer each other on, and to remember that we are all working toward the same goal: a bright, inclusive future for every student.

Thank you!

For those families affected by the district's reassignment of streets for redistricting, the Superintendent and Assistant Superintendent will be holding another informational session on Thursday, November 21, 2024 from 4:30 -5:30 pm. This session will be hosted virtually at:

Join with Google Meet

meet.google.com/kpj-bcgu-tmr

Join by phone

‪(US) +1 857-309-5523‬ PIN: ‪270 880 618‬#

The streets highlighted on the below list are the streets affected. If you reside on one of those streets, please join us so we can assist in answering any questions you may have. Thank you!

Please join us at the English Learner Parent Advisory Council (ELPAC) meeting tonight, Thursday, November 21, 2024 at 5:00 pm at the Greenfield Middle School Library. If you are unable to join in person, please join us virtually at the following link:

Google Meet at: meet.google.com/cmf-tkbi-mkx

The English Learner Parent Advisory Council is a volunteer organization that provides input and advises the school district on the education of students who are English learners. Join us to learn more about the ELPAC. Please note that the Budget and Finance Subcommittee Chair, Kate Martini, from the School Committee will also be in attendance to listen to parents/caregivers on what is most important to them in the FY26 operating budget. Thank you!

Self-management skills are an essential part of emotional intelligence. These skills allow one to manage emotions and reactions, better communicate with others, solve problems, and resist stress.

Please continue to engage in conversations with your child about how you self-manage and the skills you have acquired over the years. We want to model for our children that these skills take effort and commitment and practice.

The GHS Sustainability Club will be marching on Tuesday, November 26th to raise money for meals for those in the community that are in need, and we would greatly appreciate any donation, whether small or large. Monte's March is run by the Food Bank of Western Massachusetts, and this year's goal is to raise enough money for over 1,500,000 meals! We look forward to being able to provide for those in need through these efforts!

Help the GHS Sustainability Club assist the food bank and reach their by supporting their efforts and donating at the following link: GHS Sustainability's Monte's March Team

The ESports playoff tournament began Wednesday, Nov. 20, and the GHS ESports Team topped opponent Richland Two Institute of Technology, a high school in Columbia, SC. The tournament continues tomorrow, Friday, Nov. 22 and runs over the next three weeks. "The GHS Esports Team (a part of the GHS Green Room) is hoping to make a deep run in the playoffs in the Play v. Interscholastic Esports League," shared Green Room Advisor Dan Sullivan.

The “GHS Wavebreakers," as the team is called, have been competing this fall against other high schools all over the Eastern US in Splatoon 3. Sullivan went on to say, "Seniors Henry LaMagdelaine and Thomas Twaddell have done a ton of work as the varsity co-captains this Fall!" Their record currently is 20-6 and the team ranks #14 out of 85 teams as they enter tournament play. Go Green Wave!

Today the Food Service Team served a fan-favorite Turkey Dinner meal, featuring turkey roast, mashed potatoes, gravy, local butternut squash, cranberry sauce, a dinner roll, and local apple cider! Lots of delicious components and a ton of work for our Food Service staff, who handled this meal like rock stars as per usual!

We're so grateful for our incredible team members, who work tirelessly to ensure that GPS students are well-fed and ready to learn every day. They are the heart and soul of our cafeterias and bring so much joy and empathy to this important work of feeding children. Please join me in sending a big thank you their way!

Tonight: The PTOs need you!

Please join the districtwide PTOs and assist them in the fun as they look to Light Up the Fairgrounds. Tonight, Thursday, November 21, 2024 from 4:00-6:00 pm at the Federal Street Elementary School Library is where the fun will happen. For further information, please contact federalstreetpto@gmail.com. Thank you!

The Budget and Finance Sub-Committee chaired by the School Committee Vice Chair Kate Martini is looking for parents and families to have a greater voice in the budget development process of the schools. Please see the newly adopted FY26 Budget Development Calendar linked below for important timelines and meetings for opportunities to provide feedback and input to the sub-committee or full committee. You can also email feedback and input directly to the committee at schoolcom@gpsk12.org. Thank you!

For your convenience, please find links to our school handbooks below..