Grizzly News
November 22, 2024
Vision: GFE will be a model school where all students are inspired to learn at high levels.
Mission: Our mission will be to provide a safe environment where all stakeholders empower students’ social and academic growth.
Motto: Level Up!
- Important Dates:
- Nov. 25-29: Holiday Break
- Dec. 5 - 20: Holiday Dress-Up Days (See Flyer Below)
- Dec. 5: 5th Grade Strings Holiday Tour Presentation (Klein Forest will visit GFE for Student Performance)
- Dec. 20: 3rd-Grade Field Trip | Pearl Fincher Museum
- Dec. 23 - Jan. 3: Winter Break
- Jan. 6 - 7: Student-Holiday / Staff Development
Students of the Month
Congratulations to our Grizzlies who have demonstrated our core values this week! Way to goooo! #Grizzly P.R.I.D.E.
Spotlight Student of the Week
Congratulations Te'Ron! He represents our P.R.I.D.E. core values daily! He has a strong determination for success in all of his work. We are so lucky to have him at Greenwood Forest! - Bartholomew 4th Grade
Favorite thing to do: Play football
Favorite food: Ice Cream
School Reminders
Attendance
If parents arrive after 8:10 AM, please park and walk students to front office to sign-in on the computer near the bright pink sign-in sheet. Parents, please ensure you have a visitor’s badge before entering the main hallways of the campus building. All parents must show their State ID (e.g., Drivers’ License) when entering a building.
Parent Lunch with Scholars
Parents are welcomed to join their scholars at a designated lunch table after Labor Day using schedule below:
- Tuesday: Kinder - 10:30 AM; 2nd Grade - 11:15 AM; 5th Grade - 12:10 PM
- Wednesday: 1st Grade - 10:55 AM; 3rd Grade - 11:35 AM; 4th Grade - 12:30 PM
Spirit Shirts!
Click HERE to order Spirit Shirts using School Cash Website.
Our Grizzly "Level Up" shirts are $12.00.
Transportation Changes
All transportation changes must be submitted via phone call (832.484.5700) to GFE Front Office before 2:30 PM. Thanks!
Family Engagement Events
Title 1 | Repeat Meeting
Early Childhood Family Engagement Events
Click HERE for information.
Join our staff during some fun dress up days as we celebrate 12 Days Before the Sleigh!
Nurse Updates
Fevers
Extra Clothes
- Please place extra clothes in student's bags in case of accidents or spilled food for students in Grade K-2.
- The clinic needs a 2-weeks notice if you are bringing snacks for your child’s class. Please email Nurse Brown if you have any questions.
- Parents must drop all medications off in the clinic due to paperwork that is required.
PTO News & Information:
Email gwfepto.president@gmail.com for additional info.
PTO will host a holiday shop (Penguin Patch) at GFE when students return from break. Students will be able to purchase gifts for family and friends as a surprise. You can encourage your student to save money over the break and make lists of who they want to buy for when they return.
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Follow Greenwood Forest Elementary on IG using our new handle: @greenwoodkisd!
Parent University
Greenwood Forest is a Parent University Campus. Every parent/family is welcome! No registration is needed. We encourage you to attend our events and make sure that you sign in to receive credit.
Upon attending 5 events throughout the school year, you will be eligible to attend our graduation ceremony in May. We look forward to partnering with you this school year to support your student’s success!
*Two events must be district-wide events to receive credit for graduation.
GRIZZLY PRIDE!
P.R.I.D.E.
Positivity
Respect
Integrity
Determination
Empathy
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