Grizzly News
January 17, 2025
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!
This Week at GFE:
- January 20: No School | MLK Holiday
- January 23: PE Family Fun Night (5:30-6:30p)
Upcoming Events:
- February 4: Coffee with the Principal | Title I Meeting | See Flyer Below
- February 6: Spring Open House (5:00p)
- February 7: Lunch with a Loved One
- February 21: 5th Grade Field Trip/Tour | Wunderlich Intermediate
- February 27: Culture Night Celebration (5:00-6:30p)
Grizzly Pep Rallies to Celebrate Awesome Academics & Behavior
Kudos to all of our scholars who earned an award for Perfect Attendance, Academics, and/or Behavior! We were excited to host our first monthly pep rally to celebrate our students EXCELLENCE in their classrooms. Way to Level Up Grizzlies!
Congratulations Ms. Bell-Ricks! HAABSE Teacher of the Year Honoree
Ms. Bell-Ricks, 1st-Grade Math Teacher and LTAC (Leader in Teaching & Coaching) represented Greenwood Forest Elementary well at the Houston Area Alliance of Black School Educators (HAABSE) Award Ceremony. We are extremely grateful to have such a dedicated educator who truly motivates our kiddos to achieve their goals each day!
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
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.
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.
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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.
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