The Trojan Times

October 4, 2024

Green Sea Floyds Elementary is committed to the service of all students. We aspire to empower students to achieve greatness by providing meaningful learning experiences and fostering a family atmosphere that supports the physical, social, and emotional well-being of all students.

We are so excited to invite our parents to school next week for our Pastries for Parents event. Parents will enter through the front office for the event beginning at 7:30. The event will start in classrooms at 7:45. To ensure safety, all parents must be screened and present a photo ID to enter the building. The ID verification must match the child's information in PowerSchool.

We hope you enjoy the opportunity to visit your child's classroom, eat a sweet treat, and go to the Book Fair.

Parents will join us on the following days:

• Tuesday, October 8 - CD and Kindergarten
• Wednesday, October 9 - First and Second Grade
• Thursday, October 10 - Third, Fourth, and Fifth Grade

• Monday, October 7 - Friday, October 11 - Homecoming Spirit Week & Dress Up Days
• Monday - Kick off the Book Fair opening by dressing like your favorite book character.
• Tuesday - Dress in your camo or animal print patterns.
• Wednesday - Wear a jersey or shirt representing your favorite college team.
• Thursday - Pink Out Day!
• Friday - Wear your black and gold Trojan gear!
• Monday October 7 - Friday, October 11 - Book Fair Week
• Monday October 7 - Friday, October 11 - Fire Prevention Week
• Monday, October 7 - Wednesday, October 9 - Cogat Testing (Grade 2 and select 3-5 students)
• Tuesday, October 8 - Pastries with Parents (CD & Kindergarten)
• Wednesday, October 9 - Pastries with Parents (Grades 1 & 2)
• Thursday, October 10 - Pastries with Parents (Grades 3 - 5)
• Thursday, October 10 - Friday, October 11 - IOWA Testing (Grade 2)
• Monday, October 14 - School Closed
• Tuesday, October 15 - School Closed
• Friday, October 18 - Trunk or Treat! 6:00 pm

We had our first House Picnic with our teams last week. Our staff and students enjoyed lunch outside on the playground. The weather was perfect and the time with our students was even better.

The picnic gave students the opportunity to interact and get to know their teammates and other adults from across the building.

We can't wait for our next House meeting. All four House families will gather together to cheer their team on. We can't wait to see which House will show the most spirit.

Click on the picture below to watch a video highlight of the day.

Our students are working hard to earn badges for their House.

Team Amistad won back to back badges for having the best bus behavior and the most students wearing House colors. Congratulations, Team Amistad!

This week, we are working to earn another Behavior Blitz badge.

Students of the week are nominated weekly by teachers in the building. These students demonstrate great character and give their personal best! Congratulations!

Our new social skills focus is to respect other people’s comments, opinions, and ideas.

Click the picture below to view a video of our students practicing this social skill.

Next week, October 7-11, is our Fall Book Fair. This Book Fair is going to be bigger and better than ever! Students will have an opportunity to visit and shop with their class. Students may also bring their parents to the Book Fair after Pastries with Parents. Purchases can be made with cash, credit/debit cards, or checks made payable to Scholastic. If you would prefer not to send money with your child, you can also set up a Scholastic eWallet account by visiting https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/content/fairs/ewallet.html. Click on Find Your Fair, search for our school, and then follow the prompts to create an account for your child. This fundraiser helps provide books, furniture, and other materials for students to use in our library. We appreciate everyone's support of our Book Fair!

Read Marathon also begins next Tuesday, October 8. Students will receive a reading log on Monday and will track their minutes until Monday, November 4. The class who reads the most minutes will win a party during their library time and the House who reads the most minutes will win a badge!

Click the picture below to learn more about our Book Fair.

The school day begins at 7:25. Please strive to have your child to school on time. If you arrive later than 7:25, please remember to park and sign your child in at the front office.