
Greystone News

February 21, 2025
Congratulations to our Finley Character Recognition Recipients!
Each year, Hoover City Schools recognizes students who exemplify good character through the Finley Character Recognition program. At the elementary level, each homeroom teacher selects a nominee for her class. One overall grade level recipient is selected for each grade and those students are recognized at the annual Finley Recognition Program which will be March 20th.
We are very proud of all of our Finley classroom nominees and our grade level representatives.
The students below are our grade level recipients for 2025.
Kindergarten: Connor W.
1st Grade: Benjamin C.
2nd Grade: Callie W.
3rd Grade: Marissa M.
4th Grade: Kate F.
5th Grade: Paige D.
Kindergarten Nominees
Audrey D., Everly D., Dominic M.
Not pictured: Francesca B.
1st Grade Nominees
Margaret R., Elizabeth P., Dallas B.
2nd Grade Nominees
June W., Millie Jane W.
3rd Grade Nominees
Hudson P., Everly M.
4th Grade Nominees
Luke K., Matthew L.
5th Grade Nominees
Daniel A., Luke M., Caden P.
BCBS Kids Marathon is Saturday - starts at 10:30am at Spain Park!
Kindness Week is HERE!
Don't forget your items for Oak Mountain Missions MONDAY!
MONDAY IS HOUSE DAY! SHOW YOUR HOUSE SPIRIT!
4th Grade Celebrated Arbor Day This Week and Planted a New Tree
Library News
During Library class, 2nd-5th graders have been using the Alabama Virtual Library (AVL) to research, learn new languages, and find great eBooks! 1st graders used the AVL to research on PebbleGo, read eBooks on Capstone Interactive, and have some fun on Britannica Fundamentals! The AVL databases are safe, reliable sources of information. The AVL is available to anyone in Alabama - check it out at Home | Alabama Virtual Library
Pre-Registration for our First Class PreK Program for 25-26 is now open!
It is time for spring soccer at Asbury!
It’s Spring Soccer season at Asbury UMC and kids ages 4-10 are invited to play! This causal, community league is a great introduction to soccer and practices begin the week of March 17. Register today: https://asburybham.org/soccer.
REMINDER!!!
Mark Your Calendars
Saturday, 2/22/25 - BCBSAL Kids Marathon at Veterans Park
Monday, 2/24 - Friday 3/7 - Oak Mountain Missions Food Drive
Monday - Friday, 2/24 - 2/28 - Kindness Week
Monday, 2/24/25 - HOUSE Assembly - Bring items for Oak Mountain Missions
Wednesday, 2/26/25 - Pink Shirt Day - wear your pink shirt
Wednesday, 2/26/25 - 1st Grade - Miss Annie
Thursday, 2/27/25 - 2nd Grade - Miss Annie
Tuesday, 3/4/25 - Belcher's Mardi Gras Parade
Tuesday, 3/4/25 - 4th Grade Arbor Day Program - 1:00pm
Thursday, 3/6/25 - 4th Grade to Montgomery
Thursday, 3/6/25 - Drama Club Performance for Parents - 6:00pm
Friday, 3/7/25 - End of 3rd Nine Weeks
Saturday, 3/8/25 - Stock the Shelves at Oak Mountain Missions - 8:00 - 10:00am
Our Greystone Motto
Learn - Lead - Leave a Legacy
Our Greystone Mission
As a school community, we empower learners, inspire leaders, and encourage all children to reach their potential.
Our Greystone Vision
Empowering a generation of learners and leaders to leave a legacy.
Greystone Elementary
Email: sstocks@hoover.k12.al.us
Website: https://www.hoovercityschools.net/greystone
Location: 300 Village Street, Birmingham, AL, USA
Phone: 205-439-3200
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GreystoneElementarySchool/
Twitter: @greystoneelem
EQUAL EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES
(Board policy, 6.6) No student will be unlawfully excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination in any program or activity offered or sponsored by the Board on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, disability, creed, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, immigrant or migrant status, non-English speaking ability, or homeless status. All career and technical education opportunities are offered to all students regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, or disability. The district also provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups.
Mrs. Claire Jones-Moore, IDEA Coordinator
Mrs. Terri Coleman, 504 Coordinator
Mrs. Natasha Flowers, Title I Coordinator
Mrs. Natasha Flowers, Title II Coordinator
Mrs. Natasha Flowers, Title III Coordinator
Dr. Terry Lamar, Title IX Coordinator
Hoover City Schools 2810 Metropolitan Way Hoover, AL 35243 (205) 439-1000
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
(Board policy, 5.14.1) The Board is an equal opportunity employer. Personnel actions and decisions will be made without regard to factors or considerations prohibited by federal or state law (as such laws may from time to time be amended), including but not limited to race, gender, gender identity, age, disability, national origin, citizenship, religious preference, pregnancy, genetic information, political affiliation, military service, sexual orientation, or other non-merit based factors. Subject to the limitations set forth in 4.6.2, the general complaint (grievance) policy (4.6.1) may be used to present any complaint alleging unlawful discrimination or harassment. Inquiries regarding compliance and complaint procedures can be directed to:
Mrs. Kristi Williams, Equal Opportunity Employment Coordinator
Hoover City Schools 2810 Metropolitan Way Hoover, AL 35243 (205) 439-1000