Greenacres December Newsletter

Roadrunner Families,

We are one week away from hopefully, what will be, a restful Winter Break for everyone. With that said, there will be lots of fun things in store for students and teachers here at GES! To name a few of these fun festivities, we will have our 2nd grade concert on Wednesday, fun holiday parties, and the annual Roadrunner Holiday Spirit week. For spirit week, you will see a calendar further down this newsletter with what to wear. We can't wait!

This past Monday was our PACE award's assembly for the month of November, and the character trait was citizenship. It was a wonderful time to celebrate our students that worked so hard last month. So you know, December's character trait is caring. This probably won't be a surprise to some of you, but I am BIG fan of Fred Rogers (Mister Rogers). One of his famous lines is "in tough times.... look for the helpers, you will always find the helpers". We here at Greenacres are looking to honor students that show a genuine concern for others and look to help. We want to find the helpers , therefore, thank you for sending us so many wonderful helpers.

Lastly, we feel so fortunate here at GES to be able to provide free breakfast and lunch to ALL students. We hope that this is a blessing for you and your student. Nevertheless, we are finding that our breakfast line is extremely long and often students are not getting to class on time. If you could support us by making sure your student is to school on time and reminding them that if they need breakfast, please head straight to the breakfast room and eat quick so they can go to class. We want to MAXIMIZE our learning time here with ALL kids.

I wish you all a wonderful weekend!

Warmly,

Brandon Dunn

Principal

Surveys on Student Cell Phone Use

Student cell phone use during school has an impact on student learning and wellbeing. CVSD is developing consistent guidelines for student cell phone use. Your input is valuable. All secondary students (grades 6-12) will receive a separate survey. Parents may fill out this quick 5-minute survey before Monday, December 16.

Parent Survey: https://forms.gle/ucg2rrSgGCDC3Wcf8

Volunteers: In order to volunteer for field trips or school events, you must be an approved volunteer. Volunteer status is good for two years. Sign up here!

https://cvsdvolunteers.myschooldata.net/

The temperature is starting to drop at a rapid rate. Please be sure that your student is prepared for winter weather with a coat, hat, boots, gloves, scarves, etc... We will be going out to recess, bus line, and valet even as it gets cold. Our cut off for indoor time is under the 20 degree mark. Thank you!

😴Monday Dec 16😴

Grade Level Color Spirit Day

😄Tuesday Dec 17😄

Ugly/Holiday Sweater Spirit Day

👬Wednesday Dec 18👭

Holiday Head Gear Spirit Day

2nd Grade Concert @ 6pm

🌸Thursday Dec 19🌸

Late Start - School Begins at 9:55

Dress Like Your Favorite Holiday Character Spirit Day

💛🖤🏈Friday Dec 20th🏈🖤💛

Pajama Day Spirit Day

Class Christmas Parties

Care Closet: Greenacres Elementary has a “Care Closet”. The “Care Closet” houses many basic need items here at our school. If you are interested, please fill out the form to let us know which of these items your child needs. As the year goes on, please feel free to contact Mrs. Schneider (hschneider@cvsd356.org) if you are in need of additional items.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfAc1XNXlCmcSWRWoD5_JrZikbPmsqtA63QBEREQSmtzJwaqA/viewform?usp=sf_link