
Greenbrook Elementary School
Principal's Newsletter: May 3, 2024
Principal's Update
Greenbrook Families,
NJSLA Testing Dates:
Tuesday May 7, Wednesday May 8: Grades 3-5 ELA
Tuesday May 14, Wednesday May 15, Thursday May 16: Grades 3-5 Math
Jodi Mahoney
Teacher Appreciation Week May 6-10
Our PTO has planned some amazing events and treats for the staff. Fliers are coming home with your students about other nice gestures and creating a video THANK YOU for staff.
If you'd like to make a BEAM of LIGHT donation to the Education Foundation of South Brunswick in honor of a teacher, click here: https://edfoundationsb.org
It's that time of year again!!!!!! - FIELD DAY JUNE 4th (Rain Date June 6th)
The PE department is in need of volunteers who are willing to help out with Field Day this year. Field day is scheduled to take place on June 4th with a rain date of June 6th. If you are interested in helping out, please fill out one of the google forms below based on the grade your child is in. Volunteers will be selected on a first come first serve basis. Someone from the PE department will be in touch if you are selected. We really appreciate your help with this!
If you have any questions please reach out to Ms. DiCapua (stephanie.dicapua@sbschools.org) or Mr. Korey (william.korey@sbschools.org).
K-2nd grade Field Day Volunteer Sign Up
Yearbooks ON SALE now - ORDER By MAY 13
The PTO is buying a yearbook for every 5th grader!
Pre-K-4th grade, order yours now!
Sneakers EVERYDAY!
Please have your child WEAR (or bring) sneakers daily to school. With the warm weather we are seeing an increase of Crocs, Sandals and slippers. Sneakers are needed for outdoor recess and PE classes. Thank you in advancing for helping your students be sure to have sneakers daily.
Field Trip Payment and Donations
Did you know that when you pay for a Field Trip via MYSCHOOLBUCKS, you can also add a $5 or $10 donation to help pay for the trip of another student who might not have the funds currently to pay? Just add the DONATION to your cart.
Thank you in advance.
Girls in 4th and 5th Grade - SUMMER FIELD HOCKEY CAMP
This is a great opportunity this summer!
District Chess-a-thon
Registration Form: https://tinyurl.com/SBHSCHESS
Education Foundation of South Brunswick Tour de South Brunswick BIKE Ride
Click here for more information and to register: https://edfoundationsb.org/tdsb/tdsb_reg_info.asp
Did you know that for every participant that register for GREENBROOK the Ed Foundation will give $ back to the school?
Tour de South Brunswick Poster Winner: Greenbrook's Seerat K.!
Greenbrook PE's website - CHECK it OUT!
Check out Greenbrook’s new PE page where you can access class information, sign up for the Bucket of Fun, see monthly updates, and catch students in action! Accessible through the Greenbook Elementary webpage and at this link: https://sites.google.com/sbschools.org/greenbrookpe/home
Yearbook Pictures Wanted!
Attention Greenbrook Families! The Yearbook Club is asking for your photos from any Greenbrook events (like Gator Gathering and Trunk or Treat). Please email your photos to submit+1649615@edophotos.com. Thank you!
SIGN UP for MY SCHOOL BUCKS
MY SCHOOL BUCKS is the payment method for all things school related (FIELD TRIPS, TECHNOLOGY, LUNCH ACCOUNTS).
We are getting ready to send students on FIELD TRIPS. Permission slips and Payment is done via MY SCHOOL BUCKS.
Please create an account if you haven't already. https://www.myschoolbucks.com/ver2/getmain?requestAction=home
OPT in to TEXT messages from SCHOOL MESSENGER
Breakfast and Lunch MENUS
Go to GREENBROOK
SCHOOL INFORMATION
STUDENT INFORMATION
LUNCH MENUS
Lost and Found
Please write your child's name in sweatshirts and jackets and on all water bottles.
Encourage your child to check the LOST and FOUND weekly.
Thank you in advance.
BEFORE and AFTER SCHOOL
Staying Connected to GB
Here are some ways to stay connected to our school:
1) District web page: www.sbschools.org and school webpage www.sbschools.org/gb (this will have a link to our school supplies, school hours, phone information, calendar and more!)
2) You are reading Principal's Newsletter via S'more. This contains valuable information to help you prepare your child for this school year and plan for upcoming important events. This newsletter is sent every 2 weeks or so via School Messenger.
3) Follow us at facebook.com/sbsdgb
4) Follow us on Twitter @sbsdgb
5) Also, often your child’s teacher will have a website, weebly or twitter page that they use to communicate and share with you.
PTO E-mail Blasts
Stay up to date on PTO and school news. To receive the PTO e-mail blasts, send an e-mail to: pto.gb@sbparents.org. Thank you.
Earn $ for our PTO when you shop....
Sign up for BOX TOPS FOR EDUCATION (download the app).
It's easy! Just scan your grocery receipts after shopping!
Contact Greenbrook Elementary School
Instagram: Greenbrook Elementary School
Email: jodi.mahoney@sbschools.org
Website: https://gb.sbschools.org/
Location: 23 Roberts Street, Kendall Park, NJ, USA
Phone: 732-297-2480
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SBSDGB/
Twitter: @SBSDGB