
Grizzly News
May 2, 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:
- May 3: Fine Arts Festival at Klein Cain
- May 3: KEF Fun Run | Klein Memorial Stadium | See Flyer Below
- May 5 - May 9: Teacher Appreciation Week
- May 7: Houston Museum of Science | Grade 4 Only
May 8-9: MAP Testing | 5th ELA
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May 8-9: MAP Testing | 4th ELA
May 9: MAP Testing | 3rd ELA
May 9: MAP Testing | 4th ELAR
Upcoming Events:
- May 15: Parent University Graduation | Faithbridge Church
- May 19-23: Spring Book Fair @ GFE Library
- May 21: PTO Board Meeting @ 10:00 AM (GFE Conference Room)
- May 27: Klein Forest Clap Out @ 10:00 AM
- May 27 - May 30: 5th-Grade Celebration Week (See Flyer Below
- May 30: Last Day of School
Fine Arts Festival Tomorrow!
Bring the family out tomorrow to support our Grizzlies at 10:15 am!
Here is the schedule for other performing groups if you were interested in seeing other events, groups, or even former students.
5th-Grade Celebration Week!
Career Day: Parent Volunteers Needed - Event is Scheduled for May 12th
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, we have made it to testing season, packing time for items that must be relocated to the Flex School, and end-of-year celebrations…We will not have Family Lunch for the remainder of the year.
- Exceptions for non-testing days: Birthdays
🚌 Transportation Changes 🚗
All transportation changes must be submitted via phone call (832.484.5700) to GFE Front Office before 2:30 PM. Thanks!
Walkers
- Parents please remember that all K/1 walker parents MUST show the walker tag for your student to be released. We would like to sustain our safety measure. If you need a new tag, please let your teacher know.
Early Childhood Family Engagement Events
Click HERE for information.
Flex School Updates
Flex School Transportation Updates | GFE Renovation with Renderings
Please click here for information regarding Flex School Transportation updates and a sneak peek of what GFE will look like once we return.
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:
Board Meeting
Wednesday, May 21, from 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM @ GFE
Email gwfepto.president@gmail.com for additional info.
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Follow Greenwood Forest Elementary on IG using our new handle: @greenwoodkisd!
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.
GRIZZLY PRIDE!
P.R.I.D.E.
Positivity
Respect
Integrity
Determination
Empathy
Announcements / Flyers
Please visit Kleinisd.net to purchase tickets for our upcoming High School Musicals! I know our Grizzlies will definitely have a great time!
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