Grizzly News
September 20, 2024
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!
Upcoming Dates
- Oct. 11: Field Day
- Oct. 14 - Oct. 18: Fall Break
- Oct. 30: TEKS & TREATS (5:00 PM - 6:30 PM)
- Oct. 31: Character Book Parade (8:00 AM) *Parents invited to join outside on sidewalk area.
- Oct. 31 - Nov. 4: Vision & Hearing Screenings (GFE Nurse)
Tuesday Folders (Green & White with GFE Logo)
All students will bring home Tuesday folders starting this week:
- Left Side: Papers for parents/guardians to keep.
- Right Side: Papers need to be signed by parent/guardian, placed back inside of folder, and returned to teacher.
- Folders will be updated every Tuesday
Increasing Student Engagement with Student Discourse!
THANK YOU PTO!
Students of the Week!
Congratulations to our students of the week who have demonstrated PRIDE in their classrooms and around campus. Thank you for spreading POSITIVITY everywhere you go!
A huge thank you to Ms. Kay Miller-Campbell, President of the San Jacinto Chapter of DAR, for your donation of Preamble pencils and tissue boxes. Our 5th-grade students were excited to celebrate Constitution Week and grateful for your donation.
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.
GT Parent Referral Window...
Parents, don't forget the referral window to have your student assesses for Gifted and Talented support closes 9/30. Visit kisd.us/GT for additional information.
Parent Lunch with Scholars
Parents are welcomed to join their scholars at a designated lunch table after Labor Day using schedule below:
- Tuesday: Kinder - 10:30 AM; 2nd Grade - 11:15 AM; 5th Grade - 12:10 PM
- Wednesday: 1st Grade - 10:55 AM; 3rd Grade - 11:35 AM; 4th Grade - 12:30 PM
Spirit Shirts!
Click HERE to order Spirit Shirts using School Cash Website.
Our Grizzly "Level Up" shirts are $12.00.
Morning Walkers
Parents, walkers are not allowed on campus befor 7:30 AM. Doors ope open at 7:45 AM. Pleae remind your scholar to wait safely near cafeteria doors. Basketballs, footballs, and other sporting goods should be kept inside of their backpacks.
Transportation Changes
All transportation changes must be submitted via phone call (832.484.5700) to GFE Front Office before 2:30 PM. Thanks!
Nurse Updates
Vision & hearing Screening
Vision and hearing screenings will take place Oct. 31-Nov. 4. Please make sure your child brings their glasses/hearing aids when they come to school for those days. Thank you!
Project Smiles
2nd-Grade Parents:
Please make sure to sign and return permission slips so your 2nd grader can attend Project Saving Smiles. The permission slip can be found in their Tuesday folder. The deadline is Monday, Sep 23rd, at 10 am.
Please click video link for additional info: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1dinWyzJIPMtell6ukJ_HbTrFw33W1PJ2/view?usp=sharing
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
Email gwfepto.president@gmail.com for additional info.
Please support our first SPIRIT NIGHT on TUESDAY, SEPT. 17!
See you there!
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!
Please look for the Parent University Sign-Up Table in the cafeteria during OPEN HOUSE!
GRIZZLY PRIDE!
P.R.I.D.E.
Positivity
Respect
Integrity
Determination
Empathy