Hello Greenbrook Gator Parents!

Parent Conferences are Monday, Nov. 4.

Please note there is NO SCHOOL for students 11/1, 11/4, 11/5, 11/6, 11/7, 11/8.

Dr. Jodi Mahoney

Principal

ProSkate would like to give each of our students a free skating pass. This is worth $17.00 and includes skates. These are being sent home with each student on 10/31 so that families may use them during the week we are off if they'd like. They expire December 31.

Trunk or Treat was AMAZING. Thank you to all you came and decorated, who danced and who helped to make this such an wonderful event!

Annually, the Greenbrook PTO signs up to gather gifts for local families for the holidays. Here are the wish lists: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1yxpf47EOiJtoFf_yuJVvJr4UBJFPLz7DE4VKWquVlLY/edit?usp=sharing.

Please use the tabs to see all 4 families we are supporting.

You can sign up using your name or if you choose to remain anonymous, please just write ANONYMOUS. Gifts should be returned by DECEMBER 11th. They should be wrapped and labeled with FAMILY #, CHILD'S AGE & GENDER (Include gift receipts if possible).

Thank you for helping to make the holidays a sweet one!

As the weather finally begins to shift to colder temperatures, please be sure your children are bringing warmer jackets and layers. The classrooms run hot and cold. Students who tend to be chilly can leave an extra sweatshirt in the classroom, however, students are not allowed to keep their jackets on all day. Likewise, earmuffs and hats cannot be worn in the classroom throughout the day. Please remember to LABEL everything!

Do you live in East Meadows Estates (behind WAWA)? If so, did you know that there is a WALKWAY path between your community and Greenbrook? The walkway is at the cul-de-sac of Pin Oak Court. See the map below. This is a great idea for beautiful days like today. You can walk to school or even ride your bike. Once you cross the small bridge, you can walk or ride your bike along the fence by the solar panels to the driveway and around the front of the building. Check it out! This might be a great option to avoid all of the ongoing traffic issues around town!

Did you know that your child can buy breakfast at school? Mascio's offers breakfast as well as lunch! Students who are eating breakfast at school will enter the building around 8:55 to go to the cafeteria. If they ride the bus, they just need to exit when the driver announces for breakfast.

Join the fun of giving back this winter! ❄ We’re fundraising with See’s Candies to benefit Greenbrook Elementary School. Help us reach our goal by December 6th. You can help by sharing the link with your family and friends. All orders ship directly to your home! Our virtual candy store is now open! https://www.yumraising.com/secure/greenbrookes_greenbrook_elementary_school82/CryCap3081/candy From See’s holiday gifts to classics like Lollypops and peanut brittle, every purchase supports Greenbrook Elementary School. Let’s make the season sweeter together!

To date, 88 families of 329 have joined. That's only 26% of our community. We are looking for close to 100% participation. All of the $ goes right back to supporting the students and teachers.

Please join our PTO! https://parents-pto-membership-dues.cheddarup.com

Want to SKIP THE FEE? Write a check to the PTO and send it in to school with your child c/o Vanessa Ortiz. Be sure to have your child's name and your name on the envelope.

Field Trips will be starting in October. Each grade level will let you know when the trip is coming up, In order for your child to go, you'll need to pay via MySchoolBucks.com.

Stay up to date with notes from our Health Center via Nurse Bethany's s'more: https://www.smore.com/5ajg0

Please DO NOT send a sick child to school.

Also, please be ready to pick up (or have someone else pick up) your child within 30 minutes if you get called because they are sick. This is to ensure that your child is comfortable and to enable the health office to serve other students.

The LOST and FOUND is located in the cafeteria at Greenbrook. Items will be donated at the end of EVERY MONTH!

LABEL, LABEL, LABEL. 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.

Champions is the program provider for Before and After School. Here is a link to register and find out more.

OPT in to TEXT MESSAGES from SCHOOL MESSENGER just by sending a text message of “Y” or “Yes” to our school’s short code number, 67587.

Ensure that in GENESIS that your number is listed as MOBILE.

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.

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.

Here's how to follow us and reach us!

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