Greeley Greeting

August 20, 2024

Principal's Message

Dear Families,

Welcome back! I am thrilled to join the incredible Greeley School community as your new principal. Together, we will create a vibrant learning environment where every student can reach their full potential. Let's make this an unforgettable year filled with growth, discovery, and fun!

A Warm Welcome Back

As we kick off the new school year, we’re excited to reconnect as a school community. To stay informed on school-specific news, please note the following:

Greeley Greeting Newsletter: Starting next week, you will receive this weekly Greeley Greeting family newsletter on the first day of each school week. This will keep you updated on school events and important information.
Teacher Communication: Your child’s teacher will be in regular contact with class-specific news and updates once the year begins.

Exciting Events and School Improvements

We have a fantastic lineup of events to bring us together as a school community. Please scroll below for further details.

We are eager for families and students to see and feel some exciting improvements to our school building, including air conditioning, new doors, enhanced security, and a refreshed staff lounge (thanks to our amazing PTO!). We can't wait for you to see the results.

I look forward to a wonderful year ahead!

Sincerely,

Lindsay Kopinski

Principal, Greeley School

Upcoming Dates

August

8/21 and 8/22 Kindergarten Connection at Winnetka Presbyterian Church, by appointment
8/23 Class Placement Announcements at 10 a.m.
8/28 PTO 4th Grade Popsicle Playdate (2-3 p.m. at Indian Hill Park)
8/28 PTO 3rd Grade Popsicle Playdate (3:30-4:30 p.m. at Village Green)
8/29 Teacher Meet and Greets (10:45-11:30 a.m. Greeley School)
8/29 PTO 1st Grade Popsicle Playdate (12-1 p.m. at Indian Hill Park)
8/29 PTO 2nd Grade Popsicle Playdate (2:30-3:30 p.m. Indian Hill Park)
8/29 PTO New Family Tours (3 p.m. Greeley School)
8/29 PTO Kindergarten Popsicle Playdate (3:30-4:30 p.m. Kindergarten Playground)
8/29 Principal Kopinski Meet and Greet (4-5 p.m. Greeley School Playground)
8/31 Principal Kopinski Meet and Greet (2-3 p.m Greeley School Playground)

September

9/03 First Day of School (Dismissal at 11:20am)
9/25 Picture Day
9/26 Go to School Night, 6pm-7:30pm

Photo of the Week

Our new chiller on the roof has our building feeling much more comfortable for learners and staff.

Homeroom Teacher Placement

Homeroom teacher notification will go live to all families on Friday, August 23rd at 10am via the PowerSchool Parent Portal. Our staff carefully considered the classrooms that were formed and parent feedback and input was thoroughly reviewed by our team. Please note that specific teacher requests will not be honored. Thank you for trusting our professional judgment as we create meaningful learning experiences for every student.

You can access the PowerSchool Parent Portal using this link.
If you are a new district family, you will receive a specific email from our district office with directions to access the parent portal.
If you have any trouble accessing your account, please reach out to parentportal@winnetka36.org.

Hot Lunch Program

Greeley has a hot lunch program run through a third party collaboration with our PTO called Marla's Lunch. You can register and sign-up here: Marla's Hot Lunch.

School Supplies

If you ordered school supplies in the spring, those are delivered directly to the classroom. If you did not order supplies you can find the list of supplies here: Greeley School Supply Lists. Please bring school supplies to the K-4 Meet & Greet on August 29th.

New Information

Important: First Day of School Procedures

We're excited to welcome you and your child to the start of a new school year! To ensure a smooth and safe first day, please review the following procedures:

Arrival and Dismissal

Drop-off:
- Kindergarten students will meet their teachers on the kindergarten playground.
- Grades 1-2 students will line up on the main door 1 stairs (look for class signs).
- Grades 3-4 students will line up at door 11 (3rd) and door 10 (4th) (look for class signs).
- To expedite drop-off, The 4-car cutout used for drop off in front of the school should only be used when you plan to remain in your vehicle. If you plan to exit your vehicle, please park your car following neighborhood signage for street parking. Please note that Fairview Ave. is a one-way north during school hours with no parking in front of the school.
- We are not able to have families escort their children into the school. Please see below regarding our Visitor Policy.
Pick-up:

To expedite pick-up, The 4-car cutout used for drop off in front of the school should only be used when you plan to remain in your vehicle. If you plan to exit your vehicle, please park your car following neighborhood signage for street parking. Please note that Fairview Ave. is a one-way north during school hours with no parking in front of the school.

Visitor Policy

To maintain a secure learning environment, all visitors must:

Enter through the front door.
Present a valid driver's license or state ID.
Wear a provided lanyard for identification when entering the building past the school lobby.
Have a pre-arranged appointment when entering the learning spaces.

Communication

Open communication is essential. Please don’t hesitate to contact:

Your child’s teacher for classroom-specific questions.
The Greeley office for general school inquiries or assistance. Our main office number is (847) 446-6060.

We encourage you to review the Greeley Practices and Procedures for additional information about our school routines and expectations.

Thank you for your partnership in making this a wonderful school year.

Go to School Night

We will continue to have many opportunities for families to visit at our school throughout the year, including at this year's Go to School Night on September 26, from 6-7:30pm. Please mark your calendars for this event. More information will follow.