GATOR BITS
November 1, 2023
Thursday, November 2
On Thursday, November 2nd, don't miss "Spilling the Tea with Mr. Stein" at 8:30 AM for insights about our school.
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Friday, November 3- Classroom Award Ceremony
Each teacher will host an exclusive Classroom Award Ceremony recognizing students that earned A’s, A&B Honor Roll and Perfect Attendance! These students will be earning house points for each award! Congratulations!
Friday, November 3 - Basketball Tournament
Our Greenwood House Basketball Tournament will be held from 4 - 5:45 PM at RockIt Sports. Students participating should wear their house shirts! Following our House Tournament, a select group of 4th and 5th graders will compete against 8 other schools from 6 - 8 PM at RockIt Sports. These student athletes should wear their teal t-shirt. Huge thanks to our cheerleaders for attending and cheering on our gators!
Book Fair Schedule
Friday 11/3 7:20-8am
Monday 11/6 closed/no school
Tuesday 11/7 8am-noon
Wednesday 11/8 7:20-8am
Thursday 11/9 7:20-8am, 3-6PM
Friday 11/10 7:20-8am
Sunday, November 5 - 2nd Quarter Morning Clubs Released - 6 PM
Students that are in Advanced Dance, Advanced Drumline, Step Team, Fearless, and Cheerleading do not need to sign up again. Our 2nd quarter clubs begin November 14.
Parent Teacher Conferences - Sign Up HERE
November 7 - Virtual Conferences
November 9 - In Person Conferences
November 9 - Parent Advisory Committee Q & A, 7:20 - 7:50 a.m.in the library
The Talent Show
The Greenwood Talent Show is coming to our campus on December 21, 2023. CLICK HERE for Registration and tryout information
Parent Advisory Committee
The next P.A.C meeting is Thursday, November 9, from 7:20 - 7:50 a.m. in the library. All new (and returning) families are encouraged to come out and meet the P.A.C. They are ready to answer your questions, share helpful tips on managing the balance in your student’s schedule, tell you about all the many happenings at Greenwood you don’t want to miss, share the many ways you can support our school, and more!
Mental Health Matters: Family and Caregiver Workshop Series.
The next session is November 8th, and will welcome Full Circle Grief. This session will be held in person at the North Park Branch Library from 6- 7:00pm, with a live streaming option, as well.
CLICK HERE for more details about the entire series.
CLICK HERE for more information about Full Circle Grief
Taji Community Service Project- Friday, November 17th 6:30 - 7:30 PM
House Taji will be decorating the cafeteria for our Friendsgiving event on Monday, Nov. 21st, and we will also be organizing and putting some holiday food bags together for our school community! House Taji Families, please use this sign-up genius link to find out more about the event, sign-up to attend, and how you can help bring even more Taji magic to Greenwood. https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C094DA8A72CA5FDC43-45759888-taji#/
If you have any questions, please contact Kaitee Melton at kamelton@henrico.k12.va.us
Canned Food Drive: November 6 - 17
Greenwood Elementary is partnering with Hunton Baptist Church and Henrico Christmas Mother to hold our annual canned food drive. Items will be collected from November 6th - November 17th. Donations will be going to serve families in need this holiday season. The items below are highly needed:
Hearty Soups | Boxed Pasta | Canned Pasta Sauce |
Jiffy Cornbread Mix | Garbanzo Beans/Chickpeas | Boxed Mac n’ Cheese |
Tomato Paste | Instant Mashed Potatoes | Oil |
Sugar | Salt | Cracker/Snack Items |
Canned Vegetables | Peanut Butter | Chef Boyardee Canned Pasta |
Gifted Referral Window
The gifted referral window will be open from Wednesday, November 1, through Friday, November 17, at 4PM. During this time, students may be referred to the gifted identification process by an educator, parent/guardian, community member, peer, or self. By submitting a referral, you are requesting your child be evaluated to determine eligibility for gifted services. To begin a referral, use the Gifted Referral Collection Form to communicate your referral to school staff. Gifted referrals will not be accepted after 4PM on Friday, November 17. Contact Amy Eberhard, the Gifted Identification Coordinator (areberhard@gmail.com) with questions or if you are having difficulty filling out the form. Please review the following information:
Gifted Programs Parent-Guardian 2023-2024 Identification FAQ (Updated 9/12/23)
Henrico Schools Gifted Services Website
Looking Ahead - November
1 Q1 House Winner Celebration
2 Spilling the Tea with Mr. Stein, Mother Son Salsa Mañana
3 Reading Award Ceremony, November Madness Basketball Tournament @ RockIt Sports, Q1 Classroom Award Ceremony
5 Morning clubs released
6 Student and Staff holiday
7 Student holiday - Election Day
8 Turkey King/Queen donations begin, Alumni vs Staff Dodgeball Tournament, Rick Smith Jr. Magic Event, Mega Blast
9 Parent Teacher Conferences, Parent Advisory Committee Meeting, Family Photos
10 PTA Meeting: Veteran's Day 2nd Grade Performance @ 8:15 AM, Greenwood Shoe Order Deadline
11 804 Soccer Cup @ SCOR, Warrior 1 Mile Run
13 Student/teacher holiday - Diwali
14 Q2 Morning Clubs begin
17 Character Trait Award Ceremony - Grateful
20 Friendsgiving Luncheon
21 Gratos House Breakfast and Gratos Unity Day, House Happenings, Turkey King/Queen Celebration
22-24 Thanksgiving Break