Gator Bits

Greenwood Elementary
Mission Statement 5 Houses, 1 Family
Vision Statement: Greenwood Elementary School will be the most diverse Blue Ribbon School of Academic Excellence in the US. 
School’s Core Values: Grateful, Accountable, Trustworthy, Optimistic, and Respectful
School Songs: Belong, Magic Happens Here, Home

Friday, December 1 - Gator Bash: 4th & 1st Grade
We are excited to host a dance party with our 4th and 1st graders from 7:20 - 7:45 AM in the gym! Get ready to have some fun. These Friday Celebrations are part of our “Win the Morning” philosophy.

Friday, December 1: VCU Basketball Game 
Get ready for our PTA Spirit Night this Friday,  December 1st @ the VCU Stuart C. Siegel Center -1200 W Broad street. Enjoy an exhilarating men’s basketball match while supporting our school with every ticket. Join us for a night packed with hoops and school spirit! See you there! Click HERE for ticket and game details, including an opportunity for your Gator to participate in the high five tunnel with coaches and players!

Spirit Card Reminder: 7:20 - 7:45 AM
12/1 -2nd and 3rd grades 12/8- 4th and 5th grades 12/15- PK-1st grades

Join the PTA
Thanks to everyone who has joined as a PTA member this school year! Haven’t joined yet? Become a member today! No volunteer time required! 

Pizza with a Purpose!
Supporting our Greenwood Gators is only a Pizza away! For every Papa Johns’ purchase you make, 20% goes directly to our school. Be sure to use the code GATORS1 when ordering online and indulge in delicious pizzas while helping us raise funds! 

Hallway Music - Click HERE
We added more slots to sign up to play music in the mornings! Please sign up! Share with families and friends. 

Food Assistance
Please contact our school counselor, Ms. Alissa Cox at amcox@henrico.k12.va.us or 804-261-2970, if you are in the need of food this winter break. We want to help. 

Family Photos
Thanks to Jazzy Jay Photography for capturing our family photos this year. Any questions regarding edits or retakes can be directed to 4tographaaay@gmail.com 

Parent Directory
We are excited to release our most updated 2023-2024 Parent Directory. 

December 14 - Spilling the Tea with Mr. Stein
Tune in to "Spilling the Tea with Mr. Stein" at 8:30 AM on Thursday, December 14 for insights and answers about our school.

Click here to join the meeting
Submit a Question/Concern

December 14 - Magic of Music 3rd Grade Performance
Get ready to have fun with our 3rd grader’s performance at 6 PM at Greenwood. We will also be showcasing some beautiful art created by our gators at our Art Festival! 

December 15 - Math Award Ceremony for Q2
Students in grades KG - 5th will be recognized for their achievements in math during this ceremony. Winners and their families are asked to report to the gym side of the building by 7:15 to be seated. The ceremony will begin at 7:25. Click here to join. Come out (or attend virtually) and help us celebrate their accomplishments!

December 
1 Gator Bash: 4th & 1st
13 Magic of Music practice for 2000s performance @ 7:20 AM
14 PTA Meeting: Magic of Music 3rd Grade Performance (2000's), Art Festival, Spilling the Tea with Mr. Stein @ 8:30 AM
15 Math Award Ceremony
20 Family Luncheon
21 Sol House Breakfast, Sol Unity Day, Talent Show, Winter Party, Greenwood Math
24 Tournament
25-29 Winter Break, School Closed