Greenwood Elementary School

Greenwood Families,

We are excited to continue offering opportunities for our students to shine their light academically. Our teachers are dedicating countless hours to planning rigorous, well-rounded experiences that support each student’s academic, social, and emotional growth. At our school, instruction is personal; we strive to meet each child’s unique needs and potential. Consistent student attendance is essential, as each day builds on skills and knowledge that contribute to their overall academic success. We can’t wait to kick off week two of the second marking period. 

YAY AMY EBERHARD
Please help us congratulate Amy Eberhard, a student support administrator at Greenwood Elementary School, for receiving the "Yay of the Day" honoree! Superintendent Amy Cashwell honored her recently at Greenwood. CLICK HERE 

Schools Songs 

Shine: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=vepLHnpFZxc
Home https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=am66lNi4rQ8
Magic: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=qFHA1qUCpWo
Belong: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=1GleGsDMZEI

ParentSquare Important Reminders
We’re excited to share that over 80% of our school community is now using ParentSquare to communicate with teachers and receive weekly updates. Our goal is to reach 100% parent participation by Thanksgiving. If you need help with the app, please reach out to your child’s teacher.

When parents send messages to teachers on ParentSquare, these often go directly to the teachers’ phones. We’re sharing this to encourage families to be mindful of message timing. To respect teachers’ personal time, we kindly ask that messages be sent between 7 AM and 6 PM, Monday - Friday whenever possible. Thank you for your understanding and support.

Friendsgiving Details
We are very grateful to our room parents for leading a special event at Greenwood called Friendsgiving, a tradition started last year to celebrate community and connection. In November, we invite all families to join their child and classmates for lunch, creating a memorable experience that strengthens our school’s climate and culture. Families are encouraged to bring a festive lunch for themselves and their student, and students will still have the option of getting lunch from the cafeteria. While the school will not be providing lunch for parents, parents are welcome to bring in food such as sandwiches, wraps, fruit trays, or snack-sized desserts to share with the class if desired. We look forward to seeing the tables decorated with fall touches to make this Friendsgiving warm and welcoming for all!

Cereal Box and Canned Food Drive
Thank you, families, for sending in cereal boxes and canned food this week for our annual food drive! This drive is about more than collecting food; it’s about teaching our students the power of giving and supporting those in need. By participating, we’re not only helping families in Henrico County but also making a positive impact across our broader community. To make it even more exciting, the class that brings in the most food donations will be crowned our Turkey King or Queen! Thank you for showing up for this cause—together, we’re making a difference.

Daily Report and Green Folder Update
Thank you, families, for consistently reviewing your child’s daily report in their green folder each Friday, along with graded papers. This weekly check-in helps keep you informed about their progress with behavioral goals. Our goal is for 100% of our 2nd to 5th-grade students to participate in our House Achievement Celebration on January 16. We appreciate your partnership in making this possible. Please remember, students will lose eligibility for House Achievement if they receive six or more ‘X’ marks or if they have one referral for a Tier 2 or Tier 3 discipline infraction. Thank you for your continued support!

Sunday, November 10: Spilling the Tea with Mr. Stein @ 7 PM
Join Mr. Stein at 7 PM for a rescheduled episode of Spilling the Tea! We apologize for the cancellation this past Friday and appreciate your understanding. This episode will address questions submitted in advance and cover the results of our recent safety audit. We’ll also discuss top questions from parent-teacher conferences, including topics like intervention, tutoring, and enrichment opportunities

Click here to join the virtual meeting
Click here to Submit a Question/Concern

Morning Club Attendance
Please ensure your child arrives on time for their morning club. Students will not be admitted to the club after 7:25 AM, as punctuality is essential for them to enjoy the full experience. Morning arrival begins at 7:10 AM, and all buses are unloaded by 7:25.

Thursday, November 14: 804 KEVA Plank Tournament
Our select KEVA Plank team will showcase their creativity and engineering skills in this exciting tournament. We’re excited to see the teamwork and ingenuity each group brings—good luck, Gators!

Friday, November 15: Spirit Cart Update
Open for  PK - 1st. 

Friday, November 15: Strum & Drum Harvest Jam Rehearsal (2nd & 5th Grade)
Our 2nd and 5th graders will be gearing up for their Harvest Jam performance! This rehearsal from 7:30 - 8:00 AM in the gym will help them shine as they prepare to share their music with us on November 21 @ 6 PM. 

Saturday, November 16: 2nd - 5th Grade House Cup Soccer Tournament @ SCOR
The House Cup Soccer Tournament is here! We can’t wait to see our gators show their skills on the soccer field at SCOR. Any questions, please contact Mr. Anderson at rjanderson1@henrico.k12.va.us. 

Cell Phone and Smark Watch Reminder - Click HERE for the HCPS Code of Conduct
HCPS recognizes that student access to cell phones, smart watches with cellular service or Wi-Fi, and other electronic devices is common in 21 st Century society; however, it is imperative that students and parents/guardians understand that there are appropriate and inappropriate times for the use of such devices. Students using cell phones, smart watches with cellular service or Wi-Fi, and other electronic devices to record anything or anyone without authorization on school property or at school events is strictly prohibited. Failure to adhere to this policy will result in a minimum consequence of the device being confiscated and used as evidence. Other consequences may apply pending the investigation as to the intent and reason for not adhering to the Code of Student Conduct.

Great Links 

• PTA Gator Watch -CLICK HERE

• Morning Arrival Support - CLICK HERE

• Parent Directory -  CLICK HERE

• Spirit Wear - Order today!

• Givebacks - Learn More Here

• November Madness - Highlight Video

• Report Card Alignment with 2024 Virginia English Standards of Learning - CLICK HERE

• Music in Hallways - CLICK HERE

• Morning Clubs -  CLICK HERE 

• PTA Memberships -

  CLICK HERE