The Greendale Pride

A team of Greendale educators traveled to Austin, Texas for the National ESEA Conference. While there, Greendale received an award as a 2024 National ESEA Distinguished School. Established in 1996, the Distinguished Schools program highlights exceptional school-level initiatives funded by federal education resources. State Educational Agencies select schools that demonstrate significant success in one of three categories:

1. Exceptional student performance and academic growth

2. Closing the achievement gap between student groups

3. Excellence in serving special populations of students

Greendale was selected for exceptional student performance and academic growth.

The wedding of Q and U took place on Valentine's Day. Mrs. Selvaggi's class bore witness and Mr. Colston officiated the ceremony. Q and U said their vows and joined together to become QU. A reception followed where all of the guests celebrated and enjoyed tasty treats.

Greendale hosted a special family fun night with a theme of fairy tales. The program opened with teachers presenting "reader's theater" versions of various fairy tales in the style of rap music. From there, families broke out into grade levels with their child's teachers and participated in fairy tale themed activities in the classrooms. In addition, parents received information and training for the reading programs being utilized in our school (OG sound deck, LEXIA Core 5, Heggerty/Kilpatrick, UFLI). Families also had the opportunity to browse and shop the Scholastic Book Fair. Each child received a snack bag and free book at the end of the event.

Fourth grade students across the county were challenged to write a research paper on some aspect of the life of George Washington. The top three students from each elementary school were chosen to have lunch with Mr. and Mrs. Washington at the Martha Washington Inn where the top three students from the county were announced. Greendale’s top three students were Will C, Hunter A, and Lily K, with Will C. winning third place for the county.

Run Club is underway for the Spring of 2025. This has become a popular club over the years here at Greendale. Students condition and run after school twice a week and prepare themselves for a 5K which usually occurs in May. This year Abingdon High School's cross country and track coach plans to host a 5K on the Creeper Trail.

Chess Club is an after-school club that is new to Greendale this year. Mr. Anthony is the club sponsor and works with the members to teach how the game is played and game strategy. Students have taken to the game as many will choose to play during lunch and also during times of recess.

We would love to congratulate Dr. Sprinkle on the completion of her doctoral program. Conferred on her was the title of Doctor of Eduation in Administration and Supervision: Educational Leadership. Dr. Sprinkle completed her studies through Liberty University.

Mr. Colston traveled over the hill this month as he turned 50 years old. In his honor, the faculty and staff all wore black and signs and balloons were posted throughout the school grounds. Happy Birthday, Mr. Colston!

We would like to extend congratulations and best wishes to Officer TJ for his promotion to Sergeant over the school resource division. Unfortunately, that means he will be leaving Greendale. We want to extend a heartfelt thank-you for his service as our school resource officer and all that he has done for our Greendale family.

Yearbooks are on sale through March 7. You MUST preorder a yearbook to receive one. An order for yearbooks will be made based on the number of PAID pre-orders. There are two ways you can order, (1) online using the provided QR code or (2) send $30 to the school along with your child's name and homeroom teacher. The orders must be turned in to Mrs. Gates (music teacher).

The GES Talent Showcase will take place March 20 at 6:00 pm. Any student wishing to share their talent must complete a registration form with Mrs. Gates. Many talents have been featured over the years which include students playing instruments, singing, gymnastics, dance, theatre/acting, comedy, and more. The deadline for registration forms is March 14. Mrs. Gates will meet with each entrant during the week leading up to the showcase to review their act. A registration form may be obtained either by asking Mrs. Gates or by clicking this link:

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1J46cU-IX4h3ev4evV6ncWH6ayx3rtJa9uNZnkxHJZMo/edit?usp=sharing

March 3-7 - Read Across America Week (see flyer for dress up days)

March 7 - Yearbook money due

March 7 - Spring Pictures and Class Pictures (pre-pay)

March 10 - Peter and the Wolf assembly - 1:00 pm

March 11-12 - Family Life Education

March 13-17 - Spring Break

March 19 - Cloverbud meetings

March 20 - GES Talent Showcase - 6pm

March 27 - Kindergarten Registration - 12:00-6:00 pm

March 1-31 - PAWS Campaign (Providing Animals With Support)

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