The Gator Gazette
May, 2026
We blinked and somehow it's May! This month brings with it the opportunity to finish the year in a strong way, as we continue to focus on our strategies for success here at Greenwood. Students in grades 3, 4, and 5 will focus on showing what they have learned through the Maryland Comprehensive Assessment Program (MCAP) testing, and later this month, we will start the end-of-year MAP assessments in grades K-5.
The month of May will provide many opportunities for all of us to gather to celebrate students and their work including the art show, PTA culture night, the grade four chorus concert, the and the instrumental music concert. It proves to be a full and exciting month!
Warmly,
Mrs. Seidel and Mrs. Sinon
Spring MCAP Testing is Underway!
Third, fourth and fifth grade students will take ELA and Math assessments as part of the Maryland Comprehensive Assessment Program (MCAP). Later in the May and into June, K-5 students will take the MAP assessment. Your child's classroom teacher will be adding these dates and times for testing in their weekly newsletter. Please see the UPDATED Spring Testing Schedule: LINK
You can help by supporting your child with a good night's sleep, a healthy breakfast and positive encouragement! Please consider scheduling any appointments for the afternoons, as most testing will occur first thing in the morning when our students are at their best. As always, thank you for being such a great partner in your child's school success! Should you have any questions about the assessments, please reach out to Mr. Bobby Hoffmaster, school test coordinator, Robert_W_Hoffmaster@mcpsmd.org.
4th Grade Chorus Concert on May 13
The Spring Choral concert is quickly approaching! If you haven’t already, please mark your calendars for Wednesday, May 13th at Greenwood in the APR. Students should arrive at 6:45 for our 7:00 concert start time. If for some reason your child will not be attending the concert or if you have any questions, please reach out to Mrs. Wepasnick (Alycia_N_Wepasnick@mcpsmd.org).
You're Invited: Greenwood ES Second Annual Art Show Open House and PTA Culture Night on May 19
We invite you to drop by on Tuesday, May 19, any time between 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.– for our second annual Art Show Open House. There will be artwork from each student on display, make and take activities, as well as more information on Artsonia--our online art gallery. Come take a look at the hard work your Gator has put into art class this year! We can’t wait to see you there and celebrate your child’s creativity!
Then, after the art show, the PTA is excited to invite you to Culture Night at 6:30 p.m., a fun and engaging evening designed especially for our Gator community. This event is a wonderful opportunity for students and their families to explore and celebrate the many cultures that make up our school through food, activities, music, and more.
Please note that Culture Night is a PTA-sponsored event focused on learning, inclusion, and community building. To keep the event welcoming and appropriate for all ages, we kindly ask that all displays and participation remain fully inclusive and free of political messaging.
If you have any questions about specific content, feel free to reach out to Kat Bachiochi (vicepresident@greenwood-pta.org).
Looking forward to seeing you all at this special night of connection and discovery!
4th and 5th Grade Instrumental Music Concert on May 21
We're looking forward to the Instrumental Music Spring Concert on Thursday, May 21. This concert will feature our 4th and 5th graders who are studying instrumental music at Greenwood. The concert will be held in the Rosa Parks MS gym and starts at 6:30 PM.
2026-27 Kindergarten registration is open
For the 2026-2027 school year, Kindergarten registration is open through the ParentVUE portal and in-person. Please contact Mrs. Susan Ostrinsky for more information at Susan_A_Ostrinsky@mcpsmd.org.
Please be aware that you do not need to provide medical information at this time. As long as you provide birth verification, Parent ID, and Proof of Residence, your registration can be accepted. Medical information may be provided prior to the start of the school year.
Staff allocations and the ability to attend our kindergarten orientation in the spring are based on registered students. We currently have almost 50 students registered, and we are looking to have closer to 70, so we know there are still families out there who have not registered. Please do not hesitate to register your kindergartener today. Once registered, Mrs. Ostrinsky will follow up with an invitation to our kindergarten orientation on May 29.
Further information:
https://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/info/enroll/kindergarten/
Field Day is Coming!
Mark your calendars and complete your online volunteer training today! Field day will be on Monday, June 1, and the rain date is Tuesday, June 2. Field day will be a full day of activities and movement. Please make sure your child is ready for the day with sneakers, comfortable clothes to exercise in, a water bottle, and if needed a hat or sunscreen.
We need many volunteers to make the day a success, and field day is only open to volunteers to ensure the safety of our students. We love your little ones, but we do ask that younger siblings not attend for safety reasons so that volunteers can focus on the event and students.
Volunteers, please complete the volunteer training! The morning time slot is 9:30 - 12:00 and the afternoon time slot is 12:30 - 3:00. (Please do not arrive more than ten minutes before your scheduled time.) Please click the sign up link below.
VOLUNTEERS Sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D4CAFAF2AA7F58-56618177-field
Do you have a canopy you'd be willing to bring and set up/take down? If you would be willing to set up/take down and allow us to use your canopy that day on the field, we'd appreciate your help. Please click the sign up link below.
SIGN UP HERE: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D4CAFAF2AA7F58-56618177-field
Questions? Please contact Mr. Ben Jones, Benjamin_W_Jones@mcpsmd.org.
PEP (Preschool Education Program)
PEP (Preschool Education Program) is looking for typically developing 3 and 4-year-olds to join as peers in our Pilot program! The PEP Pilot program provides special education services to students ages 3-4 alongside typically developing peers. Peers attend half day, from 1-3:25 pm, 5 days per week. Tuition for Pilot peers is $300/ year or $150/semester. If you are interested in your child being a peer please use the QR code to complete the interest form.
Counselor Message: Resources and Support for Families
Throughout our lives, we go through many different situations and phases. If your family is in need of any financial resources or support, please reach out to our school counselors, Sandee Lee (Sandee_N_Lee@mcpsmd.org) and/or Hiranya Patterson (Hiranya_U_Patterson@mcpsmd.org). Information will be kept confidential.
IXL Math Reinforcement Website for Home Use
IXL is here to help you grow, with immersive learning, insights into progress, and targeted recommendations for next steps. Practice thousands of math skills at home and on the go! Remember to bookmark this URL so you can easily return:
https://www.ixl.com/signin/montgomerycps
To get started:
1. Sign in on this page with the blue "Sign in with Clever" button.
2. Take the Diagnostic and visit the Recommendations page for skills that are picked just for you! Or, explore skills by grade or topic.
3. Choose a skill and let the learning begin!
Please contact our staff development teacher with questions or for support at Robert_W_Hoffmaster@mcpsmd.org
MCPS Survey Now Open: We Want to Hear About Your School Experience
MCPS invites staff, families and community members to share your experiences and perspectives through our annual survey, open April 20–May 10.
In the past, this was called the “School Culture and Climate Survey,” but it’s not about the weather. It’s about your experience in our schools and how we can make them better.
When we hear from you it helps us make our schools better—for you. With just 10 minutes of your time, you will share with us what’s working well and where we can improve, from academics and communication to the overall school experience. It also helps us ensure our schools are well-supported and that students are ready to learn.
- Families: https://parentsurvey.mcpsmd.org/
New this year: No student ID required!
To make participation easier, you can now self-identify—no student ID needed. All responses remain confidential.
Responses will be reviewed in aggregate by school and district leaders to better understand student and family experiences and to guide planning and decision-making for the upcoming school year.
May PTA Updates
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May PTA Happenings
- Teacher Appreciation Week (May 4th-8th): There are a few spots left if you want to sign up to donate: Sing Up Here
- On Wednesday, May 6th please have your student bring in a homemade token of appreciation for their teacher and/or a staff member. Some ideas are a card, poem, drawings, a craft. Let’s show our Greenwood teachers and staff how much they mean to us!
- May PTA Meeting (Tuesday, May 5th) at 7pm in the media center or on zoom. Please join us to discuss and vote on our next board.
- President Nomination (2 year term): Carolyn Schopp
- Vice President 1 Nomination (1 year term): Katie Phillips
- Vice President 2 Nomination (2 year term): Saba Bederu
- Secretary Nomination (2 year term): Jennifer Peisach
- Come to the media center or join virtually via Zoom (Click Here for the Login / Passcode: GreenGator).
- You can preview the agenda by CLICKING HERE.
- P.S.: Don't forget to pay your annual membership dues before the meeting. All are welcome to attend the meeting, but you must be a paid member to vote. CLICK HERE TO PAY THE MEMBERSHIP FEE.
- Culture Night and Art Show (Wednesday, May 19th)- Come tour the school and enjoy art made by your student and then check out the APR to experience different cultures from Greenwood families! Always a fantastic night!! Look out for a sign up genius next week if you would like to represent a culture.
- Rock N Roll Recess (Friday, May 29th)- Your student will get to dance and sing with a DJ during their recess. Rain date is the following Friday in June.
Thank you!!
Katie Phillips
President, Greenwood Elementary School PTA
MCPS Volunteer Training Requirement
Montgomery County Public Schools requires school volunteers and partnership agencies to complete certain compliance measures in order to volunteer within our school district.
Online Recognizing Child Abuse and Neglect Training via their myMCPS Classroom/Canvas account
Background check (fingerprinting)-dependent upon the type of volunteer service, per the Volunteers regulation. Fingerprinting is now required on trips where a volunteer takes on full responsibility for a group where the teacher is not present for any length of time. This falls under the “unsupervised field trip chaperones” in the last column of the chart below. Further information is available on the MCPS Volunteer Information Page on the MCPS website as well.
MCPS Updates
Board Approves Adjusted 2026–2027 School Calendar, Reflecting Community Input
On Thursday, April 29, the Board of Education approved an adjusted calendar for the 2026–2027 school year, shaped by consistent and widespread feedback from families and staff. The survey to gather interest received more than 30,000 responses. Families and staff preferred to maintain stability where possible, including not starting the school year earlier in August and preserving the length of winter and spring breaks. Transition Day will be August 24 and the first day of school for all students will be Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2026. Read more.
Don’t keep scrolling — we need to hear from you.
We Want to Hear About Your MCPS Experience! With less than 10 minutes of your time, share with us what’s working well and where we can improve as a district, from academics
and communication to the overall school and office climate. Your input does matter. This important annual survey is open until May 10. Learn more and take the survey.
Families: Take the survey.
Students: Take the survey. *NEW* this year: No student ID required!
Watch in English | Spanish | French | Chinese | Vietnamese | Amharic | Korean | Portuguese
Super Important! MCAP Testing Underway: Supporting Student Success Through May
State testing for the Maryland Comprehensive Assessment Program (MCAP) is now underway. Testing began April 28 and continues through May. These end-of-year assessments measure what students know, understand and can do after a full year of learning. The following strategies are taught and reinforced during instruction to support students’ focus, problem-solving and confidence during test sessions. Read more.
Register for Summer School
Registration for summer school is open! MCPS is offering the Ignite Middle School Academy, which will offer math and literacy at six sites. Free transportation will be available; aftercare will be available for a fee. Registration is on ParentVue.
MCPS is also offering in-person high school and virtual high school summer school programs. This summer, check out a new elective — College Essay Writing and Test Prep, focusing on building student confidence and reducing test anxiety. This course will run from 8 a.m.–2:30 p.m., Monday–Thursday, from July 7-21 or July 23-Aug. 6. High school students should talk with their counselors to sign up.
More information
What’s New in Special Education? Find Out at May 6 Webinar
The Division of Specialized Support Services will hold a webinar for families from 6-7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, May 6, focused on what’s new in special education services, staffing and supports — and why. MCPS special education leaders will provide context for what this means for schools and classrooms. The session will be held virtually, featuring a brief presentation followed by questions and answers. The Zoom link is available here.
Discover Resources and Connect: Special Ed Fair Coming May 9
Make plans to attend the Special Education Family Resource Fair coming up from 10 a.m.- 1 p.m. on Saturday, May 9 at Paint Branch High School. This free event will connect families, educators and community organizations with resources and information to support individuals with special needs. Attendees can gather information, ask questions, and network with professionals and other families facing similar challenges.
Looking for a Job? We’re Hiring Bus Drivers and Attendants!
MCPS is hosting a job fair for bus drivers and attendants from 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. on Tuesday, May 12. The fair will be held at the Division of Transportation Services, 16651 Crabbs Branch Way in Rockville. Read more.
Reminders
● Gaithersburg Book Festival: Happening 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday, May 16 at Bohrer Park, 506 S. Frederick Avenue in Gaithersburg.
● The Curtain Is Rising!: From Beetlejuice Jr. to Seussical Jr., explore the Fine Arts calendar to find a spring theater, honors chorus concert or dance performance near you!
● Kindergarten registration: If your child turns 5 by Sept. 1, register for full-day kindergarten. Sign up NOW! Learn more.
● Prekindergarten & Head Start registration: For 3- to 5-year-olds ready to get started with MCPS. Eligibility is based on age and family income. Learn more.
For Students
● Montgomery Can Code: This free weeklong summer camp is open to MCPS rising 6th, 7th and 8th grade students.
Learn more: English / español / 中文 / français / Português / 한국어 / tiếng Việt / አማርኛ
● Annual Job Interview Day: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. on Tuesday, May 19. Open to seniors who want to start a career right after graduation.
● Safety Day: Learn about pedestrian safety, Safe Routes to School and the Vision Zero program during this free event from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. on Saturday, May 9, at Carver Educational Services Center, 850 Hungerford Drive in Rockville.
● KID Museum is offering upcoming opportunities for students, including summer camps and a free Invent the Future Expo. Summer camps are available for K–8th grade students from June 22–Aug. 21, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. The Invent the Future Expo will be held from 10 a.m.-2p.m. on Sunday, May 31, at 3 Bethesda Metro Center. Register.
Stay Connected to MCPS
● VISIT the MCPS homepage.
● CALL 240-740-3000. Staff take calls from 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays through Fridays, in English and Spanish (240-740-2845). Visit the AskMCPS website.
● READ news and information sent via email and text message and on the MCPS News page.
● FOLLOW the MCPS social media pages:
x.com/mcps / facebook.com/mcpsmd / instagram.com/mcps_md facebook.com/mcpsespanol / x.com/MCPSEspanol / instagram.com/mcpsenespanol
● SIGN UP for emails and text alerts and make sure your ParentVue information is up to date.
● WATCH the MCPS cable channels Comcast 34 (1071 HD), Verizon 36 or RCN 89
More MCPS Resources
● News and Information page / Noticias en Español
School Hours
Instruction starts promptly at 9 a.m. Please be sure to have your students at school prior to 9:00 a.m., so they can unpack, eat breakfast, and prepare their materials. Student drop off begins at 8:40 a.m., and all students will enter through the front doors of the school. Please do not leave students unattended on school grounds prior to 8:40 a.m. to ensure the highest level of safety and security for each student. Staff are not outside to provide supervision until 8:40 a.m.
Students who arrive after 9:00 a.m. must be accompanied by an adult to sign them in, as they will be marked tardy and will miss the start of instruction. Please help us to ensure that every Gator is here and ready for a great day before that 9:00 a.m. start time!
School hours: 9:00 a.m. - 3:25 p.m. (Doors open at 8:40 a.m.)
Two-hour delay: 11:00 a.m. - 3:25 p.m. (Doors open at 10:40 a.m.)
* *Bus routes would shift by two hours* *
On a two-hour delay, doors open at 10:40 a.m.
Early release days: Dismissal is at 12:55 p.m.
Reporting an Absence, Late Arrival and Early Dismissals
Please use the link below to report your child's absence from school.
Additionally, this link can be found under the Quick Links on the left side of the HOME PAGE of our Greenwood Elementary School website by clicking "Report an Absence."
https://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/schools/greenwoodes/
MCPS requires a written note for absences, and completing the form will take care of that requirement and save you the phone call!
This link is also the place for you to report all planned late arrivals and early dismissals. Just click the appropriate box and add the reason and any other details in the comment section at the bottom entitled “Anything else”. If the late arrival or early dismissal is due to a doctor’s appointment, please remember to provide a (required) doctor’s note upon your student’s return to school.
Please bookmark the page for future use, and reach out to our attendance secretary, Mrs. Susan Ostrinsky (Susan_A_Ostrinsky@mcpsmd.org) with any questions.
Please Share Changes to Dismissal Plans
Please note that changes to dismissal should happen prior to 3:00 pm to ensure there is
enough time for the messages to be relayed to the teachers and dismissal teams. Please
communicate any changes with your child's classroom teacher and our attendance secretary, Mrs. Ostrinsky. Please be aware that teachers may be not be checking email during instruction. As a result, it is very important for the front office (240-740-3420) to be made aware of any change in dismissal routine by 3 p.m.
Car Rider Information
Students who will be routine car riders will be given a family number card that will need to be displayed in the car window nearest the car loop line. Students will exit to the car loop when their number is called to be reunited with their family vehicle at that time. Please pull up to the end of the walk to maximize the number of cars we can load safely with adult supervision and keep the line moving quickly.
Car Loop
Please enter the car loop by turning RIGHT into the loop from Gold Mine Road. Please DO NOT turn left into the lot. Please go around the block so you can turn RIGHT into the loop. This helps us to ensure the safety of our walkers who have to cross at the car loop!
Please remain in your car, as our staff will assist those students who need assistance. Additionally, please know that staff can not buckle children into car seats. Please teach your children how to do so, or please pull forward into a parking space to do so, to avoid holding up drivers behind you in the loop.
Bus Rider Safety
Please meet students at the bus stop at the end of the day to ensure your child's safe return from school on the bus. If you are not able to meet your child at the stop, please make other arrangements for your child to get from the stop to the home safely.
In the event you or your designee are running late or are otherwise unable to get to the bus
stop, please call the school as soon as possible to have your child held at the school for pick-up. Please call the front office 240-740-3420 before 3 p.m.
We encourage you to review the school bus rules with your child if they are a bus rider so they
are aware of the expectations. Those rules can be found at https://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/uploadedFiles/departments/transportation/rules/a_parents_role.pdf
Please understand that safe student transportation is a joint responsibility. Please remind
your child to look for you before leaving the bus. We look forward to a safe and successful
school year.
Guest Bus Riders
Students may ride only their own bus to and from school. Students are not permitted to
ride to school or to home from school with friends on any other bus.
Breakfast and Lunch
Meal prices:
Breakfast: $1.30
Lunch: $2.55
Funds can be added to student meal accounts at no charge by bringing cash or checks directly to the Greenwood cafeteria manager, Mrs. Frias.
Prepayments on student meal accounts can be made through www.MySchoolBucks.com; note the increase from $1.95 to $2.49 per transaction for the 2025-2026 school year.
Meal Payment Procedures:
Further information: https://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/departments/food-and-nutrition/meal-prices--payment-procedures/
Menus and Special Dietary Needs Menus, including nutrition and allergen information, can be viewed at:
DFNS website: https://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/departments/food-and-nutrition/menus/
MealViewer: https://schools.mealviewer.com/district/MontgomeryCountyPublicSchools
MealViewer can be accessed on a computer browser, through the MealViewer app on Android and iPhone, or using any browser on a smartphone. No sign-in or passwords are required to view menus. It is also possible (but not required) to rate food items, star favorite items, utilize a nutrition calculator, and create a profile. Check out your schools' menu today!
MCPS Form 240-23, Special Dietary Needs Form https://ww2.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/departments/forms/detail.aspx?formID=3699&formNumber=240-23&catID=2&subCatId=0)
This form may be used to request meal accommodations for students eating in the cafeteria.
Breakfast
Breakfast is served from 8:40-8:55 a.m. in the cafeteria.
Lunch Room Seating
Our cafeteria includes an allergy-free table to ensure the safety of all students. Please be sensitive to student allergies in your child's classroom and work with the classroom teacher to support any event or activity that includes food.
Greenwood ES MealViewer: https://schools.mealviewer.com/school/GreenwoodElemSchool
Introductory Video: https://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/departments/food-and-nutrition/menus/
How to Print a Menu: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hNLhHfLijQM
Free and Reduced Meals Applications are NOW OPEN! Apply today!
Apply online NOW so students receive free meals. All meals are free for students who qualify for Free And Reduced-price Meals; students who are approved for reduced-price meals eat for free!
The Department of Food and Nutrition Services (DFNS) encourages families with students enrolled at non-CEP schools to complete a FARM application online. Applications for the 2025–2026 school year will be available July 30, 2025.
APPLY ONLINE (TRANSLATIONS AVAILABLE)
Click here for an English video tutorial on how to complete the FARM application.
Vea aquí un vídeo paso a paso en español sobre cómo completar la solicitud de FARM.
Click here for additional "How To" PowerPoint (in English & Español) made by MCPS Family Engagement Specialist, Alejandra Jarquin.
- Households must apply for FARMS every school year. Student meal benefit eligibility from the prior school year carries over for the first 30 operating days OR until a new eligibility is determined. If a new eligibility is not determined by the 30th school day, students default to a paid status and will be charged for meals.
- Households may apply for meal benefits at any time during the school year.
- Students qualify for free meals when total household income is the same or less than the amounts on the Income Chart below.
- Use ONE application for ALL students in the household—including Pre-K, kindergarten, and foster—even if they attend different schools. **If one student in household attends a CEP school, a FARM application must still be submitted for students enrolled in non-CEP schools. Include ALL student names on the application (see list of CEP schools above).
- Paper applications are available in each school's front office. Households who apply online should not submit a paper application.
- If applying for a child who is homeless, a migrant, or a runaway, please complete and submit MCPS Form 335-77 Homeless Status, call the child's school, or contact the MCPS Homeless liaison at 240-740-4511.
- Each student will be notified of meal benefit status (including both those approved, and those who do not qualify) by mail. Please keep this important document for your records and use throughout the school year.
- Meal Eligibility is confidential information. Federal regulations governing school meal programs require that a student's eligibility for FARMS are used only to provide meal benefits.
- Verification of FARM applications is conducted annually each October. A random selection of households approved for FARMS will be required to verify the information listed on the application. Households selected will be notified, including details for how to comply with the verification process.
- Households that are unable to apply online should contact their school or the Department of Food and Nutrition Services at 240-740-7400.
Students who qualify for reduced-price meals will receive meals at no charge!
Students use their MCPS ID number when receiving a meal, so confidentiality is maintained and no child is overtly identified as receiving free or reduced-price meals.
2025-2026 Health Room Updates and Information
Greenwood Elementary School's health room is staffed by the Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services with a full-time health technician, Ms. Teresa Edwards, and an assigned nurse, Ms. Angela Niemiec.
MCPS schools follow guidance from the CDC, state & local health departments. We strongly recommend, if your child has a fever, diarrhea, vomiting, or other symptoms of illness, that you keep your child home from school.
Required Childhood Vaccinations for Preschool Programs and Schools
The Annotated Code of Maryland (10.06.04.03) requires all Maryland students new to Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) and those entering Grade 7 and Grade 9 provide documentation of required, age-appropriate vaccinations or a medical or religious exemption. This documentation is required within 20 calendar days from their date of admission. Principals will receive a list of students who have not provided documentation by the deadline from School Health Services (SHS) staff. Students on this list must be excluded from school until such documentation is provided.
Hard copies of the vaccination records are to be submitted to the Greenwood ES School Health Services health room staff.
All medication/treatment authorization form(s) must be renewed at the beginning of each school year. Please ensure that the appropriate authorization form is completed by your healthcare provider. Per MCPS and School Health Services regulations, it is the responsibility of the parent/guardian to deliver medication/treatment authorization form(s) and medications directly to health room staff.
Please do not send your child to school with medication of any kind.
Important Dates:
Tuesday, August 26, 2025: Students must provide documentation of required vaccinations or a permitted exemption as explained above by the first day of school or their date of admission. Students who have not received their vaccinations may enter school if they provide evidence of an appointment to be vaccinated by Monday, September 15, 2025, (or 20 calendar days from their day of admission).
Monday, September 15, 2025: Students who have not provided documentation of the required vaccinations by this date (or 20 calendar days from their day of admission) must be excluded from school until such documentation is provided.
More information:
Thank you for your cooperation. If you have any questions, please contact the health room staff at 240-740-3422.
Food Allergies and Food in the Classroom for Parties and Events
Cell Phones, Smart Watches and Other Personal Mobile Devices May NOT be used during the school day
MCPS regulation COG-RA prohibits elementary school students from using personal devices (phones, smart watches, etc.) during the school day. Personal devices(phones, smart watches, etc.) may only be used before or after the student day. Students will be asked to keep these devices in their backpacks during the school day. It is advised that students keep such devices at home, if possible.
RESPONSIBILITY/LIABILITY
MCPS will assume no responsibility or liability for loss, theft, or damage to a device or for the unauthorized use of any such PMD.
As always, our priority is ensuring that every student at Greenwood ES is challenged academically and supported socially and emotionally. If you have any questions or would like to learn more about the MCPS personal mobile device policy, please review Regulation COG-RA Personal Mobile Devices.
Birthdays! We love birthdays!
We love birthdays at Greenwood, and each day on our GGTV morning program, we announce those who are celebrating, and students are invited to come to the office for a birthday pencil.
While we do not do any formal in-school birthday celebrations with food or other items, we do make sure that each student feels special on their special day.
We do ask that birthday party invitations be sent outside of school, and unfortunately, due to federal privacy issues, we can not provide class lists or contact information.
Bullying, Harassment, and Intimidation
Bullying, harassment (including sexual misconduct and sexual harassment), intimidation, hazing, incidents of hate-bias, and concerning issues involving student gender identity are not tolerated in MCPS. We are committed to ensuring our students feel safe, valued, and respected in our schools. Please see the multiple ways you can file a report below.
Dates to Remember
May 2026
1 - School Lunch Hero Day
4-8 Teacher and Staff Appreciation Week
4 - Grade 1 to Baltimore Zoo
5 - PTA Meeting, 7 p.m., Media Center and Zoom
6 - School Nurse Day
13 - Fourth Gr Chorus Concerts during the day for students
13 - Gr 4 Chorus Concert, APR, 7 p.m. (Arrive at 6:45 p.m.)
14 - Patrol Picnic
18 - Speech Language Pathologist Day
19 - Art Show and PTA Culture Night
21 - 4th and 5th Grade Instrumental Music Concert at Rosa Parks MS Gym, 6:30 p.m.
25 - No School, Memorial Day
27 - No School, Non-Instructional Day
28 - Sherwood HS Graduation
29 - K Orientation (By invitation to registered students and parents/guardians)
29 - Rock and Roll Recess
June 2026
1 - Field Day
2 - Field Day Rain Date
2 - PTA Meeting, 7 p.m., Media Center and Zoom
16 - Gr 5 Promotion, 6 p.m., Sherwood HS
17 - Last Day for PEP Students
18 - Last Day for Staff and Students, Early Release Day, 12:55 p.m. Dismissal
Contact us
Email: Jennifer_A_Seidel@mcpsmd.org
Website: https://www2.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/schools/greenwoodes/
Location: 3336 Gold Mine Road, Brookeville, MD, USA
Phone: (240) 740-3420
Twitter: @GES_Principal