11.12.26 Greenwood Weekly
November 12, 2026
Math and Muffins!
Enjoy muffins, milk, and juice while families play a familiar math game you’ve learned during their school day. This is a great opportunity to see the math your child works on in the classroom in action! Please join us on Monday, November 23rd from 8-8:30am in the Multipurpose Room!
News from the Art Room
* Our first batch of artworks is uploaded in Artsonia, which means you can view your child's artwork if you are connected! When parents opt to connect to student art portfolios, their students' artwork can appear (with your permission) in our school's public gallery. Connected parents can post and review visitor comments and add other family members to the student's Fan Club. Parents and fans receive an email notification when new artwork is posted and can make gift shop purchases that will help raise funds for the art room! 20% of every purchase is donated back to the art program for us to buy fun additional materials like washi tape, metallic markers, stencils, how-to-draw books and more!
*Did you know that our Art Room has its own Instagram? Follow our Greenwood Amazing Artists by scanning the QR Code!
Looking for snack donations!
Here at Greenwood we have a snack station in Mrs. Dreyer's office where students can grab a snack if they forgot one from home or if they're unable to bring snacks from home. Our snack stash is currently running quite low, and we'd gladly welcome any donations! If you're interested in helping out, any donations can be dropped off in the office. Thanks for any help with this!
💚 REP GREENWOOD! GEAR STORE NOW OPEN!💙💛🐾
Show off your Greenwood Wildcat pride! 🐾 Our PTO Gear Store is OPEN online at River City Stitch, with fun options featuring the Greenwood logo and Wildcat colors! 👕✨
🛍️ ORDER DEADLINE: Tuesday, November 24th
📍 PICKUP @ River City Stitch
🎁 READY BEFORE THE HOLIDAYS! Perfect for gifting!
💚 Don't miss your chance to gear up and rep Greenwood in style!
👉 Check the PTO Facebook group for the link as soon as it drops!
🏠❄️ GINGERBREAD HOUSE FAMILY NIGHT! 🍬
Hosted by Greenwood Elementary PTO 💚
Get ready for a SWEET night of family fun! 🍭✨ Come build and decorate your very own gingerbread house!
📅 WHEN: Tuesday, December 1st
📍 WHERE: Greenwood MPR
🎟️ COST: FREE!
⏰ TIME SLOTS (By Last Name):
A–M: 6:00–6:30 PM
N–Z: 6:30–7:00 PM
💚 Can't make your assigned time? No problem! Feel free to join us during the other time slot!
🍬 WHAT'S INCLUDED?
Each participant will receive everything needed to create their own gingerbread house:
🏠 Milk carton, frosting, graham crackers & a bag of candy!
📝 RSVP REQUIRED!
Please RSVP HERE by Tuesday, November 24th!
🎁 We can't wait to see your SWEET creations! 💚
❄️🎁 WINTER WONDERLAND SHOPPE! 🛍️
Back by popular demand! ✨ Our Holiday Gift Shoppe is returning with fun local vendors! Students get to shop on their own for gifts for siblings and family members (with Character Council helpers available for younger shoppers). 💚
💰 PRICES: $0.25–$7 (most items $1–$5)
💵 CASH ONLY! Start saving those dollars and quarters!
🎀 FREE GIFT WRAPPING! Provided by the PTO to keep those gifts a surprise! 🤫
📝 SHOPPING HELPER FORM: Watch for a form in green folders to list names, ages and gift ideas!
🏠 WHEN: Before or after your Gingerbread House Night time slot!
💚 NOT a fundraiser! Just a fun opportunity for students to experience the joy of giving!
✨ Little shoppers, full hearts, and sweet surprises! 🎁
📣❄️ December Greenwood PTO Meeting 🎁🌲
📅 December 7th
⏰ 6:00 PM
📍 Greenwood Library
💬 Topics of Discussion:
🏠 Gingerbread House Night Wrap Up
🎁 Winter Wonderland Holiday Shoppe Wrap Up
📚 Holiday Staff Appreciation
🎪🕺Future Event Prep
🤗 Everyone is welcome!
Parents, teachers & staff — come share ideas, get involved, and help us keep Greenwood growing strong!
🎉🎟️ Attend for a chance to win a prize for your student's classroom!
🍕 FREE Pizza & 🧒 FREE Childcare — (Open to all kiddos — not limited to Greenwood students!)
🎁 It's the most wonderful time of the year... to get involved!
📩 Questions? Email us at Greenwood.pto@rfsd.k12.wi.us 💚
🍿🍂 OCTOBER STAFF APPRECIATION! 🍂
A POPPIN' good time for our amazing Greenwood staff! 🎉
A HUGE thank you to Rasmussen & Maier's class families for teaming up to create a festive Popcorn Bar filled with delicious treats! 🍿🍬
Our teachers and staff absolutely LOVED having an extra-special snack to enjoy throughout their day! 🥰
👏 Thank you for helping us show our wonderful staff how much they're appreciated! 💚
🎉 Gaga Pit Glow-Up! 🔨💚
Out with the old, in with the NEW! 🙌 The PTO is purchasing a brand-new Gaga pit, complete with flooring! Our old pit was taken down last weekend, and soon our amazing volunteers will be hard at work installing the new one!
👏 A HUGE thank you to the Rudesill Family (including Grandpa Doug!), Heinen Family, and Filarsky Family for helping with the teardown! We couldn't do it without you! 💚
📸 Check out these great pictures of our hardworking helpers!
Stay tuned for the big reveal! 🎉
🥤 HELP US RESTOCK THE STAFF FRIDGE! 💚
Our staff fridge is running low, and we could use your help keeping it stocked! We’re looking for more soda donations (Bubblr is always a fan favorite, but all varieties are welcome!).
If you're able to grab an extra pack or two on your next grocery run and drop it off in the school office, we'd be SO grateful! 🛒
Thanks for helping us keep our amazing Greenwood staff refreshed and appreciated! 💚
💚 Room Reps - Many Hands Make Light Work!
Want to get plugged in at Greenwood, stay in the loop, and help out—without a huge time commitment? PTO is looking for two Room Reps per class to help keep families connected and lend a hand throughout the year!
Room Reps can help with classroom parties, share PTO updates, or pitch in with a PTO committee. It’s flexible, duties are shared, and it’s not a ton of work (and fun!)
Interested? - It’s not too late to sign up! Fill out the Room Rep form in your green folder or sign up online here.
2026-2027 ONP Backpack Program
Backpack Program begins the week of September 14
Our Neighbor’s Place (ONP) Backpack Program provides nutritious, kid-friendly groceries to families with children in our school district who are experiencing financial hardship. Sign up at any time during the school year by completing this application.
Questions? Contact Shelly: shelly.smith@ourneighborsplace.org.
River Falls Community Dinner
Saint Bridget Catholic Church is hosting a community dinner on Thanksgiving Day, November 26, 2026! This community, non-denominational event welcomes everyone.
- Delivery & Take-Out: 11 am – noon
- Dine-In: noon – 1 pm
The event is free, but you must register between Nov 1 - Nov 25. Registration is found on their website: saintbridgets.org in the "spotlight section.
Volunteer at Greenwood!
To help us keep our schools safe and match you with the best opportunities, please take a few minutes to update your volunteer status for the 2026-27 school year:
Submit the application Fill out the 2026-27 SDRF Volunteer Application here.
Review the guidelines
Background Check Standards
To ensure the safety of all, the SDRF requires a background check every four years. Background check standards can be found here. Once your volunteer application has been submitted I will let you know if you need a background check or not.
