We hope you are having an amazing summer! Our front office is now open M-Th 9-3:00. Please see below for our welcome letter form our new Head Gator Mr. Lockwood along with important dates and procedure changes for attendance. We are so excited to see all our gators back at the SWAMP July 19th for Meet the Teacher and then for the first day of school July 23rd! Have a great rest of your summer!
Dear Parents and Guardians,
Welcome back to a new and exciting school year at Greenfield Elementary!
We hope you had a restful and enjoyable summer break filled with memorable moments. As we prepare to open our doors for the 24/25 academic year, we are eager to begin this journey of learning and growth with your children. Our wonderful and amazing staff has been working hard to ensure that our classrooms are ready and equipped to provide a safe, nurturing, and enriching environment. We are committed to creating an atmosphere where each child feels valued and motivated to reach their full potential. Here are a few important updates and reminders as we start the new school year:
1. **First Day of School**: Classes will begin on Tuesday July 23rd 2024. School hours are from 8:10-2:55 Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday and from 8:10-1:55 on Early Release Wednesdays. Please ensure that your child arrives on time, ready to learn and engage each day!
2. **Meet the Teacher Night**: We invite you to join us for Meet the Teacher Night on Friday, July 19th from 4:00-5:30 pm. This is a wonderful opportunity to connect with your child's teacher, learn about the school, and ask any questions you may have.
3. **School Supplies**: A list of required school supplies has been posted on our website and sent in this first edition of the Gator Bite! If you need assistance with obtaining supplies, please contact our office.
4. **Attendance/Tardies**: I wanted to take a moment to inform you about some new attendance policies that will be implemented going forward to ensure the safety and learning of all our students. Starting immediately, it is now required that children have a parent sign them in when they arrive tardy or return to school after being signed out. Additionally, students will not be able to be signed out after 2:15 pm on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays, and after 1:15 pm on Wednesdays. These changes are in place to prevent disruptions during dismissal time and allow our front office staff to focus on safely coordinating students' transportation at the end of the day. Any end-of-the-day sign-outs must now be completed before the specified times.
**Teacher Requests and Student Placements**: As much as I would like to place every student where parents and families have requested, that is simply not something I can do. In order to ensure fairness and equity and create a system and structure for this, I will not be taking teacher requests unless under extreme and unique circumstances. It's a simple rule as If we allow it for one, I must allow it for all. Every teacher at Greenfield comes with great knowledge and experience and will create amazing and worthwhile learning and experiences for your child. I appreciate your understanding and support on this matter!
We are excited to welcome our new students and families to Greenfield and look forward to seeing our returning students grow and thrive. Thank you for entrusting us with your child's education. Together, we can make this school year a positive and enriching experience for all.
If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to reach out to us at 480-892-2801 or visit our amazing front office staff! Let's make this a fantastic year!
Go Gators!
Warm regards,
Mr. Brian Lockwood Principal
Greenfield Elementary School
Starting immediately, it is now required that children have a parent sign them in when they arrive tardy or return to school after being signed out. Additionally, students will not be able to be signed out after 2:15 pm on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays, and after 1:15 pm on Wednesdays. These changes are in place to prevent disruptions during dismissal time and allow our front office staff to focus on safely coordinating students' transportation at the end of the day. Any end-of-the-day sign-outs must now be completed before the specified times. Thank you for your cooperation with this!
Gilbert Public Schools Governing Board approved that in November 2024, voters living within Gilbert Public School boundaries will decide on a proposed 15% budget override continuation. This would be a continuation of the budget override approved by voters in November 2019 and in place since 2020/21 school year, generating approximately $36 million annually to:
- ensure competitive salaries to recruit and retain high-quality teachers and staff in classrooms,
- maintain programmatic choices for students creating future ready graduates,
- maintain campus safety and security personnel and,
- maintain class sizes with allocation to class size reduction.
Gilbert Youth Athletics sports and camps
Gilbert Youth Athletics is committed to providing top-tier coaching, utilizing elite facilities and focusing on the overall development of each student-athlete. GYA believes that great athletes must develop fundamental skills at a young age, which prepares them for a future of success as they progress through high school and college programs. | View Here
ALL AGES. Children under 7 must be accompanied by an adult. Children 7 and older can be dropped off.
Snacks & Drinks (non-alcoholic) are welcomed.
Painting will begin promptly at the start time listed. You may arrive 15-20 minutes early to get comfortable. The entire length of the class will be needed to complete the painting.
July 5 - August 17, 2024
Music by Richard Rogers
Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II
New book by Dougles Carter Beane
Directed by Cambrian James
Music Directed by Lincoln Wright
Choreographed by Cambrian James
Run Time: approximately 2 hours and 15 minutes
Tony Award winner! Experience the timeless tale of a young woman, her fairy godmother, and one enchanted morning you’ll never forget! You’ll hear songs including “In My Own Little Corner,” “Impossible,” and “Ten Minutes Ago,” in this hilarious and romantic theatrical experience for anyone who’s ever had a wish, a dream...or a really great pair of shoes.
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