Greenfield Elementary Gator Bite
August 9th, 2024
Click picture to go to our website
GREETINGS!
PICTURE DAY THIS FRIDAY!
COLOR WEEK!
CURRICULUM PRESENTATIONS COMING SOON!
Our AMAZING teachers have been working hard to put together a curriculum presentation for each grade level. They will be emailing them out to families by August 13th. We will also have them on our website and FaceBook page. So be sure to be on the lookout!
WE NEED YOUR HELP TO MEET OUR ANNUAL UPDATE GOAL!
MESSAGE FROM NURSE SUZY!
Time is flying by since we have been back to school.
Just a few reminders:
6th grade parents - If your child is 12 or turning 12 in 6th grade, then those 6th grade vaccines need to be brought in. Tdap and Meningitis are the REQUIRED vaccines
Water bottles- it is hot out so please send your child with a water bottle and remind them to drink their water.
Please remember if your child has a fever, vomiting or diarrhea please keep him/her home for 24 hours or longer depending on symptoms.
Going around the Health Office:
Covid
Headaches
Sore Throats
A small amount of the stomach flu
Please see the picture below regarding Covid/Respiratory Guidelines
In Health,
Nurse Suzy and Ms Lucy
HELP WANTED!
We are excited to say we have 2 Instructional Assistant jobs available here at the SWAMP! If you love kids and want to help in a classroom and hang out with some awesome people then this is the place to be! Please click below to apply today!
LIBRARY NEWS!
TODAYS READERS MAKE TOMORROWS LEADERS!
We are excited to celebrate our excellent readers again this year! Students in Kindergarten and 1st grade are working toward grade level reading goals. 2nd-6th graders are reading to make their goals in Accelerated Reader (AR). Students that make their reading goal will be able to play in the new Gator Clubhouse provided by PTSO, get an award ribbon, be in a drawing for the book machine and have their pictures displayed on the hallway monitor and Gator Bite. Please encourage your child to read every day!
HAND BELLS!
The Greenfield Elementary Handbell Choir is open to 4th, 5th, and 6th-grade students. The Handbell Choir rehearses on Tuesday and/or Thursday mornings before school from 7:30 - 8:00 am. Students should be dropped off around 7:25 am and enter through the front office. Prior instrument experience and note reading is recommended, but not required. Attendance is required at all rehearsals and performances. Space is limited. If your student is interested, please sign up using the QR code or this link: https://forms.gle/FSZ7KVNidHuJYzCo9 by Friday, August 16, 2024. If you have any questions, please email Mrs. Kelley at: anne.andersonkelley@gilbertschools.net.
CELL PHONE AND SMART WATCH EXPECTATIONS!
At Greenfield El, all phones must be turned off and stored in the backpack during the school day. Phones remain in the classroom/ backpack during lunch and recess. If you need to get a message to your child, please contact the front office.
If your child will have a cell phone or Smartwatch with them while at Greenfield Elementary they will need to have this Cell Phone/Smart Watch Statement of Understanding signed and returned. Please review this with your child prior to them bringing their device to school. (Click button below)
HELP KEEP OUR GATORS SAFE!
We are really getting into the groove with drop off and pick up. We want to remind parents to NOT drop off students in the parking lot. You must accompany your Gator to the sidewalk if you are dropping off. Thank you for your assistance so we can keep our Gators safe!
STUCO ELECTION INFORMATION!
THE POWER OF 1!
MOM'S NIGHT OUT @ THE SWAMP!
Adults only please
BACK TO SCHOOL BINGO NIGHT!
(pizza, snacks, and drinks provided)
PTSO GATOR STORE!
MARK YOUR CALENDARS...
Aug 13-19th - Color Week
Aug 16 - Picture Day
Aug 17 - PTSO MNO Cookie Decorating
Aug 23 - Back to School Bingo in Gator Hall 6:00pm (pizza, snacks, and drinks provided)
Aug 28 - 1/2 day Gators will be released at 11:55
Aug 28 - Restaurant Night (Red RObin)
Sep 6 - Grandparents Day
Sep 6 - 10th - Book Fair
Sep 19-20 Parent Teacher Conferences
Lunch Menu for Aug 12th-Aug 16th
NOVEMBER 5th ELECTION OVERRIDE INFO!
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.
PARENT UNIVERSITY!
FREE AND REDUCED LUNCH INFORMATION!
GREENFIELD WISHLISTS
Looking for a a way to support a classroom or our school? Click the button below to check out the Wishlist's.
COMMUNITY HAPPENINGS!
Gilbert Youth Athletics
Gilbert Youth Athletics!
Gilbert Youth Athletics, in collaboration with Arizona Soccer Skills Academy, is excited to announce a fantastic opportunity for young soccer enthusiasts. Our new indoor soccer league promises a dynamic and engaging environment for players to develop their skills and enjoy the beautiful game. Led by the highly experienced Coach Rizzo, our league offers a unique blend of expert coaching, holistic development, and community spirit.
With a focus on skill-building, teamwork, and personal growth, our program features exciting Friday night games and weekly practices in a special 5v5 format. Your child will represent their school, learn from dedicated volunteer coaches, and enjoy continuous training from top-tier professionals. Enroll your child today and watch them thrive both on and off the field in a positive, inclusive environment. Join us for a season filled with growth, fun, and community spirit!
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
ART ON THE WILD SIDE
SAVANNA GALLERY
KIDS IN FOCUS PRESENTS: NATURE IN FOCUS
May 16 – September 29
Monday – Sunday | 7 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Kids in Focus is a nonprofit organization mentoring youth to overcome adversity and build resilience through the art of photography.
Since 2012, Kids in Focus has been putting cameras in kids’ hands with the guidance and encouragement of adult mentors – many who are avid and professional photographers. These trained and skilled mentors use photography to connect, engage and encourage life-long creativity.
Kids in Focus provides over 700 unique experiences to over 350 students each year and creates opportunities for any child to express their unique perspective and voice with skills that foster confidence, resilience and joy.
This exhibit showcases more than 70 images taken by these amazing kids at Children First Leadership Academy, G Road at Emerson School, and Geneva Epps Mosley Middle School in 2023 – 24.
Learn more at KIDSINFOCUS.ORG
Gilbert's Last Splash of 2024
Celebrate the end of the 2024 summer season at Gilbert's Last Splash! ☀️
Join us for a free party at Mesquite Aquatics Center on August 17, 2024 from 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM. 🎉
Residents and non-residents are welcome to enjoy music and games; no registration is required.
📍 Mesquite Aquatics Center- 100 W Mesquite St, Gilbert, AZ 85233
🗓️ August 17, 2024 from 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
💰 FREE
Bam Kazam
What is Bam Kazam? It's an arcade where the games are real and you are player #1. Between physical challenges where the floor is lava, mental challenges like escape rooms, and everything in between you'll want to try again and again.
General Admission ticket is for all games. Run wild around the complex and discover what new adventure awaits behind each door with mental puzzles, skill games and physical challenges for you to tackle with friends.
Hale Center Theatre
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.
TAX CREDIT DONATION
SEE SOMETHING? SAY SOMETHING?
GPS FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS
THANK YOU, TO OUR AMAZING SPONSORS!!!
- Please click the button below for more information on how you or your company can become a sponsor. Thank you!
Don't forget to follow us on social media
Facebook:Greenfield Elementary School @GreenfieldElementaryGators