Weekly News 9/25/26

GREENBRIER SCHOOL'S

HALLOWEEN PARADE AND PARTY

Thursday, October 29th, and Friday, October 30, 2026

Dear Parent(s),

Following the tradition of past years, we are planning our Halloween activities for the morning and afternoon of October 29th and the afternoon of October 30th. Student participation in the costume parade and party is voluntary, not mandatory.

We would like Halloween to be fun for all and require costumes that portray non-violent characters. Please remember that we are an early childhood through fifth grade elementary school. Costumes that may be appropriate for older children or adults may frighten younger children. We request your cooperation in selecting school-appropriate costumes that avoid violence, sharp objects, weapons, “squirting or dripping” blood, gore, etc. Please consider selecting a costume that reflects an upbeat, positive theme. We want to model positive examples of caring, respect, and responsibility. In the interest of safety, please be sure your child can walk and sit comfortably in his/her costume and see where he/she is walking (masks sometimes obstruct a child's view).

Inflatable Costumes: If your student chooses to wear an inflatable costume, and it interferes with participation during classroom parties/activities, the student will be given the choice to remove their costume or not participate in the activity.

Food will not be served during classroom celebrations. Please do not send any food items to the school for distribution to students. Our Halloween parades and classroom parties will focus on the fun of celebrating together through holiday games, crafts, and activities.

Thursday, October 29th

The parades will be held at the following times. Please note that they will be canceled if there is rain or snow.

A.M. Early Childhood Classes

At 9:30 a.m., students will exit door 7, walk to the blacktop, and parade to the front doors of the school. Parents are welcome to line up on the blacktop to watch the parade. Classes will stop on the blacktop for a class photo. Following the parade, students will return to their classrooms for Halloween activities.

P.M. Early Childhood Classes

At 1:15 p.m., students will exit door 7, walk to the blacktop, and parade to the front doors of the school. Parents are welcome to line up on the blacktop to watch the parade. Classes will stop on the blacktop for a class photo. Following the parade, students will return to their classrooms for Halloween activities.

Parents who wish to watch the EC Parade:

Parents are cordially invited to watch the parade. If you wish to park, please use the street parking while obeying village signage. DO NOT PARK in the teachers’ parking lot in the back.

Friday, October 30th

Kindergarten through Fifth Grade

At 1:10 P.M., Kindergarten through fifth students will go directly to their classrooms for attendance. The parade will begin at approximately 1:20 P.M. Classes will exit door 7, walk across the blacktop to the sidewalk on Verde, walk to Roanoke, continue on Roanoke, return to door 7 and enter the building. (The students will remain on the sidewalk, not crossing any streets as we parade around the building). In case of rain or snow, the parade will be canceled.

Parents who wish to watch the parade:

Parents are cordially invited to watch the parade. On Halloween, we ask you to follow these directions for 1:10 drop-off and parade parking. When returning your students to school after lunch, please use the drop-off in the front of the school. If you wish to park, please use the street parking while obeying village signage. DO NOT PARK in the teachers’ parking lot in the back.

Children staying for lunch can change into their costumes after lunch. Please send a costume that the child can easily put on. Also, please label any bags that hold costumes to avoid confusion.

We need to account for the whereabouts of all our students at all times on this day. Therefore, please fill out this google form for each child before October 16th to inform us on which option you would like to do for October 30th.

When should my child wear his/her costume to school? (Wearing a costume is optional)

Early Childhood students should wear their costumes to school. All other students wear their costumes after lunch. For kindergarten through fifth grade, please do not apply any makeup to your child’s face before sending them to school in the morning.

When is the lunch period?

The lunch period is our regular lunch from 12:10 p.m. – 1:10 p.m.

The students in grades K-5 should return to school at 1:10 p.m. Students arriving back from lunch at 1:10 p.m. are to use the front doors of the school ONLY.

We make every attempt to maintain an appropriate learning environment during morning instruction. Your cooperation will help us make October 29th and 30th a day for both learning and celebrating. We’ll see you at the parades!

Anytime your student is arriving late, leaving early or absent from class, you must submit an online absence form or call the front office. Do not rely on emailing individual teachers or staff.

Click HERE for a direct link to the K-5 online attendance form.

If you would like, we have a handy page to print to post on your fridge or by the door for your convenience.

Throughout the school year, we are required to conduct various types of drills. These include evacuation, shelter, secure, hold, and lockdown drills. See images below for a description of each drill, and the drill dates. I will also be talking with your child about what to do in an emergency during lunch and recess on Friday, September 25th.

Lockdown (Spring)

Bus Evacuation (Fall)

Bus Evacuation (Spring)

• September 25th Greenbrier conference sign ups go out
• September 30th - PTA Fun Run
• October 1st - We are GB Day
• October 7th- PTA Donuts with Grownups
• October 13th - Picture Retakes
• October 22nd/23rd - Parent Teacher Conferences

September 15th- Hispanic Heritage Month Begins