Greenwood Guide
September 2026 Edition
November 2026 Edition
Principal's Message
Hello, Greenwood Families!
We have reached the end of the first week of November, which seems impossible! It has certainly been a busy and exciting few weeks here at Greenwood!
We officially moved into our beautiful new building, and our students have settled into their new spaces so wonderfully. They are loving their new school, and of course, our teachers and staff are, too! We also enjoyed a tremendous Family Learning Night, welcomed families into our new building for our Open Houses, and had some fall fun with our Halloween classroom celebrations last week. A special thank you to our homeroom parents for helping make those celebrations so wonderful for our students!
And, of course, one of the most exciting moments was the unveiling of our new Greenwood mascot, Gabriella, affectionately known as Gabi! After saying goodbye to Gary, we were thrilled to welcome Gabi to the Greenwood family! We are so excited for all the school spirit, smiles, and special memories she will bring to our new building!
Our character trait focus for November is gratitude, and in that spirit, we want to take a moment to express our gratitude to you, our Greenwood families.
You are our greatest partners in the work we do each day. Your encouragement, flexibility, patience, and continued support mean so much to our entire team. From navigating the transition into a new building to supporting your students at home and showing up for school events, you play such an important role in making Greenwood the special community it is.
We are incredibly fortunate to have such a supportive school community, and we never want that to go unrecognized. Thank you for trusting us with your students each day and for being such an important part of the Greenwood family.
We look forward to all that November has in store!
With gratitude,
Erin Miller & Jaime Halpert
Groundhog Notes
Important reminders for all of our groundhogs!
Arrival & Breakfast
π Bus Riders: Buses arrive around 8:25 AM. Students should enter the building immediately and report to the cafeteria if they are eating breakfast.
π Car Riders:
Students eating breakfast may enter the building when they arrive and report directly to the cafeteria.
All other students must remain in their cars until supervision begins at 8:35 AM.
At 8:35 AM, students should be ready to exit from the right side of the vehicle with all of their belongings.
Students should only exit their vehicles between the two orange signs positioned along the drop-off lane. This designated area helps ensure students can exit safely under staff supervision.
Please drive slowly, remain attentive, and leave minimal gaps between vehicles to help ensure a safe and efficient arrival process.
Please do not pass other vehicles while students are unloading or loading.
Car drop-off ends promptly at 8:45 AM. Students arriving after 8:45 AM must be signed in by an adult at the front office.
π Dismissal
Dismissal takes place from 3:30β3:40 PM.
Car riders should pull as far forward as possible in the dismissal lane to help keep traffic moving safely and efficiently.
Please continue to drive slowly, remain alert, and follow staff directions throughout dismissal.
If your student's dismissal plan changes, notify the office first, not your student's teacher.
π¨ After-School Club Pick-Up
Students participating in after-school clubs should be picked up at the front of the building, near the main entrance doors. Please use this designated area for club pick-up rather than the regular car dismissal lane.
π Buses
Please help us support a safe and respectful bus ride by reviewing appropriate bus behavior with your student. Students should remain seated, follow the driver's directions, keep their hands and belongings to themselves, and use respectful voices and language.
π§₯ Lost & Found
Please label your student's jackets, lunchboxes, water bottles, and other belongings with their name. If your student is missing an item, please stop by and check our Lost & Found.!
Trimester 1 Conferences
We look forward to connecting with our Greenwood families during conferences on Monday, November 23, and Tuesday, November 24! This is a wonderful opportunity to celebrate student growth, discuss progress, and work together to support continued success
Families can schedule conferences through Skyward until Friday, November 13, at 4:00 PM.
After this deadline, please contact your student's teacher or the school office for scheduling changes.
. Reminder: There will be no school for students the week of November 23.
Monthly Character Focus
At Greenwood, we focus on a specific character trait each month to help students grow as kind, caring, and responsible members of our community.
Novemberβs Character Trait: Gratitude
Gratitude means choosing to appreciate the people and things in our lives.
This month, our focus is Gratitude. Gratitude helps students recognize and appreciate the people, experiences, and opportunities that make a positive difference in their lives. Throughout November, students will explore what gratitude looks like, sounds like, and feels like at school and at home. They will practice expressing appreciation, recognizing acts of kindness, noticing the good things around them, and finding meaningful ways to show others they are thankful.
Practicing Gratitude at Home
Families play an important role in helping students develop gratitude and appreciation for others. Below are a few simple ways to continue the conversation at home.
π¬ Conversation Starters
What does gratitude mean in your own words?
What is something you are grateful for today?
Who is someone who helped you recently? How could you thank them?
How does it feel when someone shows appreciation for something you have done?
What are some little things in your day that make you happy?
How can you show gratitude through your actions, not just your words?
π Family Activities
Gratitude Jar: Keep a jar where family members can add notes about things they are thankful for. Read them together at the end of the week or month.
Thank-You Notes: Encourage your student to write or draw a thank-you note for someone who makes a difference in their life, such as a teacher, friend, neighbor, or family member.
Gratitude at Dinner: Take turns sharing one thing you are grateful for each day. Encourage everyone to think beyond material things.
Acts of Appreciation: Find small ways to show gratitude through actions, such as helping with a chore, making a kind gesture, or doing something thoughtful for another person.
π Books About Gratitude
Reading together is a wonderful way to explore gratitude, kindness, appreciation, and the importance of recognizing the good in our lives.
Grade 1
Thankful by Eileen Spinelli
The Thank You Book by Mo Willems
Grade 2
The Thankful Book by Todd Parr
Last Stop on Market Street by Matt de la PeΓ±a
Grade 3
Those Shoes by Maribeth Boelts
The Giving Tree by Shel Silverstein
Grade 4
The Hundred Dresses by Eleanor Estes
Because of Winn-Dixie by Kate DiCamillo
Grade 5
Wonder by R. J. Palacio
The One and Only Ivan by Katherine Applegate
Our Character Traits
Each month, we add a new trait to our growing list. Keep these traits in mind throughout the year as we continue building a strong, caring Greenwood community:
September β Respect: Seeing value in all people and things and treating them with care.
October β Responsibility: Taking action and understanding the impact of our choices.
November β Gratitude: Choosing to appreciate the people and things in our lives.
September Citizens of the Month
Throughout September, these students demonstrated what it means to be respectful members of the Greenwood community. They consistently showed kindness and consideration toward classmates and adults, listened attentively, followed expectations, and treated others with care. Whether lending a helping hand, including others, using good manners, or making positive choices, these students led by example and helped create a welcoming and supportive school environment. We are proud to recognize them for demonstrating our Groundhog Habits and showing that respect is reflected in both our words and actions!
Grade 1
Curtius β Ke'Denz D.
Solik β Dhea Z.
Spillane β Max N.
Manze β Sterling C.
Keitch β Dawi B.
Grade 2
Cassidy β Magi R.
Yarnall β Rose H.
Cogliano β Ossuani A.
Carr β Teddy P.
DiBenedetto β Tyler W.
Adams β Sadie D.
Stinson β Genevieve K.
Grade 3
Luthultz β Callan R.
Goudy β Meadow R.
Prosock β Gabriella D.
Slater β Kennedy S.
Cabry β Bennett K. & Eddie S.
Grade 4
Ivers β Jorge L.
Griswold β Santiago R.
LaSalle β Jose P.
Conrad β Calvin S.
O'Kelly β Jaelyn H.
Grade 5
Marini β Andrei G.
Rinaldi β Renesme R.
McComsey β Hailey S.
Chestnut β Stevie M.
Byerly β Jacob G.
American Education Week: November 16β20
American Education Week is a time to celebrate public education and recognize the students, teachers, staff, families, and community members who make our schools special! To celebrate, KCSD elementary schools will participate in a fun-filled Spirit Week, with a different theme each day. We encourage all students to join in the fun and show their school spirit!
Community Food Drive
Help us make a difference in our community! KCSD is collecting food and essential household items to support local families through Kennett Area Community Service (KACS). Donations can be dropped off at any KCSD school through November 19. Please see the flyer for a list of the most-needed items. Every donation, big or small, helps support families in need. Thank you for your generosity!
Title 1 Information
Please review Title 1 information attached for your reference.
Get connected with our Greenwood PTO!
- The Greenwood PTO brings families, staff, and community members together to support our students and strengthen our school community. Whether you attend a meeting, volunteer at an event, or help in another way, there are many opportunities to connect and contribute throughout the year.
π» Next PTO Meeting: Next meetings is Wednesday, November 11 @ 5:15PM - IN-PERSON at Greenwood. Email greenwoodelementarypto@gmail.com to be added to the invitation list to join via Zoom.
π Get involved with the Greenwood PTO! Field trips. Field Day. Teacher Appreciation. Talent Show. Scholarships. Grants. None of it happens without the Greenwood PTO β and the PTO doesn't happen without you. Come to a meeting, or simply join our email list. Either way, you're in.
Fill out our interest form here or email greenwoodelementarypto@gmail.com for any questions
2026β2027 PTO Board
Co-Presidents: Marianne Schickram and Sarah Hutchins
Co-Vice Presidents: Jessica Hidell and Adrienne Michener
Treasurer: Megan Johnston
Secretary: Katy Pruckmayr
Bottom of the Bookbag (BoBB) Newsletter: If you are not already receiving the PTOβs weekly Bottom of the Bookbag newsletter, we encourage you to sign up. The BoBB is a great way to stay informed about upcoming school events, PTO updates, volunteer opportunities, and community happenings, including extracurricular activities and summer camps. To subscribe, please CLICK HERE or email greenwoodbbb@gmail.com. Families may also submit local events or activities for possible inclusion by emailing the same address.
Greenwood Swag
Our Spirit Wear Sale is officially live! Check out all the great options and be sure to place your order by November 11.
Visit: mvpsports.chipply.com
Store #: 673308
Upcoming PTO Events
Check out the flyers below for exciting upcoming PTO events!
More information: