The Greenwood Gazette

As we begin this new year and a new month, we are excited to introduce the "Greenwood Greeting" to our monthly newsletter.

• Monday, October 5th: After School Hip-Hop Program (4 PM Pickup at Door D11)
• Thursday, October 8th: Laid Back Fitness After School Program (Off Site)
• Friday, October 9th: Pink Day
• Monday, October 12th: NO SCHOOL- Columbus/ Indigenous People's Day
• Wednesday, October 14th: West Bay Smiles
• Thursday, October 15th: Laid Back Fitness After School Program (Off Site)
• Friday, October 16th: Fall Photos- Lifetouch
• Monday, October 19th: After School Hip-Hop Program (4 PM Pickup at Door D11)
• Monday, October 19th: Last day to send in Art for fundraiser
• Tuesday, October 20th: Last day to feed our Candy Monster
• Tuesday, October 20th: PTO Meeting- 6:00PM, Greenwood Library
• Wednesday, October 21st: School-wide Assembly
• Thursday, October 22nd: Laid Back Fitness After School Program (Off Site)
• Friday, October 23rd: Grade 5 Field Trip-Top Golf
• Friday, October 23rd: Trunk or Treat
• Monday, October 26th: Save the Bay @ Greenwood- Grade 4
• Monday, October 26th: After School Hip-Hop Program (4 PM Pickup at Door D11)
• Thursday, October 29th: Grade 1 (Penza) Field Trip- Warwick Public Library
• Thursday, October 29th: Laid Back Fitness After School Program (Off Site)
• Friday, October 30th: Last day to order Greenwood Beanies
• Friday, October 30th: Grade 1 (Bernard) Field Trip- Warwick Public Library
• Friday, October 30th: Trunk or Treat (Rain Date)

• As the cooler months are upon us, please remember to dress your student in layers as it's cooler at drop-off and warmer as we head out for recess.
• Our Greenwood Food Pantry is OPEN and taking donations! If you are a family in NEED, please reach out to either Mrs. Diko or Mrs. Kinder.
• If you are a family in need, or may know a family in need, link is included for our Warwick Cares Program.
• Don't forget that our CANDY MONSTER is hungry, candy donations are being accepted daily!
• Any BCIs that were run at Open House have been received from VOWS. If you are planning to volunteer at any of the upcoming events , you MUST have a current BCI on file 48 hours before the scheduled event. If you are unsure if we have an updated BCI, please reach out to the office.
• Feinstein Jr. Scholar Cards were sent home with students a few weeks ago. Please make sure to keep them in a safe place. Should your student not have received one, please reach out to the main office.
• Attendance calendars will be sent home today; more information is below.
• Make sure that your CELL PHONE number is correct in Aspen. We have started to send out SMS messages for reminders, late buses, etc.
• Take a moment to check Aspen and ensure that all information is current. Are the PHOTO/MEDIA flags correct? YES to photo allows for your student's picture to be used in the yearbook, on Facebook, etc. YES to media allows for your student's picture to be used in a newspaper article, on a newscast, etc. Should you need this information updated, please email Mrs. Kinder.
• As a reminder: School drop off starts at 8:30 AM and classes begin at 8:45 AM. The school day ends with dismissal at 2:55 PM. Please make every effort to have your child to school on time and to arrive promptly for dismissal as we DO NOT provide before or after school care.
• Please remember to send your student in each day a reusable, leak-proof water bottle.
• When a student is being dismissed early, the adult at pick up MUST be listed in Aspen as able to pick up and MUST have a photo ID on their person.

Health Screening Letter

IF you missed the West Bay Memo from Mrs. Russo:

Dear Parents/Guardians,

Your child will be coming home with a paper for West Bay Smiles today. I have also attached the documents to this email for your review. It is a wonderful service that is offered to the students and their families. Please complete the paperwork by scanning the QR code on the form that you should receive today. If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to me.

Thanks so much,

Michele Russo

A huge, "THANK YOU!" to all of the Grade 5 students that made posters, gave speeches, and campaigned. What a great experience and we are PROUD of each of you!

Pre-order your student's Fall Photos

Picture Day ID: EVTXMRKJZ

Click on the photo to order you 2026-2027 Greenwood Yearbook!

Please take a moment to review our Lost and Found. Please email Mrs. Kinder or call the main office if something belongs to your child. Any unclaimed items, in good condition, will be donated to a local charity at the end of each month.

For those interested in scouting, flyers were not sent home but are available digitally. For Girl Scouts, click here and for Scouting America, click here. Please reach out directly to each organization with questions.

See letter that was emailed regarding Panorama Student Survey:

October 14, 2026

Dear Warwick Families,

From November 9 - November 25, 2026, our teachers and students will be taking the Panorama Student Life Skills & Well-Being Measure (previously known as the SEL Student Survey).

In grades 3-12, we ask your child to reflect on their mindsets and approaches to learning via an online survey. In grades K-2 (kindergarten through second grade), teachers will complete a very brief perception survey for their students. This survey is completed two times a school year and takes approximately 8-10 minutes to complete. The survey topics were thoughtfully selected to align with our Vision of a Graduate.

Student Life Skills & Well-Being Measure

Grades 3 -5

Grades 6-12

1. Growth Mindset - Student perceptions of whether they have the potential to change those factors that are central to their performance in school.

2. Social Awareness - How well students consider the perspectives of others and empathize with them.

3. Emotion Regulation - How well students regulate their emotions.

4. Supportive Relationships - How supported students feel through their relationships with friends and adults at school.

Teacher Perception of Student

Grades Kindergarten - Grade 2

1. Grit - How well students are able to persevere through setbacks to achieve important long-term goals

2. Social Awareness - Teachers’ perceptions of how well students consider the perspectives of others and empathize with them

3. Emotion Regulation - How well students regulate their emotions

We are asking that all of our students participate in the surveys, as their responses will provide invaluable insights into their experiences and how we can improve and adapt our district to their needs. If a student doesn’t feel they have enough information to answer a question, they can skip the item altogether. Below are examples of each survey based on the student’s grade.

If you do not want your child(ren) to take this survey, please visit the Aspen family portal and check no before Friday, November 6th. If you do not check no, your child will be included in the survey. If you have any questions about the SEL survey, please don’t hesitate to contact your child’s school principal or visit the Warwick Public Schools SEL website.

Sincerely,

Kristin Murray, District Coordinator for Social-Emotional Learning

Attendance tracker magnets were sent home with students today. Read more about this RIDE initiative here.

Should you wish to review daily lunch choices with your student see October's Lunch Menu. Please note that on days when Greenwood has a delayed opening or no school due to a cancellation, lunch choices may change.

Please click here for information about the LINQ Connect family portal (an easy, online way to refill lunch accounts) and school meal prices.

Even if you don't think you will qualify for free or reduced lunches, please take a moment to fill out a meal application as you may be surprised. If you are unable to print and would like a hard copy, please reach out to the main office.

Food services Monthy Newsletter

As we begin the school year, please remember to complete a 2026–2027 School Meal Application. Meal applications help determine whether students qualify for free or reduced-price meals and also support important funding for our schools. Applications are available online through LINQ Connect. Paper applications, FAQs, meal prices, and additional information are available at warwickschools.org/page/school-meals.

Please also note that LINQ Connect is temporarily only accepting ACH payments and is unable to accept credit card payments due to changes required by a new Rhode Island law regarding transaction fees.

Families may also send cash or checks to school with their students. Checks should be made payable to Warwick Public Schools. Please label envelopes with "Food Service Office", your students name, and student ID number.

Families may continue to use LINQ Connect to view meal account information and complete meal applications. We will notify families when online credit card payments are available again.

Should your wish, your student may have breakfast at school. Students are able to enter the building at 8:30 to purchase breakfast. Please review the Breakfast Menu.

*** Please take a moment, even if you don't think that you will qualify, to apply for Free/Reduced Lunches ***

Please contact the district’s Transportation Department at transportation@warwickschools.org or 734-3212, or First Student at 739-1980, for all busing questions or concerns. School offices do not receive real-time alerts or updates.

Missing all those backpack flyers? They moved from backpacks to our website. Check out the Community Updates Page!

For those that like to plan ahead, click here for the revised and approved 26/27 school calendar. The first day of the 2026/2027 school Year is Monday, August 31st.

• Monday, November 2nd: Purple Day
• Tuesday, November 3rd: NO SCHOOL, Election Day
• Monday, November 9th: After School Hip-Hop Program (4 PM Pickup at Door D11)
• Wednesday, November 11th, NO SCHOOL, Veterans' Day
• Friday, November 13th: Scholastic Book Fair- In-school shopping (more info to follow)
• Tuesday, November 17th: PTO Meeting, 6:00 PM- Greenwood Library
• Saturday, November 21st: PC Hockey Night
• Saturday, November 21st: VOWS Chopstick Auction
• Thursday, November 26 & Friday, November 27th: NO SCHOOL- Thanksgiving Recess

• Thursday, December 3rd: Winter Band/Instrumental Concert- 9:30 AM (For families with students in band/orchestra: Enter through Door D11)
• Tuesday, December 15th: Winter Choral Concert- 9:30 AM (For families with students in band/orchestra:Enter through Door D11)

• Tuesday, December 15th: Fall Photo Make Up/Retakes- Lifetouch
• Monday, December 21st: Trimester One Report Cards Distributed- Physical copies will be sent home as well as digital available on Aspen
• Thursday, December 24th - Friday, January 1st: NO SCHOOL- Holiday Recess
• Monday, January 11th: Save the Bay @ Greenwood, Grade 4
• Monday, January 18th: NO SCHOOL- Martin Luther King Jr. Day
• Tuesday, January 19th: PTO Meeting- 6:00 PM, Greenwood Library
• Monday, February 15th: NO SCHOOL- President's Day
• Tuesday, February 16th - Friday, February 19th: NO SCHOOL Winter Recess
• Tuesday, February 23rd: PTO Meeting- 6:00 PM, Greenwood Library
• Monday, March 8th: Hearing Screenings
• Tuesday, March 16th: PTO Meeting- 6:00 PM, Greenwood Library
• Friday, March 19th: Greenwood Family Dance (More Info to Follow)
• Friday, March 26th: NO SCHOOL- Good Friday
• Friday, April 2nd: Trimester Two Report Cards Distributed- Physical copies will be sent home as well as digital available on Aspen
• Saturday: April 3rd: Unified Basketball Tournament
• Monday, April 19th - Friday, April 23rd: NO SCHOOL- Spring Recess
• Tuesday, April 27th: PTO Meeting- 6:00 PM, Greenwood Library
• Tuesday, May 4th: Grade 4 Field Trip- Save the Bay
• Friday, May 7th: Annual Color Run
• Tuesday, May 18th: PTO Meeting- 6:00 PM, Greenwood Library
• Monday, May 31st: NO SCHOOL- Memorial Day
• Friday, June 4th: Grade 5 Field Trip- Masonic
• Wednesday, June 16th: Trimester Three Report Cards Distributed- Physical copies will be sent home as well as digital available on Aspen
• Wednesday, June 16th: Last Day of the 26/27 School Year

Aspen Family Portal

BCI

Bullying Policy

Bullying Form

Community Flyers

COVID Information

Greenwood Food Pantry

Greenwood Website

Greenwood Gear

PTO Facebook Page

PTO Membership Flyer

VOWS

2026-2027 School Calendar

School Closure Alerts

Warwick Cares Program