10.22.26 Greenwood Weekly
October 22, 2026
Leaf Rake
We are gearing up for our Leaf Rake Service Learning Event! Tomorrow we will head out into the neighborhood to rake leaves for homes around Greenwood. This week our Buddy Groups will be distributing fliers to the neighborhood. Please consider joining us to help rake, borrow us a rake to use or donate a box of garbage bags!
Parent Teacher Conferneces
The time is here! Sign up for Parent Teacher Conferences. They will be held on the evening of Monday, November 2nd and Thursday, November 5th from 4:00-7:30 pm. Please sign up with the link below or call/email McKenna in the office if you need assistance.
Parent Teacher Conferences - SIGN UP HERE
715-425-1810
Scholastic Book Fair!
We can't do it without you! Please consider volunteering to help at our Book Fair. The story starts with you! Sign up to help by following this link. #ScholasticBookFairs
Te necesitamos! Te gustaria ser voluntario o voluntaria en nuestra Feria del Libro? Esta historia comienza por ti! Inscríbete a través de este enlace. #ScholasticBookFairs
News from the Art Room
* Our first batch of artworks is uploaded in Artsonia, which means you can view your child's artwork if you are connected! When parents opt to connect to student art portfolios, their students' artwork can appear (with your permission) in our school's public gallery. Connected parents can post and review visitor comments and add other family members to the student's Fan Club. Parents and fans receive an email notification when new artwork is posted and can make gift shop purchases that will help raise funds for the art room! 20% of every purchase is donated back to the art program for us to buy fun additional materials like washi tape, metallic markers, stencils, how-to-draw books and more!
*Did you know that our Art Room has its own Instagram? Follow our Greenwood Amazing Artists by scanning the QR Code!
Volunteer at Greenwood!
To help us keep our schools safe and match you with the best opportunities, please take a few minutes to update your volunteer status for the 2026-27 school year:
Submit the application Fill out the 2026-27 SDRF Volunteer Application here.
Review the guidelines
Background Check Standards
To ensure the safety of all, the SDRF requires a background check every four years. Background check standards can be found here. Once your volunteer application has been submitted I will let you know if you need a background check or not.
Looking for snack donations!
Here at Greenwood we have a snack station in Mrs. Dreyer's office where students can grab a snack if they forgot one from home or if they're unable to bring snacks from home. Our snack stash is currently running quite low, and we'd gladly welcome any donations! If you're interested in helping out, any donations can be dropped off in the office. Thanks for any help with this!
Math and Muffins!
Enjoy muffins, milk, and juice while families play a familiar math game you’ve learned during their school day. This is a great opportunity to see the math your child works on in the classroom in action! Please join us on Monday, November 23rd from 8-8:30am in the Multipurpose Room!
📣🦃 November Greenwood PTO Meeting 🍁
📅 November 9th
⏰ 6:00 PM
📍 Greenwood Library
💬 Topics of Discussion:
🍂 Fall Fun Fest Recap
👕 Greenwood Gear
❄️ Gingerbread House Night
🎁 Winter Wonderland Shoppe
🤗 Everyone is welcome!
Parents, teachers & staff — come share ideas, get involved, and help us keep Greenwood growing strong!
🎉🎟️ Attend for a chance to win a prize for your student's classroom!
🍕 FREE Pizza & 🧒 FREE Childcare — (Open to all kiddos — not limited to Greenwood students!)
🥧 We've got a whole lot to be thankful for — and we'd love to have you at the table!
📩 Questions? Email us at Greenwood.pto@rfsd.k12.wi.us 💚
Thank you! 💚
Thank you! Your PTO bucks have been hard at work, covering the costs of:
Roller Skates
One School One Book (all school book club)
Math & Muffins
Fall Family Fun Fest Pumpkins
Staff Meals for Conferences
Assembly Costumes
Mosaic art project
Classroom reward parties
Music room request
and more!
Thank you for all of your support- without it these wouldn’t be possible!
🥤 HELP US RESTOCK THE STAFF FRIDGE! 💚
Our staff fridge is running low, and we could use your help keeping it stocked! We’re looking for more soda donations (Bubblr is always a fan favorite, but all varieties are welcome!).
If you're able to grab an extra pack or two on your next grocery run and drop it off in the school office, we'd be SO grateful! 🛒
Thanks for helping us keep our amazing Greenwood staff refreshed and appreciated! 💚
💚 Room Reps - Many Hands Make Light Work!
Want to get plugged in at Greenwood, stay in the loop, and help out—without a huge time commitment? PTO is looking for two Room Reps per class to help keep families connected and lend a hand throughout the year!
Room Reps can help with classroom parties, share PTO updates, or pitch in with a PTO committee. It’s flexible, duties are shared, and it’s not a ton of work (and fun!)
Interested? - It’s not too late to sign up! Fill out the Room Rep form in your green folder or sign up online here.
This month we are talking about Responsibility. One way to define Responsibility is “taking action and understanding the impact of our choices.” Taking action can mean doing the right thing or completing the tasks you have been assigned. Understanding the impact of our choices means that our actions matter. Positive and responsible actions can help people and irrespo
Autumn Candlelight Hike at the RFSD School Forest
We hope you can join us this Thursday (Oct. 22nd) at the School Forest & Kinnickinnic River Land Trust Community Forest!
Autumn Candlelight Hike
Thursday, October 22
6-8pm
FREE! (+ free refreshments provided by Whole Earth Market Co-op)
- This is a self-guided hike. Hike whatever distance you feel comfortable with.
- Bring a flashlight and water bottle, and wear comfortable shoes.
- There is a port-a-potty located on the School Forest property only; please plan accordingly.
- There are three entrances to the Autumn Candlelight Hike. There will not be a shuttle bringing people back to their parking location.
- Option #1 - Street parking near Kinni Trailhead #11.
- Option #2 - Street parking near Kinni Trailhead #12.
- Option #3 - The Community Forest and School Forest parking lot and Entrance on Cty FF. (Very limited parking at this location. No parking allowed along Cty FF.)
Flu Immunization Clinic
Pierce County Public Health will provide free flu immunization clinics during the school day for school-aged children. Immunizations are available at no cost to all students, regardless of insurance status.
Greenwood: Wednesday, October 28
If you would like your child to receive a flu immunization, a parent/legal guardian must complete a permission form unless the student is 18 or older. Parents do not need to be present at the clinic. Complete the flu clinic permission form:
Paper permission forms are available in the office.
2026-2027 ONP Backpack Program
Backpack Program begins the week of September 14
Our Neighbor’s Place (ONP) Backpack Program provides nutritious, kid-friendly groceries to families with children in our school district who are experiencing financial hardship. Sign up at any time during the school year by completing this application.
Questions? Contact Shelly: shelly.smith@ourneighborsplace.org.
Bridging Brighter Smiles 😁
Bridging Brighter Smiles is coming to Greenwood on November 9th.
Bridging Brighter Smiles provides preventive dental hygiene services at school during the school day. Services are provided at no cost, and all students are welcome!
Register: Bridgingbrightersmiles.org/forms
Services include: Teeth cleaning, oral screening, fluoride varnish, dental sealants, X-rays, teledentistry, oral health education and more.
Questions? Call 262-896-9891. ForwardHealth (BadgerCare) accepted.
Free Preschool Screening
Do you have concerns about your child’s development? The School District of River Falls offers free preschool screenings for children ages 2.5–5 who live within District boundaries. The screening can help families learn more about their child’s development and whether they may benefit from special education services.
WHEN: October 23, 2026, by appointment only
Please note: This screening is not intended to determine general readiness for 4K or kindergarten. A parent meeting focused on school readiness will be offered at a later date.
To schedule an appointment, contact Ann Nelson at 715-425-1819 ext. 3101 or ann.nelson@rfsd.k12.wi.us.
For developmental concerns about a child younger than 2.5, contact your county’s Birth to Three program:
Pierce County: 715-273-6755, St. Croix County: 715-246-8250
River Falls Sharing Families
Need a little help this Christmas? Sharing Families assists local families in need by providing a joyful Christmas for their children through coordinated gifts.
Access Sharing Families application
Accepting the first 160 applications only. If not reached, application will close on November 6.
Questions? Email rfsharingfamilies@gmail.com
