October Family Newsletter
Greenfield Union School District
Daylight Savings Time Ends
Sunday, November 1, 2026 at 2:00am
🕘Clocks move back one hour
🛌Enjoy the gift of sleeping one more hour!
🟢 NO SCHOOL 🟢
Wednesday, November 11
Veterans Day
Return back to school: Thursday, November 12
📆THANKSGIVING BREAK
Friday, November 20th - All schools on a minimum day schedule
November 23 - November 27 - No School
Monday, November 30 - Return back to school
Greenfield C.A.R.E.S.
Starting in November 1st, we will be looking for
students at every school site and in every grade level
who demonstrate excellent character traits.
November's character trait is being RESPECTFUL.
Please encourage your child to be respectful by listening to his teacher and classmates, following directions, being a positive example, taking turns, including others, using appropriate language, and by showing good manners.
CLICK HERE to watch a short video with your child.
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📃November Menus
💻Nutrition Department Website
🧑🏻🍳Interested in Working for the Nutrition Department?
Prosperity Full Day Preschool Opens this November!
For more information contact the Early Education Department at 661-527-6530
or scan the QR code on the flyer above to complete a waitlist form.
November School Safety Spotlight: Safety is a Shared Responsibility
Keeping our Campuses Secure
All visitors are required to check in through the school office using our Raptor Visitor Management system. Visitors must present a valid ID. These procedures help us maintain a safe and secure learning environment for everyone.
Preparedness Makes a Difference
Our schools regularly practice emergency drills to help students and staff understand how to respond to different situations. From fire and earthquake drills to secure campus and lockdown procedures, practicing helps build confidence and preparedness. Our district continues working to strengthen emergency response plans, staff training, and coordination across departments.
Families Are Our Partners in Safety
Parents and guardians can help support school safety by keeping emergency contact information current, discussing the importance of reporting safety concerns, and reminding students to speak with a trusted adult (or report anonymously through the STOPit app) if they see or hear something concerning.
As we approach the Thanksgiving holiday, we are grateful for the continued partnership of our families and community. Together, we can help ensure every student feels safe, supported, and ready to learn.
Safe Schools. Strong Partnerships. Student Success.
PBIS
November is here! With the weather cooling down and sweaters coming out we need to make sure we stay warm physically. but don't forget that our emotions need to stay warm too! Make it a point to say something kind to someone else. You never know who might need it to get through the day!
November Saturday School Days
Has your child missed one or more days of school?
Help them make up their absence by attending Saturday School.
November 7, 2026
November 14, 2026
November 21, 2026
8:00am - 12:00pm
Contact your child's school for additional details.
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November is Homeless Youth Awareness Month 💜
Students and families experiencing temporary or unstable housing may qualify for additional school support through the McKinney-Vento program.
If your family is experiencing housing challenges, please contact your school to learn more about available support and resources.
Growing Gratitude, Building Connection
🍁Simple Ways to Support Your Child's Emotional Wellness This November 🍂
November is a wonderful opportunity to slow down, reconnect, and help our children recognize the good things in their lives. Practicing gratitude and spending meaningful time together can help children build positive relationships, develop resilience, and strengthen their emotional well-being.But gratitude is about more than being thankful. It is also about learning to recognize positive moments while understanding that it is okay to experience sadness, frustration, worry, or disappointment. Children can appreciate what they have and still have hard days. Both feelings can exist at the same time.
💠1. Start a Gratitude Tradition
At dinner or bedtime, invite everyone to share one good thing from their day. It could be a friend who made them laugh, a favorite meal, or someone who helped them. Keep it simple and make sharing optional.
💠2. Make Time for Meaningful Connection
Children need to know that they matter. Set aside 10–15 minutes each day for child-led time. Put away distractions, listen without interrupting, and let your child choose the activity or conversation. Small moments of connection can make a big difference.
💠3. Make Room for Every Emotion
Gratitude does not mean children must always be happy. If your child is upset, try saying, “I can see that you're having a hard day. Do you want to talk about it?” Listening and validating feelings helps children feel safe expressing themselves.
💠4. Protect Healthy Routines
Holidays and school breaks can change sleep schedules, eating habits, and daily routines. Whenever possible, maintain consistent sleep, regular meals, physical activity, and time to unwind. Predictable routines help children feel secure.
💠5. Find Small Ways to Give Back
Invite your child to write a thank-you note, help a neighbor, donate gently used items, or do something kind for a family member. Acts of kindness can nurture empathy, strengthen relationships, and help children feel connected to their community.
Your November Family Challenge
Spend five minutes each day this month sharing one thing you appreciate about each other.
At the end of the week, talk about how these small moments made you feel.
🤞Remember: Small moments create meaningful connections.
NOVEMBER CALENDAR OF EVENTS
PARENT/GUARDIAN CLASSES
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Families With a Purpose
Safety & Awareness Classes
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Papyrus Bilingual Literacy Program
Learn How to Establish Reading Routines and
Understand Reading Levels for Children Ages 9 and up
