Greenfield Elementary Gator Bite
August 16th, 2024
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GREETINGS!
SECOND STEP INFORMATION!
Dear Families,
Please see the below attachments regarding the Second Step program. Attached is the Second Step Family Letter and the Greenfield Second Step Opt-Out form. Paper copy Opt-Out forms have been distributed to all the teachers to go home. There are additional paper copy Opt-Out forms at the front desk.
Second Step Lessons are scheduled to begin the week of September 2nd, 2024. Please contact the School Social Worker, Alexis Howard with any questions, concerns or if you would like to preview a lesson. She can be reached by calling (480) 892-2801 ext 1308 or at Alexis.Howard@Gilbertschools.net.
Thank you!"
Thank you,
Alexis Howard, MSW
School Social Worker
Gilbert Public Schools
Greenfield Elementary School
(480) 892-2801 x 1308
CURRICULUM PRESENTATIONS!
Click the picture below to see all of our Grade Level Curriculum Presentations.
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WE NEED YOUR HELP TO MEET OUR ANNUAL UPDATE GOAL!
DUCKS DUCKS EVERYWHERE!
RED ROBIN YUM!
August 28th is a great night to take a night off from cooking dinner! Please join us for a Restaurant Night @ Red Robin where 20% of your purchase with go to support our amazing PTSO for future Gator projects!
ATTENTION ATTENTION!
GRANDPARENTS DAY LUNCH SCHEDULE!
FROM THE HEALTH OFFICE!
Attention 6th grade parents:
Another reminder that if your child turns 12 while in 6th grade they are REQUIRED to have the Tdap and Meningitis vaccines or you can fill out an exemption form. Students can get these vaccines when they turn 11. Please bring in the vaccine records or I will be calling you!
Lots of YUCK going around the Health Office:
Covid
Headaches
Sore throats
Stomach Flu
Some of our students have had vision and hearing screens done already . The others will be screened on October 16-18th. Please email me if you do not want your child screened.
That's it for now and enjoy your weekend!
In Health,
Nurse Suzy and Ms. Lucy
BOOK FAIR NEWS!
HAND BELLS!
The Greenfield Elementary Handbell Choir is open to 4th, 5th, and 6th-grade students. The Handbell Choir rehearses on Tuesday and/or Thursday mornings before school from 7:30 - 8:00 am. Students should be dropped off around 7:25 am and enter through the front office. Prior instrument experience and note reading is recommended, but not required. Attendance is required at all rehearsals and performances. Space is limited. If your student is interested, please sign up using the QR code or this link: https://forms.gle/FSZ7KVNidHuJYzCo9 by Friday, August 16, 2024. If you have any questions, please email Mrs. Kelley at: anne.andersonkelley@gilbertschools.net.
RUN CLUB IS BACK!
Run Club is created for students who love to run. Run Club encourages students to become skilled athletes while fostering team building skills. Train for monthly meets and keep your heart healthy! Students participate in weekly practices at their home campus coached by school staff while competing in meets once per month. Run Club meets will be in November, December, January and February at a junior high or high school. Register ASAP so your Gator doesn't miss out!
TODAYS READERS MAKE TOMORROWS LEADERS!
We are excited to celebrate our excellent readers again this year! Students in Kindergarten and 1st grade are working toward grade level reading goals. 2nd-6th graders are reading to make their goals in Accelerated Reader (AR). Students that make their reading goal will be able to play in the new Gator Clubhouse provided by PTSO, get an award ribbon, be in a drawing for the book machine and have their pictures displayed on the hallway monitor and Gator Bite. Please encourage your child to read every day!
HELP WANTED!
We are excited to say we have 2 Instructional Assistant jobs available here at the SWAMP! If you love kids and want to help in a classroom and hang out with some awesome people then this is the place to be! Please click below to apply today!
CELL PHONE AND SMART WATCH EXPECTATIONS!
At Greenfield El, all phones must be turned off and stored in the backpack during the school day. Phones remain in the classroom/ backpack during lunch and recess. If you need to get a message to your child, please contact the front office.
If your child will have a cell phone or Smartwatch with them while at Greenfield Elementary they will need to have this Cell Phone/Smart Watch Statement of Understanding signed and returned. Please review this with your child prior to them bringing their device to school. (Click button below)
STUCO ELECTION INFORMATION!
THE POWER OF 1!
MOM'S NIGHT OUT CANCELED!
MNO Canceled but keep your eyes our for another MNO Event coming soon!
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BACK TO SCHOOL BINGO NIGHT!
(pizza, snacks, and drinks available for purchase)
PTSO GATOR STORE!
MARK YOUR CALENDARS...
Aug 16 - Picture Day
Aug 17 - PTSO MNO Cookie Decorating
Aug 23 - Back to School Bingo in Gator Hall 6:00pm (pizza, snacks, and drinks provided)
Aug 28 - 1/2 day Gators will be released at 11:55
Aug 28 - Restaurant Night (Red Robin)
Sep 6 - Grandparents Day
Sep 6 - 10th - Book Fair
Sep 19-20 Parent Teacher Conferences
Lunch Menu for Aug 12th-Aug 16th
NOVEMBER 5th ELECTION OVERRIDE INFO!
Gilbert Public Schools Governing Board approved that in November 2024, voters living within Gilbert Public School boundaries will decide on a proposed 15% budget override continuation. This would be a continuation of the budget override approved by voters in November 2019 and in place since 2020/21 school year, generating approximately $36 million annually to:
- ensure competitive salaries to recruit and retain high-quality teachers and staff in classrooms,
- maintain programmatic choices for students creating future ready graduates,
- maintain campus safety and security personnel and,
- maintain class sizes with allocation to class size reduction.
PARENT UNIVERSITY!
GREENFIELD WISHLISTS
Looking for a a way to support a classroom or our school? Click the button below to check out the Wishlist's.
COMMUNITY HAPPENINGS!
Gilbert Youth Athletics sports and camps
Gilbert Youth Athletics is committed to providing top-tier coaching, utilizing elite facilities and focusing on the overall development of each student-athlete. GYA believes that great athletes must develop fundamental skills at a young age, which prepares them for a future of success as they progress through high school and college programs. | View Here
ART ON THE WILD SIDE
SAVANNA GALLERY
KIDS IN FOCUS PRESENTS: NATURE IN FOCUS
May 16 – September 29
Monday – Sunday | 7 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Kids in Focus is a nonprofit organization mentoring youth to overcome adversity and build resilience through the art of photography.
Since 2012, Kids in Focus has been putting cameras in kids’ hands with the guidance and encouragement of adult mentors – many who are avid and professional photographers. These trained and skilled mentors use photography to connect, engage and encourage life-long creativity.
Kids in Focus provides over 700 unique experiences to over 350 students each year and creates opportunities for any child to express their unique perspective and voice with skills that foster confidence, resilience and joy.
This exhibit showcases more than 70 images taken by these amazing kids at Children First Leadership Academy, G Road at Emerson School, and Geneva Epps Mosley Middle School in 2023 – 24.
Learn more at KIDSINFOCUS.ORG
Bam Kazam
What is Bam Kazam? It's an arcade where the games are real and you are player #1. Between physical challenges where the floor is lava, mental challenges like escape rooms, and everything in between you'll want to try again and again.
General Admission ticket is for all games. Run wild around the complex and discover what new adventure awaits behind each door with mental puzzles, skill games and physical challenges for you to tackle with friends.
Hale Center Theatre
Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat | Musical
August 23 - October 5, 2024
Music by Andrew Lloyd Webber
Lyrics by Tim Rice
Directed by Cambrian James
Music Directed by Tyler Thompson
Choreographed by Cambrian James
Run Time: approximately 1 hours and 45 minutes
A vibrant and enchanting musical that tells the biblical story of Joseph, his eleven jealous brothers, and his remarkable journey from slavery to royalty. Set to an unforgettable score by Andrew Lloyd Webber, this uplifting tale bursts with dazzling colors, catchy tunes, lively choreography, and comedic moments, captivating audiences of all ages. With themes of forgiveness, resilience, and the power of dreams, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat delivers a heartwarming and joyous theatrical experience that will leave you singing and smiling long after the final curtain call.
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