Greenwood Guide
September 2025 Edition
Dear Greenwood Families,
It was so wonderful to see so many of you at Back-to-School Night! Families are our greatest partners, and we are so appreciative of your support and collaboration. We are looking forward to an amazing year ahead.
This morning, we completed the last of our very first “Groundhog Visits” — where we went into every classroom to introduce ourselves, get to know students, and share our school-wide expectations. These visits are just the beginning! We look forward to continuing this practice throughout the year, popping into classrooms often to connect with students, celebrate their successes, and support their learning.
The school year is off to a fantastic start, and Jaime and I are thrilled to be part of the Greenwood community! Over these first few weeks, we’ve loved getting to know our students, families, and staff. The energy in our halls is contagious — classrooms are full of learning, laughter, and new routines, and we are so grateful for the warm welcome we’ve received.
At Greenwood, our vision is simple but powerful: Root. Grow. Rise.
- Root in relationships.
- Grow together everyday.
- Rise as one community.
This newsletter — the Greenwood Guide — will be published monthly and is your go-to source for staying connected. Inside, you’ll find updates on school events, upcoming dates, community celebrations, and more. Our goal is to keep you informed and make sure you have everything you need to stay “in the know” about all things Greenwood.
We also love feedback and want to do everything we can to serve this community as best as possible. Please don’t hesitate to reach out to either of us if you have feedback, questions, or need anything at all. We’re thrilled to partner with you as we work together to make this a joyful, inclusive, and high-achieving year for all Greenwood students.
With gratitude,
Erin Miller, Principal
Jaime Halpert, Assistant Principal
From September 15 to October 15, Greenwood is excited to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month! Throughout the month, we’ll be engaging in activities and learning moments that highlight the rich cultures, traditions, and contributions of Hispanic and Latino communities.
At Greenwood, we believe in celebrating diversity in all its forms and embracing the differences that make our community so special. We can’t wait to learn, celebrate, and grow together!
We’re excited to kick off another amazing year of music at Greenwood! Instructional Music Interest Forms are being sent home with students this week.
Please reach out to the teachers below if you have any questions.
- 3rd, 4th, and 5th Grade Strings: Ms. Borneman at eborneman@kcsd.org
- 4th and 5th Grade Band: Mrs. Strickland at mstrickland@kcsd.org
- 4th and 5th Grade Chorus: Ms. Bebee at pbebee@kcsd.org
We can’t wait to hear from all of our wonderful student musicians and begin planning for a fantastic year of music-making!
Say cheese, Groundhogs! Picture Day is scheduled for Tuesday, September 24th. Order forms will be sent home in your child’s folder next week, so be on the lookout!
Please review the form carefully once it comes home and return it with your student on or before Picture Day. We can’t wait to see those Greenwood smiles!
Exciting news, Groundhogs! Greenwood Elementary is now on Instagram — @greenwoodgroundhogs
Follow along to see all the amazing things happening at Greenwood:
✨ Student celebrations
✨ School events & updates
✨ Behind-the-scenes moments
✨ Our journey to Root. Grow. Rise. every day
Be sure to like, follow, and share so our whole community can join in the fun. We can’t wait to showcase the heart of Greenwood!
