Greeley Greeting

Monday, May 6, 2024

A Message from the Principal

Dear Greeley Families,

Thank you to the Greeley PTO and all Greeley families for supporting our teachers during this Teacher Appreciation Week. To arrive at school this morning and see the large yard sign is a testament to the appreciation we feel every week from our larger community.

And while this week is a time to honor our larger school staff, please know that families deserve recognition as well. Your ongoing commitment to collaboration, learning, and growing fuels our staff and fosters the best possible learning environment for our students. Thank you for all you do to ensure our students and staff continue to thrive.

Most Sincerely,

Joshua Swanner

Principal

🎻 Strings registration for next year 🎻

For incoming second to fourth-graders, please use the link below to register for violin, viola, and cello.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/11Ht_yhorZu0uC6AmKMa_6l1GBSoY1bzqfl5ABvbWx_o/edit

Reminder: 2nd Grade Bike Rodeo

Greeley School will be hosting its third annual 2nd Grade Bike Rodeo this Wednesday, May 8th, at 4:00pm! This event will be held in partnership with the Greeley PTO, Green Bay Cycles, and Local Scout Troop 20.

Second-grade students will learn principles of bike safety, navigate a simple course, and have their safety equipment checked. Second-grade students can join us after school with their bicycles 4:00pm on the blacktop. Please bring a helmet. Safety first!

Lastly, a bicycle registration form has been provided by the Winnetka Police Department and is accessible below. Families can complete this form and email it to pdrecords@winnetka.org. The WPD Records Department will register the bike and mail the bicycle license sticker to the address on the form. Families can then affix the license sticker to the bicycle.

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It’s time to order your 2023-24 Greeley Memory Book!

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Please use the QR or the link below. Order now through May 10.

If you have any questions or problems, or if your child would like a book but the cost is a financial hardship, please email greeleymemorybook@gmail.com

https://www.treering.com/purchase?PassCode=1013847996811365

Winnetka Parents Institute

The District offers regular sessions for families to learn more about a variety of topics.

Click here for the Spring 2024 schedule.

Up next:

What Do These Reports Mean? (Greeley Staff Members and Principal Joshua Swanner)

May 15, 2024

9:30 A.M.

Location: Washburne Cafeteria

Families receive important information regarding their child’s growth and achievement at three distinct times in the school year. This includes progress reports, benchmarking reports, MAP assessment reports, and IEP trimester updates. This informational session is available to families of elementary students enrolled in the Winnetka Public Schools and will provide an overview of how to read and interpret the triannual data provided to families. Join staff members from Greeley School as they detail the purpose of these reports and how they are used to inform instruction.

Interested:

RSVP for this event here

Feedback Link

If you missed our spring sessions, watch the videos here:

From Washburne to New Trier: (with Paul Waechtler, Principal)

A D36 Parent's Guide to the New Trier Transition

Not Quite Little Kid, Not Quite Teenager: The Developmental Progression of the Middle School Child

Digital Citizenship in Winnetka (with SEL Coaches and Technology Integration Specialists)

Spring Benchmarking

Benchmark assessments are valuable tools that provide a snapshot of student progress at a point in time. These assessments help teachers to identify areas where students are excelling and where they may need additional support. They can also inform instructional decisions by providing data that can be used to tailor teaching to meet each student's unique needs and strengths. Benchmark assessments are an important component of progressive education, which recognizes that students learn in different ways and at different rates. By using benchmark assessments to inform instruction, teachers can provide a more individualized approach to learning that supports each student's academic growth and personal development.

Academic benchmark assessments for literacy and math will occur three times this year for students in grades K-8. The Spring Benchmark Assessments start on April 29th and conclude on May 17th. There are three platforms the district utilizes to gather student learning information; aimswebPlus, mCLASS, and NWEA MAP. Benchmarking reports will be mailed home on Wednesday, May 29th.

Assessment may be found on our district website in the Benchmark Assessment Section of ITL under Parent Communication on Student Learning. If you need further information on your child’s testing session, please contact your building principal.

Health Forms for the 2024/2025 School Year

This is a friendly reminder that all medical forms required by the State of Illinois are due before the first day of school. You can find additional copies of the forms on the district website here.

Please see the information below:

State of Illinois Health Examination:

Kindergarten & Grade 6

Eye Examination:

Kindergarten

Dental Examination:

Kindergarten, Grade 2 & Grade 6

Please use the links on the district’s health page to upload your child’s completed forms.

From Our Partners at The Alliance for Early Childhood

Let's Play! Sandcastles and Seagulls

Saturday, May 11, 10am - noon

Gillson Park and Beach, Wilmette, IL

Pre-Registration link

Build sandcastles, explore the bird sanctuary, and play in nature with The Alliance for Early Childhood in partnership with Wilmette Park District and BackYard Nature Center. Bring your sandcastle building tools and sense of adventure and enjoy a morning of play and exploration at The Beach!