Purple Up! For Military Kids Day
The entire month of April is designated as the Month of the Military Child.
Each year in the form of an observance among military families, military family support communities, and others worldwide in the form of Purple Up! For Military Kids Day.
“Purple Up! For Military Kids” is a day for communities to wear purple to show support and thank military children for their strength and sacrifices.
Greenwood Students will celebrate Purple Up! Day on Friday, April 16.
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Dr. Josh Ray, Principal at East Pointe Elementary has completed the three year training with the Arkansas Leadership Academy as a Master Principal!
Congratulations Dr. Ray!
Kim Gill, Principal at Westwood Elementary has completed the three year training with the Arkansas Leadership Academy as a Master Principal! Congratulations Mrs. Gill!
Arkansas High School Coaches Association announce the football and volleyball All-Star teams. Congratulations!
https://bit.ly/3sMbFVw
The Greenwood Bulldog athletic department will move from Under Armour to Nike in the coming seasons. Attached is a link for parents, players, and fans to order Nike gear with the Greenwood Bulldog logo at a discounted price!
https://www.bsnteamsports.com/shop/aEZNtvghmZ
No School Tomorrow!
On March 30th, 2021, Governor Asa Hutchinson and the Arkansas Department of Health made a joint decision to lift the mask mandate in Arkansas.
Throughout the pandemic, Greenwood Public School District has followed all recommendations and guidelines of the Arkansas Department of Health and we will continue to do so.
After meeting with our Certified Personnel Policy Committee, Classified Personnel Policy Committee, and the Ready for Learning Committee (comprised of teachers, health care workers, parents, maintenance staff, administrators, food service director, transportation director, and security director), the decision was made to remove the mask policy for Greenwood Public Schools effective immediately.
Although masks are no longer required, students, staff, and visitors are welcome to continue to wear masks during the school day and at school events.
All other directives of the Arkansas Department of Health will continue to be in effect including enhanced cleaning practices, screening procedures, and social distancing when possible.
An updated Ready for Learning Plan with the new directives and guidelines will be posted on our website and social media pages for public comment by April 15, 2021. We value your suggestions and comments and appreciate your involvement in this process.
KINDERGARTEN EARLY ENROLLMENT starts April 1st
GSPIRE SUMMER EDITION Registration starts Thursday, April 1st.
In response to Governor Asa Hutchinson’s announcement regarding the mask mandate set to expire at midnight April 1st, Greenwood School District administrators will meet with the Certified Personnel Policy Committee, Classified Personnel Policy Committee, and the Ready for Learning Committee to discuss the Governor’s recommendations, and to make decisions on mask mandates and social distancing guidelines for the remainder of the school year.
Please watch for a release with updated guidelines on March 31st.
If you have input you would like to share with us, please email info@greenwoodk12.com
PRESCHOOL REGISTRATION STARTS TODAY!
Mark those calendars--No School on Friday, April 2nd
Congratulations!
The GHS Prescelto Choir participated in Choral Performance Assessment last week & scores have been released placing them in the Excellent Category, making them eligible for State Festival.
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Last week, the GJH 7th and 8th Grade Choruses submitted their recordings for (VIRTUAL) Region 4 Choral Performance Assessment.
The results were released this morning-- both groups received a Division 1 - SUPERIOR Rating for their performances!!
Congratulations!
CONGRATULATIONS to Kinley Fisher!
Kinley Fisher set the Greenwood Lady Bulldog basketball scoring record with 1825 career points!🏀🏀🏀
Enjoy your Spring Break! 😎😎🌷🌷🔆
See you back on Monday, March 29th.
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Spring is the time of year when many things change—including the weather.
Prepare your family members for the possibility of severe weather.
Greenwood School District Safe Room Policies
REMINDER: Spring Break is March 22nd-26th.
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Governor Asa Hutchinson has designated March 15-19 as G.U.I.D.E. for Life Week in the state of Arkansas.
All Arkansas students should graduate with a strong foundation of academic knowledge, experience, and proficiencies. To be successful, students also need an equally strong foundation of soft skills – those intangible abilities that help people get along with others, communicate well, and make positive contributions in the workplace and beyond.
The Division of Elementary and Secondary Education has identified five guiding principles that support educators, business leaders, communities, and students in their efforts to help all Arkansans develop these critical skills. The principles represent skills needed to thrive at home, school, on the job, and in the community: Growth (manage yourself). Understanding (know yourself). Interaction (build relationships). Decisions (make responsible choices), Empathy (be aware of others).
The G.U.I.D.E. for Life program, with the support of Arkansas counselors and educators, is designed to give K-12 students a plan – a five-step process – that they can follow to achieve personal success. Each principle is summarized in easy-to-understand key words, with three action points to explain the idea. By incorporating the G.U.I.D.E. for Life concepts throughout the school experience, we can help instill these “real-world” skills for success in all Arkansas students. The result? Well-rounded citizens, stronger communities, and more effective employees.
For additional information and resources: https://dese.ade.arkansas.gov/Offices/learning-services/guide-for-life
Don't forget to "Spring Forward" tonight.
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