Welcome To The 2011-12 School Year
January 2012 Issue
Greenwood CommuniGator and Calendar
PTA Meeting Dates for 2011-12
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5th Grade Fundraiser
We are so happy to announce that for the first time, we will have NICOLA’S from Rehoboth Beach delivering
Nic-o-Boli’s! It’s like a Stromboli or a Calzone but BETTER! Some say you have not lived until you have eaten a NIC- O-BOLI! Don’t miss out on this! Order a 4-piece pack or a 12 piece pack today! Ordering Info below.
All orders MUST be received by Wednesday, January 18, 2012. Due date extended to Jan. 25. 2012! Orders received after this date cannot be placed. Orders are expected to arrive within 3 weeks and more information regarding delivery and pickup will follow.
Any questions, please contact Jen Oser – joser2856@aol.com
Proceeds will help fund the 5th grade recognition celebration. Thank you for supporting Greenwood’s 5th grade class!
Order form
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Trout Volunteers Needed
We are looking for volunteers to help with the Greenwood Trout Group. Students will be raising trout from eggs to fish in a tank in the cafeteria. Ms. Toscano is having an instructional meeting on Monday, January 9th at 1:15 pm in the APR next to the stage. The volunteers responsibilities will be to oversee the students as they test the water daily for different chemicals. The total time is approximately 15 minutes a day. The time of day will be flexible. If you could please consider volunteering once a week, bi-weekly or monthly. Anytime you could give would be greatly appreciated.
If you are available and would like to help, please contact Amy Andre at 301-774-2857 or amyandre@verizon.net. Thanks!
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Family Skate Night
Friday, Jan. 27, 2012
6pm – 8pm
Rockville Skate Arena
Flyer and ticket order form
(order your tickets by Friday, Jan. 20th)
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5th Grade Parents
We need your student’s baby picture for the yearbook. Please fill out this form and send it in by Feb. 4, 2012 Feb. 10, 2012.
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Greenwood Variety Show
Coming February 5, 2012 at 1:00pm
Greenwood Presents “Movie Mania!”
Showing at the Melvin Berman Hebrew Academy
13300 Arctic Avenue, Rockville, Maryland
Order Your Tickets
Orders due by January 27, 2012.
Order a DVD
Orders due by January 26, 2012.
Order K-4 Photos
Orders due by January 27, 2012.
Dates to Remember and Important Information for Grades K-4
Volunteers Needed!
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You already know about clipping Box Tops and turning them in during the school year.
Did you also know about the Box Tops Marketplace?
Shop online, earn eBoxTops. Another way to support Greenwood Elementary!
From gifts to greeting cards, home décor and more, shop online…and earn eBoxTops!
Here’s another great program called ‘Growing Local Learning’. It’s an easy way to earn cash for our school thru Box Tops, print General Mills coupons and learn more about money saving General Mills in-store promotions, specifically at local SHOPPERS food stores. Plus, you’ll get 5 Bonus Box Tops ($0.50 value) just for registering for the program.
Registering is easy, and all you need to do is click on the link to get started. http://www.growinglocallearning.com/register/?referralID=45452
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Join the Greenwood PTA!
Why? Take a look . And if that doesn’t convince you, watch this video.
Join by September 30, 2011 and get our very popular student directory with your membership! Loaded with handy information that you will use all year, it’s something you won’t want to be without! Although you can join at any time of the year, after the deadline, the directory will not be available. This year our membership fees are very affordable! Join today!
Enter your student information for the directory here.
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Volunteers Needed
Do you want to get more involved in your child’s education? Volunteer! No matter what your ability or how many hours you can contribute, we have something for you! Take a look at our volunteer page, and see if you can help. Even if a position does not say ‘Help Wanted’ and you are interested, let the chairperson know. Many committees can use more than one person to help it run smoothly. We hope to see you soon!
We are looking for volunteers for the 2011-12 school year.
Holiday Craft Nights, Variety Show, Accelerated Reader, Handwriting Without Tears, Room Parents, Greenwood Gator Guides, and the Media Center are currently needing volunteers.
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Greenwood’s school id is 00692, and here is the link to enter your card number
Register at eScrip
Harris Teeter’s Together In Education program is a fund raising program for schools (public or private- preschool through 12th grade) in our communities. Look for special promotions where you can earn even more money for Greenwood. Greenwood’s school id is 1268. Enter your VIC card information here.
Posted: October 31st, 2011 under General Information.