Greenfield Elementary School

We have three weeks until the Christmas Break! It has been an interesting fall with  new protocols in place but our staff and students have been exceptional at doing what they need to do so we can all be at school together.

Here are some important updates for parents:

1. Parent Teacher Interviews:
   Thank you to all those parents who participated in Parent-Teacher Interviews.  These are valuable discussions and we were happy that in-person interviews could happen. Report cards for our first term will be going home on Wednesday, December 2nd.
2. HotLunches:
   Our HotLunches menu for December will be open for ordering on Monday, November 30th.  This menu covers the weeks of December 7th to December 18th – just two weeks. Ship to Shore is our Healthy School Food Program vendor and they will be offering new food items on Tuesdays and Thursdays of this menu.  They are: Baked Potato with Bacon/Butter, Assorted Sub, Chicken and Bacon Wrap and Mac and Cheese. The cost will be $3.00 or $4.00.

   Some parents have not yet paid for their November milk and pizza. Please do this as soon as you can.

3. Kindergarten Registration:
   Registration for Kindergarten the coming school year is now taking place.   Please come and register your child so planning for our newest students can begin!
4. COVID Protocols:
   A message was sent to all parents yesterday regarding the changes due to the Atlantic Bubble being suspended for two weeks.  We hope all parents have read this and will follow the guidelines.
5. Masks:
   All students need to have a mask each day for the bus or when they are travelling anywhere in the school.  Some students have been wearing “gaiters.”  This is the statement from from the CPHO:
   “Face shields, spit guards, gaiters and scarves are not substitutes for non-medical masks.”
   
   We ask that parents ensure that their child comes to school each day with a mask.

   Here is the link to the mask Do’s and Don’ts from the provincial government:
   https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/sites/default/files/publications/1031_mask4.pdf

6. Water:
   Due to COVID restrictions, our water fountains are not available to students. All students must bring a bottle of water with them each day. They are able to fill them up at school. At times, we have water bottles at school but it is getting costly and we are concerned about the waste. We have been going through many bottles! We ask that parents see that children come to school with their own bottle.

Tomorrow is our last Gators Giving Day!

It is Red and Green Day – a Christmas theme! Wear your ugly Christmas Sweater, your red and green hats, socks, shirts, anything to celebrate Christmas!

Please bring a toonie, loonie or anything you can to add to our Christmas Hampers!

A reminder to parents that if they wish to order anything from the Greenfield Store and have it in time for Christmas the deadline is this Friday, November 27.

Here is the link for ordering:

https://stores.inksoft.com/greenfield_elementary/shop/home

For our Grade 6 Grad Hoodies the date is the same. If you wish to have the hoodie for Christmas, the order must be placed by this Friday, November 27th.

Here is the link for Grade 6 Hoodies:

https://stores.inksoft.com/greenfield_grad_store/shop/home 

Parent Teacher Interviews will be held on Thursday, November 19 (3:30 PM – 8:00 PM) and Friday, November 20 (9:00 – 2:30). Teachers will be in contact with parents to schedule in-person interview times.

Due to COVID and safety concerns, there are guidelines for interviews. Please see the poster below from the Public Schools Branch:

Exciting news!! Our Greenfield Store is now open!

Check it out for Greenfield Logo hoodies, t-shirts, shorts, sweat pants and hats – all in time for Christmas!

If you want items in before Christmas, the order must be in by Friday, November 27th.  That is just about 3 weeks to order.

Please click on the link below to go to our store and browse our selection.  Orders are paid for online. For Christmas orders, delivery will be the week of December 14th to 18th.

Greenfield Store

Tomorrow – Tuesday, November 10th – is our second Gator Giving Day and it is Jersey Day!  Students can wear their favourite team jersey and bring in a toonie or a loonie if they can.

There is no school on Wednesday as it is Remembrance Day. We do classroom based Remembrance Day activities. The whole school will observe a moment of silence at 11:00.

Students will be home on Thursday, November 12th  and on Friday, November 13th as those days are Teacher’s Convention and CUPE Convention Days. It is a short week for our students!

Beginning Monday, November 9th, until further notice, Simon Hashie will be driving Ian Lilly’s Bus #553. Pick-up and drop-off times will be back to normal.

GATOR GIVING DAYS

Every year through the Greenfield Home and School Association, our school in conjunction with the St. Eleanor’s Lions Club, adopts several families in need in the local community, with the goal of making their holiday season a better one. Last year we were able to assist 15 families (47 children). In support of this effort, we have Gator Giving Days.

These days will take place on Wednesdays in November (with the exception of Remembrance Day).

The themes will be:
– Wednesday Nov. 4th Crazy Hair or Hat Day
– Tuesday Nov. 10th Jersey Day
– Wednesday, Nov. 18th PJ Day/ Cozy Clothes Day
– Wednesday, Nov. 25th Red and Green Day (Christmas theme)

A toonie or loonies donation would be greatly appreciated, but any donation is welcome. However, all students are welcome to  participate without a donation as we are encouraging everyone to dress up!

A notice with full details on our Christmas Hamper Fundraisers will be coming home today. Here is the notice:

Christmas Hampers 2020

Due to driver shortage – for the week of Nov 2 – 6:

• Mornings – Students who travel on Ian Lilly’s Bus # 553 – will be picked up in the mornings by Bus #565 – Chris Cairns.  Students will be approx 15 mins late arriving to school.
• Afternoons – Student who travel home on Ian Lilly’s Bus #553 – will travel home on Derek Waite’s Bus#509. Students may be approximately 10 – 15 minutes late arriving home.

*Students on Derek Waite’s Bus 509 will be arriving home late (20 – 30). 

Sorry for any inconvenience this may cause.  If you have any questions, please contact Transportation Office at 888-8421.

Happy Halloween!

A few notes to remember!

1. HotLunches orders (milk and pizza) for November are due by midnight Sunday, November 1. Please pay when you order or send the money in on Monday. We are looking at providing more lunch options for December.
2. All visitors to the school must wear a mask.  Please ensure you wear one if you are coming into the school for any reason.
3. For parents who are dropping their children off or picking them up – please watch your speed! We have some vehicles entering or exiting our parking lot at higher than safe speeds.
4. Colder weather is here and our students will be going outdoors. Please see that your children have what they need (hats, mittens, warm coats, proper footwear) for the conditions.