Welcome Students
Greenwood Elementary School (GES)
Providing students with exceptional learning experiences and opportunities while helping them to engage and connect with each other and our community.
HOT LUNCHES ARE BACK
🌟 Exciting News from Our PAC! 🌟
We are thrilled to announce that our amazing PAC will be providing hot lunches for GES students every Wednesday!
Want to help? The more, the merrier! If you’re interested in volunteering, please reach out!
Hot lunches will include:
- Wraps
- Assorted cold items
- And, of course, our delicious hot meals!
Cost: $3 per student per lunch.
Lunch Schedule for January
- Wednesday Jan. 8th Walking Taco
- Tuesday Jan. 15th Turkey pot pie
- Tuesday Jan. 21st Chili & a biscuit
- Wednesday Jan. 29th Shepards pie
Lunch order forms Have been sent home Form link is below
NEXT PAC MEETING Jan 13th 2025 3:30 PM -4:30 pm AT GREENWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
We’re excited to invite you to learn more about our Parent Advisory Council (PAC) and how it plays a vital role in our school community. This is a fantastic opportunity to:
- Discover How PAC Supports Our School: Gain insights into how the PAC contributes to school programs, supports students, and helps enhance the educational experience.
- Get Involved: Find out how you can join and participate in PAC activities, contribute ideas, and make a difference in our school community.
- Connect with Other Parents and Staff: Meet other parents and school staff who are passionate about supporting our students and making our school the best it can be.
Whether you’re a new parent or a long-time member of our school community, your involvement can make a significant impact. We look forward to seeing you there and working together to support our students and school.
let’s make a difference together!
GES - Daily Schedule
School in Session: 8:35am – 10:15am
Recess: 10:15am – 10:30am
School in Session: 10:30am – 12:30pm
Lunch: 12:30pm – 1:10pm
School in Session: 1:10pm – 3:12pm
Important Documents
Winter Break
Last day of school before Winter Break:
December 19th 2024
Returning on
January 6th. 2025
All forms need to be returned to the School by Dec 18th 2024. Payment is due Jan. 8th 2025
Ski Form 2025 permission updated form
NOTE: Form Says FEB.20th for K-7 this date has changed to FEB.19th. New forms will be sent home. Please note the correction.
We will be at Baldy Ski Resort for all 3 times.
Lessons are manditory.
Parents are welcome to help Chaperone their children but will need to be able to supply or pay for, own lift ticket and equipment. Students can ride to hill with family, as well as return home if prior arrangements have been made.
Looking to Volunteer?
sVolunteering goes along away and we appreciate all that can lend a hand.
Below are the forms you can fill out and bring back to the school where we will provide you with a link and a password for a free Criminal Record Check.
We have many ways you can Volunteer:
- One to One reading
- Chaperone field trips
- Hot lunch prep
- Breakfast program and snack tray prep
- Sports and Arts programs
- Set up and clean up after School functions
Student Registration Documents
District School Calendar 2024-25
Fillable Blank Student Registration Form
Personal Information Consent Form
https://www.sd51.bc.ca/our-district/transportation/
Busing Forms and scheduling information please click on link above
Student file request for former school
BC Proof of Residency Info Sheet
Strongstart Registration
Greenwood StrongStart
Mondays & Tuesdays 8:30-11:30
Starting September 2024 Tuesdays 12:30-3:00
StrongStart offers fun activities such as:
Gym, library, snack, circle time with stories, songs & fingerplays, and free play with toys, blocks, books, puzzles, and art materials.
Children learn through play so come to StrongStart to have fun participating with your child and other families.
This program is for children not yet eligible for Kindergarten (birth-5) & their parent/caregiver. It is presented in a high-quality early learning centre inside the school September–June.
If you have any questions, email:
ardena.elliot@sd51.bc.ca.
Please bring your child’s birth certificate and medical services card to register for the program with the school secretary.
BUS Changes
NOTICE TO ALL BUS STUDENTS:
Bus routes/times will be changing, in some capacity. All updated 2024/25 routes and times will be posted on the website by August 31st/2024
https://www.sd51.bc.ca/our-district/transportation/
Please be sure to check your pick up & drop off times and locations.
We’d like to say a big thank you for supporting the implementation of our Bus Card Program this Spring. The transition has been incredibly smooth and students have been wonderful about keeping cards safe and having them ready to scan on and off the bus. Well done!
A reminder that updated bus routes for the 2024/25 school year will be posted on the District website by August 31/2024. Please confirm your bus stop times before the start of school on September 3/2024 by visiting:the link provided above.
Kindergarten Registration
Below are links from Interior Health with information for parents.
Principal's Message
Welcome to the 2024-2025 school year!
We are thrilled to share with you an exciting new initiative that we are embarking on at Greenwood Elementary School. Over the next three years, we will be transforming our approach to education through our new ‘Wild School” initiative. This innovated program is designed to integrate learning from the land into our regular curriculum, fostering a deeper connection between our students and the natural world.
Our Wild School initiative will offer numerous benefits to our students. By engaging more directly with nature, our students will develop enhanced self-regulation skills and improve physical fitness. They will gain a profound appreciation for the land and learn valuable practices for its stewardship. Additionally, our hope is that this initiative will provide students with the unique opportunity to learn from local, knowledge keepers and community experts, enriching their educational experience with real world insights and traditions.
Undertaking this journey to become a Wild School reflects our commitment to nurturing well-rounded, thoughtful, and environmentally conscious individuals. We believe that by connecting our students with the land and its caretakers, we are helping them build a foundation for lifelong learning and respect for the environment.
Thank you for your continued support and partnership aw we embark on this new transformative journey. We look forward to sharing this experience with you and witnessing the positive impact it will have on our students and our community.
Warm regards,
Angela Bragg
Principal, Greenwood Elementary School
Our School
Points of Interest
Our Programs
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Our Resources
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Our PAC
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Our Calendar
Click here to view our online events calendar to find out what events are coming up for students, parents and the community as a whole.
