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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.

BOOTS AND BANDANAS SPIRIT DAY

 September  11th

Wear your Boots and Bandanas celebrating the kick off to the Rock Creek Fall Fair Sept. 13th

TERRY FOX RUN

 

Get excited for the annual Terry fox Run! We will stand with Terry this September 25  by trying to reach our donation goal of $1600. If you want to help us get there, click the link to donate and fight in the battle against cancer:

Students will be participating in the 5km route on Sept.25th 2025

 

Click below to start donating today!

 

https://schools.terryfox.ca/GreenwoodElementary

 

Orange Shirt Day October 1st

Students are invited to wear orange today in support of National Day of Truth and Reconcilliation.

 School will be closed in reconigtion of this day Sept.30th.

School will be in Session Friday Oct. 3rd 

 

  NEXT PAC MEETING   TBD 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!

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

Volunteer Forms

 School Supplies 

 

 

Hello GES Families,

The 2025–2026 school year is just around the corner, and we wanted to share some important information regarding school supplies. These fees are payable the first week of school.

This year, families are asked to contribute

$55 per student

 and the school will purchase the following supplies on behalf of each student:

 

General Supplies for All Grades

3 Expo Low Odor Dry Erase Chisel Tip Markers (black)

4 Expo Low Odor Dry Erase Fine Tip Markers (black)

2 Sharpie Fine Point Permanent Markers (black)

1 Sharpie Ultra Fine Point Permanent Marker (black)

1 Staedtler Norica HB #2 Pencils (pre-sharpened) – 12 pack

1 School Start White Premium Eraser

2 School Start Clear Glue Sticks – 40 g

1 Staedtler Coloured Pencils (pre-sharpened) – 12 pack

1 School Start Portfolio (Twin Pocket) – Black

1 Plastic Ruler

1 Plastic Ruler Box (13.4″ x 5.6″ x 2.5″)

1 School Start Report Cover (3 Prong) – Red

1 School Start Report Cover (3 Prong) – Yellow

1 School Start Report Cover (3 Prong) – Light Blue

1 School Start Report Cover (3 Prong) – Green

 

Additional Grade-Specific Items INCLUDED IN FEE:
Kindergarten – Grade 1 Only:

1 Plastic “School to Home” Pouch

1 Dixon Ticonderoga HB #2 Tri-Write Pencils – 12 pack

1 Hilroy Studio Pro Coil Sketch Book with #50 Paper (8.5″ x 11″) – 100 sheets
Grades 1–3 Only:

1 School Start Exercise Book – 1/2 Plain, 1/2 Ruled (7 1/8″ x 9 1/8″) – 72 pages
Grades K–3 Only:

1 Crayola Bold Fine Line Washable Markers – 12 pack

1 Crayola Bold Wide Line Washable Markers – 10 pack
Grades 4–7 Only:

1 Composition Book (Hardcover)

1 Staedtler Double-Ended Art Pens – 18 pack
Grades 6–7 Only:

8 Dividers (5-subject)

 

 

What’s Included in the $55 Fee:

All general and grade-specific supplies listed above

Student ID card

Class photo

Student planner (Grades 2–7)

 

 

Items to Be Provided by Families:

Backpack

Indoor non-marking shoes

Gym strip (Grades 2–7) in a gym bag

Extra set of clothes (Kindergarten – Grade 1)

Lunch kit and  water bottle

This approach helps ensure that all students have consistent, high-quality supplies and takes the guesswork out of back-to-school shopping for families.
If your family needs assistance with this payment, please reach out to the school as soon as possible and we will do our best to help. There is no Affordability Fund this year, and financial assistance may be limited.
Thank you for your continued support. We’re looking forward to a fantastic school year ahead!

Picture Day!

September 24th

Pictures will start at 9am and will finish once all students photos have been taken. Please make sure your student is at school on time so as not to miss having their photo taken. If a student is absent a second opportunity will be availilbe on retake day.

Retake date will be soon after pictures are available for viewing, we will keep you posted!

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

Strongstart Registration

Greenwood StrongStart 

Starting September 8th

Mondays & Tuesdays 8:30-11:30
 Tuesdays 12:30-3:30pm 
 
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. 

Kindergarten registration is open!!

How to Register

Children may begin Kindergarten in September of the calendar year in which they turn five years old. Please drop by your neighborhood school during school hours to register. Please bring your child’s birth certificate and proof of residency.

Please find attached the registration forms for 2025/26

SD51-Personal-Information-Consent-Form

SD51-Media-Consent-Form

Transportation-Protocols-May-2024_Fillable

Bus-Registration-Change-Form-Sept-2022_Fillable

SD51-Elementary-School-Registration-Form

Kindergarten Registration

Below are links from Interior Health with information for parents.

Kindergarten letter 2025

Kindergarten Clinic QR Codes January 2025

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 2025/26 school year will be posted on the District website by August 31/2025.  Please confirm your bus stop times before the start of school on September 3/2025 by visiting:the link provided above.

 

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

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Our Programs

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Our PAC

PAC and Grad

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Calendar

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