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.
Come Meet Our PAC!
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:
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Discover How PAC Supports Our School: Gain insights into how the PAC contributes to school programs, supports students, and helps enhance the educational experience.
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Get Involved: Find out how you can join and participate in PAC activities, contribute ideas, and make a difference in our school community.
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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.
Date and Time: Wednesday Sept.18th 3:30pm
Location: Greenwood Elementary School
Let’s make a difference together!
Kindergarten Registration
Below are links from Interior Health with information for parents.
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
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
Welcome back to a great 2024/25 school year!
School starts on Sept. 3rd and we are excited to welcome everyone back! This is only a half day and students will be dismissed at 11:30am. A breakfast for student and families will available starting at 8:40 am after the bell rings and will be outside weather permitting.
This year we have ordered school supplies in bulk for our students. If you are new to the school or if you would just like to purchase your students supplies, below is a list for each classroom.
Grade 2-3 school supplies list
Grade 4-5 school supplies list
Grade 6-7 school supplies list
Forms will be sent home first week of school including a request for payment of $55 per student for these supplies. If you are needing asstiance with school supplies there will be a box on the form that you can check off to be added to our program that will cover the cost of the basic supplies.
All familes please know that students still require the following items to be provided:
- backpacks
- lunch kit with utensils ( labelled)
- gym shoes ( non marking athletic)
- water bottle
- gym clothes ( excluding K-1, but an extra set off clothes is recommended)
- headphones ( recommended)
Planners and K-1 pouches are included in the bulk payment. If not participating in the bulk program planners will be at a cost of $10.
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
Breaking Barriers
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.
Your Title Goes Here2024 Early Years Fair!
October 9, 2024
4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
@
Grand Forks Secondary School
Gymnasium
- The Early Years Fair is for all kids age 0 – 8 years and their families.
- Meet local service providers and find out about resources, activities, and supports.
- Lots of giveaways and a great bag to take it all home in.
Join in on drumming, play some games, win prizes and eat some
free pizza!
To learn more contact:
Lois Ehman – District Principal Student Support Services/Early Years
lois.ehman@sd51.bc.ca
(250) 442-7033
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.
