GWS News

PK Early Literacy Parent Training New!

Thanks to all parents and students who attended this training.  All students who attended will receive a pizza party on Wednesday, February 24th!  If you have a particular topic that you would like to receive training or more information on, please email the webmaster or call Casi Burnett at 386-792-6590

Greenwood/Panther Employees of the Year Selected

Voting recently took place to elect GWS/Panther Employees of the Year.  Pamela Murphy of Panther Success has been elected as Teacher of the Year.  Dorothy Love, paraprofessional at Greenwood School, has been elected as School-Related Employee of the Year.  We congratulate these ladies and thank them for their hard work and dedication to our schools. 

Community Helpers Visit Greenwood School Students

Greenwood School students received a visit from some very special community helpers on Wednesday, October 28th.  Representatives from the Hamilton County Sheriff's Department, Hamilton County Fire Department, and the Florida Division of Forestry were on hand to talk to our students about how they help our community.  Smokey Bear even donated a mini "Smokey" to each class at Greenwood!  We thank them for taking the time to visit with us, and we thank them for their hard work in the county!  Check out our Photo Gallery for pictures.

GWS Students Participate in the "Read for the Record" Campaign

GWS students recently participated in the national "Read for the Record" campaign.  Seventy-seven students participated in the international campaign that aims to bring preschool children together with valued grownups in their lives to read the same book, on the same day, in communities all over the world.  The campaign helps to raise awareness of the importance of literacy skills.  The book for this year was The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle.  The kids enjoyed the story, and the teachers developed classroom activities to expand upon the reading of the story.  Thanks to Mr. Torres for spearheading the event.  Check out our Photo Gallery for pictures from the event.

"Recycle Rewards Program"
Our school is participating in the "Recycle Rewards" program this year.  It is an opportunity for us to earn funds by collecting used inkjet printer cartridges, laser printer cartridges and cell phones from students, parents and businesses.  So drop off your old cartridges and cell phones by the front office!  You can learn more about this program by visiting www.rrewards.com .

"Box Tops for Education"
This year we we are collecting Box Tops for Education.  For each Box Top we collect, we will earn 10 cents.  This can quickly add up!  You can help by clipping Box Tops and sending them to school with your child.  We will use proceeds from the Box Tops to purchase items to benefit the students of Greenwood School.  It's easy to help...Peek inside your pantry and you will be surprised at how many General Mills products you buy on a routine basis that contain a Box Top for Education.  Visit the Box Tops for Education website for a list of participating brands and products. Ask grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends...even co-workers!... to help collect them.  For more information call
386-792-6590.  Thanks for your support!