World of Change Campaign
Thank you all for your support of The World of Change campaign!
Two weeks ago, every classroom was given 6 empty mason jars. Each jar represented a category of need: Health, Housing, Food, Play, Literacy and Employment. For the last 14 days, students have been actively and enthusiastically collecting loose change and generously donating it to the jars of their choice.
Friday 11/2/18 marked the end of the collection. We now want you to help us decide where these jars should go. The members of Student Voice have done some research on worthy local and national organizations, and put a few choices together.
Now it is time to exercise your student voice and vote!
Please follow this link to complete The World of Change Campaign Survey. Carefully read over all of the choices, but please choose only option in each category.
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/LR2CZMC
Final results will be announced the week of November 12th.
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Original Works Order Forms Due
Tuesday November 13th.
Your student should have brought home their Original Works packet this past week.
Included in the plastic bag was a magnet ($6), brochure of different products available for purchase, an order form and the original art piece created with Mrs. Mowery. Please note that the preview magnets are $6, if you are choosing not to purchase they must be be returned to school. The original artwork is yours to keep.
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These items make great gifts for friends and family or even keepsakes for your own home. Don't forget to get your orders back to school by
Tuesday November 13th!! Thank you for helping support our school!! Any questions please contact Syrena Blessing at
syrenabl@gmail.com
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 Greenfield's Annual Philabundance Food Drive
Monday, November 5 - Friday, November 16
Student Voice is organizing a food drive to support Philabundance, the area's largest hunger relief organization. Through Philabundance, the items we collect will be sent to numerous local agencies, including shelters, food pantries and after-school meal programs, driving hunger from our community. Our goal is to collect 500 pounds of food to support this invaluable program. You can send them in with your student any day during the collection period.
Suggested donations by grade level:
Kindergarten -- whole grain pasta and/or rice
1st Grade -- oatmeal and/or breakfast cereal
2nd Grade -- instant potatoes, stuffing/gravy mix
3rd Grade -- muffin brownie or cake mix & icing
4th Grade -- peanut butter and jelly
5th Grade -- canned tuna or meat
6th Grade -- canned fruit
7th Grade -- canned stews and soups
8th Grade -- canned vegetables
This is a suggested list. All donations are welcome. In addition to these items, please feel free to include any of these high-priority food items.
Thank you for your generosity and dedication to our neighbors.
Please contact Mr. Neary with any questions.
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Meet Our New School Nurse!
Name: Christina McCabe
Birthday: December 30th
Hometown: Philadelphia, grew up in Fairmount
Education: BS in Public Health, Temple University; BS in Nursing, Drexel University; MSN, Drexel University (In progress, 3 courses to go!)
"My first job after graduating was at Early Head Start at CHOP. This was in 2004. I did health education for pregnant mothers and children up to age three in the community around CHOP
After that, I worked in the Cardiac Center at CHOP as a bedside nurse from 2008 until 2016. I also spent some time working in the NICU at Temple University Hospital. My most recent role at CHOP was a nurse manager in the Cardiac Center.
I love working with children and am excited to continue this caring for the students at Greenfield.
In my free time, I love to spend time with my family. My son is Luke, age 8, and my fiance is Alex. We enjoy going to the local museums, trying new restaurants, going to sporting events, and checking out new things in the city.
We love all of the Philly teams!
My son and recently started running together. I also enjoy cooking, baking, attempting to make things I find on Pinterest, and shopping. In the summer, we like to spend time in Cape May at our family's shore house."
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 School Advisory Council (SAC)
Tuesday, November 13
7:30 a.m - 8:30 a.m.,
Library
Please attend the School Advisory Council meeting to learn a bit about what SAC does, how it differs from HSA and to offer thoughts on changing priorities for the school year. We would love your input on ways to continue to improve the culture, curriculum and climate at Greenfield.
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 Tselaine's Shop for Schools Event
Monday, November 12 - Sunday, November 18
Tselaine, 1927 Walnut St.
It's high time to get a jump on your holiday shopping! Tselaine has an incredible array of unique gifts.
Shop during the
Shop for Schools Week and 20% of your purchase will be donated to our school if you mention Greenfield Elementary at checkout!
Purchase a $3 raffle ticket (proceeds going to Greenfield) and win a Tselaine bag full of Goodies!
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 Middle School
Parent Engagement Meeting
Thursday, November 15
8:20 a.m. - 9:00 a.m., Library
Middle School is a special time for our students and parent involvement makes more possible! Learn about MS Fun Nights, Sports Banquet, how 7th grade assists the 8th grade and what to expect in 8th grade with all its fun activities. Have ideas/suggestions for middle school? Please join us to share your ideas and also to learn how you can help.
Our first Middle School Fun Night - Winterfest - is scheduled for Friday, December 7 from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. We will need parents for set up and to volunteer during the event. Details will be discussed at the meeting. If you are unable to attend the meeting and want to get involved with Winterfest or have other ideas to share, please email greenfieldhsa.middleschool@gmail.com. Your support is greatly appreciated!
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Greening Greenfield Workday
Friday, November 16
3:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Secret Garden (23rd and Chestnut)
Join us in beautifying our playground. Stay after Friday pick-up and help the Friends of Schuylkill River Park Tree Tenders Plant 8 Trees - 2 street trees and 6 smaller trees for the Raingarden (Schoolyard)
Greening Greenfield Workdays are a great educational experience for children, teaching them the value of volunteerism - the sacrifice of free time (and clean clothes) for the immediate satisfaction of improving the schoolyard. New volunteers and their children are always welcome.
Please refer to the Greenfield HSA Facebook Page in the event of cancellation due to weather. Contact Fred at
(267) 228-6226 with questions or concerns. In case of inclement weather the Rain Date will be on the Greenfield HSA Facebook Page.
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Wake Up Wednesday
Singapore Math Series, Part 1
Wednesday, November 21st
8:15 - 9:00am
Library
Wonder what Singapore Math is all about? Join fellow Greenfield parents and families for an overview of our Singapore Math curriculum.
Learn about how it aligns with mathematical thinking and learning in grades K-3, and take away strategies to support your child's mathematical thinking and learning at home and in everyday activities.
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Workshop Underground Sip and Shop Event
Thursday, November 29
6:00 - 9:00 p.m.,
Workshop Underground,
1544 South St.
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Dates to Remember
Monday, November 12
Veterans Day
No School
Tuesday, November 13
SAC Meeting
7:30 a.m., Library
Thursday, November 15
Middle School Parent Engagement Meeting
8:20 - 9:00 a.m., Library
Friday, November 16
Greening Greenfield Workday
3:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Secret Garden
23rd & Chestnut
Monday, November 19
Wednesday, November 21
Wake-up Wednesday
Singapore Math
8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m., Library
November 22-23
Thanksgiving Break
No School
Thursday, November 29
Workshop Underground
Sip & Shop Event
6:00 - 9:00 p.m.,
1544 South St.
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High School Selection:
Congratulations to our Eighth Grade students for successfully navigating the high school application process. We are so proud of each of you! Initial notifications should be available the second week of January. Please stay tuned for steps to access high school decision letters.
Good luck!
School Counselor
(215) 400-7810, option 1
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When you make a gift to the Annual Fund, you send a message to our kids and our community that quality public school education and enrichment matter.
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 Got Uniform?
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Missed HSA meeting?
Minutes to HSA General Meetings can be found
HERE.
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Disney on Ice, Mickey's Search Party
Friday, December 28, 11:00 a.m.
Wells Fargo Center
The best gifts are experiences the family can share! HSA has the perfect holiday gift solution: discounted
tickets to
Disney on
Ice! This is the kind of thing Grandparents LOVE to buy - guaranteed memories made.
Ticket buyers DO NOT have to be Greenfield community members. Pass on the details to friends and family and offer them discount prices while ALSO raising money for Greenfield!
Lower Level $35/Club Box Tickets $40
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Albert M. Greenfield School
2200 Chestnut Street
Philadelphia, PA 19103
(215)400-7810
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