Blue Jay News

Greenwood Students and Families:

It is hard to believe that we are at mid-quarter this week and progress reports will be coming out next week. Please remind your students to communicate with their instructors if they have questions concerning their grades.

Homecoming Week is quickly approaching. There are many activities and events planned during Homecoming Week (Sept. 25 – 30). Here are some of the highlights to look forward to:

Class Color T-Shirts/Class Poster Contest (Monday, Sept 25):

Class Posters are hung on Monday morning, before school.

Class T-Shirts will be distributed on Monday, September 25, to secondary students and class sponsor faculty.

Spirt Week (Sept. 25 – 30):

Monday – Comfy Cloths Day

Tuesday – Barbiehiemer Day (Dress as either a Barbie character or an Oppenheimer movie character)

Wednesday – Class Color Day

Thursday – America Day

Friday – Blue Day

Hamburger Fry (Wednesday, Sept 27 from 6 pm – 8 pm)

Homecoming Pep Assembly (K-12 EVENT - Friday Sept 29 from 2:15 pm – 2:50 pm)

Homecoming Game (Friday, September 29 at Cooper Soccer Field, pre-game activities start at 4:30 pm, Kickoff at 7:30 pm)

The GLS Booster is providing pre-game activities for families and kiddos this year! There will be food trucks, bouncy houses, and other fun activities to enjoy before the big game.

Homecoming Dance (Saturday, Sept 30 from 8 pm – 10 pm)

The Greenwood school safety work group met on Wednesday and did a walk-through of the building and campus. We are on track to hire a School Safety Specialist in the near future that will provide greater access control to our building. We appreciate those who have donated to the start-up costs for this position, but we still are short of our goal. If interested in helping fund this position for this school year, please contact Dr. Snodgrass.

Blue Jay Bash is coming up on Friday, November 10th at the Glass Place in downtown Springfield. Please do your part to support our school through your attendance and sponsorship of this annual event.

Have a great weekend!

Ron & Jeni

Greenwood Parent Association is bringing back a classic!

For years, Greenwood put together a cookbook of favorite recipes and now it's your turn to add to the tradition. Please submit your favorite family recipes here. We will compile them into a cookbook that will be available for sale this school year. We look forward to starting up a much-loved tradition again. You are more than welcome to submit a recipe from a previous cookbook, if you have one!

Cookbooks will be spiral bound, with a color cover and black and white interior with student art. Cost will be between $25-35, depending on how many pages it has and how many are ordered.

Submit Recipes Here

Dear Families:

Get ready! The Scholastic Book Fair is coming our way (YAY!). Choosing their own books empowers kids and inspires them on their journey to becoming lifelong readers. AND—as always—every purchase at the Fair benefits our school.

Here’s what you need to know about the big event, which will be held October 2 – 6 at the Betty & Bobby Allison Event Center.

Book Fair dates: October 2 – October 6

Class Preview Day: Monday, October 2

Before School Shopping hours: October 2 – October 6, 7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

After School Shopping hours: October 2 – October 5, 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Special Event: Wednesday, October 4, 7:15 AM - 8:15 AM is Donuts With Grownups!

If you can’t make it to the Fair, then shop at our school’s Book Fair online. All orders ship directly to your home, and shipping is free for book orders over $25. Every online purchase will also benefit our school.

Visit our Book Fair homepage to learn more and get started with online shopping:

https://www.scholastic.com/bf/greenwoodlabsch

The countdown to more Bookjoy is on! Catch you at the Fair!

Happy reading,

Wendy Sanchez & Courtney Albritton

Scholastic Book Fair Chairs

Parents, if you are interested in volunteering for the Book Fair, please sign up at the link below! GPA - Fall Book Fair: Fall 2023 Book Fair (signupgenius.com)

Thank you to the Schuette Family for providing the hamburger meat for the Hamburger Fry! This is appreciated! Thank you, too, to all the families that reached out.

First grader Zoe Calhoun’s parents brought her dirt bike, a KTM 50, for her student of the week sharing time. She has been riding for a few years and just recently got upgraded to this new bike.

This is Zoe’s first gas powered bike. Zoe and her parents answered questions about Zoe’s hobby. Students who wanted to were allowed to sit on Zoe’s dirt bike. Zoe is hoping to start racing this fall. Rev your Engines!

On August 27, Olyvia Beach traveled to Plitvice Lakes National Park, Croatia, to present her medical virtual reality game "Rising Bravery" at Ljetna Škola s Pharma Expertom 2023, a pediatric pharmacology conference. The game is designed to help kids from age 8-18 explore a virtual space beyond the confines of a hospital room as a form of therapy to help promote healing and recovery. Rising Bravery will be in hospitals this fall as part of the Invincikids Consortium. Reactions to the game can be found here: https://youtu.be/qDv6R0QD2VY

Watch for weekly newsletter articles from Mrs. Ewing covering various topics such as student success and opportunities, college preparation, scholarships, and other related opportunities.

Upcoming College Rep Visits: Representatives from colleges/universities will be available in the Science Wing during lunch (12:37-1:27). They will be happy to provide information about their school and answer any questions you may have.

o September 26 – MU-Columbia

o September 28 – University of Tulsa

o October 3 – Oklahoma State University

ACT and SAT Reminders:

Register for the ACT at ACT | College and Career Readiness Solutions.

Register for the SAT at The SAT – SAT Suite | College Board.

Be sure to enter our School Code (CEEB) to identify with Greenwood: 263285.

Many colleges/universities are test optional for admissions; even some scholarship programs are test optional. Check with the institutions you are interested in pursuing for their specific requirements.

PSAT: Greenwood will administer the PSAT to all juniors (and interested sophomores may take for practice) on Tuesday, October 24. Watch for more specific details to come.

The PSAT/NMSQT is a standardized test that provides excellent practice for the SAT and the ACT. Taking the PSAT is required to qualify for the National Merit Scholarship Program. PSAT scores are not typically sent to colleges for admission but can be used as a tool for recruitment to some institutions and leadership programs. The test covers two major areas: Verbal and Mathematical Skills. Class101: Students and families will gain excellent 1:1 preparation through working with Laurie Goslee at Class101. Here are a few upcoming programs. Click the program links to for more information.

o Getting Started: Planning for College; Wednesday, October 4, 6-7:30 pm

Preparing for college is a four-year strategy and the playing field is changing. This in-person event will provide guidance for parents and students on what to do and when to do it, exploring careers/majors, seeking out leadership opportunities, what classes to take in high school to prepare for college, and how extra-curricular activities play a part in developing a strong college resume. Register Here

o Free ACT Practice Test; Saturday, October 7; 9am-12:30pm

Tell your friends! This practice test is open to any high school student who has not taken a practice test with us in the past 12 months. This is a great way to get a baseline score and a strengths and weaknesses report before going into an official test. Register Here

o Fall ACT Prep Class $399 (or included in our full college planning program)
Classes are open to all high school students. This 3-session prep course is to prepare for the October test. *Be sure to register through their website by Sept 22 at www.act.org.

Session 1 – Sunday, Oct 1, 3-6pm – English

Session 2 – Sunday, Oct 15, 3-6pm – Math

Session 3 – Sunday, Oct 22, 3-6pm – Reading & Science

Register Here

Dual Credit is available for students taking MTH 136, MTH 138, Anatomy & Physiology, Advanced Chemistry and Advanced Physics, ENG 3, ENG 4, SPN 3 and

US History (Dual Credit). Contact teachers of these courses or Mrs. Ewing with questions. Don’t delay; student registration closes on September 18. Student registration link:https://dualcredit.missouristate.edu/applytodualcreditcourses.htm

Scholarhsip Opportunities

Bold.org is the largest independent scholarship provider in the US. Visit the links below to learn more about many scholarship opportunities:

• https://bold.org/scholarships/
• https://bold.org/scholarships/by-year/high-school/seniors/

College & Career Fair – See the flyer below for details. A flyer is also posted on the “Counselor News” board as you enter the main hallway.

Parents, if your child is participating in a sport, please be sure to sign and return the sportsmanship contract below to the office.

Please use the directions below in viewing the 2023-2024 Greenwood Directory.

Parents, if you would like your child to walk out on the field with a Greenwood soccer player prior to the Homecoming game, please fill ou the form below.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSffOqYl5OB8-ZgfA6z_XnssJ2H8ZXSmTOiJ4ua0Ps1qUhKkpA/viewform?usp=sf_link

Please report absences and respond to absent notices at GWDAttendance@gmail.com

Attention Greenwood Families:

We need your help staffing the concession stand for upcoming fall sports. Middle and high school students are welcome to assist and can earn Civitas hours. Families participating in co-curricular activities are strongly encouraged to volunteer at least once and we greatly appreciate it.

You may sign up by visiting these links:

Greenwood Concession Stand: Boys Junior High Basketball (signupgenius.com)

Greenwood Concession Stand: Volleyball (signupgenius.com)

It is not too late to sign up and become a member of GPA! Please scan the QR code and join today!

Purchase your Greenwood Homecoming sponsorships today! All Sport Booster and Homecoming Platinum’ package includes advertisement on our homecoming T-shirts & many other things! Deadline is Sept 1st.

Please contact Natalie Clark with any questions! 4178300764 or bandnclark@sbcglobal.net You may also visit the Booster Club webside. https://greenwood-booster.square.site/shop/homecoming-2023-sponsorships/4

Dear Greenwood Family,

Greenwood Booster Club provides financial and volunteer support to all middle and high school sports, cheerleading, debate, and Scholar Bowl activities at Greenwood. Booster Club is funded through parent memberships/sponsorships, the Blue Jay Bash fundraising event, and concession sales.

Booster Club’s yearly budget is used to support:

· Hudl cameras livestream all activities in both gyms whether athletic event or school program

· BALLS: Golf, tennis, basketball, soccer, baseball and volleyball

· Uniforms for middle school and high school teams and cheerleading

· Athletic facility needs, such as court rentals, greens fees etc.

· Athletic trainer support for team athletic events and individuals during school hours

· Homecoming festivities, September 29

· Debate tournament travel and equipment

· Scholar Bowl special events

· Post season travel for teams and individuals

· Annual Athletic and Debate Awards Banquet

· Student awards plaques, pins, letters and recognition

· Team training equipment

These are made possible with the commitment of Greenwood families through generous sponsorships and memberships. Please go to https://greenwood-booster.square.site/shop/greenwood-booster-memberships/2 for membership levels and to join today. If you join Booster Club by the end of August, you will receive a one-time discount code of 20% off your initial order of Jay Ware available from 4one7 Studio by visiting http://bit.ly/GreenwoodJayWear. Order by August 25 to ensure delivery to school by September 8. Code is still valid after the 25th, but can’t guarantee delivery by September 8.

Booster Club members also can support through volunteer time for concessions, gate entry, homecoming festivities, and maintaining school trophy cases. Volunteering is a great way for Greenwood students to earn civitas descendo credit. If you would like to volunteer your or your student’s time, please email us at greenwoodbooster@gmail.com.

Go Jays!

Greenwood Booster Club Executive Board

Mark Gelner – President

Tona Hetzler – Vice President

Dana & Teresa Frederick – Treasurers

Abbi Pinegar-Rose – Secretary

Natalie Clark – Past President

If your child will have any medication kept at school such as inhalers or Epi-Pens - please sign the medication authorization form (link below) and bring the medication to school with the prescription label attached.

Our goal is to keep all students safe and healthy at school to foster the best learning environment possible. Please review our Greenwood Illness Policy below.

Students should be kept home with the following:

Fever 100.4 or greater

Cough

Rash

Sore throat/swollen glands

Shortness of breath

Runny nose or congestion

Diarrhea

Nausea or vomiting

Fatigue

Headache

Muscle pain

Lack of appetite

Red, itchy, or watery eyes

Persistent earache

Our illness policy is as follows:

Students who have had any of the above symptoms in the past 24 hours should stay home from school until symptoms resolve without the use of medication to relieve symptoms. Students must be fever free and/or symptom-free (including vomiting/diarrhea) without the use of fever-reducing medication (or medication to control symptoms) for 24 hours before returning to school.

Students will be sent home with the following:

Temperature of 100.4 or greater

Nausea, vomiting, and/or diarrhea

Symptoms related to possible communicable disease (skin rashes, redness of eyes, swollen glands, etc.)

Excessive drainage from eyes, ears, persistent earache, constant cough; or painful sore throat accompanied by enlarged lymph nodes.

Head lice or nits

Return to school following injury:

Please provide a doctor's note with a written request for any necessary modifications or accommodations.

If your student tests positive for COVID-19:

They should isolate at home for at least 5 days after symptom onset or after testing positive.

Isolation can end after symptom resolution, which may take longer than the 5-day minimum.

Once isolation has ended, it is recommended that a mask be worn around others for at least 5 days.

If a student is sent home with COVID-19 like symptoms:

Negative COVID test or doctor's note is required for return to school.

Must have resolution of fever without the use of fever-reducing medications for at least 24 hours AND

Improvement of symptoms without the use of medication to control symptoms.

Students who feel healthy but have recently had close contact with a person with COVID-19 should monitor their health until 10 days after exposure.

Please let me know if you have any questions, or if we can support your student in any way.

We are looking forward to a great year,

Nurse Heather & Nurse Alexa

Office Phone: 417-836-4911

Nurse Heather: heatherseal@missouristate.edu

Nurse Alexa: ars52093@missouristate.edu

We are a laboratory school for students in Kindergarten - 12th grades. We are part of the College of Education at Missouri State University.

Email: Greenwood@Missouristate.edu
Website: https://education.missouristate.edu/greenwood/
Location: 1024 East Harrison Street, Springfield, MO, USA
Phone: (417) 836-5124
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/greenwoodlab

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/greenwoodlabschool/

Counseling Website: https://www.greenwood.missouristate.edu/page/counseling-department

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