Blue Jay News

Greenwood Students and Families:

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

With fall sports in full swing, we remind athletes, coaches, student-fans, parents, and community members in attendance to keep in mind sportsmanship. Please represent Greenwood with class and focus on supporting our athletes and coaches. It is not the place for our fans to question or yell at the officials. The coaches can communicate with the officials if there are issues. Please make an effort and avoid embarrassing Greenwood and be positive with your words and actions in the stands. We appreciate and love our fans and ask that they be loud, proud and support our Jays!

Secondary parents – please remind students to park in the student lot (#28). The lot west of Greenwood (#8) is for Greenwood and MSU faculty and staff. Also, as a courtesy to our guests, please remind them not to park in the guest spots.

Parents - We have a new attendance email, please use this email to report absences for your students. GWDAttendance@gmail.com

We want to give a big shout out to our staff for a smooth and effective start to the school year. We are so grateful for their continued efforts to educate all our students and we are fortunate to work with such outstanding professionals.

Have a great weekend!

Ron & Jeni

GREENWOOD WEBSITE

During Tuesday night's soccer game against Laquey, Greenwood players Collin Clark and Sebastian Parada-Serrato carried an injured Laquey player off the field to safety after going down due to injury. This occured after the Laquey scored a goal against the Bluejays. Way to go for showing great sportsmanship, Soccer Jays!

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.

Each year secondary students celebrate homecoming with our annual Hamburger Fry. Typically, the hamburger patties are donated by a GLS family and we are asking if any family would like to donate this year’s hamburger patties. If you are interested, please reach out to Mrs. Hopkins or Mr. Anderson for further information. GLS would gladly give your family credit for your generosity. Thank you for your support.

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

Pets are wonderful and we love our pets, however, pets are not allowed at school per Missouri State University policy:

Pets under the control of an adult (i.e., 18 years or older) are permitted on University property, but are not permitted within University-owned or leased buildings.

Exceptions:

• Animals trained to assist persons with disabilities
• Animals used in University laboratories for official research, classroom or observation purposes
• Animals used in equine instruction at the Agricultural Center
• Fish in residence halls

Dear GLS Middle and High School Families,

Your STEM team is very excited about Science Olympiad! We have big shoes to fill with the loss of Dr. Bonebrake, but we are ready to take on the challenge. Practice begins Wednesday, September 13th from 3:15 to 4:15. We will be practicing Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays to accommodate all our busy Olympians' schedules.

Please sign up for the Remind notifications if you haven't already. B-Division text: @glsbdi to 81010 and C-Division text: @glscdi to 81010.

We will continue to collect $100 on Storefront to cover fees for the program. Roben Tebbenkamp has that set up for you.

Please refer questions to Kristy or Christian, your Science Olympiad co-chairs.

Thank you for all your time and efforts in assisting with your children's success in Science Olympiad. We appreciate you.

Your STEM TEAM,

Chris Adams, Jacob Anderson, Abby Burch, David Duff, Cory Fearing, Kristy Gilmore, and Christian Madsen

9th graders in Biology had fun using chemical indicator tests to look at "stomach contents" and determine what the last meal was of the victims being observed.

Dear High School Students and Parents,

Only 276 days until take off!! Greenwood’s Grand Tour of Florence, France, and United Kingdom 2024 is rapidly approaching. The current tour fee is good through September 28, 2023. Please get signed up and send your questions to Mme. Bareford or Ms. Gilmore.

Explorica.com

June 3, 2024 – June 15, 2024

TourCenter ID: Greenwood-24

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 that time again to order Homecoming t-shirts! Sales will close at midnight on Sept 11th. T-shirts will be distributed a few days before homecoming which is Friday Sept 29!

https://greenwood-booster.square.site/shop/homecoming-t-shirts-order-form/

Please note your student's grade in the note section at checkout for easy distribution!

Check out our social media to caption this picture!

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

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

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.

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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