Greystone News
October 11, 2019
25th Anniversary Celebration
1st place - Turtles
2nd Place - Dolphins
3rd Place - Wolves
4th Place - Lions
5th Place - Hawks
Congratulations to our Core Value Award winners for September. These students demonstrated trust during the month.
Digital Citizenship Parenting Tip
Library News
The Scholastic Book Fair is coming to Greystone from October 21-24! If you would like to volunteer, please click on this SignUpGenius link to see what shifts are available:
Book Fair Volunteer Sign Up Genius Link
If you have any questions, please email Mrs. Richey at jrichey@hoover.k12.al.us.
Don't want to send cash or check for Book Fair? Use eWallet! NO CREDIT CARDS WILL BE ACCEPTED AT THIS BOOK FAIR!! If you want to use a credit card, you must put your information in the eWallet before your child shops! Available NOW until October 24.
- First, go to our homepage at: https://www.scholastic.com/bf/greystoneelementaryschool
- Scroll down to the eWallet section - it is GREEN and says "Go cash-free"! Click "Get Started".
- Scroll down and click "Go to eWallet".
- Register for an account for EACH of your children.
- You can print the barcode if you choose, but I will also print it and give it to your children when they shop!
- Your credit card will only be charged the amount that your child actually spends. For example, if their limit is $20.00, but they only spend $15.00, you will only be charged $15.00!
- If you have any problems, email Mrs. Richey at jrichey@hoover.k12.al.us or call 205-439-3242.
Be a Champion and Read Contest
Thank you to the Greystone Ladies Club for the donation of a "Buddy Bench" for our playground.
Fire Safety Poster Contest
MARK YOUR CALENDARS WITH THESE IMPORTANT DATES!
October 14th - No School - Teacher PD Day
October 14th - 18th - National School Lunch Week
October 16th - Report Cards go home
October 18th - 2nd grade to Desoto Caverns
October 21st - 25th - Book Fair
October 21st - 25th - School Bus Safety Week/ Bus Driver Appreciation Week
October 24th - PTA Board Meeting - 10:00 am
October 24th - Hoover Hayride @ Veterans Park
October 25th - Miss Annie visits Kindergarten
October 28th - November 1st - Red Ribbon Week
October 29th - Make Up Picture Day
October 30th - McWane visits 3rd Grade
October 30th - Spain Park Pep Rally here @ 1:30 pm
October 31st - K to Old Baker Farm
October 31st - 1st Grade Pumpkin Parade
November 4th - 15th - Oak Mountain Missions Food Drive
November 5th - 6th Day Creatures visits K
November 7th - 4th Grade Veterans Day Program 6:00 pm
November 8th - 4th Grade to Pell City Veterans Home
November 11th - School and Office closed for Veterans Day
November 13th - HOUSE meetings
November 14th - Turkey Trot Run in PE
November 14th - Thanksgiving Lunch
November 14th - Hoover Community Meeting - Metropolitan Church of God - 6:00 pm
November 20th - School Spelling Bee
November 21st - PTA Board Meeting - 10:00 am
November 25th - 29th - School Closed for Thanksgiving Holidays
Our Greystone Motto
Learn - Lead - Leave a Legacy
Our Greystone Mission
As a school community, we empower learners, inspire leaders, and encourage all children to reach their potential.
Our Greystone Vision
Empowering a generation of learners and leaders to leave a legacy.
Greystone Elementary
Email: sstocks@hoover.k12.al.us
Website: https://www.hoovercityschools.net/greystone
Location: 300 Village Street, Birmingham, AL, USA
Phone: 205-439-3200
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GreystoneElementarySchool/
Twitter: @greystoneelem