Greenlodge Weekly Update 3/23/2020
#ReachForYourBest
The Following Events Have Been Cancelled...
Wednesday, March 25 - Lifetouch Spring Portraits
Wednesday, March 25 - All Town Chorus Concert (5th grade performing) 7PM @DHS
Friday, March 27 - Term 2 Report Cards Issued
Tuesday, March 31 - MCAS Testing begins - see schedule below
Friday, April 3 - Greenlodge Variety Show, 6PM
At this time, no further events will be posted given the uncertainty of the school closure. We will do our best to reschedule events when school reopens.
Message to Greenlodge Families:
We’ve made it through week one of our “new normal.” Some of the highlights of last week included: custodians swarming the buildings to thoroughly clean and sanitize every DPS school, holding our first ever all staff virtual meeting, reaching out to all families in our community via survey, making sure all students have access to a device and working together as a district to get a week’s worth of curriculum posted in 48 hours. Wow! I'm very proud to work with a dedicated group of people.
Thank you for taking the time to complete the family survey last week. This enabled us to ensure all families had access to food, resources and technology. I was blown away by everyone's gratitude despite these challenging times! Here were some of the common themes: family, health, security, children, time together. I hope that you are doing well and finding ways to connect with others.
This week we are going to shift our focus to increasing connections with students. One thing I will be doing is posting daily morning announcements to the Greenlodge Homepage. Be sure to check-in to hear from other staff members as well! In addition, teachers will be exploring new ways of communicating. Please remember to reach out to your child's teacher with any questions, concerns or just to say "hi!"
Kindly,
Ashley Bodkins
Check-out the Greenlodge Homepage!
- Morning video announcements with Mrs. Bodkins, and guest staff!
- Book Madness and Battle of the Books links, ballots and reading response forms
- Home learning link to grade level resources
- Information regarding meals for students
- Counseling resources
- Coronavirus Updates
Pictures of the Week...
Book Madness - Whole School Grades 1-5
This week students and families can enjoy listening to the following picture books:
You can also watch this video to meet the author and illustrator of Hair Love.
After listening to each of the stories, cast your vote using the Word Collector vs Hair Love Ballot to let us know which book was your favorote.
All votes are due by Friday! The winning book will be posted on Monday along with the next two books!
We can't wait to see which book was our favorite!
Battle of the Books - Grades 4 & 5
TREK: Technology, Recreation, Enrichment, Knowledge
Who? 5th Graders going to Dedham Middle School
When? Weekdays from June 24-July 10 (except July 3)
What time? 8:15am-12:30pm
How much? $375 per student, $50 for students on free/reduced lunch
What? Students will finish summer reading and math, take other hands-on, enrichment classes, and learn more about the middle school from teachers and former students.
Why? Students can finish their summer work with teachers and high school student volunteers to help them. Students will meet new friends from other elementary schools. It's great for students to get to know their big, new school before September! (Just to name a few reasons)
Recruitment for TREK 2020 begins now!
Click here to view the brochure.
TREK Link: https://sites.google.com/dedham.k12.ma.us/trek/home
Additionally, you will receive paper copies of the brochure via istudent backpacks.
Program Coordinator -Chris Nadeau
Assistant Coordinator- Sarah Ascenzo.
What's New in the Library?
Notes from the Nurse...
If you have an emergency, please call 911 or visit the emergency room.
The Buzz from Ms. Blais ...
Are your children worried about coronavirus? Check out these two helpful links:
Newsletter Translations
About Us
Email: abodkins@dedham.k12.ma.us
Website: https://www.dedham.k12.ma.us/greenlodge
Location: 191 Greenlodge Street, Dedham, MA, USA
Phone: 781-310-4000
Facebook: facebook.com/GreenlodgeDedham
Twitter: @GLDGESchool