Blue Jay News
December 9, 2022
A Message from the Administrative Team
Greenwood Students and Families:
THANK YOU to all the parents that donated to COOKIE EXCHANGE! This is another wonderful expression of gratitude shown by Greenwood parents to our teachers. It is certainly one of our favorite days of the year!
Tuition is due at the end of the first semester for the full amount. You can pay at the Bursar’s office in Carrington Hall, or send your payment to Greenwood and we will process the payment. Please make checks payable to Missouri State University. If your family is unable to make full payment of tuition, please contact Dr. Snodgrass via email.
Final exams are next week for all high school classes! Good luck to all students. Greenwood students will begin their Winter Holiday break beginning Friday, December 16. Offices will be closed from December 21 – January 4, 2023. Classes for the 2nd semester will begin on Monday, January 23, 2023.
The Elementary Holiday Music Program was a huge success! Thank you to Jacqua Garrison for directing and preparing our students for such a wonderful event.
We now have LIVE STREAMING of events in the Event Center and Wellness gym. Please subscribe to the YouTube channel at: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7OZFxzu1ZRoe04DAGOqH4g/featured to view our basketball games and future events online.
As a reminder, we are hosting a 48-hour high school basketball event this weekend in the Event Center, it will be broadcast on the Springfield Sports channel through city link. Local and out-of-state teams will be participating. Our girls play at noon on Saturday, come out and support them in this event!
Go Blue Jays!
Ron & Jeni
Student Podcast
https://www.greenwood.missouristate.edu/page/greenwood-student-podcast
In this edition of “What’s the Good Word,’ Reagan Winegar explores all-things Common Application; conversations with college counselors from Washington University and the University of Missouri-Columbia demystify the college application process.
First Grade Student of the Week
First Grade Student Maria Jamos father, Dr. Abdullah Jamos, Associate Professor of Audiology
from the Communication Sciences and Disorders Department, presented a program for Maria’s Student of the Week Celebration. Dr. Jamos and Maria shared information using a model of the ear that showed the outer, middle and inner ear. Students learned about the eardrum, the hammer, the anvil, the cochlea, and the stirrup in addition to how to take care of our ears.
Extra Soccer Training
Beginning November 29th, the Old Dome will be available for informal soccer on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:30 to 5:00pm. Boys and girls in grades 8 through 12 are welcome.
Midway through January, a Greenwood COED soccer team will compete in an indoor Lake County league. Any students grades 8 through 12 who are interested please email kerryhscott@gmail.com or lnich3@hotmail.com.
The Blue Jay Bodega is Back!
You can click here for their Amazon Wish List.
https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/2C1L2KMWLSLPL?ref_=wl_share
Archery Club
Our BlueJay Archers are now shooting from 10 meters and doing great!
Next week, we will practice Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, December 12, 13 and 14, from 3:30-4:30 PM.
Anyone in grades 6-12 may participate with a Parent Permission Form which can be picked up in the Main Office. Practice times during Winter Break will be posted in next week's Newsletter. You may contact the Archery Coach, Jon Ewing, with any questions. 417-569-8698 or j.e.ewing@att.net
Wonders of Wildlife Camps for Greenwood 's Break
Wonders of Wildlife is offtering camps over Winter break this year. They have their normal camp in December but are also offering 3 camps that coincide with Greenwood's break in January.
See the attached flyer for information on these camps and a link to register. They are hoping they will be popular and offered next year too.
Concession Stand Sign Up
Greenwood Booster Club Greenwood High School Basketball Concession
Please review the available slots below and click on the button to sign up. If signing up for middle school service hours, parents and child should sign up together. Thank you!
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30e0c44aca62ba3fe3-greenwood
If you have questions, you can contact Tona Hetzler at tonahetzler@missouristate.edu
Food Drive by FCA Info Here
Swim Team Results from Coach Mullen
Over the weekend the girls swim team finished 9th out of 17 teams with only half the team able to be there. Katelyn Schuller was 4th in the 200 free. Reese Moore finished 1st in the 50 free and 2nd in the 100 fly both with state consideration times.
Last night Greenwood defeated Parkview. Katelyn Schuller finished 3rd in the 200 free and won the 100 back. Reese More won the 50 free and 100 fly both with state consideration times.
Elementary Winter Musicals
Thanks to elementary choir director, Jacqua Garrison, for presenting these musicals on Wednesday, "Holiday Hoedown" and "Good Holiday Feelings"
Bear Pantry Donations Being Taken Now
The Elementary Service Project for December has begun. It is a collection for the Bear Pantry.
Nonperishable food items and hygiene products are appreciated (shampoo, soap, deodorant, etc.)
The class having the most weight of items for the Bear Pantry Service Project will win a pizza party!
The pizza party will be after we return to school from Winter Break.
Thank you for participating.
For more information about the Bear Pantry, you can check out https://www.missouristate.edu/cce/bear-pantry.htm
From Mrs. Ewing
SENIORS: Finish this first semester strong!!
Dr. Zinia Thomas is a practicing Medical Doctor in St. Louis, Missouri. She wants to help the next generation of medical doctors in the United States, and would like to give back through the “Dr Zinia Thomas Scholarship for Medical Students”. The scholarship is meant to provide funding for a deserving student who wishes to become a medical doctor. Find all details here: https://drziniathomasscholarship.com/dr-zinia-thomas-scholarship/
The Springfield Elks Teenager of the Year Scholarships recognize outstanding local seniors for their academic achievements, community service, and school activities. Each year a group of senior finalists are chosen from applications received. Additionally, the TOP finalist will be awarded a special scholarship, the Kerr Award. See Mrs. Ewing for the materials if you are interested in applying. The application deadline is March 20, 2023.
Community Foundation of the Ozarks’ (CFO) scholarship season opens January 1, 2023.
You may “view only” the various scholarships and criteria on their public access page here: https://www.grantinterface.com/Process/Apply?urlKey=cfozarksscholarships&AccessCode=public. Note that scholarship award amounts and criteria are subject to change as updates are made until the season opens January 1, 2023.
JUNIORS:
PSAT Results: Please remember to pay for the PSAT on Storefront. We can expect PSAT results within 4-6 weeks from test date. If you provided your email address on your answer sheet on test day, you’ll receive an email notifying you when your scores are available. If you didn’t provide an email address on your answer sheet on test day, you can still access your scores online after creating a College Board account. ( set one up now.)
ALL:
Pre-College Spring Schedules – Please see Mrs. Ewing before leaving for Winter Break to confirm your spring schedule alignment for Greenwood and MSU courses. PRE-COLLEGE REGISTRATION: Registration for MSU’s spring semester opens for Precollege students on November 17. Students wishing to concurrently enroll in Precollege courses at MSU must first make an appointment with Teresa Cunningham (Zoom or in person). Following your appointment, she will lift the hold on student accounts allowing them to then register. Teresa is new this year in her role as Pre-College Academic Advisor. You will love working with her! You will find her very responsive, positive, and sincere in her approach to assisting you in successfully navigating college classes. To book an in person appointment; To book a Zoom appointment.
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. See the Greenwood Counseling Website for ACT/SAT tips Greenwood Laboratory School Counseling Department (greenwoodlabcounseling.com)
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.
CoxHealth Medical Explorers Springfield Spring — Completed Applications will be accepted December 1 through December 28, 2022. Parent/Guardian and student signatures are required. If you wish to apply, see Mrs. Ewing for the application materials. Be sure to see Mrs. Ewing before leaving for Winter Break on Dec 15.
Are you interested in entrepreneurship or urban design? Not all students enjoy writing academic papers. That’s why Scholar Launch is offering 4 hands-on projects this winter that allow students to dive deeper into the world of business, architecture and art. Students will work with professors from NYU, Columbia or Dartmouth, study advanced knowledge, and produce their own business proposal or portfolio that can be used in competitions, college applications and more. Here is the link to apply: https://www.scholarlaunch.org/apply-now.
Greenwood Laboratory School
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