The Gator Bite
Greenfield Elementary 2018-2019
Look for us each week!
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Annual Update Reminder
Annual Update Reminder
If you have yet to do so, please complete the Annual Update through Infinite Campus. This is a new process that requires your review of information such as address and telephone numbers. In addition, you are also required to give your approval on whether your child may be photographed.
Electronic Device Agreement
The yearly Electronic Device Agreement is required if your child has a cell phone or smart watch on campus. Please download the form provided at the link below, sign and return to their teacher as soon as possible.
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Early Release on Wednesday
Early release is this Wednesday, October 31st. School dismisses at 2:25 p.m. Lunches remain the same as the rest of the week.
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Calendar of Events
Monday, October 29 through Friday, November 2: Red Ribbon Week
Tuesday, October 30: Spirit Day: Wear a Cap, Running Club Practice, 3:30 p.m.
Wednesday, October 31: Spirit Day: Wear a Halloween Shirt, Early Release, 2:25 p.m.
Thursday, November 1: Spirit Day: Wear Boots, PTSO Meeting in Library, 12 p.m.
Friday, November 2: Spirit Day: Wear a Team Jersey or Sports Shirt, 5th Grade Field Trip to Highland High School, 4th Grade Zoology Field Trip to Phoenix Zoo
Tuesday, November 6: Running Club Practice, 3:30 p.m., Dads Club Meeting in Library, 7 p.m.
Wednesday, November 7: Early Release, 2:25 p.m.
Friday, November 9: Red, White and Blue Spirit Day, Veterans Day Celebration
Monday, November 12: No School in Observance of Veterans Day
Tuesday, November 13: Kids Heart Challenge Kicks Off, 3rd Grade Field Trip to Chandler Environmental Education Center (Group 1), Running Club Practice, 3:30 p.m.
Wednesday, November 14: Early Release, 2:25 p.m.
Thursday, November 15: 3rd Grade Field Trip to Chandler Environmental Education Center (Group 2)
Friday, November 16: Wear Gator Green!, Last Day of Kids Heart Challenge
Saturday, November 17: Swingin' in the Swamp
Monday, November 19: No Turkey for Perky, 5:30 p.m.
Tuesday, November 20: Field Day, Running Club Meet at GJHS, 3:30 p.m.
November 21-November 23: No School - Thanksgiving
Tuesday, November 27: Running Club Practice, 3:30 p.m.
Wednesday, November 28: 5th and 6th Handbells to Emeritus, Early Release, 2:25 p.m., Running Club Practice, 3:30 p.m., Wing Eating Contest at Buffalo Wild Wings, 6 p.m.
Thursday, November 29: 5th Grade Field Trip to Halle Heart Museum, 1st Grade Field Trip to Veterans Oasis Park, PTSO Meeting in Library, 12 p.m.
Friday, November 30: Wear Gator Green!, 5th and 6th Grade field trip to Highland High School (Matinee Concert)
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November PTSO Meeting
Join us on Thursday, November 1st at noon in the library for our general PTSO Meeting.
This meeting is sponsored by Sodalicious! Please leave a drink order in the comments of your RSVP and we'll have your requested drink waiting for you at the meeting!
Little gators (youngers siblings) are welcome.
Drink menu can be found here: https://www.mysodalicious.com/new-mixology
To RSVP, just click the button below:
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September/October Box Tops Winners
Individual Winners:
- K-3rd winner: Stahl (1st) with 284
- 4-6th winner: Puchi (5th) with 651
Totals for whole school:
- Box Tops 3657 for $365.70
- Coke Rewards 1213 for $60.65
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Gifted Education Corner
My name is Venessa Whitener, and I am the Gifted Education Parent Council representative for our school. You can reach me at svzwhite@gmail.com. Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions about gifted education at our campus and in the district.
Free Star Party! Friday December 7th, 2018 6-8 PM at the City of Chandler Environmental Education Center, at Veterans Oasis Park. Telescopes are provided and viewing will begin when the sky is dark. Set your sights on clear skies as you take a self-guided tour on the Chandler Solar System Walk.
The application window is now open for Gilbert Classical Academy. GCA is a college preparatory school option serving grades 7-12 available in Gilbert Public Schools. Families interested in enrolling need to fill out an application prior to December 14, 2018 here: http://gca.gilbertschools.net/academics/enrollment
Free National Park passes for 4th graders! The Every Kid in a Park program has begun! The program grants a one-year free pass to fourth graders to visit any or all of the national parks. The pass allows for the free entrance for the family into all National Parks, US Forests, and other federal lands. Parents can apply for the pass at: https://www.everykidinapark.gov There is also a tab on that page with lesson plans for teachers.
More information on the Gifted Education Parent Council (GEPC) can be found on the district website: gilbertschools → Departments → Gifted Education → GEPC
Follow us on Facebook @gilbertgifted for more events and updates.
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Swingin' in the Swamp
The Dads Club Golf Tournament is scheduled for Saturday, November 17th at 7:30 a.m. at Superstition Springs Golf Club and we want you to join in on the fun!
Raffle prizes include:
Tickets to:
- Butterfly Wonderland
- Botanical Gardens
- Phoenix Symphony
- Rounds of gold at August Ranch and Kokopelli Golf Clubs
Gift Certificates to:
- Chipotle
- Cold Beers & Cheeseburgers
- Cogburns
- Gecko Grill
- Bounce U
To register, simply email the following registration form or visit this link for an easy way to pay: https://squareup.com/store/greenfield-elementary-dads-club
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PTSO Store
Click here to go directly to the site.
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What's Cookin' at the Swamp?
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Greenfield Elementary
Email: greenfieldinfo@gilbertschools.net
Website: http://gilbertgreenfield.ss11.sharpschool.com/
Location: 2550 East Elliot Road, Gilbert, AZ, USA
Phone: (480) 892-2801
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GreenfieldElementaryGators/
Twitter: @GrESGators