Greystone News
February 26, 2021
Celebrating black history month
Join the team! Nominations are now open for next school year's PTA Executive Board. We are also accepting names of those who would like to serve on a special committee. For more information and to complete a nomination form for yourself or someone you know, click here.
If you have questions, please contact any of the Nominating Committee members:
Weldon Birdwell - weldon.birdwell@gmail.com
Joan Bishop - joanbbishop@gmail.com
Laurie Russell - laurierussell18@gmail.com
Michelle Varnell - michellevarnell@yahoo.com
Hoover City Schools is pleased to partner with the Children's Policy Council and Family Court of Jefferson County to present
Human Trafficking: Protecting Your Children from
On-Line Predators, Exploitation and "Sugaring"
Please join us for a Parent Forum addressing a critical issue affecting the safety of our children and youth. The Child Trafficking Solutions Project, affiliated with the Family Court of Jefferson County, will be presenting a Parent Forum: Protecting Your Children from On-Line Predators, Exploitation, and Trafficking on March 2, 2021, with two time slots (repeated the same program) - one at lunchtime and one in the early evening. Please register for one of these and share it with others. In the event you are interested and unable to participate, this webinar will be recorded and a link provided for access to you and others on-line.
March 2, 2021, noon to 1:15 pm Registration Link:
Please register for Human Trafficking: Protecting Your Children from On-Line Predators, Exploitation, and "Sugaring" on March 2, 2021, at 12:00 PM CST at:
https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/667563400321695246
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.
March 2, 2021, 6 pm to 7:15 pm Registration Link:
Please register for Human Trafficking: Protecting Your Children From On-Line Predators, Exploitation, and "Sugaring" on Mar 2, 2021, 6:00 PM CST at:
https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/8547558727429675022
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.
Please plan to attend, there will be time for questions.
Entering Kindergarten and New Students for 2021-2022
Please complete this as soon as possible so we have an idea of how many kindergarteners and new students we will have in order to plan for staffing.
Please let me know if you have questions. You are welcome to share this link on any neighborhood pages too!
https://forms.gle/AnqJWUqFUHivN4Ep6
Dr. Stocks
Do you have a child who will be 4 years old by September 1st? It is time to pre-register for our PreK class. We will be able to accept about 18 students.
Library News
You can now use MySchoolFees to pay for the Birthday Book Club! It is located under the Library tab. If you would like your child to participate, please pay on MySchoolFees or send in a check for $10.00, made out to Greystone, prior to March 5 (to be included in this year's yearbook page for Birthday Book Club). Click here for more information. If you have questions, please email Mrs. Richey at jrichey@hoover.k12.al.us
Mark Your Calendars
March 3 - Vision Research Screening for K, 2nd, and 4th grades
March 6 - City of Hoover Arbor Day Celebration at Aldridge Gardens 9:00am
March 8 - School Board Meeting - 5:30pm
March 11 - Kids Mercedes Last Mile (at school) (rain date is 3/12)
March 12 - End of 3rd nine weeks
March 15 - 19- 5th Grade Dauphin Island At school Week
March 17 - Report cards go home
March 18 - Spring Picture Day
March 18 - PTA Board Meeting
March 22 - 26 - Spring Break
April 1 - Drawing for 21-22 PreK
April 6, 7, & 8 - 2nd and 3rd Grade ACAP Testing
April 13, 14, 15, & 16 - 4th Grade ACAP Testing
April 19 - 23 - Teacher Appreciation Week
April 20, 21, & 22 - 5th Grade ACAP Testing
April 26 - 30 - Nature Week
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