The Gator Bite
Greenfield Elementary 2019-2020
Look for us each week!
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Calendar of Events
Click here for the full Greenfield Elementary calendar.
Wednesday, October 16: Early Release, 1:55 p.m.
Friday, October 18: Wear Gator Green!
Monday, October 21: Student Council Meeting, 3:10 p.m.
Tuesday, October 22: Gators Give Back Meeting, 3:00 p.m.
Wednesday, October 23: Early Release, 1:55 p.m., PTSO Restaurant Night
Friday, October 25: Wear Gator Green!
Monday, October 28 through Friday, November 1 - Red Ribbon Week
Monday, October 28: Fall Family Night: 5:00 p.m.
Wednesday, October 30: First Grade Field Trip to Orpheum Theater, 9 a.m., Early Release, 1:55 a.m.
Friday, November 1: Wear Gator Green!
Monday, November 4: Picture Retake Day, Student Council, 3:10 p.m.
Tuesday, November 5: Running Club, 3 p.m., Dads Club Meeting, 7 p.m.
Wednesday, November 6: Early Release, 1:55 p.m.
Thursday, November 7: PTSO Meeting in Library, 11:30 a.m.
Friday, November 8: Wear Gator Green!, Fifth Grade Field Trip to HHS
Monday, November 11: No School - Veterans Day
Wednesday, November 13: Early Release, 1:55 p.m.
Friday, November 15: Wear Gator Green!, Battle of the Books
Wednesday, November 20: Half-day Release, 11:55 a.m., Dad's Club Restaurant Night
Friday, November 22: Wear Gator Green!
Saturday, November 23: Dads Club Presents: Swingin' in the Swamp
Wednesday, November 27: No School - Thanksgiving Holiday
Thursday, November 28: No School - Thanksgiving Holiday
Friday, November 29: No School - Thanksgiving Holiday
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Early Release on Wednesday
Early release is this Wednesday, October 16th. School dismisses at 1:55 p.m. Also, remember that early release Wednesday lunches are different from the rest of the week. The Wednesday lunch schedule is listed below:
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Running Club (2nd through 6th Grades)
Running Club will be starting on Tuesday, October 15th at 3:00-3:30. Parents can sign up their 2nd through 6th graders until October 15th.
November 5th at Greenfield Jr. High
December 17th at Greenfield Jr. High (We are hosting this Meet.)
January 14th at Val Vista Lakes Elementary
February 11th at Mesquite Jr. This is the District Meet.
February 29th - Fun Run at Campo Verde High School
Meets start at 4:15. Please arrive by 4:00 so we can get the runners ready.
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Fall Family Night
Fall Family Night Sign-up
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Harkins Orders Due by November 1st
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Ways to fundraise from home
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Box Tops Fundraiser
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Gifted Education Corner
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.
â—Ź 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. Prospective families are invited to attend an informational session to meet the Principal and learn about the school philosophy, curriculum, and programs on Wednesday, October 23, 2019 at 6:30 P.M. in the GCA Cafeteria. Families interested in enrolling need to fill out an application prior to Friday, December 13th, 2019 here:
https://www.gilbertschools.net/domain/720
â—Ź Are you interested in learning more about the Gifted Talented and Creative (GTC) Program at Highland Junior High? There is a website dedicated to the program. Please
go here to learn more: https://www.gilbertschools.net/domain/720
â—Ź Gilbert Public Schools is asking voters to pass a $100 million Bond and a 15% override this fall. The Bond will be used to improve technology infrastructure, transportation, facilities, and improve safety and security. The override will help to reduce class sizes, retain and attract quality teachers, help with social and emotional support of students, and help to reduce class sizes. More information on the bond and override can be found here:
https://www.gilbertschools.net/bondandoverride
● More information on the Gifted Education Parent Council (GEPC) can be found on the district website: gilbertschools → Departments → Academics → GEPC
Follow us on Facebook @gilbertgifted for more events and updates
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What's Cookin' at the Swamp?
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday Lunch Schedule
Lunch schedules are subject to change when heat or rainy day schedules are in effect.
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Hot Lunches
The last hot lunch needs to be ordered by 9:30 Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday mornings. The last call for hot lunch will be 9:00 on Wednesday mornings. These requests can also be left on the attendance line when calling in your child late for the day: (480) 892-2801, ext. 1401.
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Join the Greenfield Elementary PTSO!
The PTSO would love your help with future events at The Swamp! Please see our website at www.greenfieldptso.org for who we are and what we do here at the school!
Sign up for our newsletter and updates here.
To read our September newsletter, please click here.
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The PTSO Store is open!
Families can now order from PTSO's online store! Orders will be delivered to your child's classroom. Be sure to check out the store for items such as t-shirts, hooded jackets, patches and jewelry!
Click here to go directly to the site.
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Join Dads Club!
The Greenfield Elementary Schools’ Dads Club works in conjunction with our PTSO to organize and host family oriented events aimed at having fun, improving community relations and bringing students, their families and teachers together in a social setting. In addition, these events raise funds which are donated to the school in various forms, with an aim at enriching each child’s educational experience.
Are you interested in being a part of this amazing group? You can stop by the monthly meetings or send an email to get a little more information: greenfielddadsclub@gmail.com
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INTOUCH Instructions
For information on Field Trip Payments, Tax Credits or Donations, please click here.
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Power of One Campaign
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Thank you to our Gold sponsors
Thank you to our Silver Sponsors
Thank you to our bronze sponsor
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Greenfield Elementary
Email: greenfieldinfo@gilbertschools.net
Website: https://www.gilbertschools.net/greenfield
Location: 2550 East Elliot Road, Gilbert, AZ, USA
Phone: (480) 892-2801
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GreenfieldElementaryGators/
Twitter: @GrESGators