Greenfield Parent Connections
May 2019
Mission Statement
Parent Connections
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Feedback and Goal Setting
Students throughout the building are more familiar with the concept of feedback. A 4K student might say, “It’s OK--it’s just feedback to help you grow!” Some students have learned to identify how they take feedback--like a “cool cucumber,” a “prickly cactus”? or a “hot pepper”?
With more clarity on learning goals, we see that kids are more invested in their quizzes and work. “Does this prove that I learned this concept?”
Additional Supports
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How do we increase the excitement of learning at Elm Dale?
Regular implementation of inquiry and other strategies to meet each learner’s needs in a student centered way so that they feel safe and heard so they can be successful.
Students have voice and choice in learning decisions in the classroom to foster self-directed learning.
Examples of Picture Books that Build Curiosity
The Most Magnificent Thing by Ashley Spires
If… by Sarah Perry
Why Do Stars Twinkle? And Other Nighttime Questions by Catherine Ripley
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Additional Support
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Additional Family Support
Are you willing to share inform with a class on your job or hobby? Let your child’s teacher know and you can be added to our list of experts.
Students asked and answered their own questions about topics they were interested in exploring.
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Questions to Ask Your Teen
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In order for students to embrace and grow in Self Directed Learning, it is necessary for us to give them opportunities to practice, reflect and refine these skills in the classroom through experiences and opportunities that are authentic and engaging.
Upcoming Events
Sharing of Continuous Growth in the School District of Greenfield
Monday, Jun 3, 2019, 04:45 PM
Greenfield MIddle School
Play-to-Learn Playgroups
Preschoolers and their parents or guardian are invited to story time with the School District of Greenfield. Story time includes a variety of songs and activities all designed to help them develop important literacy skills needed prior to learning how to read. Each story time is followed by open play time with a variety of age-appropriate, educational toys.
Summer Playgroups are for children ages 4 and under with a parent or guardian.
Thursday, Jun 20, 2019, 10:00 AM
School District of Greenfield - Administration Center, 4850 S. 60th St.
RSVPs are enabled for this event.
Private Tour of the Greenfield's Farmers Market
Learn more about our vendors, attend a free yoga session, and receive free food samples plus a goody bag.
9:00 - 9:15 Yoga for all ages
9:20 - 9:25 History of the Farmers Market
9:25 - 9:55 Meet and Greet select vendors, sample foods
9:55 - 10:00 Wrap-up and closing remarks
Space Limited to 25 Participants
Register at: bit.ly/MarketTour2019
Sunday, Jun 23, 2019, 09:00 AM
Elm Dale Elementary School, South Honey Creek Drive, Greenfield, WI, USA
Play-to-Learn Playgroups
Preschoolers and their parents or guardian are invited to story time with the School District of Greenfield. Story time includes a variety of songs and activities all designed to help them develop important literacy skills needed prior to learning how to read. Each story time is followed by open play time with a variety of age-appropriate, educational toys.
Summer Playgroups are for children ages 4 and under with a parent or guardian.
Thursday, Jul 25, 2019, 10:00 AM
School District of Greenfield - Administration Center, 4850 South 60th Street
RSVPs are enabled for this event.
Play-to-Learn Playgroups
Preschoolers and their parents or guardian are invited to story time with the School District of Greenfield. Story time includes a variety of songs and activities all designed to help them develop important literacy skills needed prior to learning how to read. Each story time is followed by open play time with a variety of age-appropriate, educational toys.
Summer Playgroups are for children ages 4 and under with a parent or guardian.
Thursday, Aug 8, 2019, 10:00 AM
School District of Greenfield - Administration Center, 4850 South 60th Street
RSVPs are enabled for this event.