Greystone News
September 28, 2018
Leave a Legacy Kickoff- Movie Night September 28th at 6:00 p.m.
Silent Auction Items Available and Generously Donated:
- A month of free tuition at Mathnasium
- High Point climbing package
- White House Designs gift card
- Buffalo Wild Wings gift card
- Browning trail camera
- Lunch with Mrs. Stocks
- Lunch with Mrs. Williams
- Carpool pass
- Front row for Veterans Program
- Front row for kindergarten program
- Front row for 2nd grade program
- Front row for Drama Club performance
- Front row for Talent Show
Greystone Elementary Leave a Legacy Campaign to Run Oct. 1st-5th
There are three easy ways to contribute:
1. Donate at the Kickoff Party on September 28th.
2. An envelope will be sent home with your child. Send that back with cash or checks.
3. Donate online! Paypal links will be set up for each grade and will be emailed to you.
Here are the links for donations online for each grade level:
Kindergarten
https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_sxclick&hosted_button_id=FBR86C3RNMXMW
1st
https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=J2Y75PZEC9ZF8
2nd
https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=XX5KLP3J5CZ7W
3rd
https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=4NSTSQPSYHMZY
4th
https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=29NJG3ZC5BJ4N
5th
https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=U4V8QY3J7MCUQ
Prizes include:
1st place: Skate Party
2nd Place: PJ's and a Movie
3rd Place: Dance Party
4th Place: Ice Cream Party
5th Place: Pizza or Chicken Party
6th Place: Extra Recess
Spirit Days:
Monday: MisMatch Day
Tuesday: Tie-Dye Day
Wednesday: Wacky Hat Day
Thursday: Tropical Day
Friday: Favorite Team Day
Greystone Named One of the Healthiest Schools in America
Seven schools across Hoover City Schools have been named to the 2018 list of America’s Healthiest Schools by the Alliance for a Healthier Generation, receiving national recognition for their commitment to students’ health and well-being. Though other Hoover City Schools have secured Alliance distinction in the past, this year's honorees include:
Greystone Elementary School
Rocky Ridge Elementary School
Spain Park High School
Bluff Park Elementary School
Deer Valley Elementary School
Harriette Gwin Elementary School
Riverchase Elementary School
These Hoover City Schools join a total of 461 schools nationwide which were selected based on a rigorous set of criteria—from the availability of nutritious foods to access to quality physical education opportunities—as part of Healthier Generation’s Healthy Schools Program. The seven HCS schools collectively serve thousands of students each day. They comprise part of the fourteen total schools across Hoover City Schools to have received some form of Alliance recognition since 2010. They join only a handful of other Alabama schools to make this year's list.
“Our entire community—parents, teachers, students and staff—has united around the importance of creating a healthy school,” said Melinda Bonner, Director of Hoover City Schools' Child Nutrition Program (CNP). “We’re honored to receive this recognition from the Alliance for a Healthier Generation and remain committed to advancing our school health improvement efforts over the coming years.”
"Receiving this national recognition exemplifies the teamwork and collaboration involved in promoting a healthy school environment," said Tricia Neura, Assistant CNP Director. "Hoover City Schools has earned a total of thirty-four national Healthy Schools Awards in the past eight years. I believe our district has earned more awards than any other district in Alabama.
All of America’s Healthiest Schools have earned National Healthy Schools Awards, a prestigious achievement that celebrates schools that meet or exceed expert-recommended standards set by Healthier Generation’s Healthy Schools Program for serving healthy meals and snacks, getting students.
Jeans Needed for Enrichment Classes
Scholastic Book Fair Coming Soon!
Library News
The Be a Champion and Read contest has begun! Your child's parent letter and book list will come home soon. Students should read 6 books on their level. Younger students can have their parents read the books to them. Parents need to fill out and sign the bottom portion. Turn the book list into Mrs. Richey by October 22. Your child could win 3 tickets to the Iron Bowl, sideline passes, and more! Everyone who participates will receive an Alabama or Auburn bookmark. A copy of the parent letter and book list can be found by clicking on the following link: https://goo.gl/94aUw1
What's Happening in PTA?
What’s Happening with your PTA:
- Jag Den has been redecorated/redesigned – to be used by teachers to enrich reading activities in the children
- Planning well under way for our Leave a Legacy Kickoff and Fundraiser
- Held a Room Coordinator Meeting to discuss the events of the year
- Delivered our September Teacher/Staff Birthday Cupcakes
- Jason’s Deli Spirit Night
- Spirit T-shirts & Socks were ordered and distributed
Important Dates
September 28 - Leave a Legacy Kickoff - Family Movie Night
October 1-5 - Leave a Legacy PTA Fundraising Campaign
October 8- Professional Development Day for Teachers- No School for Students
October 17th- Make Up Pictures and Report Cards Go Home
October 22-26th- Red Ribbon Week
October 22nd- Taco Mama Spirit Night
October 25th- Dauphin Island Parent Meeting @ 6:00 p.m.
October 29th-November 2nd- Fall Book Fair
Click Here for the 2018-2019 Hoover City Schools Calendar
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