Greenwood Elementary School

🎃 GES Trunk or Treat was a Spook-tacular Success! 👻 Thank you to all the families who came out and joined the fun, and a big shoutout to our amazing volunteers and staff who helped make the event so special. We loved seeing all the creative trunks and costumes! 🧡🕸️

Save the date! The Mobile Job Unit is returning to GES this Thursday, October 23rd from 3:30pm to 5:30pm! See the flyer below for more information!

Check out these third graders in Ms. Atkins' class! They are activating their thinking with a strategy Ms. Atkins learned yesterday called "Give One, Get One." Way to go Ms. Atkins for putting your new learning into action and students for engaging in this activity so well! #GESActivatingThinking!

🎨✨ Big congratulations to our 2nd, 3rd, 4th, and 5th Grade Artists of the Month for September and October! 🏅 We’re so proud of your creativity, hard work, and amazing artwork. Keep shining and creating! 🌟🖌️

Swimming Schedule Change:
Mrs. Blevins' 4th grade class will go swimming December 8, 9, and 12 instead of this week!

Check out what is happening this week at GES!
https://youtu.be/OM3Ht-q8P1I

Take a look at this community event! The Somerset County Health Department is hosting a movie night on Oct.24th. See the flyer below for more details if interested!

Check out 5th grade! They have been investigating shadows during the day and the rotation of the earth by conducting an experiment and creating diagrams!

Check out these students in Ms. Shores’ class researching national symbols!

Check out these students in Ms. Shores’ class researching national symbols!

Students in Mrs. Sapp’s class were learning about protons and neutrons! Check out when protons and neutrons meet!

🏍️💙 Thank You, Bikers Without Borders Foundation! 💙🏍️ We’re so thankful for the donation of supplies for our students and staff from Bikers Without Borders Foundation — a local group of motorcycle riders who give back to our community in BIG ways! They support veterans, first responders, children with special needs, cancer patients, autism support groups, and the Believe in Tomorrow House in Ocean City. Your kindness and generosity make a difference, and we’re proud to have you as part of our extended school family! 💛

Thank you to Nicole Wooten, Program Director of the UMES PA Program, and the 2nd-year cohort for visiting Ms. Matthews’s 2nd grade class! 🩺 They shared the history of the PA profession, what PAs do, and how to become one—an inspiring and educational visit!

Check out one of our “Superheroes of the Week” rocking small groups in Math! Great job regrouping students!

Check out these second graders in Ms. Shores’ class working so well together during small group instruction!

Don't forget GES Trunk or Treat is October 16th from 5:00 - 6:30 pm. If your family is planning on attending, please be sure to return the RSVP form that was sent home by Oct.13 th. We are also still accepting candy donations and the class with the most in each grade will get a special treat! Thank you again for your continued support of GES!

Today was the kick off to our Joe Corbi's fundraiser. Keep an eye out for brochures being sent home today!

Check out what is happening this week at GES!
https://youtu.be/43BhkRpVFXQ

Happy National Principals Appreciation Month! Thank you, Dr. Kirstin Gibson, for your incredible leadership at GES! Your dedication, vision, and care make a lasting impact every day. We appreciate you! 🦅❤️