2020-2021

From the Principal: 12/7/20

From the Principal: 12/7/20

Principal Back provides information about academic support for students in quarantine; shares reminders about specialists classes and Grab & Go Lunches; previews an upcoming Cultural Arts virtual program for all students; and shares information about a mask drive and an upcoming parent workshop from the SEEM Collaborative.

From the Principal: 11/16/20

From the Principal: 11/16/20

Principal Back reiterates important safety and health guidelines and urges families to remain vigilant both in and out of school, reminds families that face masks must be worn on the playground, and shares the resources for Social-Emotional support that were presented at last week’s PTO meeting.

From the Principal: 11/9/20

From the Principal: 11/9/20

Principal Back reminds us of this Wednesday’s no-school day and announces School Spirit Pajama Day for this Friday. Also included are important updates about reusable containers for snacks and the half day schedule on the day before Thanksgiving, and information about the eventual specialists’ schedule switch.

From the Principal: 11/2/20

From the Principal: 11/2/20

Principal Back reminds us of this Tuesday’s no-school day as well as Thursday evening’s Virtual Curriculum Night; provides an update about iReady diagnostic testing; shares reminders about parking lot safety, Grab & Go lunches, and technology support; and announces an open parent position on the School Council.

Shop at or Donate to Wakefield’s Holiday Shop 2020

Shop at or Donate to Wakefield’s Holiday Shop 2020

The Wakefield Holiday Shop is a non-denominational local program to help parents who find it difficult to meet their children’s everyday needs and to bring holiday cheer to their children during this season. Parents who have children in Wakefield can shop free of charge. Donations are due by December 4th.

From the Principal: 10/26/20

From the Principal: 10/26/20

Principal Back announces “Fun Fall Friday” for this week and the "Pumpkin Drop" composting next Monday, and reminds us that there is no school next Tuesday 11/3. Families are asked to complete the Family Feedback Survey and to Save the Date for Greenwood Curriculum Night, on Thursday 11/5. A few other important reminders are included, as well!

From the Principal: 10/19/20

From the Principal: 10/19/20

Principal Back shares important updates about Grab & Go Lunches, STEM Week kits for registered participants, and the iReady schedule; as well as a save-the-date for upcoming School Pictures, and an important message from Nurse Doherty for 3rd and 4th grade parents. Finally, some reminders about weather-appropriate clothing, the WPS Face Covering Policy, and technology and health information.

From the Principal: 10/13/20

From the Principal: 10/13/20

Principal Back shares important information about iReady and ST Math, as well as reminders about Grab&Go lunches, communicating with teachers, and health guidelines.

From the Principal: 10/5/20

From the Principal: 10/5/20

Principal Back shares important updates about Grab&Go lunches, facilities updates at Greenwood, and the iReady math diagnostic assessment for grades 3 & 4; provides information in response to questions about arrival and dismissal and out-of-state travel; and shares notes about YMCA programming, health and safety, and technology support.