Archive by Author | Sharon Hill

April 29th – May 3rd

 

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Dear Colleagues:

It has been a fabulous week at Greenacres! Our Multicultural Event on Tuesday, representing more than 70 countries, was just spectacular and an evening of pride and joy. The displays were amazing with lots of interesting facts and invitations to experience the tastes and flavors of the many different cultures represented in our school. The Scarsdale High School Dance Club, coached by Maggie Bryant, was also a highlight of the evening. The dancers presented a variety of cultural dances in the gymnasium.  Dr. Patrick, Dr. McIntosh and Ron Schulhof (President – Scarsdale Board of Education) attended the event and were very impressed with the exhibits and the enthusiastic spirit of the evening.  Thanks to our PTA for organizing this wonderfully successful event!

Thanks again to the PTA for supporting the Anti Bullying assembly. The message is very relevant and was presented in a fresh and entertaining way.

The Earth Day Assembly was lovely! What a special treat it was for our kindergarteners and first graders to perform –   they sang beautifully! Thanks to Dr. Blackhurst for preparing them and special thanks to Nick and our Green Team for arranging and presenting another wonderful Earth Day program.

I hope you enjoyed the Blue Ribbon Sign Reveal. It was a wonderful way to start the day and a great way to launch our spring break.  Thanks to our District facilities team for installing the sign and to our GA custodian staff for all the preparations they made this week in support of all the events that took place.

Sharon and I had a very busy day spent resolving some student related matters and did not get a chance to poke our heads into classrooms to wish everyone an enjoyable week off. We wish everyone a safe, relaxing and rejuvenating  spring break.

Wishing a Happy Passover to all who are celebrating!

Sharon & Sharon

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Regarding the terrible news of the passing of Mark Shaparin, 5th grader at Quaker Ridge, I hope you received the email from Dr. Patrick to the community and the one sent by me to the GA faculty and staff.
Our thoughts, prayers and love are with Evan (Mark’s brother who attends Greenacres in the 2nd grade) and his family as they grieve this incredible loss of a beloved brother and son. I reached out to Dr. Felix Gil on behalf of the Greenacres community to extend our love and concern as they grieve this shocking loss to their community.
REMINDERS – Important Dates
Artist In Residence Program: On February 29th you received an email with a draft of the schedule for our Artist in Residence Program with Amy Vanderwater. Included in the email was also a request for feedback.  Please take a look at the schedule if you did not get a chance to do so and let us know if there is a need for any tweaks. Amy is looking forward to joining us once again!
GA SPRING PARENT COFFEES
  • Grade 4: May 20 (Jeremy)

The coffees begin at 9:00 a.m. in the OMPR. Classroom teachers should join the group at 9:30 and can expect to be present for 20 – 30 minutes.

Please be prepared to do the following:

  • Highlight areas of the curriculum you feel are important or exciting for parents to look forward to. You are not expected to give a detailed overview of the curriculum as that is reserved for our Open House in September.
  • What are the major shifts in expectations between the current grade and your grade level – including expectations for independence and taking responsibility
  • Trips
  • Special Projects

Community Service Drive:  Thanks for supporting the Lego Drive!

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Yoga:  Here is the Yoga Sign Up Sheet link. Please update your calendars to reflect the dates and times your classes will be participating.    

 

Small Space Vegetable Gardening Tips

 

Greenacres Spring Gardening Program resumes this week. Welcome to Toby and his team!

 

The Faculty Lounge Kitchen Duty – Weekly Schedule: 

  • April 29 Katie McDermott / Amanda Testani

Faculty Meeting Snack:

  • May 6th – Grade 3   

 

DIVERSITY, EQUITY, INCLUSION. BELONGIING

DEIB Framework

  • May 1 – 31: Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month

 

COMMUNICATION TO FAMILIES

 

FACULTY LOUNGE – MAINTENANCE 

DOCUMENTS FOR YOUR CONVENIENCE

 

FOR OTHER UPCOMING EVENTS – See Calendar below.

    •  Click the tab for “Agenda” View.  

 

This entry was posted on April 19, 2024.