THANK YOU! THANK YOU! THANK YOU!
...to everyone who joined Home and School and gave so generously to contribute to our membership fund!
We have surpassed this year's goal of $7,500, with membership contributions totalling $7,815!! Thank you for supporting our efforts to enrich our children's education at Greenfield!
Greenfield on Ice!
Greenfield Home & School's first-ever skate night one recent Saturday couldn't have been more perfectly timed. Just days after the closing ceremonies for the 2010 Winter Olympics were held, students, parents, guardians and friends strapped on their blades to skate, jump and spin at South Philadelphia's storied Rizzo Rink. Students were excited to see their teachers take to the ice, as Ms. Demko (6,7,8 Social Studies), Mr. Rubinstein (Technology), and Officer Alexander (Security) joined in with their families. The evening proved so successful that event organizer Donato Pignetti (parent of Greenfield 6th graders Gianni, Donato, and Max) was overheard saying that families can look forward to more of the same next winter. Thanks again to the Pignetti family, and to all those who joined in the chilly fun. As kindergartner Natalie Kim said upon leaving the rink, "I loved skating with my friends! Can we do it again tomorrow, Mom?"
Upcoming Events:
Greenfield Movie Night
Come and watch PLANET 51 with your Greenfield friends on Friday, March 19th, 6:30! Click here for the movie trailer.
$5 per person includes snacks and beverages!
Spring Clean-Up
Join us for the Greenfield spring cleaning of out outdoor areas on Sat, March 20th, from 9am to noon. Help clean up, touch up pain on playground murals, plant some trees etc. Contact This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it for more information.
Greenfield Barnes & Noble Book Fair
Support Greendfield by shopping at Barnes & Noble on March 20th! We will receive a percentage of the money spent at our local Barnes & Noble store (18th & Walnut Sts) as well as ANYWHERE in the country if you or your friends and family use the Greenfield Coupon. Download fliers to give to your friends and family and encourage everyone to shop at Barnes & Noble to help support your children's school! We will also have special activities at the local store, more details to follow.
Greenfield Home & School Elections for Leadership positions on the Executive Board
Please view the nomination form for more information.
Family Bingo Night
Over a hundred people packed the cafeteria for a fun evening of bingo, pizza and trivia! What a great family event at Greenfield!
Thanks to all the volunteers who made it happen, especially Barbara and Marnie!!
January 27, 2010: General Home & School General Meeting
Thank you everyone for coming, we had a productive evening!
Click here to view a summary of the discussion.
Martin Luther King Day of Service at Greenfield - a big Thank You!
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More than 60 adult volunteers and 40 young children filled the halls of Greenfield this MLK Day to help make improvements in the school that the students and staff at Greenfield will appreciate for years to come. Special thanks also go to Greenfield faculty and staff in attendance on their day off: Mr. Lazar, Officer Alexander, Ms. Keller, Ms. McCarty, Ms. Gossfield, Ms. Van Dyke, Ms. Luterman and Mr. Ron.
Our accomplishments included:
- Making bright and fresh new spaces for Mrs. Kayson and Ms. Harrington
- Filling two dumpsters with outdated materials from an overfilled storage room in the school and debris from the play yard
- Repairing chairs for a kindergarten class
- Hanging whiteboards in several classrooms
- Hanging art in the vestibule
- Painting the music room and adjacent hallways, painting lockers
- Moving furniture
- Repairing the curtain for the stage in the auditorium
- As well as the elbow grease efforts of many to scrub, shine and polish many surfaces throughout the building.
The MLK Team attended a Dr King memorial service that not only honored his legacy but challenged us to continue it for future generations at Greenfield. Following that, the Team celebrated with a much needed lunch! Fueled with the excitement of community spirit and the desire to make a difference, the MLK Day of service team was a great success!
Many thanks to all the amazing volunteers from the organizers, Lisa and Dave Ciervo, who appreciate the hard work that made their job of coordinating the day a pleasure!
Wondering how to best use your time to volunteer at Greenfield?
Read this article from the Wall Street Journal to find tips on where to invest your very limited volunteering time based on the grade your child is in!
NOVEMBER WAS INDOOR RECESS FUN MONTH!
Please consider volunteering for Parents in the Playground to help our kids enjoy the games donated and purchased during our games drive during November's Indoor Recess Fun month. For more information visit the Parents-in-the-Payground page.
A warm welcome to our new principal Mr. Dan Lazar!
Welcome to the Greenfield community. We look forward to working together to help our kids learn and develop!
Click here to read Mr. Lazar's welcoming message to parents and for this year's new drop off and pick up instructions.
Home & School wants your input!
We need input from YOU in order to make H&S more responsive to what you think is needed in the school. With the transition to a new principal, H&S wants to be clear about our role in the school for the next academic year.
This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it with questions or suggestions to help us make Greenfield the best it can be
