Athletic Leadership Club welcomed a panel of three Missouri State athletes: Grant Burkett (football), Stewart McDonald (football), and Tierney Baumstark (women’s golf). The athletes shared their experiences and advice as college athletes and how to prepare for the transition from high school to college effectively.
Our youngest and older elementary students teamed up for an exciting cross-grade learning experience last week! Kindergarteners and third graders worked together on special "How to..." writing projects, creating instructional guides on various topics.
For Read Across America week, third grade had some guest readers. Our special guests were Mr. Chad Woody, Mrs. Jacque Gray, and Mrs. Lynette Trueblood. We thank you all for sharing your love of reading with us! We also wished Mrs. Jacque Gray a very happy birthday by singing and making her a card!
Elementary students dressed up as a favorite book character in celebration of Read Across America week!
Senior Spotlight! Eva Heideman will be studying Journalism at the University of Florida. Thank you for being part of our Bluejay family, we can't wait to see all the amazing things you accomplish!
Blakely Davis is the Helpful Hedgehog of the Week for March 3-7, 2025. Blakeley brought her parents to celebrate.
Skylar, Blakeley’s mom, is a licensed school counselor and her dad, Jared Davis, PE, is a Civil Engineer and the Land Development Division Lead at OWN, Inc. with thirteen offices.
Blakeley’s dad shared insights from his 13+ years of experience. Mr. Davis talked about how you become a Civil Engineer, what Civil Engineers do, and several projects that he and his company have worked on in Springfield and beyond. Additionally, he highlighted the new Greenwood Gymnasium, locker rooms and auditorium area where he was instrumental in the planning and design. Mr. Davis has been key to the planning, building, and development of many Missouri State University projects. Students asked great questions and enjoyed hearing about Blakely while enjoying a chocolate Hostess cupcake.
Thank you, Blakely, Skylar, and Jared!
Senior Spotlight! Katy Daugherty will be studying Integrated Marketing and Communications at the University of Mississippi. Thank you for being part of our Bluejay family, we can't wait to see all the amazing things you accomplish!
Officer Ronnie Long, the Greenwood Security Officer, surprised first graders as our Mystery Reader on Wednesday! Officer Long read Officer Buckle and Gloria by Peggy Rathmann. Officer Buckle tries to give safety speeches at school, but he gives instructions and feels that no one is listening. One day he decides to bring his new police dog Gloria with him, and she is quite a “ham” acting out whatever Officer Buckle says for the children. Officer Buckle and Glory are a great team! Officer Long talked to the students about being a team player and following the rules.
Thank you, Officer Long!
Mr. Loren Broaddus surprised first graders as a Mystery Reader for Literacy Week on Tuesday March 4, 2025. Mr. Broaddus is the 9th Grade History and Public Affairs Instructor at Greenwood Laboratory School.
The students loved hearing Pigsty by Mark Teague. Wendell the main character has a very messy room, a pigsty! Pigs start showing up in Wendell’s rom and he loves it at first, however, soon the pigs start messing up his prized possessions. They put hoof prints on his comic books and chew the corners of his baseball cards. He soon gets “all hoofs on deck” and cleans the room.
Thank you, Mr. Broaddus!
Join us for the musical Down by the Water presented by the kindergarten, first and second grades on Wednesday, April 9th at 6:30pm in the Daily Court at Greenwood Laboratory School!
In an engaging and hands-on science lesson, 3rd graders dissected various fruits to uncover their relationships. We dissected cherries, grapes with seeds, and nectarines. We determined that cherries and nectarines are related due to the similarities between the seeds and leaves.
Happy Gifted Education Week! Greenwood Students Show Off Accomplishments at WINGS
Dr. Steven Raphael, Scarlett’s dad, visited the first grade class to talk about teeth and celebrate February being Healthy Teeth Month. Students learned about the layers of the tooth, the enamel, the dentin and the pulp chamber. Dr. Raphael had students try to say “ I am sad” by covering your teeth with your lips as an example of what you would sound like if you did not have any teeth. Try It!
Why do you need to take care of your teeth? If the bacteria or “sugar bugs” sit on your teeth you can get cavities and have problems with your gums. Students asked lots of great questions and were each provided with a dental hygiene treat bag to take home. Thank you, Scarlett and Dr. Raphael.
Dr. Krisi A. Causa, Margaret’s mom, visited the first grade classroom to celebrate Margaret being the student of the week. Dr. Causa brought surgical masks and head coverings for the students and explained why these are needed. Students learned that surgeons remove tissue from the body that has been damaged beyond repair or might have a disease. Students enjoyed two of Margaret’s favorite snacks White Cheddar Pirates Booty and Hello Panda cookies treats. Thank you Margaret and Dr. Causa.
First Grade students have been studying about animals in science during this unit. The class received our larvae and butterfly kit a few weeks ago from our Inspire Science Kit. Students have watched the complete metamorphosis process as the larva changed into chrysalis, then to five beautiful Painted Lady Butterflies. This butterfly is native to North America, Africa, Europe, and Asia. The Painted Lady is known as a “brush-footed butterfly” because the forelegs are small and covered with hair.
Congratulations to Chance Rose for being selected for the Ozarks Preview Magazine – Baseball issue!
Way to represent!
Congratulations to Greenwood's Science Olympians! On Saturday, February 22nd, Greenwood was represented by 4 teams in the Regional Science Olympiad competition. Our 9-12 Division teams finished 2nd and 5th out of 21 teams. Our 6-9 Division teams finished 2nd and 10th out of 17 teams. Two of our teams, one from each division, will represent Greenwood at the State competition at the University of Central Missouri in Warrensburg on April 26th. We are so proud of our Science Olympians' accomplishments and dedication to excellence. Go Jays!
Hooray for the 100th day! Kindergartners celebrated 100 days of learning and growing together yesterday!
100th Day
Jump Rope? Bounce a Ball? Skip it?
First Graders took over the cafeteria to celebrate the 100th Day of School.
Students participated in various activities including creating a snack out of sets of 10, stacking cups to make a 100 tower, jumping rope, using a skip it, hula hooping, making a 100 item monster, and creating a 100 Day Hat.
Thank you to Mrs. Ewing for helping obtain high school helpers. Thank you to Mrs. Blair Usery, Mrs. Amanda Montileone and a former first grade mom, Mrs. Katy Shaw for helping the events flow smoothly and cleaning up!
Thank you parents for helping provide supplies.
Lucy Allhands was the student of the week for first grade! Lucy’s parents, Michael and Hannah, braved the snow and ice to come talk to the first grade class about their careers and Lucy. Students were talked to about following the rules, making good life choices, and doing their best. Lucy shared several things with the class that she felt would help students be good citizens now and in the future. Students asked great questions and had a wonderful sweet treat to start the day.
Thank you, Mr. and Mrs. Allhands!
