The Middle School Scholar Bowl team competed on Jan 18th in the Greater Ozark Conference tournament. They beat Spokane in the finals to be Conference Champs. The team consisted of 8th graders Ruby, Madison, Elia, Amelie, and Salma and 7th graders Binisha, Lillian, and Bennett.
One the 20th of January the Middle School and High School Novice Scholar Bowl teams competed in the Skyline Scholar Bowl Tournament. Out of our 9 team members 5 made the top 10 in their division. Elia, Salma, and Binisha placed in the top 10 for Middle School and Cullen and Kai placed in the top 10 for the 9th and 10th grade. Our teams were -Novice team- Cullen, Kai, Katie, and Nikhil. The Middle School team- Binisha, Salama, Amelie, Bennett and Elia.
First Grade Helpful Hedgehogs are learning beginning research skills using a selected animal.
Students are learning about animal habitats, what groups of the animal are called, diet, characteristics, and offspring.
At the conclusion of the research the students work will be turned into a book.
The published book is a first grade tradition. Copies of previous class books may be checked out from the Hazeltine Library.
First Grade Student Connor invited his dad, Dr. James Slotto, to visit the classroom today for Connor’s student of the week presentation. Dr. Slotto is an Anesthesiologist.
Students learned that an Anesthesiologist is a doctor who supervises, evaluates, and monitors patients before, during, and after surgery. The anesthesiologist works to ensure patient safety and comfort throughout procedures.
Dr. Slotto and Connor brought a special friend Elvis the Skeleton. Elvis helped students learn interesting facts about the body and bones. Students learned that they have 213 bones while adults have 206 bones. Additionally that our skeleton has two very important jobs, to hold our body up and to protect our body and organs.
Dr. Slotto drew a life-size outline of Connor and used this to draw and share about the various bones and body parts. Students asked terrific questions and have one question that they will be searching for the answer to as they conduct animal research. Do Tadpoles have bones?
Thank you Dr. Slotto and Connor for such an interactive presentation!
Video: https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=1686934288551489
(Ellie presents the United States flag and Eli sings the National Anthem and the Canadian Anthem)
Ellie Wilson was nominated for two categories in the Arabian horse times year end awards!
"Performance youth of the year" and "Special moment of the year"
Eli Wilson is included in this moment as well as he sang the national anthem while Ellie presented the flag.
Ellie and Eli will be attending the gala in Scottsdale, Arizona and would love to win in these categories.
Let’s help make this happen! Please click the link and vote . Help rise up these Greenwood kids in the voting!!
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Congratulations Coach Percival!
Greenwood is proud to have you as their Girls Basketball Coach!
Thanks to the talents of Adelaide Cimino (7th), the library has some amazing new bookmarks to share. They are already flying out of here as the students LOVE them!
Some more photos of the Mystery Reader fun from first grade before break!
1-3 grade read Yetis Are the Worst! Using green screen technology, they became part of the book!
Second graders concluded their study of Holidays Around the World by learning about the celebration of Hanukkah. Many students enjoyed learning to play Dreidel. Each student got to take home their very own dreidel so that they could share this fun activity with their family.
Our talented art teacher, Jennifer Grace, painted a beautiful canvas snowman scene for the students to enjoy before the break. The second graders took their pictures and made them into bookmarks to share with their parents for Christmas.
Dandan Liu, executive Director, international partnerships at Missouri State University , came to second grade to present about the Chinese New Year before the break. She brought with her visiting scholar from Liao Ning University, China, Professor Ma along with two Chinese students. The
students each received a red envelope with the traditional gift of money inside, white rabbit candy, rice crackers, and learned to write words in calligraphy. What an amazing experience.
Holiday Sweater Showdown in 4th Grade! Congrats to our creative winners - Lillian, Ridhima, Aarush, and Casper. These students brought serious style and holiday spirit with their fun, festive, fashionable, and funky sweater designs! We love seeing their artistic talents on display!
First grade students have spent the last two weeks studying about measurement. After completing several wonderful stories about snowmen students created Snowmen Houses putting their measurement skills to use! The Life Cycle of a Snowman by Gwendolin Reader was a favorite.
First Grade Students have been eagerly awaiting the clues and the Mystery Readers each day.
We have been surprised by several wonderful grandparents and parent Mystery Readers.
Students listen to the clues and try to figure out who the Mystery Reader is that is wearing the purple cape.
Mystery Readers have included: Hannah Allhands, Jennifer Yates, Blair Usery, Krista Slotto, Chase’s grandma, James Slotto, Marty Snow, Tatum’s Papa, Steven Raphael, Skylar Davis, Bryan Musgrave Courtney Albritton, Norhan Youssef, and Betsy Bean.
Students have been asking great questions: What is your favorite thing to do? Where do you like to travel? What do you like to do with your family?
We will have more Mystery Readers in the spring!
A couple weeks ago, 5th grade science students got a taste of the Zoo in class! Mr. Crocker has been with the Dickerson Park Zoo for 48 years and was the director for 36 years. His specialty is reptiles! He talked to students about ecosystems, habitats, and food chains. The students then got to see, touch, and hold snakes, a bearded dragon, a Guinea pig, and a blue-tongued skink!
The 3rd, 4th and 5th grades shared their Holiday Concert This Magic Season throughout the community these last few days. This is such a wonderful opportunity and experience for our students. The residents at all the facilities thoroughly enjoyed the students and begged us to return in the future!!
The 4th grade got us started at The Montclair last Thursday. In the audience they met John Grace. Mr. Grace did his student teaching at Greenwood in 1958. He then went on to teach and became a Principal at York Elementary in Springfield.
The 5th grade shared at Springfield Rehab and Cobblestone Village. Mrs. Martin's Mother and Stepdad are residents at Cobblestone.
The 3rd grade finished up by singing for the residents at James River Care Center on Tuesday. There we met Lillian Peters. Mrs. Peters taught 5th and 6th grades at Greenwood. Mrs. Garrison's Mother-In-Law is a resident at James River as well.
We appreciate our GPA for making these trips possible by paying for our transportation.
Congrats to the 3rd, 4th and 5th grades for representing our school so well!
Dr. Slater and Mrs. Futrell did a tremendous job with the band and choir concert! The students performed beautifully!
Thank you to Coach Cuonzo Martin from Missouri State University for speaking to our Athletic Leadership Club and reminding us that IT ALL COUNTS!
Another amazing performance last week by the third, fourth, and fifth graders. This Magic Season was a success, thanks again to Mrs. Garrison for her direction and everyone who helped make the elementary performances amazing!
Last week, kindergarten, first and second grade presented Santa's Tree! We have some extremely talented Bluejays. Thanks to Mrs. Garrison for her great leadership!
