Green Tree Elementary School Family Updates

Hello Gator Families! It is bittersweet to be sending the final newsletter of the year. Thinking back to the first one, I remember feeling so unsure and honestly a little scared of our return to school. With all of the changes to the schedule and new protocols for safety, I wondered how long it would take for all of us to adjust. As always, your children wowed me with their flexibility, understanding, and perserverence to be safe and still manage to have fun at school! This year has been full of interesting things, but one thing remains constant- the students shine through it all. They are focused, creative, engaged, and always fun! Most importantly though, they are kind. I can always count on them to include me on their team at recess or in the classroom, to dance with me at our assemblies, or to pull me around on my holiday sleigh. I can always count on them to do that for each other too. I look forward to seeing your students each day and wish all of you a great, fun-filled summer! ...

 Happy May Gator Families! Can you believe we are in our last full month of the year!?  If there were ever a time to be kind, this is the year for it!  As we dive into our final full month of school, we will be focusing on kindness.   At Green Tree, we try hard as a staff to influence our school culture for the better- and that includes using all the skills we teach and practice throughout the year. Demonstrating empathy and compassion, practicing inclusion and acceptance, and showing kindness are all part of what it takes to be a gator.  All year the students have demonstrated these skills and we hope they continue to show their excellent use of these skills to you at home!  As we focus on kindness this month, we will share resources for the home connection should you be interested in ideas outside of the school setting.  If you would like more resources, do not hesistate to contact me, our school counselor, or your child's classroom teacher for...