Washington County Public Schools will be CLOSED Friday, September 27, 2024. The decision to close is based on forecast models calling for heavy rain to continue into Friday, which could lead to flash flooding. Hurricane Helene is also expected to bring strong winds, possibly gusting over 65 mph at times. Governor Glenn Youngkin declared a State of Emergency for Virginia due to the anticipated impacts of Hurricane Helene and we have been informed that swift water rescue and other emergency teams have been dispatched to the area as a precaution.
Because of this closure, child care will be offered for working parents from 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Friday, at each elementary school. Breakfast and lunch will be provided for all students by Washington County Public Schools. Each elementary school will send out additional information about child care. The Boys and Girls Club will also provide child care for students already enrolled in the program, at Woodland Hills Christian Church beginning at 9:00 a.m. Washington County Public Schools will provide breakfast and lunch for those students as well. *Please have a backup plan for child care in the event conditions deteriorate overnight to the point it is unsafe to travel -- A final decision on child care availability will be made after reevaluating conditions in the morning.
Please take the following steps to prepare for the impacts of Hurricane Helene to help ensure the safety of your family:
Be Self-Sufficient for 72 Hours: Make sure you have enough food, water, medication, flashlights and other essential supplies to last for at least three days.
Stay Informed: Keep an eye on trusted weather reports and updates on the storm's path and any potential impacts to our area
Expect Road and Utility Disruptions: Roads could be blocked, and various utilities such as power, water and communication services may be impacted. Plan accordingly.
Exercise Caution: Avoid travel during heavy rain and wind, especially in areas prone to flooding or landslides. Do not attempt to drive through flooded roads.
Due to flood warnings, downed trees, and the potential of another 5 inches of rain today Washington County Public Schools will be CLOSED on Thursday, September 26, 2024.
Book Fair Volunteers Needed
Reminder: Picture Day is tomorrow! Come to school with a big smile!
The Scholastic Book Fair is coming! SAVE THE DATE for September 30-October 4 and get ready to empower your reader with book choice. Start exploring together:
https://www.scholastic.com/bf/greendaleelementaryschool2
Parent/Teacher Conferences will be held on Thursday, September 19. If you haven't already, contact your child's teacher for an appointment.
School will dismiss two hours early on Thursday beginning at 12:55 p.m.
Fall Picture Day is Friday, September 20!
PTO Family Taco Dinner (Rescheduled)
Tuesday, September 17
6:00 p.m.
Come out for a free taco dinner and meet the GES staff.
Celebrate Spirit Week with us with dress-up days next week!
Flu Vaccine Clinic: WCPS is scheduled to have flu vaccine clinics in schools October 8th, 10th and 11th. Be on the lookout for student registration forms being sent home.
Due to circumstances beyond our control, the PTO Taco Dinner scheduled for tonight will be postponed until Tuesday, September 17 at 6:00 p.m.
Greendale Elementary hosted over 140 grandparents for a special breakfast on Thursday, September 12. Thank you to our PTO and cafeteria staff for supplying a wonderful breakfast. Thank you to our grandparents for allowing us to celebrate you with your grandchildren.
On September 6th, third graders at Greendale Elementary School visited the annual Conservation Camp at Sugar Hollow Park. The focus of the camp was to learn about conservation of natural resources, wildlife and water management. Third graders spent the day rotating amongst stations. Each station involved hands-on activities such as the touching of animal hides, learning about the regions of Virginia by placing manipulatives on a map and discovering a beaver’s physical and behavioral adaptations by dressing up a volunteer student as a beaver. Greendale students had a picnic at the park and were able to enjoy a short time playing on the playground. The day was adventurous, and students left with a greater knowledge of their role in conservation.
On Friday, we will celebrate the culmination of our One School One Book by wearing our Clementine hats. The hats will be decorated with items that make us special or that we enjoy. We can't wait to see all the wonderful hats on Friday!
On Friday, August 30th, the GES fourth graders conducted their first science experiment of the year. The students wrote a lab report and wrote a hypothesis statement about what they thought would happen when they combined vinegar, warm water, and baking soda in a sealed zipper baggie. Once the lab reports were completed, the three science classes went outside to test whether or not their hypotheses were correct or incorrect. The results were EXPLOSIVE and the fourth grade scientists had a blast!
Our school song for this year, Building the Best Me, goes along with our theme of Building the Best YOU. The students have been learning the song in music class. I hope you enjoy it as much as we do!
https://youtu.be/GKaMRiKN30A?si=gyRrn2woeZjSWKrY
PTO Family Taco Dinner
Thursday, September 12
6:00 p.m.
Come out for a free taco dinner and meet the GES staff. Please RSVP with the link below. We will need volunteers to help clean up after the dinner.
https://forms.gle/H786TQgoTMu3ZNtR9
Vote Now: Communities in Schools of Appalachian Highlands is a Regional Finalist for the 2025 Chick-fil-A True Inspiration Awards grant! Be sure to cast your vote to help CIS-AH become a regional winner & further their impact throughout our community. See the flyer on how to vote
Happy Labor Day from WCPS! We hope all of our students, staff and families have been enjoying this long weekend! We will see you back on Tuesday.
Dunk Your Superintendent! If you don’t like the idea of a new cell phone policy or think school starts too early in August, now is your chance to take out your start of school frustrations, and dunk Dr. Perrigan! He’ll be in the dunk tank at Dairy Queen in Abingdon (Exit 19 location) on Saturday, with the fun beginning at 4:00 p.m. Proceeds raised from the event go towards St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. WCPS students and staff have loved participating in fundraisers for St. Jude and are thrilled to be able to give back.
