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March 2021 NEWSLETTER
Principal: S. Duchnycz, Vice-Principal: M. Manzano
390 Burnell St., Winnipeg MB, R3G 2A8 Phone: 204.775.2455, Fax: 204.783.9544
https://www.winnipegsd.ca/schools/Greenway
SAFE ARRIVAL: 1-855.278.4513
Administrator’s Message...
March brings warmer weather, fresh perspectives and change. Spring is near and we are looking forward to a new term up
ahead.
Our Student-Led Conferences are right around the corner and we invite you to use Zoom or have a phone conversation with your
child(ren)’s teacher. Student-Led Conferences are virtual this year from 4:00 – 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 18 and from
9:00 - noon on March 19. Our students are looking forward to celebrating their growth since September. This is also a great
opportunity to discuss your child(ren)’s student portfolio, ask questions and help set goals for the upcoming term. Please send
back your request for appointment times as soon as possible. You will receive confirmation of your time on the same day when
Report Cards go home. Report Cards are sent through School Messenger, where your child(ren)’s report card will be a PDF
format in an email. If you would like a paper copy of the Report Card, please let your teacher(s) know.
We will be launching a new website this month featuring all classrooms! Teachers have been working on their websites (Music is
already up and running) to incorporate learning goals, classroom expectations, student work, assignments, and additional re-
sources to help support students. Please look for it, as we will be publishing the sites by Student-Led conferences.
Pink Shirt Day this past month went well with student participation wearing pink! Inspired by an act of kindness in Nova Scotia,
two boys showed compassion for a fellow student for being bullied for wearing a pink shirt. The two boys wanted to spread an
anti-bullying message by purchasing 50 pink t-shirts and distributed it around the school for other students to wear, thus the pink
shirt day was born. 14 years later, Pink Shirt day is now a movement celebrated across the globe. While there are several
different ways to recognize Pink Days throughout the year; our School Division has adopted the International Day of Pink—held
annually. This year, on April 14, we will once again look especially at bullying-prevention, respect and kindness throughout the
division. Every day is PINK day and we always welcome students to wear their pink shirts anytime.
I Love to Read month looked a little different this year with guests reading to students virtually. We would like to extend a huge
thank you to The Honourable Janice C. Filmon, Lieutenant Governor of Manitoba. Our Grades 3 & 4 students enjoyed your time
reading to them, Your Honour.
We couldn’t have asked for a better weather for our Winter Fun Week. It was a huge success and much fun was had by all.
We enjoyed many activities like tug of war, snow soccer, tobogganing, and of course ‘snowball’ attack (similar to dodgeball).
Thanks to Ms. Thomson and all of her work to make this a great outdoor week.
Registrations for Nursery and new to Kindergarten students for September 2021 are now open. Applications are available on our
school website or you can call to pick one up from our school office. To be eligible, children must be 4 years old before
December 2021 for our Nursery Program, and 5 years old before December 2021 for our Kindergarten programming. We will do
our best to accommodate your choice of a.m. or p.m. Learn more about this on page 3 of our newsletter.
Grade 6 transitioning process will be underway with virtual visits and orientations happening soon. Although we do not have
specific details about when these orientations will take place, we are working closely with Junior High School staff to help make
this transition a smooth one. Please stay tuned for more information.
It is going to be a great learning month and we look forward to the change in season,
activities and of course Spring Break. One of the changes is Mrs. Manzano’s leave this year
(again). She will be leaving at the end of the month for her maternity leave. Mrs. Manzano
wants to thank the school community for their support throughout the years that she has
been Vice-Principal here at Greenway School. It has become her second home and she will
miss you all. Although we do not know who will be taking her place, we know the school is in
great hands with our dedicated school team.
Yours in education,
Mrs. Manzano and Mrs. Duchnycz
M r 16
Report Cards will be sent by
School Messenger again this term
If you would like to add your email address to
our School Messenger list please call the
school at (204)775-2455
M r 18, 19
Student-Led Conferences are an effective way to help
students become more aware of, involved in and
responsible for their academic progress. They are one of
the best tools for assessment for learning. As well, this is an
opportunity for your child to celebrate with you his/her
accomplishments and take responsibility for the learning
process.
Here are some of the steps in the process:
- Your child will bring their Student Portfolio of work samples from differing subject areas days prior to your
conference for your viewing.
- Your child will tell you the criteria used for the work selected and discuss progress and goals.
- At your conference, you will have the opportunity to discuss your child’s academic progress and growth,
ask questions and set goals with your child and teacher.
Student Led conferences helps:
- students develop ownership
- students build independence of their learning
- students take pride in their success
- students identify areas for improvement
- students share knowledge and skills learned
Submit your appointment preference
by March 9
Greenway School will be having a
‘Virtual Talent Show’ on
FRIDAY, March 26.
All students are invited to
submit a video to
Ms. Thomson for the
Talent Show.
If you require more
information or wish to
submit your talent video,
please e-mail
Ms. Thomson at
dthomson@wsd1.org.
The Due Date for Video Submissions
is FRIDAY, March 12
We are looking forward to another great
Greenway Talent Show!
NURSERY AND NEW to GREENWAY KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION
Registrations for Nursery and NEW to Greenway Kindergarten Students are
now being accepted for the 2021- 2022 School Year.
Nursery students must be 4 years old before December 31, 2021 and
Kindergarten students must be 5 years old before December 31, 2021.
Our Nursery Program is FREE
to all students who are residents
of the Winnipeg School Division.
Residency is based on where the legal guardian resides.
Please bring your child’s birth certificate, MB Medical Card
and confirmation of your current address.
This could be a utility bill, rental agreement or tax statement.
Online Registration is available for download in our Greenway School website:
https://www.winnipegsd.ca/schools/Greenway/School_Registration_Information/Pages/default.aspx
Schedule an appointment to submit your registration
by calling Greenway School first at (204)775-2455
LUNCH PROGRAM REGISTRATION—Ms. Stark (Lunch Program Director)
Lunch Program Email: greenwaylunchprogram@gmail.com
Registration Process
The Greenway Lunch program is operated under the direction of the Parent Council. The Lunch Program operates on a
non-profit basis, however there is a charge to cover the cost of supervision and milk for each student.
Applications are available in the office and can be sent home by request. Parents who have children in this program are
asked to direct all questions and concerns directly to the Lunch Program Supervisors, not the school staff. If you require
further information, please contact the school and leave a message for the Director, Ms. Stark.
NOW REGISTERING FOR 2021-2022
Registration application forms will be available online:
https://www.winnipegsd.ca/schools/Greenway/CommunityAndFamily/lunchprogram/Pages/default.aspx
September’s fee should be included with the 2 page registration forms to confirm your spot.
Fees are: 1 child-$30.00, 2 children-$60.00, 3 children-$75.00, 4 children-$100.00 etc.
Fees may be paid in cash or by cheque payable to Greenway Lunch Program.
Post-dated cheques are welcome.
Please note that receipts for January to June 2021 will be issued in June. Thank you!
GREENWAY SCHOOL PARKING
A number of parents drive their children to and from school.
We request that you not drop your child off in the
Staff Parking Lot located on Banning Street and
the Bus Loading Zones located at the front of our school
on Burnell Street.
Please use regular parking areas
located on the
surrounding streets.
FAMILY ROOM NEWS
Community Support Worker—Lisa Scales | lsacles@wsd1.org | (204)775-2455
View our NEW online website here: h ps://sites.google.com/wsd1.org/greenwayfamilyroom
Thursdays in March
10:00 am – 11:00 am
Online Numeracy Make & Take
Join us Thursday mornings for an Online Numeracy Make & Take! Similar to our Literacy Make & Take held
this past fall, we will be pu'ng together ac(vity packages that help support early numeracy. These packages
will be sent home prior to the Make & Take sessions, then parents and children will meet online with Lisa to
put the ac(vi(es together! If you are unable to a end online sessions but would s(ll like to par(cipate with
your children, please contact Lisa as we can modify the program to fit different schedules.
Tuesday, March 9
1:30 pm – 2:30 pm
Online Family Story Time
Did you know that once per month, Greenway School’s Family Room will be offering a guided online story
(me using the Winnipeg Public Library’s online system? We will be learning together and doing ac(vi(es such
as Book Flix, fun literacy games, and accessing a temporary library card for your family! A guest from the
Winnipeg Public Library will be in a endance to provide you with addi(onal informa(on as well as answer any
ques(ons you might have about accessing Winnipeg Public Library services for you and your family.
Tuesday, March 23
1:30 pm – 2:30 pm
Cra%er-noon!
Join us online over Zoom once per month to enjoy an a;ernoon of cra;ing and crea(ng. Projects will range
from upcycled household items to crea(ve art that you and your children can enjoy making together. Cra;
packages will be created in advance and can be picked up at school from Lisa. This month, we will be making
Spring Wreathes!
Tuesdays & Thursdays
Lisa is available by phone, e-mail, or in person appointment
Outreach
While programming in the Family Room may look a li le bit different this year due to the pandemic, please note that resources
and support is s(ll available! Should you need assistance with food security, accessing a computer, borrowing a book from our
lending library, support seeking financial or employment assistance, please contact Lisa Scales at Greenway School.
March 22-26
Mon Tues Wed Thurs Fri
M r 2 M r 23 M r 24 M r 25 M r 26
Pajama Day Sports Day Wacky Day Greenway Formal Day
Wear your PJs Wear your Wear wacky Spirit Dress in your
sports gear clothing or make Celebrate your best outfit
(Winnipeg Jets is your hair wacky culture or wear
playing tonight) green or yellow
GRADE 7 VIRTUAL OPEN HOUSE
GENERAL WOLFE SCHOOL
C n i M r
Gordon Bell High School Registration Information General Wolfe School Registration Information
MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY
1 Day 1 2 Day 2 3 Day 3 4 Day 4 5 Day 5
World Wildlife Day
8 Day 6 9 Day 1 10 Day 2 11 Day 3 12 Day 4
NO SCHOOL
PROFESSIONAL
DEVELOPMENT DAY
18 Day 2 19 Day 3
15 Day 5 16 Day 6 17 Day 1
NO SCHOOL
STUDENT-LED STUDENT-LED
CONFERENCES CONFERENCES
REPORT CARDS
EMAILED THROUGH
SCHOOL MESSENGER
22 Day 4 23 Day 5 24 Day 6 25 Day 1 26 Day 2
Virtual Talent Show
SPIRIT WEEK (notes coming home soon)
29 30 31 1 2-
Back to School: Monday, April 05 (Day 3)
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