Beginning this week, student meals will be available to pick up at the Elementary School Monday - Thursday, 11:30 am - 1:00 pm. Meals will not be handed out on Fridays. Instead students picking up a meal on Thursday will receive meals for both Thursday and Friday.
The district will also be setting up a grab and go pick up location at the South Greenfield Post Office on Monday - Thursday, from 11:30 am to 12:30 pm.
The ongoing impact of COVID-19 in our region requires school districts to be flexible and make decisions that are in the best interest of public health. In consultation with the Dade County Health Department, and Dade County School Superintendents, we have made a joint decision to extend the “Wellness Break” of our respective Districts through April 24, 2020.
Greenfield R-IV understands that this is an uncertain time for our students, families, and communities, but we remain focused on protecting the safety and well-being of students, staff, and families.
Doors to both school buildings will be open this week for parents/students to stop by and pick up classwork packets for all students. Stop by the front entrance of our buildings Tuesday, March 24th to Friday, March 27th from 8:00 am - 2:00 pm to get your enrichment packets.
Breakfast and lunch will be provided for students beginning Thursday, March 19, 2020. Times for pick up will be from 11:30 am to 1:00 pm daily at the circle drive behind the Elementary School Building (near the playground). Meals will be similar to sacked lunches served during summer school or on past field trips. Each student will receive lunch for the day and breakfast for the following day. All meals will be picked up and consumed at home. District cafeterias will not be open. The elementary school will be the location of meal pick up for all grades PK-12.
The Greenfield R-IV School District will be closing beginning Tuesday, March 17th to Friday April 3rd for a wellness break. In consultation with health department officials, this is in the best interest for student and community health. All co- and extra-curricular events and sports practices are also suspended, effective immediately. Updates will be made available as the situation changes.
Reminder: School will be out during the week of March 9th - March 13 for Spring Break. School will not be in session, Monday, March 16th, as that day is no longer being used as a snow make-up day. Students will return to school Tuesday, March 17th.
Ms. Buckner's 1st Grade class is enjoying celebrating Dr. Suess Week with Wacky Wednesday!
The Lady Wildcats Basketball Team enjoyed a night out to the Drury Lady Panthers vs. William Jewell game last night. Thank you to Glen Kramer for donating the game tickets and Pat Taylor and family for treating the girls to dinner and Andy's! What a fun way to wrap up the season!
Mark your calendars for a fun filled evening!
Juniors and Seniors received hands only CPR training this afternoon. CPR training teaches our students life saving skills that can be useful in any environment or situation they may encounter. Great job preparing our kids, Nurse Natasha!
The Wildcats will be taking on Miller in the first round of District play today, 2/25! Let's go boys!
Due to an influx of sickness, we would like to go over our policy on illness as well as a few ways to help protect your family from everything currently going around (we are mostly seeing strep, a stomach virus and the flu at this time).
Illness — Healthy children are better learners; therefore, please DO NOT send children to school if they have a FEVER, DIARRHEA, OR HAVE VOMITED. If your child has vomited or experienced diarrhea, he/she must be symptom free for 24 hours before returning to school. Children must be fever free without medication for 24 hours before returning to school. We will send your student home if they have a fever of 101.0 degrees or above (or less if your student is symptomatic). It is also recommended that you send a water bottle to school with your student to stay hydrated.
How To Protect You and Your Family from the Flu & other sickness
Get the Flu Vaccine
Cover your nose and mouth with a tissue when you cough or sneeze, and throw the tissue in the trash after using it. If you do not have a tissue, cover your coughs and sneezes with the inside of your elbow, not your bare hands.
Wash your hands often with soap and water. If soap and water are not available, use an alcohol-based hand rub.
Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth. Germs spread this way.
Try to avoid close contact with sick people.
If you are sick with flu-like illness, it is recommended that you stay home for at least 24 hours after your fever is gone.
While sick, limit contact with others as much as possible to keep from infecting them.
Disinfect your environment, especially during sickness.
Build your immune system by eating fruits/veggies, exercising regularly, get adequate sleep, taking vitamins (specifically C, B6 and E).
Medications — Any medication (prescription and over the counter) must be brought to the school by a parent/guardian and given to the nurse. Students are NOT allowed to bring or transport any types of medication to school in their backpacks. This is to keep everyone safe. Please contact Nurse Natasha if you have any questions or refer to our handbook.
Please contact me if you have any questions or concerns. I can be reached at 417-637-5921 ext. 1212 or through email at nmyers@greenfieldr4.org
Natasha Myers, R.N.
Greenfield Elementary has never seen so many 100 year olds! Happy 100th Day of School everyone!
In Environmental Science, students made "biobottles" that were self sustaining biomes in a bottle. These were the top 3. Great work, kids!
The Lady Wildcats will be taking on Weaubleau in the first round of District play today, 2/24! Good luck, ladies!
Reminder: The Greenfield R-IV School District will be in session Monday, February 24th for a snow make up day.
5th Grade students have been hard at work studying different Native American groups and their cultures. Students were expected to gather information out of their textbooks and encyclopedias to put together a compare/contrast essay. Great project Mrs. Roberts!
It's GAME DAY!
Greenfield Elementary is wishing you a Happy Valentines Day!
Congratulations to 8th grader, Megan Lundy, on having her artwork hand selected to hang in the 2020 Senate Exhibit! Megan's artwork will be on display in the senate hallway at the state capital. Megan and teacher, Mrs. Jones, have also been invited to attend the Senate Awards Ceremony held on March 16th. Congratulations Megan!
