Welcome new Special Education Teacher, Nicholas Garcia, to Greenwood Elementary!
3 months ago, Deb Comfort
photo of Nicholas Garcia new special educaiton teacher at greenwood
PUBLIC NOTICE – SAFETY CONCERN Today, January 5, 2024, The Union County Sheriff’s Office reported that a slender, dark skinned male in a 2018 brown Chevy Equinox with New York plates pulled up next to students during the high school lunch period and asked them to get in his vehicle. Law enforcement responded to the scene and resolved the situation directly with the individual. LHS administrators were notified and additional law enforcement patrols were requested and will be patrolling the area and on site. Please visit with your student(s) about the potential danger of getting into vehicles with people they do not know. For additional information on how to talk with your student about the potential dangers you may access this resource. https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/wellness-and-prevention/stranger-danger-and-stranger-safety
3 months ago, Deb Comfort
PUBLIC NOTICE - SAFETY CONCERN on LGSD letterhead with image of Mt Emily
Happy 2024 to everyone at La Grande School District! We look forward to a successful year. This year, we encourage you to show self-compassion as you think of your New Year’s Resolutions. When we show compassion for ourselves, we allow space for changes, mistakes, or missteps and we open ourselves up to future possibilities. Showing self-compassion is a healthy way to start a successful and happy 2024. We also encourage you to reflect on this past year. How have you changed from the beginning of 2023 to now? What did you enjoy about 2023? Click here for some great questions to ask yourself as you reflect. Often, we need to lean on others to help us with our goals and aspirations. Below are community resources and opportunities to connect, learn, and grow together. (Include upcoming events and additional resource information.) If you need mental health or substance use support, Care Solace is a complimentary and confidential care coordination service that can help you quickly find treatment options matched to your needs, regardless of circumstance. La Grande School District partnered with Care Solace to support the well-being of students and their family members. If you or a family member are looking for help and would like to use Care Solace to find a provider: Call 888-515-0595. Multilingual support is available 24/7/365. Visit caresolace.com/lagrande and either search on your own OR click “Book Appointment” for assistance by video chat, email, or phone.
3 months ago, Deb Comfort
image of note with new years resolutions written. learns something new is checked and make new friends is unchecked
Happy Winter Break! Need something to do today? Check out this online resource: https://5il.co/29ldt
3 months ago, Deb Comfort
snowy scene with two kids tossing snow in the air
Happy holidays! With winter break upon us, we encourage you to relax, unwind, and settle into a safe and restful break. The holiday season is a time for togetherness and joy, but it can sometimes bring unwelcome guests, like stress and grief. Some of us may be experiencing the holidays without a loved one. Some of us may be balancing endless to-do lists from shopping to entertaining. While we each celebrate this season’s joys, it’s important to stay mindful, acknowledge our feelings, and reach out for help if needed. To help keep your holidays bright, below are helpful resources. We encourage you to save these resources so you can easily reference them should you or a family member need help. La Grande School District partnered with Care Solace to support the well-being of our community. If you or a family member are looking for help with mental health or substance use, Care Solace can help you quickly find treatment options matched to your needs, regardless of the circumstance. This is a complimentary and confidential care coordination service provided by La Grande School District. If you would like to use Care Solace to help you find a mental health care provider: Call 888-515-0595. Multilingual support is available 24/7/365. Visit www.caresolace.com/lagrande and either search on your own or click “Book Appointment” for assistance by video chat, email, or phone. May you enjoy your break and return rested and reinvigorated for a fantastic new year!
3 months ago, Deb Comfort
image of winter forest with snowflakes
Welcome new Kindergarten Teacher, Jocelyn Berado, to Greenwood Elementary!
4 months ago, Deb Comfort
photo of Jocelyn Berado kindergarten teacher
Please join us on Wednesday, December 13th at 1:30pm in the Greenwood gym for our Holiday Music Program.
4 months ago, Calandra Johnson
Greenwood's Holiday Program is Wednesday, December 13 at 1:30pm in the gym, picture is of green winter trees with snowflakes falling and music notes swirling
Welcome new Fourth Grade Teacher, Ian Gregory, to Greenwood Elementary!
4 months ago, Deb Comfort
photo of Ian Gregory 4th grade teacher at Greenwood
Winter weather is here, so don’t forget to send your child to school with appropriate clothing for the cold. Please check our district website/Facebook page for any information regarding weather-related closures.
4 months ago, Deb Comfort
three kids laying in the snow wearing winter clothing
Greenwood Elementary is hosting a Winter Family Fun Night on Thursday, December 7, 2023, from 5:30 PM to 8 PM. Come enjoy free pizza, bingo, Santa pictures and more!
4 months ago, Deb Comfort
Winter family fun night flyer with Christmas tree and Christmas lights around the page
Tomorrow night!!! This is an amazing event that the whole family is invited to. Don't miss it! Tickets winning a chance at a tree will be on sale after school today (Wed.) and tomorrow morning inside the front entrance. See you tomorrow!
4 months ago, Calandra Johnson
Winter family fun night at Greenwood on December 7th at 5:30pm to 8pm. Free pizza, bingo, $10 Santa pictures, crafts, Christmas read-alouds
Welcome new Greenwood Second Grade Teacher, Haley Ebner!!
4 months ago, Deb Comfort
photo of GW second grade teacher Haley Ebner
Gratitude is the art of appreciating the good things in our lives. When we feel grateful for something, it acts like a spotlight in our brain that makes us feel happier for longer periods of time. Gratitude is directly correlated to higher levels of happiness. Here is a 2-Step Guide to practice gratitude today: Think about what makes you grateful—big or small. Ask yourself, “Who/what do I thank for these things?” #GratitudeGrowsHere #Gratitude
4 months ago, Deb Comfort
Gifts of Gratitude with images of people on the bottom of the page holding wrapped gifts
Welcome, Calandra Johnson, Counselor at Greenwood Elementary School!
4 months ago, Deb Comfort
photo of Calandra Johnson, Greenwood Counselor
Happy December! With the holidays upon us, there are many reasons to be joyful. It's a time for sharing, laughter, giving back, and creating memories with family and friends. The holidays, however, can also be stressful. We may be making plans to visit loved ones, managing our budget for gifts, or coordinating events with our community. With an already-packed schedule, these additional tasks can add stress to our lives. Celebrating and connecting with family is important during the holiday season, but it's also essential to care for your mental health. National Stress-Free Family Holidays Month brings awareness to the harmful effects of stress and reminds everyone to take care of themselves as they approach the holidays. Here are some helpful tips for a more stress-free holiday season: Make modifications to holiday traditions. Consider ways to modify traditions that may negatively impact your mental health. It can be nice to stick with holiday traditions, but your mental health should take priority. Don't forget the power of "no." It's okay to say no to plans if you are feeling overwhelmed. Plan ahead. Keeping a calendar of events can help you stay on track and prepare for events. It can be stressful to shop on the same day as an event, so keep a list of tasks to prevent the rush. Talk about your feelings. You might be overwhelmed or missing a loved one. Talking about your feelings with a trusted friend or family member is okay. You are not in this alone. Take time for self-care. It's important to take care of ourselves before caring for others. This holiday season, make time for yourself. Find a therapist. Acknowledge your feelings and talk to a professional when needed. If you would like help finding a mental health care provider, use Care Solace, a complimentary and confidential coordination service provided by La Grande School District: Call 888-515-0595. Multilingual support is available 24/7/365. Visit www.caresolace.com/lagrande and either search on your own or click "Book Appointment" for assistance by video chat, email, or phone. We wish you a joyous and stress-free holiday season!
4 months ago, Deb Comfort
image of santa running away from a gift box labeled holiday stress
PUBLIC NOTICE – SCHOOL THREAT Date: December 1, 2023 Today, December 1, 2023, at 9:00am La Grande High School administration was made aware of a social media post regarding a bomb threat from an LHS student. That post was made at roughly 8:00 AM on December 1, 2023, but was not reported to administration until 9:00 AM the same day. Administration took immediate action to secure suspected student, evacuate the impacted area of campus, and notify law enforcement of the threat. Law enforcement conducted an additional search of the impacted area, the student, and their residence. School safety and bomb threat policies were followed. At 9:30am, LHS administration and law enforcement indicated that the impacted area was safe for students and staff to return and that there was no remaining threat to student and staff safety. At the completion of the investigation, the student was disciplined, cited for disorderly conduct, and referred to the Union County Juvenile Department. We appreciate the support of our students, staff, and community in notifying us of the potential threat and the effective response of school administration and law enforcement to resolve this situation quickly. Student and staff safety remain our top priority. In conclusion, all students are safe to be on campus for the remainder of the day. We wanted you to have the facts so that you can discuss them with your child and emphasize the seriousness of this issue. Please feel free to call our school district at 541-663-3200 or send me a message at george.mendoza@lagrandesd.org.
4 months ago, Deb Comfort
News from the La Grande School District text over the image of Mt Emily
Near 8:30 today La Grande High School staff received a message that a student posted on social media that they had brought a bomb to school today and they planned to use it during their second period class. Necessary evacuation of the class, student removals, backpacks and locker searches took place with the outcome of no credible bomb threat; All students are safe to be on campus for the remainder of the day. All threats to our schools and students are taken seriously and investigated thoroughly. Students involved in the social media post are in the process of questioning and our investigation is ongoing. School safety and bomb threat policies will be followed as appropriate. LHS and District administrators have worked hand in hand with the Union County Sheriff Department related to evacuation, searches, fact finding and investigation. The investigation into purpose and rationale for the social media post/bomb threat is ongoing at this time. In conclusion, all students are safe to be on campus for the remainder of the day. We wanted you to have the facts so that you can discuss them with your child and emphasize the seriousness of this issue. Please feel free to call our school district at 541-663-3200 or send me a message at george.mendoza@lagrandesd.org.
4 months ago, Deb Comfort
News from the La Grande School District text over the image of Mt Emily
Mark your calendars! Greenwood's Spirit Week starts next week. December 4th - 8th, 2023 Monday: Winter/Holiday Socks Tuesday: Wear Red and/or Green Wednesday: Ugly Sweater Day Thursday: Holiday Hat or Headband Friday: Pajama Day!
4 months ago, Calandra Johnson
a photo of the schedule for Greenwood's Spirit week Dec. 4 - 8
Here are photos of the rest of the Greenwood Raffle Trees. See post below for more information.
4 months ago, Calandra Johnson
A tree filled with Bluey themed presents
a tree filled with Pokemon themed presents
A Santa themed tree with presents
The Greenwood Trees are ready for raffles and waiting for homes to go to!! Each ticket is only 50 cents! You can buy them before school and during school. We accept cash, check and venmo. Venmo is: GreenwoodPTS (make sure you put: “X” tree on the Venmo comment) We have 14 amazing trees!! Please come scope them out during our event on December 7th. Thank you again to our teachers, staff and our community for all your hard work and sponsorships! We couldn’t do it without you!! Sponsors: La Grande School District, Country Financial, Sorbenots Coffee, EOU College of Education, Real Deals - La Grande, OR, Dr. Mark Harris DMD, Post acute rehab -Tiffany Whaley/Sanchez Public Relations Director 🧡🖤
4 months ago, Calandra Johnson
A tree filled with camping presents
a tree filled with snow play gear and equipment
a tree filled with games to play
a tree filled with Barbie presents
a tree filled with shark themed presents
a movie cocoa night themed tree
a tree filled with S.T.E.M. presents
a tree filled with anime presents
a tree filled with Mini-Brands sphere presents
a tree filled with Nerf presents