_____ October 2011

Every Friday is Spirit Day-wear a GTE shirt or a green shirt ! Friday, October 7-Folk dancing during specials for 2-5 grades Monday, October 10-School Out Tuesday, October 11-School Pictures Thursday, October 13-Bike Rodeo Friday, October 21-Red Ribbon week begins Say NO to Drugs Wednesday, October 26-Early release-dismissal at 11:30 Thursday, October 27-Early release-dismissal at 11:30 Friday, October 28-Early release-dismissal at 11:30 Friday, October 28-Trot-N-Treat

Dear Greentree Family's, From our family to yours we are so thankful for all of the kindness that our family has received. We are so proud that our kiddos go to Greentree!! To see all of the hats and to hear heart warming stories of how the children and families opened their hearts to help us fight this battle. With God on our team there is no way we can loose!! Thank you for being a part of the team and fighting this battle with us. Lots of hugs to all of you for your continued support!! Love, Andy, Kelli, Cameron and Collin

Early Release Dismissal

• Bikers/Walkers dismiss at 11:17 AM

• Bus Riders dismiss at 11:19 AM

• Back Door Car Riders dismiss at 11:23 AM

• Front Door Car Riders dismiss at 11:25 AM

If your child is leaving early, they will be given a

clock in the front office anytime before 8:00. No

clocks are given after 8:00.

We will call the child down when you arrive if

they do not get a clock!

By Erin O’Shea

As you may know, there have been wildfires racing across Texas. While it may not be happening here, it has been affecting many of our neighbors. Many people have only had a few minutes to grab some things and leave. Most of them forgot even their cell phones or their clothes because they needed something else more. There was one family who brought two cars and the Father took one kid and the Mother took the other two. As they were being directed out they got split up. Luckily for them they had their cell phones and were able to find each other again. But do you see what wildfires can do? They can split up a family. So we are coming together and starting a clothes drive for the wildfire victims. All you need to provide is 1 new outfit for the age group and gender you child brings home. The drive will start on October 3rd and will go until

October 17th. All proceeds will go to KSBJ.

Reflections 2011-2012

It’s time for all Greentree students to start your creative juices flowing and have fun expressing yourself by entering the PTA Reflections Art program. The theme for this year’s program is “Diversity Means.” Students may respond to this theme in the form of music, photography, literature, visual arts, dance or film/video. All students who enter will be recognized for their participation and some entries may go on to district, state, or even national level. There will even be a party in the spring for all participants. This year’s deadline for turning in entries will be November 7th. Official RULES for each category are available in the Greentree office or online at www.txpta.org (go to resources, then to reflections participants). ENTRY FORMS are available in the Greentree office or can be sent to you via email. (contact Heather Morse @ morses@comcast.net or Melissa Miller @ mmmiller5934@embarqmail.com). Please contact Heather or Melissa if you have any questions. Innisbrook sales total: $24,269.00 of which Greentree receives 40 percent. Reminder: On-line ordering is available all year long and GTE receives profits

2nd-5th graders Come and let your children teach you the dances they have been working on in PE and Music. Please join us for some fun October 7th during your children’s specials time. 5th 8:15-9:15am 3rd 9:20-10:20am 4th 10:30-11:30 pm 2nd 1:00-2:00pm

Thank you to Ms Kostue’s class for planning

the school menu on Wednesday, October

12th. Come taste and enjoy what your

schoolmates have chosen. The student

planned menu is:

Mini Corn Dogs Broccoli and cheese

Cheese Pizza Apple Slices

Baked Beans Red Grapes

My School’s Cool Reward Program

A special community driven program, committed to building relationships with the local schools by providing CASH rewards for shopping at Deerbrook Mall. Schools compete with each other for the highest accumulation of points per student and earn CASH rewards. Greentree Elementary School will have the opportunity to receive cash rewards at the end of the program. There is one way for our school to earn points: Shop at Deerwood Mall. $20,000 Total School Rewards will be given in May

2012 Each dollar spent at the mall earns our school one point. Receipts will be rounded to the next whole dollar at .51cents. There will be opportunities to earn double points which will include double point retailers and double point shopping days. More information will be forthcoming in future memos. Points can be turned in either: Folder in the front office of Greentree Write GTE on back of receipts and drop in the designated locker (located between Barnes & Noble and Sears) that is assigned to GTE.

Way to Go Gators!!!! Did you know that Greentree has already earned $800 this year in Box Tops? Great Job Gators!!! Keep up the good work and you will see that money being used to purchase new P.E. equipment. All you have to do is trim down your box tops (if you can) and place them in a plastic baggie. Then, have your student place them in the big soup can in the front office and watch those box tops turn into big fun for our Greentree students.

Go to this website for more info:

http://www.elabelsforeducation.com.

Fun, Fun, Fun and More Fun

The annual Fall Festival and Silent Auction will be held at Greentree on Friday, November 4. There will be games, inflatables, good food, music, the Silent Auction and Raffles. The Greentree Silent Auction is one of the most critical fundraisers for our Exemplary School. All proceeds directly enhance the Greentree experience. Past auctions have raised enough for classroom supplies, books, equipment and instructional materials. It is filled with appealing items at all price levels. It is a convenient way to shop for everyone on your Christmas list! At this time we are asking for various types of donations: Do you have your own business? Any hidden talents, such as music or golf lessons? Do you have season tickets to a sporting event, theatre or musical production? Would you donate access to your vacation home, have airline tickets or other travel opportunities? Any and all contributions are welcome. If you are interested in donating an item for the Auction or if you know of an individual or business that might be willing to make a donation in support of Greentree, please complete this form: Name_____________________________________ Child’s grade/class________________________ Phone number(s) _________________________ ___________________________________________ Item(s) to be donated______________________ ___________________________________________ ___________________________________________ Business(es) to contact: Please let us know if you will be making this contact or if you would prefer that the committee do so. If you would rather that a volunteer make contact, kindly include the business phone number and, if known, the name of the person to contact. Also let us know if we will be able to use your name as a reference.

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Chess Club at Greentree Elementary

The chess club here at Greentree will be meeting on Mondays after school from 3:15-4:15 in the Science Lab starting October 17th. Please fill out the following information if your child would like to participate and knows how to play chess. Child’s name__________________________ Grade_______Teacher___________________ A parent will need to attend the first meeting to sign paperwork. Thank you, Cindy Alford 281-641-1900/ 281-641-1986 (voicemail) Cynthia.alford@humble.k12.tx.us

Grandparents Raising Grandkids

Greentree would like to bring together a special group of people who may feel like they are in a unique situation – Grandparents Raising Grandkids. If you are a grandparent interested in meeting with other grandparents raising grandkids, please fill out the form below or contact: Sarah Permenter: 281-641-1912 or sarah.permenter@humble.k12.tx.us Name: ___________________ Phone number:________________________

E-mail: ____________________________ Preferred day of the week to meet:____________________________ Preferred time of day to meet: (circle) 7:30 AM During the school day 3:30 PM

Humble ISD Education Foundation Charity Golf Tournament 2011 Presented by:

Wednesday, November 2, 2011 Kingwood Country Club 1700 Lake Kingwood Trail Forest Course and Marsh Course 10:30 am Registration and Lunch Noon Tee-off All proceeds benefit the Humble ISD Education Foundation's Innovative Education Grant Program. Greentree has been a recipient of over $73,000 through the Humble Foundation Grant For individual registration, click here. For sponsorship opportunities, click here.

School Pics!!!

Individual school pictures will be taken on Tuesday, October 11. It is suggested that students wear bright colors to enhance the photos. Make sure that student names are correct on the orders as these are transferred to the Greentree yearbook.

Summer Running Club A big “Thank You” to Carrie Adorna for motivating

some of our Gators this summer. A group of Gators met two mornings a week at the

track and kept up with their mileage.

281 miles were completed!!!! Way to go Gators!

Thank you so much for coming to our Family math

night! It was a huge success and we really appreciate

parent support. Also, thank you to Education

Foundation for the grant to fund this event!

Math Olympiads is back this year! We are opening the Math Olympiad Club to all 4th and 5th graders this year. Math Olympiad is a very challenging after school club that meets weekly for an hour. During the hour club members will explore a mathematical topic or strategy in depth, using creative problem solving, or they practice for the contest. To participate, we will require that students get their math teachers approval based on behavior and academics. If you are interested in participating this year, please return the bottom of this page to Ms. Hunt. -------------------------------------------

____ Yes, I give my child___________________________ permission to participate in the after school Math Olympiad club. Math teacher approval: ____________________________ Grade___________

Dear Greentree Parents,

For the past 15 years, Texas Children’s Hospital has done a kids fun run to adopt active, healthy lifestyles. This year they will not have the run at their location due to the Olympic trials. Instead, the fun run will take place at our school during your child’s P.E. time. All students will participate in this great experience and get a time for their mile. This run is FREE and each student will also receive a fun run shirt (if we sign up in time). Please return bottom portion signed and give your child’s shirt size (YS, YM, YL, AS, M, L, XL). Please feel free to contact me with any questions.

Thank you

Shannon Brabham

281-641-1909

Shannon.brabham@humble.k12.tx.us

Parent Signature______________________________________________________

Student’s Name/Shirt Size _________________________________________

Family Fitness and Fun Runs

We take great pride in our Jogging Program at Greentree and are very excited to watch the students get stronger and stronger as they run each week! We want to encourage our students to participate in running events outside of school. Our school has always had great community involvement and our families that have joined us at these events seem to come back. These events are great activities for families to do together or just for your student to show you their accomplishments.

Friday, October 28 Trot and Treat at Greentree during specials! Sunday, November 6 - Walk by Faith 5K Race/Walk & 1K Fun Run - You can already sign up online under Team Greentree Gators!

www.imathlete.com/events/walkbyfaith5k Houston Kids Fun Run We will participate in this at Greentree this year! Each student will run a mile and earn a t-shirt if we can get registered soon.. This event is free!!! Thursday, December 15 Jingle Bell Run at Greentree during specials! Saturday, February 4 Bridge Fest at the YMCA Friday, March 9, 2010 Lucky Laps family at Greentree during specials April or May our own GATOR CHASE!!! 5K and one mile race

Tips for a Terrific start to getting healthy! 1. Challenge your Gator to a plank contest!!! We are working on our core strength and each day they come to our physical education class we are holding our plank up for one minute. We are still in the process of building up our strength and if this is new to you, don't get discouraged just try ten seconds at a time and work up to one minute! 2. October 3-7 is Create a Healthy Plate week! Try to make sure your plate is colorful and you are not eating too much! Ask your gator what the correct portion size is for the five different food groups. Dairy, Protein, Grains, Fruits and Vegetables!!! Every little bit of progress toward learning to be healthy will make a difference!

Shannon Brabham

Greentree Elementary

Physical Education

281-641-1909

shannon.brabham@humble.k12.tx.us