Hello Greenville Elementary Families!

I want to officially welcome all of you to the 2024-25 school year! For those of you who are new to our school, please know that you are coming to a wonderful place. Our teachers and staff are caring, hardworking, and innovative. I have learned this first hand as I have been preparing for this upcoming school year, as a new Principal to Greenville. We take learning seriously and strive to make personal connections that help ALL students succeed.

This is my first year as the Principal of Greenville Elementary. Most recently, I have been an Assistant Principal at North Cache Middle School. I am thrilled to be here and excited to work with you to support your child's educational process. It has been found that a strong relationship between home and school is a key factor for student success. Years ago, one of my mentors said this: “When parents drop their students off at the door, they want three things, 1: For their child to be safe, 2: To be treated well, and 3: To learn at High Levels.” 

Please know our priority at Greenville is to ensure your child is safe, treated well, and learning at high levels.  As Principal, my door is always open, and I welcome your input.

We are excited to welcome the following teachers to our Greenville family:
Kindergarten: Taya Carling
ESL: Annette Graham
Art Specialist: Lauren Williams
1st Grade: Gabby Thorson
Essential Elements: Tricia Falslev
Speech: Lauretta Flammer & Angela Krambule
Each new teacher comes highly qualified. We are fortunate to have these teachers on our team.

Teacher Information: We will be letting parents know who their child's teachers are on August 9th via email. Thank you for your support and patience.

Title I School Status
Greenville has qualified for Title 1 status! Please join us on Back to School night, Tuesday, August 20th, from 5:30-5:45 in the GYM to learn more.

In the past, Greenville was 1% away from making the cut as a Title 1 school. A school must qualify for 2 years in a row, in order for the school to be able to start gaining access to the funding. It's a HUGE benefit to our students and school programs. Greenville has now qualified 2 years in a row. Please continue to apply for free or reduced lunch this year to ensure that we continue to qualify and have access to this funding. Click Here for more information and apply.

In Partnership,
Dee Downs
dee.downs@ccsdut.org

Health and Safety
Our illness policy is that a student be symptom-free for 24 hours before returning to school.

Bus Schedules: Bus schedules are available online: CCSD Bus Schedules and Stops  Please be advised that the schedules change during the summer and are not finalized until the week before school starts.

Drop off and Pick up: Please review the Pick Up/Drop Off map and procedures before the first day. Remember that we need everyone to stay in the pick up line--no leapfrogging-when a car has loaded, they will pull out and everyone behind them will move forward. Pick up takes less than 10 minutes each day if we all do this.

Circle Drive: This area is for students who are prepared to immediately exit/enter the vehicle.  The entrance is on 400 East.  Keep the line moving by pulling as far forward as possible.  For their safety, students should exit/enter from the passenger side only.  Drivers do not exit vehicles in this zone.  Parents exit onto 2500 North with a right turn only.

Parking Lots: Designated parking lots are on the northwest of the circle drive.  These parking lots are for parents/caretakers to park, exit the vehicle, and assist their child to the school.  Do not stop or exit the vehicle in the middle of a parking lot.  Students in these areas must be accompanied by an adult until they are safely away from cars.

2500 North: Buses drop off and pick up along 2500 North.  Please leave this area clear for buses.  North Park police have requested that students do not cross the busy streets by our school unassisted by an adult.  Students wishing to cross these streets should use the assistance of the crossing guards. 

Classroom Volunteers
We know that volunteers in Greenville classrooms are a major part of our success. We are grateful for the time you give up to serve our students. When you come in to volunteer, please check in at the office to sign in and get a volunteer sticker.

Meal Prices and Menus: 

Lunch Prices: $2.05 Student/child.
(as of Aug. '19)    $ .35 milk
                        $3.65 Adult

Breakfast Prices: $1.40  Student/child

Breakfast is served from 8:40-9:00 AM.  If you would like to join your student(s) for lunch, an adult ticket can be purchased at the office for $3.50. 

Lunch menus will be sent home monthly and can also be accessed on our school website by clicking on the lunch menu icon under Quick Links or under What's Happening at Greenville Elementary section. Click the article titled What's For Lunch?

If you need financial assistance we strongly encourage everyone to apply for free or reduced lunch on the district website. Free/Reduced Lunch Application.

School Newsletter: Each month you will receive an email with the Greenville Newsletter to tell you what’s happening at our school. Most communication from school will be by email so please contact the school office if you aren’t getting information from the school or if your email changes.

PTA Information: PTA information will be sent home with your child on the first day of school.  Most of the information from this packet will also be available on the district website www.ccsdut.org.

Community Council: Information for our School Community Council can be found on our website at: Greenville SCC. This is a great way to have some input on happenings at our school.  To find out more about Community Council and how to participate, check out Greenville's Community Council page.

Dress Code: A copy of the school dress code can be found on the district website or at this link. Dress Code This is a district policy and is standard for all Cache County Schools. Below is a summary of that policy. The Cache County School District has established the following guidelines to aid parents and students in selecting proper school attire:
1. Students should be clean and well groomed (hair, clothes, cosmetics). If safety is a factor, more stringent standards may be applied.
2. Shoes or sandals must be worn at all times while on campus.
3. Except for religious or medical purposes, hats, caps, and other head coverings shall not be worn or displayed inside school facilities during school hours.
4. Clothes shall sufficiently cover undergarments at all times.
5. See-through or net fabrics, halter-tops, off-the shoulder or low-cut tops, bare midriffs, and muscle shirts (sleeveless/bare midriff shirts) are prohibited.
6. Shorts and skirts should be worn nearer the knee.
7. Clothing, jewelry, personal items (backpacks/bags, binders, bandanas, etc.), and skin shall be free of writing, pictures, symbols, insignia, or color combinations which:
a. Communicate crude, profane, or sexually suggestive messages
b. Displays drug, alcohol, or tobacco advertising, promotion, or likenesses
c. Advocate racial, ethnic, or religious prejudice
d. Represent or give evidence to gang membership or affiliation

Cell Phones & Smartwatches
*Cell phones must be powered off and put away while students are at school. If cell phones are out during the school day, students will be warned and asked to power it off and put it in a backpack. If it occurs again, it will be taken from the student and must be collected from the office at the end of the school day. Additional incidents will require a parent to come and retrieve the phone.
*Smartwatches may be worn as long as they do not become a distraction and are not being used inappropriately.
*All communication from parents to students during the school day must be done through the school phone line.

Animals/pets at school: Dogs, cats and all other animals/pets are not allowed in the school at any time. If a student or parent has a legal service animal, you need to notify the oce prior to attending so the principal can work with you to make accommodations for you and/or your student.

Health Protocol
Please review the school district health protocol, and remember that when a child is ill they are not able to return to school until 24 hours have passed with them being symptom free. If your child needs a health care plan or medication administered at the school please fill out the appropriate forms at this link: Health Care Forms and bring them back to the school as soon as possible. Medical services can not begin until we have the proper documentation

School lunch menus, calendar, and other information can always be found on this website www.ccsdut.org/greenville.

Help Needed in the School: We have a need to fill these job openings in the following areas:

Reading Aides: This position would have you working in small reading groups throughout the day. Your groups would range from 2-6 students, and you will be trained in the district direct instruction reading programs. Hours for the different positions range from 12-16 hours a week. The beginning pay rate is $14.25/hr. Please contact me via email at stephanie.adams@ccsdut.org You will also need to submit an application on the school district website.

Special Education Paras: We are in need of additional special education paras. These positions range from small group instruction to individual student behavior support. You will be trained on how to teach the different programs and how to work with students on behavior interventions and support. The hours for these positions range from 12-25 hours per week. If interested please apply on the district website and contact Melissa Porter and Brandi Richens with any questions you may have. melissa.porter@ccsdut.org and brandi.richens@ccsdut.org

Substitute Reading and Resource Aides: This is a great opportunity that gives you the freedom to work when you want. Reading aides work with students in dierent grades in a small group reading environment. Training on using the reading program will be provided. Resource aides work in small groups teaching reading and math throughout the day. Materials and lesson plans will be provided by the teacher. If you are interested please contact Melissa Giddings at: melissa.giddings@ccsdut.org

Specialist Substitutes:  In this position you would sub for our prep teachers in the areas of art, music, PE, or in the media center. You would meet with six classes during the day and cover the material prepared for you by the regular teacher. It is a position where you could say yes when you want to work, and no when you don’t, giving you a lot of flexibility. If interested, please contact Principal Adams at: stephanie.adams@ccsdut.org