RICHARD GREEN CENTRAL
SCHOOL
January, 2016
Minneapolis Public
Schools
News
Message from the
Principal
Family Night
Tuesday, January 5th
Pastries with the
Principal (8:009:00am)
Thursday, January 21th from Family
from 5:00 – 7:00 pm we will have our
Family night. Come join us!
Farro Salad Tasting
Happy New Year, Green families!
We are back at school and hard at
work, despite the cold weather.
Speaking of cold weather, please
make sure your students are
dressed in warm clothing for
outdoor recess. Also remember
that our doors open each day at
7:45 for breakfast and class
begins at 8:05, so please arrive at
7:45 with your students. Rarely,
we may have to close school to
help ensure the safety of our
students and staff. If we do, we
will let you know as soon as
possible by phone, text, social
media, and the district website or
through your local news station.
Call the main office to update your
contact information. Thank you for
entrusting your students to us – it
is a privilege to partner with you
for their education.
We hope to see you at Green this
month!
Upcoming
Pastries with the Principal
Tuesday, January 5th 8-9am.
Pastries with the Principal is a
casual gathering that offers
families the opportunity of meeting
with Principal Mr. Arnold, the
Assistant Principal Ms.
DeSantiago, and the leadership
team!
Site Council Meeting
Our next meeting will be on
Tuesday, January 19th from
4:30 -5:30 pm
During lunch on January 29th,
students will taste Farro Salad with
Curry Orange Dressing -a sweet,
tangy dish inspired by the Birchwood
Cafe. The goals of tastes test are to
get students excited to try new,
flavorful foods and encourage them
to think critically about their food
(beyond just whether they like or
dislike it). Please encourage your
student to try this new salad!
Important
Dates
Thank you for participating at our
December Family Night. Special
thanks to the families and staff,
who collectively have worked with
us to provide the best service to
our families.
Policy Regarding the
Administration of
Medication in School
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Celebration
Wednesday, January
6th Reading Club
(8:00-9:00am)
Friday, January 15th
NO SCHOOL
(Record Keeping
Day)
Monday, January
18th NO SCHOOL
(Martin Luther King
Jr. Day)
Tuesday, January
19th NO SCHOOL
(Professional
Development)
Thursday, January
21th Family Night
Monday, January 18th at 3:004:30pm, we will celebrate the life and
movement of Dr. King. This event will
be open to the public with recitals,
choirs, music, dance, a guest
speaker and and dinner.
Zumba Class
For the safety of students, it is
recommended that medication be
given at home whenever possible.
For
example:
medication
prescribed twice a day can be
given at 7am before school, and 7
pm at night.
Volunteer Program
Monday and Wednesday from 6:007:00pm bring your family out to a
night of Zumba, to exercise while
enjoying your family. We will move to
the Latin sounds of beats and drums
as we learn various dance moves.
(Free)
Phone Numbers
School Office:
Yoga class
Tuesdays from 6:00-7:00pm Bring
your family out to a night of Yoga, to
stretch, practice breathing, while
enjoying your family. We will work
on basic stretches and move into
breathing techniques. (Free)
(612)6683730
Principal:
(612) 668-3752
Secretary:
(612)668-3754
Family Liaison: (612) 6683736
We are working to build "Strong
Communities” ask about the
Green School Volunteer Program.
If you want information, please
contact Hugo Barrios or Anthony
Scott II at (612) 668-3730 or in
the office.
Transportation: (612) 6683745
Health Office:
(612) 6683744
Attendance:
(612)668-3734