The Center School Parent Union
September 2011
Dear Families,
As the board liaison
to the Parent Union (the Center School
version of a PTO) I focus on community
building, and helping people direct their
energy and resources to support the school.
I meet with Charlie, the head of school, in
late summer to set the goals and calendar,
and then throughout the year we work to
match people’s talents and abilities with
the tasks at hand. It is simply amazing how
much we accomplish each year with minimal
resources, simply because of the ongoing
generosity of family and friends.
How
can you get involved? Good question!
We’ll start with getting a list of volunteer
jobs to
everyone at Open House (back to school
night).
In addition, read the weekly bulletin.
The events for the upcoming year are
outlined
below, but details and dates will continue
to
evolve. I look forward to meeting you at
all-school, at an event, outside the
classroom,
on the playground, in the carline, at
Rumpus,
on a field trip, or at a work day...
Sincerely,
Kirstin Oxboel
GREENFIELD CENTER
SCHOOL 2011-12 PU ACTIVITIES
This is an overview -
please see the school calendar for official
dates.
Year Round
ALL SCHOOLS Please come to
all-school
meetings on Friday mornings. It’s a great
way to learn the songs, see what the
children are learning, and to meet more
parents and teachers.
PARENT COFFEES These are
monthly
socials usually held in the brick building
AfterSchool room, and advertised in the
bulletin as well as a car-line sign. Another
place to meet parents and check in with the
Head of School.
Fall Activities
FAMILY PICNIC September 27,
2011 5:30
New and old families gather in the Primes
field to get to know one another.
COFFEE
SALES The Center School’s only
ongoing fundraiser features delicious Dean’s
Beans coffee, a local business. It’s great
way to help the school doing buying
something you already use. Forms are always
available in the school office, or download
the order form
here.
ALL SCHOOL
WELCOME October 13. This is what
other schools call Back to School Night. We
have classroom time and also a gathering of
all parents with the Head of School.
FALL WORK DAY
October 22. Mike, our caretaker, does an
amazing job keeping our school beautiful and
functioning. But each spring and fall the
Building and Grounds Committee identifies a
few of the giant tasks. Last fall we spread
‘mulch mountain’ over the entire playground!
Many hands make light work.
Variety SHOW
with Ann Percival and David Cantieni of Wild
Asparagus. March 22nd, 2012
30th
Anniversary Celebrations
GRANDPARENTS /
SPECIAL FRIENDS DAY May 10th, 2012.
Winter Activities
CENTER SCHOOL
RUMPUS Saturday, December 3rd,
10-4. The
Greenfield Center School Rumpus! This is
an amazing an all-day admissions open house
with craft activities in each classroom of
the brick building, plus a terrific craft
fair with local artisans filling the Finer
building. We have delicious food, a silent
auction, demonstrations, and more!
CITRUS SALE
November/December. Organic oranges and
grapefruits just in time for the holidays.
The Uppers spearhead this fundraiser
designed to support specific classroom
needs.
Spring Activities
PLANT SALE
Just before the Greenfield Farmer’s Market
opens, GCS will host a plant sale. If you
garden and would like to sell or donate
plants, please let me know!
SPRING
CLEANUP DAY May.
BIRDS OF PREY
OPEN HOUSE February 5th, 2012. Have you ever
sat in a room and had an owl or hawk swoop
around overhead? Tom Ricardi does a
wonderful presentation and this is one of
our two large events to attract new families
to the school.
MUSEUM May
10. Every child is represented in this
exhibit of best school work. There is a
reception at 5pm.
TEACHER
APPRECIATION LUNCHEON Wednesday,
June 8th. Families contribute flowers and
food to create a gorgeous, collective thanks
for our wonderful teachers and staff.
GRADUATION
DAY Friday, June 8th. For all but
the youngest students and all community
members, graduation day is an important time
to say goodbye to the 8th graders.
This is NOT a comprehensive calendar. Teachers will keep you up on 
classroom events. The Bulletin will be filled with dates ranging from Uppers Project Night to school picture day. These are mainly parent-run events. If you can help, call
the office at 773-1700, email
info@centerschool.net,
or leave a note with Amanda in the school office. Thank you!
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