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Greenwood Elementary School Mission Statement
The mission and purpose of Greenwood Elementary School
Responsibility, Respect, Perseverance, Integrity, Empathy and Trustworthiness
Greenwood Elementary School Vision Statement
ONE school . . . a united team of professionals and dedicated students
ONE vision . . . to ensure Greenwood students have access to the academic and SEL services they need to succeed
ONE mission . . . to promote and foster the personification of Greenwood's six core values
Responsibility, Respect, Perseverance, Integrity, Empathy and Trustworthiness
2024-25 Greenwood Goals
I – Improve Math and ELA skills, scores, and instructional practices
II – Reduce Chronic Absenteeism
III – Fortify SEL and Character Development
IV – Increase Family Engagement
2024-25 Greenwood Staff/Student/Family Focus
I – 100% K-5 Family Dojo Sign-Up
II – Restorative Practices K-5
III – The Zones of Regulation K-5
IV – Small Group Instruction in K-5 Math and ELA
V – New Math Series Implementation
VII – MTSS Tiers I, II, III
VIII – K-5 Writing Development
K-5 Title I Stakeholder Community Meetings
K-5 Title I Stakeholder Community Meetings
Tuesday, October 15, 2024
4:00 p.m. In The Greenwood Auditorium
All K-5 Staff, Families, and Community Stakeholders
Wednesday, November 20, 2024
American Education Week
9:00 a.m. Families and Community Stakeholders
In the Greenwood Auditorium
Thursday, January 30, 2025
5:00 p.m. – Virtual / Zoom
All K-5 Staff, Families, and Community Stakeholders
Thursday, June 5, 2025
5:00 p.m. Virtual/ Zoom
All K-5 Staff, Families, and Community Stakeholders
NJDOE Characteristics of Exemplary Title I Programs
1 – Clearly focused program goals
2 – Guaranteed and viable curriculum
3 – Formative and summative assessment
4 – High quality professional development
5 – Structured collaboration
6 – Strong Leadership
7 – High expectations for all students
8 – Parent/Family involvement
9 – Continuous review and improvement
Dr. Dickens-Simon, Principal
phone: (609) 631- 4151
email: ndickens-simon@htsdnj.org
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