1. This is the last week of school before fall break. Fall break is next week, October 6-10. Classes resume on Monday, October 13.
2. High school seniors will take the ACT here at Greenback School tomorrow, September 30, during the school day. This test is free to all high school seniors. Seniors will be allowed to leave once they are finished with the test.
3. There will be a Boy Scout interest meeting for students in grades K-8 on Wednesday, Oct. 1. The meeting will be in the cafeteria beginning at 6 PM. A representative from the Boy Scouts will be here to answer questions and provide information.
4. Middle school students who qualified for the reward field trip will visit Zoo Knoxville this Thursday, Oct. 2.
5. We will have a make-up fall picture day on Thursday, Oct. 2. Any student who was absent or needs a re-take can have a make-up picture made.
6. The school will host its fall festival and One Book Blitz celebration for GBS students and families on Thursday, Oct. 2 from 5-7 PM.
7. Please make your child’s teacher and/or the main office aware if you are changing how your child is getting home in the afternoon. We want to ensure that each child gets where they are supposed to be at the end of the school day.
8. For posted updates to morning and afternoon bus changes, follow the Loudon County Bus Transportation Facebook page. All changes to bus routes and schedules are posted to this page.
9. The high school football team has an away game this Friday Oct. 3 as they travel to Wartburg Central. The middle school football team plays Carter at home this Thursday, starting at 7:00 PM. 8th graders will be recognized at this game. The high school girls’ soccer team has two games this week. They travel to Eagleton tonight for a district game, and then play at home tomorrow night beginning at 6 :30 PM. The high school volleyball team plays at home tomorrow night in a match-up against Wartburg Central beginning at 5:30. Middle school and elementary cross country track team members will participate in the state qualifying competition this Saturday, Oct. 4 at Victor Ashe Park in Knoxville.
2. As part of homecoming week, students are encouraged to dress up according to the spirit week schedule. The dress up days are posted to the school’s website and Facebook page.
3. Greenback School will open a school store later this week featuring short-sleeved and long-sleeved t-shirts in both child and adult sizes. Parents are welcome to stop by the school to purchase items! We will post the schedule for the school store to our website and Facebook page.
4. This year’s homecoming court and their escorts will be presented this Friday, September 26, prior to Friday night’s football game.
5. The GBS cafeteria sent debt letters home with students two weeks ago. If you receive a debt letter, please pay your balance as soon as possible.
6. High school seniors will take the ACT here at Greenback School on September 30, during the school day. This test is free to all high school seniors.
7. There will be a Boy Scout interest meeting for students in grades K-8 on Wednesday, Oct. 1. The meeting will be in the cafeteria beginning at 6 PM. A representative from the Boy Scouts will be here to answer questions and provide information.
8. We will have a make-up fall picture day on Thursday, Oct. 2. Any student who was absent or needs a re-take can have a make-up picture made.
9. The school will host a fall festival for GBS students and families on Thursday, Oct. 2 from 5-7 PM.
10. Please make your child’s teacher and/or the main office aware if you are changing how your child is getting home in the afternoon. We want to ensure that each child gets where they are supposed to be at the end of the school day.
11. For posted updates to morning and afternoon bus changes, follow the Loudon County Bus Transportation Facebook page. All changes to bus routes and schedules are posted to this page.
12. The high school football team plays at home this Friday, Sept. 26 against Eagleton. Kick-off is at 7:00 PM. The middle school football team plays at Meigs County this Thursday, also starting at 7:00 PM. The high school girls’ soccer team plays at Oneida tomorrow night beginning at 6 PM. They will then play at home this Thursday against Maryville Christian beginning at 6:30 PM. The high school volleyball team has two games this week. Tonight, they play Maryville Christian at home tomorrow night (Senior Night!) beginning at 6:00 PM. Thursday they travel to Sequoyah for a 5:30 start. Our Cross-Country team competes tonight and tomorrow night at Victor Ashe Park in Knoxville. Elementary runners will compete tonight, and middle school runners will meet on Tuesday.
1. For our PreK through 5th grade families, make time each day to read the assigned chapters of The Wonderful Wizard of Oz so your child can stay on pace with the other students. Students will have a trivia question tomorrow morning!
2. The GBS cafeteria sent debt letters home with students (some letters were mailed home) last week. If you receive a debt letter, please pay your balance as soon as possible.
3. This Wednesday, September 17, Smiley Swirl ice cream truck will be at GBS for our high school students during their extended lunch period. Students can purchase cups, cones, and bars for $4, or shakes & sundaes for $5! It is cash only, so make sure to bring cash this Wednesday!
4. High school seniors will take a field trip on September 18 to Maryville, TN for senior pictures. Students will take a class photo as well as individual casual pictures. Students must turn in a permission slip, signed by a parent, to attend.
5. Football homecoming is Friday, September 26. The homecoming court will be presented prior to kick-off.
6. High school seniors will take the ACT here at Greenback School on September 30, during the school day. This test is free to all high school seniors.
7. Please make your child’s teacher and/or the main office aware if you are changing how your child is getting home in the afternoon. We want to ensure that each child gets where they are supposed to be at the end of the school day.
8. For posted updates to morning and afternoon bus changes, follow the Loudon County Bus Transportation Facebook page. All changes to bus routes and schedules are posted to this page.
9. The high school football team plays at home this Friday, Sept. 19 against Oliver Springs. Kick-off is at 7:00 PM. The middle school football team plays at Midway this Thursday, also starting at 7:00 PM. The high school girls’ soccer team will play Rockwood at home this Thursday, beginning at 6:30 PM. The high school volleyball team has a busy week as they have three games this week. Tonight, they play at Maryville Christian beginning at 6:00 PM. Tomorrow (Tuesday) they play here at Greenback v. Jellico. And on Thursday, they travel to Wartburg for a 5:30 start. The middle school softball team plays at Carpenters Middle this afternoon, beginning at 5:30 and then travel this Thursday to Sequoyah. First pitch for that game is 5:30 PM. Our Cross-Country team competes tonight and tomorrow night at The Roane State campus in Harriman. Elementary runners will compete tonight, and middle school runners will meet on Tuesday.
1. Last Friday we kicked off this year’s One Book Blitz! All students in PreK through 5th grade received a free copy of this year’s book, The Wonderful Wizard of Oz! Books and reading calendars were sent home with students at the end of the day on Friday. Please make time each day to read the assigned chapters so your child can stay on pace with the other students. Tonight is the first night of assigned reading!
2. We will have parent-teacher conferences this Thursday afternoon, September 11. Meetings are scheduled in 20-minute increments. Call the main office to reserve a spot with your child’s teacher.
3. On Tuesday, September 9, students in PreK, Kindergarten, and grades 2, 4, 6, 8, and 9 will have vision screenings here at the school.
4. Parent letters were sent home with students in grades 4 & 5, 6-8, and 9th graders who are in Wellness class this semester. The letters are regarding the state of Tennessee’s Family Life classes. Please review the letter and return it ONLY if you do NOT want your child to participate in these classes. The letter must be returned within 30 days (no later than September 8 for middle school students and September 22 for 4th,5th, and 9th graders).
5. Elementary boys’ basketball tryouts will be held next Monday, September 15 from 3:15-5 PM.
6. High school seniors will take a field trip on September 18 to Maryville, TN for senior pictures. Students will take a class photo as well as individual casual pictures.
7. Please make your child’s teacher and/or the main office aware if you are changing how your child is getting home in the afternoon. We want to ensure that each child gets where they are supposed to be at the end of the school day.
8. For posted updates to morning and afternoon bus changes, follow the Loudon County Bus Transportation Facebook page. All changes to bus routes and schedules are posted to this page.
9. The high school football team plays at Harriman this Friday, Sept. 12. Kick-off is at 7:30 PM. The middle school football team plays at home this Thursday against Pigeon Forge. That game begins at 6:30 PM. The high school girls’ soccer team has two away games this week. They travel to Oliver Springs tomorrow (Tuesday) and then to Cosby on Thursday night. Both games begin at 6:30 PM. The high school volleyball team has a busy week as they have three games this week. Tonight, they play at Lenoir City beginning at 5 PM. Tomorrow (Tuesday) they play here at Greenback v. Oliver Springs. And on Thursday, they play at home against Oakdale. The middle school softball team plays at Union Grove Middle School tomorrow, beginning at 5:30, and then they are back home this Thursday for a game against Maryville. First pitch for that game is 5:30 PM. Our Cross-Country team competes tonight and tomorrow night at the Walter State Comm. College campus in Sevierville. Elementary runners will compete tonight and middle school runners will meet on Tuesday.
