Greenback Public School

Tellico Readers were here today performing for our third and fourth grade students.

Thanks to our cheerleaders for leading us in the Alma Mater this morning!

The Book Blitz is underway with our 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade kick-off meeting, too!

Mr. Brookshire is kicking off our Book Blitz for this year! Our PreK-2nd grade students are excited!

Greenback School's One Book Blitz for grades Pre-K to 5 will kick off in just two days! Stay tuned as we will announce this year's book title on September 5.

Greenback students in grades PreK - 5 will participate in another One Book Blitz starting September 5! We will kick-off the event on 9/5/24 by revealing this year's book selection. All materials for the Book Blitz will be sent home at the end of the day on Thursday. This year's event is sure to be SCRUMDIDDLYUMPTIOUS!

What a treat to hear our mighty band play our Alma Mater to start the day! They are awesome!

The Loudon County Board of Education recently adopted a policy addressing the conduct of visitors on school grounds. Please review the attached document. For questions concerning the new policy, refer to the school system's online school board policy manual located at www.loudoncounty.org, or contact the Loudon County School Board office at (865) 458-5411.

Basketball try-outs for boys in grades 3-5 will take place this Wednesday, August 14 in the school gym. See the attached flyer for more information!

Greenback School is offering free admission to sporting events for those who are age 65+. Show your ID at any athletic event to receive a pass!

Greenback School will hold Open House and a Title I meeting on Tuesday, August 13, for grades 6-12. The program will begin in the school cafeteria at 5:30 PM.

Greenback School will hold Open House and a Title I meeting on Thursday, August 8, for grades Kindergarten through 5th grade. The program will begin in the school cafeteria at 5:30 PM.

The new house built by Greenback School students in the CTE Construction class sold at auction this morning for $140,000! Thanks to all those who bid on the house. Proceeds from the sale will be used to start another house! GBS thanks Josh Moore with EK Auctioneers for conducting the auction.

The new house built by the Greenback School CTE Construction class is being auctioned this morning! The live auction is underway!

Greenback School was awarded a grant from the Good Neighbors Shoppe in the amount of $24,965! The school wants to thank the GNS for their ongoing support of the school and students!

Parents and guardians can now complete the free/reduced meal application form for the '24-'25 school year. Use the link below to access the site. If you do NOT know your child's ID number you can leave it blank. However, the child's name and birthdate MUST be entered correctly. If the link below does not work as a live link, copy and paste it into your browser! https://frapps.horizonsolana.com/LOUCO2

Greenback School will host student registration on Friday, August 2, from 8 AM to 3 PM. Registration day is for ALL students, including returning students, new enrollees, and incoming kindergarten students. High school students will be able to pay applicable student fees on this day.

Greenback School Staggered Start Schedule – August 2024 Students in Grades 1-12 Monday, August 5: Students with last name beginning with letters A-K Tuesday, August 6: Students with last name beginning with letters L-Z Wednesday, August 7: ALL students in grades 1-12 Incoming Kindergarten Students Students starting Kindergarten will find out their individual “stagger days” when they come in on Registration Day. Stagger days for kindergarten students are as follows: Monday, August 5: 1/3 of the students Tuesday, August 6: 1/3 of the students Wednesday, August 7: 1/3 of students Thursday, August 8: ½ of the class will attend Friday, August 9: ½ of the class will attend Monday, August 12: All kindergarten students will attend Pre-K Staggered Start Mrs. Preston, Greenback School Pre-K teacher, will schedule stagger days for the incoming Pre-K students during the One-on-one student/parent visits on August 5, 6, & 7. Stagger days for Pre-K students are as follows: August 8, 9, 12, & 13: 5 students each day August 14 and 15: 10 students per day August 16: All Pre-K students attend

2024 Student Parking Pass Information Updated 7/17/2024 On Tuesday, July 23rd we will begin selling parking passes to our students starting with our first group of seniors at 8:00 am. The first group of seniors received priority based on the criteria outlined in our student handbook. Senior priority to choose a spot is based on GPA, attendance, and disciplinary offenses. All other seniors who are not in the first group may begin selecting and purchasing their parking passes any time after 9:30 am on Tuesday, July 23rd . All juniors may start purchasing their parking passes on Tuesday, July 23rd from 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm. Eligible sophomores may start purchasing passes on Wednesday, July 24th starting at 8:00 am. Important things to remember All students who have taken the ACT and scored 21 or above or have taken the ASVAB and scored 35 or above will receive a free parking pass. Still come at your scheduled time. If you are unable to come at your scheduled time, you may also purchase a pass on August 2, registration day. Remember to bring your driver’s license and tag number. Congratulations to this group of seniors who have first pick to select their parking pass starting at 8:00 am on July 23rd . All other seniors may purchase their passes starting at 9:30 am on the July 23rd . Bryant, Hannah Lett, Braden Costoulas, Madison Lewis, Hannah Davis, Chad Matthews, Patience Follis, Jayme McLean, Kayelee Graves, Noah Murphy, Chloe Hamilton, Ciara Murphy, Katie Hammontree, Karli Owsby, Marlee Hersey, Jake Stow, Rachel Jenkins, Caleb Titlow, Harley Kent, Logan Woody, Tyler Kilby, Emma Wilbur, Hallie

Greenback School is offering a VOCAL music class in the spring semester, 2025!  Students will learn the fundamentals of reading music notation and will perform using a variety of accompaniments (piano, strings, guitar, and digital/recorded accompaniment).   This class will provide opportunities for whole group, as well as solos, duets, trios, and other smaller ensembles.  Students will learn to perform the school's alma mater, the National Anthem, and selections from various genres of popular music, patriotic songs, and seasonal selections.  Participants in this class will perform several times throughout the semester, including a spring concert at the end of the spring semester.   See a school guidance counselor to add this new class to your schedule! ¡Greenback School ofrece una clase de música VOCAL en el semestre de primavera de 2025! Los estudiantes aprenderán los fundamentos de la lectura de notación musical y tocarán utilizando una variedad de acompañamientos (piano, cuerdas, guitarra y acompañamiento digital/grabado). Esta clase brindará oportunidades para todo el grupo, así como para solos, dúos, tríos y otros conjuntos más pequeños. Los estudiantes aprenderán a interpretar el alma mater de la escuela, el Himno Nacional y selecciones de varios géneros de música popular, canciones patrióticas y selecciones de temporada. Los participantes de esta clase actuarán varias veces a lo largo del semestre, incluido un concierto de primavera al final del semestre de primavera. ¡Consulte a un consejero escolar para agregar esta nueva clase a su horario!