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Greenwood’s Archery Team hosted the Fall Classic 3D and Bullseye Archery Tournaments over the weekend. For many archers it was their first tournament and we loved seeing so many Bluejays participating and supporting one another. Thanks to all the archers and families that made the event a success. We had several archers with personal bests and our students earned 14 medals.
Debate Team Part 4. Finalists!
The team returned with multiple tournament championships! The teams of Gyan Grewal/Laila Ozturk and Ethan Duff/Tristan Khoshyomn were the tournament co-champions in Varsity Policy Debate. Gyan and Laila have an overall record as a team of 14-0 on the season! Ethan and Tristan’s total record is 20-1. Ilyaan Khan/Taaha Khan also finished 3rd Place in Varsity Policy Debate.
Laila Ozturk was also the tournament champion in Varsity Informative Speaking! Greenwood students were 3 of the top 6 finalists in the event, with Gyan finishing 5th and Connor Manzardo 6th.
Nikhil Nannapaneni was the tournament champion in Novice United States Extemp! Other Greenwood finalists included: Taaha Khan (5th Place International Extemp) and Salma Kaina (2nd Place in Novice Informative Speaking and 4th Place in Novice International Extemp).
Top 12 semi-finalist awards went to: Josie Matkowsi (Varsity US Extemp), Ilyaan Khan (Varsity Informative Speaking), Tristan Khoshyomn (Varsity Original Oratory), Ethan Duff (Varsity Original Oratory), Taaha Khan (Varsity Original Oratory), Nikhil Nannapaneni (Novice Original Oratory), and Vivaan Pawar (Novice International Extemp and Novice Informative Speaking).
Congratulations Blue Jays! 💙
The team returned with multiple tournament championships! The teams of Gyan Grewal/Laila Ozturk and Ethan Duff/Tristan Khoshyomn were the tournament co-champions in Varsity Policy Debate. Gyan and Laila have an overall record as a team of 14-0 on the season! Ethan and Tristan’s total record is 20-1. Ilyaan Khan/Taaha Khan also finished 3rd Place in Varsity Policy Debate.
Laila Ozturk was also the tournament champion in Varsity Informative Speaking! Greenwood students were 3 of the top 6 finalists in the event, with Gyan finishing 5th and Connor Manzardo 6th.
Nikhil Nannapaneni was the tournament champion in Novice United States Extemp! Other Greenwood finalists included: Taaha Khan (5th Place International Extemp) and Salma Kaina (2nd Place in Novice Informative Speaking and 4th Place in Novice International Extemp).
Top 12 semi-finalist awards went to: Josie Matkowsi (Varsity US Extemp), Ilyaan Khan (Varsity Informative Speaking), Tristan Khoshyomn (Varsity Original Oratory), Ethan Duff (Varsity Original Oratory), Taaha Khan (Varsity Original Oratory), Nikhil Nannapaneni (Novice Original Oratory), and Vivaan Pawar (Novice International Extemp and Novice Informative Speaking).
Congratulations Blue Jays! 💙
4th graders became geologists this week! They went through the rock cycle using Starburst to create sedimentary, igneous, and metamorphic rocks! They also observed several different types of rocks from our dynamic Earth!!!
Come and support our soccer Jays!
GPA is a wonderful organization that supports our students and enhances their experiences and opportunities at Greenwood. The Kindergarten and First Grade class won the membership drive contest and were rewarded with an ice cream party! Thank you to Tad and Amy Pinegar for sponsoring the ice cream social! Thank you GPA!
The middle school club soccer team finished their season last night with a 2-0 win over Willard. They finished with a winning record, and we are proud of their hard work! Go Bluejays!
The library is supporting Care to Learn for its service project during November.
Before the government shutdown, the charity received 15 requests each day. Now, it is averaging 150!
Please join us if you can by providing new, full-size health, hunger, and hygiene items: socks, underwear, deodorant, toothpaste, shampoo, conditioner, oral hygiene items, body wash, soap, healthy shelf-stable snacks, healthy easy-to-prepare foods, feminine hygiene products, etc.
Donation boxes are located throughout the school and cash/check contributions can be brought to the library.
Before the government shutdown, the charity received 15 requests each day. Now, it is averaging 150!
Please join us if you can by providing new, full-size health, hunger, and hygiene items: socks, underwear, deodorant, toothpaste, shampoo, conditioner, oral hygiene items, body wash, soap, healthy shelf-stable snacks, healthy easy-to-prepare foods, feminine hygiene products, etc.
Donation boxes are located throughout the school and cash/check contributions can be brought to the library.
Hedgehog Student of the Week is Victoria!
Thank you, Maya and her for a wonderful presentation on Diwali!
Blue Jays Defeat Dixon 4-2 in District Semifinal Showdown
Greenwood punched its ticket to the district championship game with a convincing 4-2 win over Dixon on Wednesday, November 5, fueled by a second straight hat trick from senior midfielder Matthew Monteith. The Jays exploded for three goals in a five-minute stretch midway through the first half, seizing a 3-0 lead at the break. Monteith opened the scoring by taking a Taaha Kahn pass and weaving through defenders to beat the Dixon goalkeeper one-on-one. Moments later, Monteith set up Cullen Burch for a clinical strike inside the far post. The Jay’s third goal came off a set piece, as Cameron McQueary’s corner kick deflected off Burch and fell to Monteith, who buried his second of the night. Dixon clawed one back early in the second half with a penalty kick following a Greenwood handball in the box, trimming the deficit to 3-1. But Monteith wasn’t done. He completed his hat trick with a close-range shot assisted by a Taaha Kahn cross, restoring the Jays’ three-goal cushion. Dixon added a late goal, but Greenwood held firm to secure the 4-2 victory.
With starting goalkeeper Caden Frederick serving a suspension for a red card in the previous match, Adam Abdalla filled in and impressed despite limited experience at the position. Frederick is set to return for the district championship game, allowing Abdalla to resume his usual attacking role in the field.
The Jays have won seven of their last eight matches. They’ll face Laquey with Richland in the district final on Monday, November 10 at 6:00 p.m. at Cooper One. Greenwood edged Laquey 1-0 in double overtime just last week, setting the stage for a high-stakes showdown.
Greenwood punched its ticket to the district championship game with a convincing 4-2 win over Dixon on Wednesday, November 5, fueled by a second straight hat trick from senior midfielder Matthew Monteith. The Jays exploded for three goals in a five-minute stretch midway through the first half, seizing a 3-0 lead at the break. Monteith opened the scoring by taking a Taaha Kahn pass and weaving through defenders to beat the Dixon goalkeeper one-on-one. Moments later, Monteith set up Cullen Burch for a clinical strike inside the far post. The Jay’s third goal came off a set piece, as Cameron McQueary’s corner kick deflected off Burch and fell to Monteith, who buried his second of the night. Dixon clawed one back early in the second half with a penalty kick following a Greenwood handball in the box, trimming the deficit to 3-1. But Monteith wasn’t done. He completed his hat trick with a close-range shot assisted by a Taaha Kahn cross, restoring the Jays’ three-goal cushion. Dixon added a late goal, but Greenwood held firm to secure the 4-2 victory.
With starting goalkeeper Caden Frederick serving a suspension for a red card in the previous match, Adam Abdalla filled in and impressed despite limited experience at the position. Frederick is set to return for the district championship game, allowing Abdalla to resume his usual attacking role in the field.
The Jays have won seven of their last eight matches. They’ll face Laquey with Richland in the district final on Monday, November 10 at 6:00 p.m. at Cooper One. Greenwood edged Laquey 1-0 in double overtime just last week, setting the stage for a high-stakes showdown.
5th grade went to the Day of the Dead Festival at the MSU student union yesterday!
Congratulations to Elif Benzer on her college basketball decision! We are so proud of you, Elif!
Congratulations to Kai Schaefer for being selected as Rotary's Recognized Student of the Month!
Congratulations Scholar Bowl!
Happy (late) Halloween! Greenwood had a really fun Halloween parade and assembly last Wednesday, and here are the costumes from our elementary schoolers, teachers, directors, and helpers! Great costumes everyone!
Come support the Greenwood BAND as they march in the MSU Homecoming Parade. 🐻 Saturday, November 15 at 9 am.
Bluejays are flocking to the corner of Harrison and JQH to cheer them on. See you there at 9am Saturday!
Bluejays are flocking to the corner of Harrison and JQH to cheer them on. See you there at 9am Saturday!
The Greenwood Blue Jays boys’ soccer team delivered an impressive 5-0 victory over Thomas Jefferson on Monday night in the district quarterfinals. Matthew Montieth led the team with his first hat trick (i.e., three goals) of the season, while Adam Abdalla and Dawid Fong each pitched in a goal. Assists came from Montieth, Taaha Khan, Kai Schaefer, and Abdalla. Greenwood’s defense also had a strong showing, securing their third consecutive shutout in impressive fashion. The win advances the Jays into the district semifinal game against Dixon, scheduled for Wednesday, November 5 at 6:45 PM at Cooper One. Come out and support the Jays!
We are proud to be accredited by Cognia!
Congratulations to Mimi Shaw and Sullivan Shaner!
