March Break is around the corner!

You may have seen your child heading out the door with a suitcase, butterfly net or storage basket in place of their normal school bag yesterday and wondered what was going on. It’s Spirit Week at Greenwood, and Tuesday was “Anything But a Backpack” day. Obviously many of these containers are not terribly practical for everyday use, but it was fascinating to see the different items students brought in (including a vintage typewriter and carrying case!)

While Spirit Week is an opportunity for students and staff alike to show their Greenwood pride and enthusiasm, I love that each person can express their individuality and choose to participate in the ways that work for them. One student may put most of their energy into organizing their grade’s lip sync video; another student may put great care into finding outfits that perfectly match each day’s theme, or studying our “Who’s That Baby?” photos in order to match them to a grown-up staff member. 

Above all, Spirit Week is a celebration of Greenwood and our shared commitment to making it a special place. I look forward to seeing what the rest of this week has in store as we head into a restful and restorative March Break!