6150 W. Greenbriar Dr. , Glendale, Arizona 85308 602-467-5500/Fax 602-467-5580
November 2013
Dear Greenbrier Parents,
With the advent of the Arizona’s College and Career Ready Stan-
dards, teachers in our Deer Valley schools are receiving extensive
training in both Math and Reading/Language Arts to meet the in-
structional shifts in these curricular areas. Our district has been
involving staff in integrating individual teaching practices last school
year and this current school year. You may have heard your child
tell you that his/her teacher was absent already this year. More
than likely, they were attending district training in either or both
areas of Math and Reading/Language Arts. In addition, our staff
development days each month (Early Release) are geared toward in-
structional shifts in these curricular areas aligned to the new stan-
dards.
This month, I will address the instructional shifts in Math. Our goal
with the new standards in Math is to ensure that all students know,
like and are also able to apply mathematics as a direct result of a
student’s school experience. Quality of instruction has the greatest
impact on student achievement. The daily interaction between
teachers and students, and among students, in the classroom, deter-
mines how much and how well students learn. The shifts and strate-
gies that guide high quality mathematics instruction at all grades is
the focus of the new standards. The shift toward demonstrating,
telling and letting students practice moves to engaging, focusing, un-
derstanding and application.
What exactly do these shifts look like? Here are the 10 shifts that
our teachers are working to incorporate in their mathematics in-
struction:
ATTENDANCE
602-467-5590
NURSE'S OFFICE
602-467-5510
OPEN
ENROLLMENT
November 1, 2013-
January 31, 2014
EARLY RELEASE
DAYS!!
Friday November 1st
NO SCHOOL
Monday, November
11th
PRESCHOOL/
KINDERGARTEN
ROUND-UP
Thursday, November
14th - 5:30 p.m.
PTA MEETING
Tuesday, November
19th @ 5:00 p.m.
FLAGPOLE EVENT
November 27 - w/
DVHS ROTC, GB Boy
Scouts, Girl Scouts,
Brownies, Cub Scouts
@ 9:00 a.m.
HAPPY
THANKSGIVING
NO SCHOOL
November 28th/29th
1. Incorporate on-going cumulative review into each day’s lesson.
2. Adapt what we know in our Reading programs and apply it to Mathematics instruction
(moving from literal comprehension to inferential and evaluative comprehension).
3. Using multiple representations of Mathematical entities.
4. Create language - rich classroom routines.
5. Use opportunities to support the development of number sense.
6. Build information using graphs, charts, and tables.
7. Tie Math to questions i.e. “How big?, How much?, How far?” to increase the natural
use of measurement throughout other curricular areas.
8. Teach what is important and minimize what is no longer necessary.
9. Embed Mathematics into realistic problems and real-world content.
10. Make “Why?, How do you know?, Can you explain?” part of the classroom culture.
These 10 significant shifts represent a road map that will significantly enhance the quality
of our teaching and impact student achievement. If you have further questions regarding
how your child’s teacher, at any specific grade level, is incorporating these instructional
shifts into their classroom, ask them.
Sincerely,
Jody J. Brammer Jody J. Brammer Jody J. Brammer Jody J. Brammer
Jody J. Brammer, Principal
Greenbrier Elementary School
GREENBRIER VISION STATEMENT Greenbrier Elementary School will provide a safe learning environment where every
child has the opportunity to learn the academic, social, and character skills deemed
necessary for success in the global community.
GREENBRIER MISSION STATEMENT Greenbrier will provide students with effective instruction using a standards-based
curriculum which is articulated, viable, and relevant while encouraging students to
become engaged in learning and challenging them to excel academically.
NEWS FROM MRS. ROMERO…
Thanks so much for supporting our Book Fair!
7th ANNUAL TURKEY DRIVE
& TURKEY TROT FUN RUN/WALK
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 27th
Dear Sidewinder Parents…
Kicking off the Thanksgiving Celebration by helping families in need, the Greenbrier Student
Council and PE Department is sponsoring a frozen turkey drive. If you would like to donate a
frozen turkey, please bring it to the cafeteria or carline boxes on Monday, November 25th,
Tuesday, November 26th or Wednesday, November 27th. In conjunction with the turkey
drive, the Greenbrier PE Department will also host a Turkey Trot Fun Run/Walk the morning of
Wednesday, November 27th. Students are encouraged to bring their own water. Parents and other family members are welcome to come and participate. This Fun Run/Walk will include
K-6 grade levels in the morning. (Check in at the office and pick up your visitor’s badge).
TURKEY TROT SCHEDULE
Wednesday, November 27th
GRADE TIME
3rd & 5th 9:10 – 9:55
K & 1st & 6th 9:55 – 10:40
2nd & 4th 10:40 – 11:25
GREENBRIER
ELEMENTARY
A
“CORE
KNOWLEDGE”
SCHOOL
Preschool/
Kindergarten
Round-up
Ages 3-5
November 14,
5:30-6:30 p.m.
For additional
information,
please call
602-467-5500.
VOLUNTEERS/VISITOR
SIGN-IN
Volunteers/Visitors please be sure to sign in and out of the front office using ei-
ther the “Volunteer” or the “Visitor” book, located on the front counter in the
school office, upon arriving to the Greenbrier Campus.
We are tracking our volunteer hours throughout the school year.
Please update your blue
emergency card and agreement form in the front office, if you have attended a
volunteer training prior to this school year.
GREENBRIER
2013-2014
SERVICE PINS RECIPIENTS
Congratulations to the following staff members:
10 Years
Jodi Hanrath - Paraprofessional
20 Years
Jennifer Bollinger - 1st Grade
Nicole Duran - 2nd Grade
Lynette Gaydos - 2nd Grade
Holli Grayson - Paraprofessional
25 Years
Sheila Munn - Cafeteria Manager
30 Years
Debbie Faciana - 3rd Grade
FREE DENTAL CARE
FOR KIDS AND
TEENS
Make appointments to
get this deal at
Carrington College’s
dental clinic:
free cleanings, X-rays,
exams and fluoride
treatments for kids
ages 3-17. Appointments
will be offered at 1:30
p.m. Wednesdays and
Thursdays beginning
Wednesday, Nov. 21,
through February.
All work is done by su-
pervised students.
Details: 1300 S. Country
Club Drive, Mesa.
480-717-3510.
HEALTH OFFICE NEWS
∗ Please return any clothing that your child was sent
home with from the Health Office. The clothing should
be laundered before returning for health and safety.
∗ The Health Office is in need of new boy’s underwear.
If you are able to make a donation it would be appreci-
ated.
∗ There has been a recent recall of the medication
Albuterol. Please see the attached link and/or contact
your pharmacist.
http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/812771
RED RIBBON WEEK
ACTIVITIES 2013
PTA NEWS!!!!
Save the dates:
∗ PTA will be collecting textiles for a recycling drive with Phoenix Fiber November 4th
thru 15th. The class that collects the most weight will win a Paradise Bakery Cookie
Party.
∗ PTA Spirit Night for November is 11/18 from 4-8pm at Jump Street! (57th Ave & Bell)
∗ The next PTA meeting is Tuesday 11/19 @ 5:00 pm in the Media Center. Free child care
for all PTA meetings and all are welcome/encouraged to attend
∗ Greenbrier FREE family movie night is 12/6 from 6-8pm. Wear PJ, have hot coca and pop-
corn while enjoying a movie with your family & friends!
∗ Holiday House will be 12/10 thru 12/12 --still need parent volunteers to help run the
store. If you are interesting in helping please sign up under our "volunteer spot" on
Greenbrier's PTA website http://www.greenbrierazpta.com/.
∗ PTA has sweatshirts and shirts available for purchase. Order forms available on our PTA
website: http://www.greenbrierazpta.com/
∗ Please "Like" our new PTA Facebook page - Greenbrier Elementary PTA
CHARACTER COUNTS
During the month of November a review of the Respect Pillar will be done during announcements:
Respect
Treat others with respect; follow the Golden Rule • Be tolerant and accepting of differences •
Use good manners, not bad language • Be considerate of the feelings of others • Don’t
threaten, hit or hurt anyone • Deal peacefully with anger, insults, and disagreements
PTA FUNDRAISERS WINNERS!!!
Congratulations to the following 7 Greenbrier students who were the top sellers in the PTA
Fundraiser and will attend the Limo Ride and Pizza Party at Barro’s Pizza on
November 7th with Ms. Brammer, Mrs. Hall and Mrs. Fannin:
**Fundraiser items will be available for pick up on Friday, November 15th from 4:30-6:00
pm in the Cafeteria.
Patrick Weyrauch Marissa Feore
Justin Melore TJ Anderson
Kali Jankowski Averi Kaiser
Alyssana Leon
Principal’s List
Students
1st Quarter
CONGRATULATIONS!!!
Dreifuss, Abigail
Esquerra, Jocelyn
Giron, Angelina
Hendershott, Brannon
Hirschi, Attalie
Karandreas, Areti
Li, Amy
Margolies, Ali
Melore, Justin
Millsap, Spencer
Monaghan, Matthew
Muscolino, Nicholas
Nguyen, Evie
Ourada, Jackson
Pate, Shayla
Perry II, Frank
Quolas, Kiana
Riffle, Juliana Marie
Seibold, Kaitlyn
Weyrauch, Patrick
Wilson, Max
Abaquin, Khalel
Acevedo, Cielo
Adams, Abigail
Ahumada, Kai
Akinsipe, Mayow
Anderson, Thomas
Berg, Hannah
Bortis, Michael
Braughton, Amanda
Burtis, Jennifer
Bushong, Makayla
Bustamante, Valery
Carder, Callie
Carder, Erik
Chatman, Christina
Chinchilla, Briana
de la Torriente, Taylor
Dolesh, Lucas
Dolesh, Spencer
Dreger-Abbink, Shelby
Espinoza, Randy
Fong, Gabriella
Gebhardt, Dylan
Giebner, Sarah
Gonzalez, Angelyna
Greener, Tatum
Grim, Wesley
Gutierrez, Anjolina
Ha, Haley
Hastings, Cali
Heintz, Devin
Heller, Caleb
Heyne, Makenna
Jankowski, Kali
Kagel, Lebron
Karandreas, Leonidas
Khuong, Eric
Kim, Eugene
Langham, Alexandra
Lasby, Parker
Lasch, Zoey
Lavender, Trenten
Lyons Jr, Eric
Malick, Noah
McDonald, Chad
McKinney, Anden
McKinney, Morgan
McMorrow, Lochlainn
Moore, Madison
Murphy, Madison
Olar, Gianina
Pate, Tristan
Pittman, Chloe
Raymond, Nicholas
Richardson, Anna
Rivera, Devyn
Sanchez, Makayla
Sexton, Bailey
Sherwood, Damien
Shugg-Shufrin, Donovan
Shuman, Victoria
Speer, Annie
Speer, Autumn
Speer, David
Topolinski, Anna
Tudor, Gabriel
Vyshnevskyy, Mksym
Walters, Haley
Williams, Daisy
Wolochuk, Katelyn
Yoshimura, Ken
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Akinsipe, Oluwamayowa
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Anter, Quentin
Berg, Hannah
Bias, Juleigh
Braughton, Amanda
Bright-Mojica, Elainah
Burtis, Jennifer
Bushong, Mayson
Clark, Chance
Cleland, Stephanie
Cramer, Felicita
Deerberg, Austin
Deerberg, Dakota
Dolesh, Lucas
Dolesh, Spencer
Dolesh, Zachary
Dreifuss, Abigail
Espinoza, Audrey
Espinoza, Emily
Espinoza, Randy
Farias Chavez, Eliana
Fielding, Kennedy
Foster, Nathan
Foster, Nicolas
Gabaldon, Leah
Gebhardt, Dylan
Gebhardt, Nicholas
Globokar, Jazmine
Gonzalez, Angelyna
Grim, Wesley
Johnston, Clay
Jonas, Jack
Karandreas, Areti
Kessler, Cade
Kessler, Cole
Khuong, Austin
Khuong, Eric
Khuong, Tai Tan
Kim, Eugene
Leon, Alyssana
Li, Amy
Li, Bennett
Long, John
McCreary, Jaevion
McKinney, Anden
Melore, Justin
Millsap, Spencer
Millsap, Trent
Monaghan, Matthew
Moore, Devin
Moore, Madison
Moore, Oliver
Muscolino, Nicholas
Ourada, Jackson
Palmer, Jacob
Pelletier, Lauren
Pierce, Nathaniel
Pineda, Alison
Pittman, Chloe
Quolas, Kiana
Ramirez Chavez, Daniel
Ramirez Chavez, David
Raymond, Joshua
Raymond, Nicholas
Redd, Tarell
Reynoso, Keila
Richardson, Anna
Richey, Christian
Rodriguez, Eric
Rowe, Jacob
Sanchez, Makayla
Sandhu, Neha
Scheibenreif, Bailey
Seibold, Kaitlyn
Sexton, Bailey
Simmons, Scott
Steele, Alexis
Stephenson, Colin
Tabor, Cherish
Tacheene, Lehla
Toon, Kendyl
Tudor, Gabriel
Tudor, Noah
Van Bodegon, McKenzi
Villanueva Andrade, Anali
Villanueva-Andrade, Alexander
Vyshnevskyy, Maksym
Walters, Haley
Wells, Gage
Wilson, Maxamillian
Wolochuk, Katelyn
Wolochuk, Nathan
Yoshimura, Ken
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