Greene Community Newsletter - May 2026

May 2026 - Greene Community Newsletter

Hello Greene Families,

As we approach the final stretch of the school year, let’s take a moment to celebrate everything we’ve accomplished together. To ensure we head into summer on the highest note possible, we have a few focus areas for these last few weeks:

• Academic Push: Now is the time to cross the finish line! Please remind your students to check their portals, connect with their teachers, and catch up on any outstanding assignments. Let’s see every student finish strong in every class.

• Campus Excellence: Our community thrives when we respect our shared space. Please remind your students to continue to follow all campus rules and look out for one another so our environment remains safe and positive until the final bell.

• Heartfelt Gratitude: Our teachers and staff have poured their energy into this year. A simple "thank you" goes a long way—take a moment to show your appreciation for the mentors and team members who have supported your journey.

Let’s make these final days count, Greene community! We are so proud of your hard work.

Greene Admin Team 

In this newsletter, you will find information about: 

• Last Two Weeks of School Bell Schedules 

• End of Year Information on Returning Materials (Chromebook, Textbooks, Library Books) 

• End of Year Homework Habitat Information 

• End of Year Activity Reminders

• Promotion Information 

• Last Call: Yearbook Sales End on Fri, May 15 

• Greene Office Summer Hours 

• Upcoming Events 

Last Two Week of School Bell Schedules 

End of Year Information on Returning Materials (Chromebook, Textbooks, Library Books) 

 

(W) 5/13	A ParentSquare link was emailed in case you need to make online payments for lost or damaged instructional materials.
(Th) 5/15	All students need to bring back all textbooks, library books, and English novels to school to collect signatures on their “Golden Tickets” from their math, science, and social studies teachers, as well as from the library staff, indicating they have returned all instructional materials in good condition.
(M) 5/18	All 7th-graders will return The Giver to the library during English.
(W)5/20	Completed “Golden Tickets” due at 1:45 pm
(Th & F) 5/21 & 5/22	All 8th-graders will return their Chromebooks and chargers during Science.  *Please see the ParentSquare posting if your child’s Chromebook is damaged or the charger is lost.
(F) 5/22	6th & 7th-graders not returning to Greene will return their Chromebooks to the library.
(T) 5/26	Overdue “Golden Tickets” must be cleared in the library by 3:30 pm to be eligible for end-of-year Friday activities.
(F) 5/29	Field Day & Great America for students with clear accounts.

 

End of Year Homework Habitat Information 

Throughout the year, our team has enjoyed supporting your students in Homework Habitat. We hope that the resources provided benefitted your student. Below is the end of year schedule for Homework Habitat including information  about the last day. 

Remaining Homework Habitat Dates 

• Monday, May 18 - Wednesday, May 20: Regular Homework Habitat Hours 

• Wednesday, May 20: Last day of Homework Habitat 

 

End of Year Activities Reminders

6th & 7th Grade Families:

On Friday, May 29th, 6th & 7th grade students will be participating in Friday FunDay on campus.  Students will be viewing this slide deck to review the schedule and expectations prior to the event.  Breakfast service will be provided earlier due to our event.  Snack bar windows will be open from 8:10-8:25 for breakfast service.  A pizza lunch will be provided for all students through our food services department.  (Gluten-free and vegetarian options will be provided.)  Or, students may choose to bring their own lunches from home.

 

We are seeking parent/guardian volunteers to help out at the event, please sign up on this sheet.  (LINK: 2026 FunDay volunteer sign-up)  All volunteers must be fingerprinted and complete a “Field trip volunteer chaperone” agreement form.  Forms will be in the front office to sign upon check-in.  All chaperone/volunteer information can be found here Greene Volunteer & Chaperone Information

 

8th Grade Families:

On Friday, May 29th, 8th grade students will embark on the 8th Grade End of Year Great America Field Trip.  Students will be viewing this slide deck to review the schedule and expectations prior to the event.  Please note:

• Breakfast service will be provided earlier due to our event.  Snack bar windows will be open from 8:10-8:25 for breakfast service.

• Students who have reported that they have a season pass, must show the season pass to the staff chaperone before boarding the bus.  Bus assignments will be announced in Advisory classes on Wed, 5/27.  Bus assignments are based on Advisory Groups.  There will be no switching or changing of bus assignments.

• Cell phones can be brought on the trip if used appropriately.  The staff and school are not responsible for any lost or damaged devices.  Bring at your own risk.

• Great America does NOT permit any outside food.  The exception is any food for patrons who have a specialized dietary requirement or allergy, and pre-packed school lunches.  School lunch orders are being taken this week.  If your child has not ordered a school lunch and would like one, please complete this form no later than 2:30pm on Wednesday, May 20th. LINK: 2026 Great America School Lunch Request Form

• Great America practices a CASHLESS transaction system.  NO CASH is accepted.  Plan ahead!  Students can purchase a prepaid debit card at kiosks on site.  (For more information, visit the Great America Website: https://www.cagreatamerica.com/cashless )

• We plan to arrive back at school around 5:15pm (pending traffic).  Please make arrangements for transportation home.  There will be no late bus.

 

Reminder: Eligibility for Participation in End of Year Activities 

 

Students MUST:

• (1) NOT have outstanding fees for library items and/or student chromebooks (all chromebooks MUST be returned by May 22nd)

• (2) NOT be on the non-participation list due to behavior referral(s) or suspension(s) after April 13, 2026 or

• (3) NOT have accumulated 15 or more tardies after April 13th (as the policy in our Binder Reminder states on page 13, under Tardies and Absences). 

 

**Anyone ineligible will be notified if they are unable to participate by Thurs, May 28th.

 

Promotion Information 

• SAVE THE DATE: Wednesday, June 3rd 

• NOTE: Wednesday, June 3rd will be a minimum day with dismissal at 12:40pm for all students.  Lunch service will be available from 12:40-1:10pm.

• The 8th Grade Promotion Ceremony is from 5:30-6:45pm.  All 8th grade students must arrive by 4:30pm and report to the gym for line up and preparation.  Student attire is “dressy-casual” or “semi-formal”.

• The Promotion Ceremony will be held in the Greene Athletic Field.  The entrance is on the N. California side of the field.  Parking on-site and in the neighborhood is limited.  Carpool, biking and walking are recommended.  Seating is on a first come, first serve basis.  (There is no admission ticket system, or seat reservations.) Designated ADA/disabled seating will be marked.  Please plan for sunny weather.  General audience seating is not covered.  Hats/sunglasses/sunscreen are recommended for the audience and students.  Umbrellas, balloons and noise makers are prohibited as they obstruct audience view and disrupt the ceremony.

• Following the Promotion Ceremony, the PTA will be hosting the 8th Grade Promotion Party for our 8th grade students from 6:45-9:15pm.  The entrance will be next to the Snack Bar located at the front of the school, adjacent to the A-Wing.  The Promotion Party will end at 9:30pm.  Prompt student pick-up is appreciated.   Please see the Greene PTA ParentSquare posting for more information.

 

Last Call: Yearbook Sales End on Fri, May 15 

Throughout the 25-26 school year, your child will be making memories. Please click on the link provided to reserve your 25-26 Yearbook now. Very few extra copies will be printed and available for purchase when the yearbook comes out in May.

!!! Click HERE to Purchase a Yearbook !!!

 

Greene Office Summer Hours 

The Greene Office will be open Mon, June 8 through Thursday, June 18 from 9:00 am - 3:00 pm for any needs. The Greene Office will close for the summer at the end of day on Thursday, June 18. The Greene Office will reopen in August 2026. 

 

Upcoming Events:

• Wed, May 20 - Greene Band Concert (MPR) 

• Fri, May 22 - All instructional materials due

• Mon, May 25 - No School: Memorial Day Holiday

• Wed, May 27 - Greene Orchestra Concert (MPR)

• Fri, May 29 - EOY Fun Day (6th/7th - Field Day on campus, 8th - Great America Field Trip) 

• Tues, June 2 - Minimum Day - Special Schedule

• Wed, June 3 - Minimum Day - Special Schedule

• Wed, June 3 - Promotion Ceremony and Promotion Party 

• Thurs, June 4 - Last Day of School: Minimum Day - Special Schedule

• Thurs, June 18 - Greene Office Closed for Summer 

 

Additional Contact Information: 

6th Grade - Mimi Kwon, 6th Grade Administrator, mkwon@pausd.org & Susan Curry, Oak Team School Counselor, scurry@pasud.org & Kylie Payne, Redwood and Sequoia Team School Counselor 

7th Grade - Ben Gonzales, 7th Grade Administrator, bgonzales@pausd.org & Susan Curry, 7th Grade School Counselor, scurry@pausd.org 

8th Grade - Courtney Carlomagno, 8th Grade Administrator, ccarlomagno@pausd.org & Kylie Payne, 8th Grade School Counselor, kpayne@pausd.org