GFS News

In January, students at Greens Farms Elementary School (GFS) came together for a powerful service learning initiative led by the school’s student leadership group, the Long Neck Leaders (LNLs). With the support of a donation from the GFS PTA to Blankets of Hope, the entire GFS community participated in spreading warmth, kindness, and encouragement to individuals and families in need.

On November 11, GFS held its annual GFS Walk-A-Thon. All proceeds from this event support Westport Human Services Family Holiday Giving Program. As a school aimed at creating joyful learning opportunities that help everyone achieve their full potential, our efforts during Walk-A-Thon help foster meaningful relationships and reflect our values of respect, joy, kindness, trust, belonging, and empathy.

As part of our ongoing commitment to fostering a positive and inclusive school environment, and in alignment with Westport Public Schools’ initiatives and GFS goals and values, we are excited to share that on Monday, November 3, we officially began this year’s work toward once again being recognized by the Anti-Defamation League (ADL) as a No Place for Hate (NPFH) school.

Fifth-grade members of Greens Farms School’s Long Neck Leaders student group inspired families at the school’s fall PTA meeting, sharing reflections on leadership, friendship, and community. Their presentation highlighted the school’s ongoing commitment to amplifying student voice and fostering a culture where every learner feels heard and valued.

Grade 4 and Grade 5 scholars at Greens Farms School (GFS) recently welcomed Newbery Honor-winning author Jasmine Warga for an inspiring day of learning and creativity. Warga, best known for Other Words for Home, A Rover’s Story, and The Shape of Thunder, shared her journey as a writer and discussed the power of empathy, imagination, and perseverance, key themes that deeply resonate with upper elementary readers.

With a focus on intentionally planning joyful, meaningful learning for every scholar, GFS staff came together on the September professional development day to engage in the evolving RTI process, explore teaching strategies, and plan the rollout of a new data collection system.