Greentree School is continuing its focus on literacy as it enters the new school year.
Classes resumed at the K-6 school Wednesday, August 28. Associate principal Jane Smith says there are some exciting developments coming in to the new school year. 
While final student numbers have not been confirmed, she says they expect there will be more than 400 students. This year they have two full time Kindergarten classes as well as a part time Kindergarten program. There are also three classes per grade this year and four Grade 2 classes, keeping class sizes manageable.
“We are continuing to offer a holistic approach with an emphasis on the Fine arts and our athletic programming,” said Smith.
Mrs. Cassidy, who last year taught Grade 1, is teaching part time Kindergarten class as well as administering the school’s reading intervention program.
“As well we get early literacy support from Golden Hills, so we are really working on our reading at this school,” said Mrs. Smith.
Other staff changes include Erin Palmer who is teaching Grade 2, last year she taught early literacy. Stina Norman is also teaching Grade 2, last year she was on staff for a maternity leave.
Shaila Schlachter is at the school teaching Grade 3. Teaching Grade 4 are Kaitlin Mattatall, who last year did her practicum at Greentree School. Ciara Schauerte is also teaching Grade 4. There is a new face teaching Grade 5, Karli Alm is joining the staff after teaching overseas in China. Rob Hegberg has joined the Grade 6 team.
There have also been a few changes to the facility. They have made more space for Grade 6 classrooms by renovating part of the Library.
“It’s good to be back to see all the faces of the students and staff. It’s good to get back into a routine,” said Smith. “We continue to work on delivering the best education we can.”
