Green Fields Events
Events for the Green Fields community are plentiful throughout the year and are always a delight and inspiration. Check the Community Calendar for dates.
All School Potluck. The Parents' Association kicks off each new school year with the All-School Dinner, a welcoming event hosted on campus.
College Night and College Rep Visits. Representatives from approximately 50 colleges and universities visit Green Fields each year. Students and their parents from the sophomore through senior year are invited to attend these sessions.
Back-to-School Night. Parents get acquainted with their child's daily schedule and each teacher's plans for the year.
Fall Festival. The Student Council hosts this costume-optional evening event which coincides with Halloween. Each class prepares a game or activity booth with the help of their teachers and parents. Proceeds from the event are directed to class funds, to be used as the class determines.
Grandparents and Special Persons Day. Grandparents play a special role at Green Fields and are invited by the students to spend the morning going to school on the Wednesday before Thanksgiving. The day starts with a coffee reception after which students take their grandparents and special friends to classes.
Booktique. Just after Thanksgiving, a week-long Book and Crafts fair is held in the Dowling Library. Books as well as items crafted by local artisans and students are available for sale. The proceeds go to the Library fund.
Fine Arts Events. The Fine Arts Department hosts several fun events throughout the year including plays, musical concerts and an Art Show.
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. A student planning committee organizes events and activities to observe the life work of Martin Luther King, Jr. A special assembly is generally held the Tuesday following the official MLK holiday.
Issue Day. Planned and run by the Junior Class at Green Fields, Issue Day is devoted to the school-wide consideration of a single, important contemporary issue. Films, guest speakers, exhibits, workshops and panel discussions are some of the ways students explore the issue at hand.
Winter Formal. The Winter Formal is sponsored by the Green Fields Student Council. It is a semi-formal dance held for high school students.
Interim. A successful part of the Green Fields curriculum since 1972, Interim is a special academic program designed to facilitate experiencial learning, multi-grade level interaction and allows students to focus on an area of interest outside of the classroom. Past projects included studies of Mexican culture, marine biology, desert ecology, veterinary medicine and archaeology. Traditionally, Interim is held the week before Spring Break.
Junior/Senior Prom. The Junior/Senior Prom is an annual tradition at Green Fields. The Junior class raises money to offset the cost of the prom. Dancing and special events are included in this evening of fun.
Eighth Grade Celebration. This celebration honors eighth graders as they move into the high school. At a special ceremony, seniors welcome each eighth grade student to the high school and students receive certificates for completing the eighth grade year.
Commencement. Commencement is the special day of the year for the seniors, and it serves as an opportunity to reaffirm the values of the school. The ceremony is followed by a reception hosted by the junior class.
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