School Forms
- Emergency Contact Form
- Trip Permission Form
- Chromebook Agreement (1st-8th Grade)
- Directory Update
- School Handbook and Parent Code of Conduct
Frequently Asked Questions
- When do we receive teacher assignments?
- Will my child be able to meet his/her teacher before school starts?
- What if my child has difficulty with the summer work?
- Is campus open over the summer?
- How can I update our family’s contact information?
- I am not receiving emails from the School. Who can I contact?
- Who can I speak with regarding my child's food allergy?
- Will Beginnings/Mommy & Me be offered next year?
- Is there a Student/Parent Directory I can access?
- When does my child select an instrument? Where do I rent or buy it?
- What fall sports are offered? When does my child make a selection?
- How can I get involved with the Parents Association?
- Does Green Vale have a mobile app?
When do we receive teacher assignments?
Teacher assignments are published on the GVS Parent Portal one week before School begins. An email will be sent out to all parents when this information has been posted online.
Please note that as per the Parent Handbook, The Administration and Faculty give careful thought and consideration to the sectioning of individual students. The School does not solicit parent requests for sectioning students, therefore special requests for teachers or placement should not be made.
Will my child be able to meet his/her teacher before school starts?
Many teachers will reach out to their class prior to the start of the school year, but the first meeting for current students will likely be on the first day of school.
For new students (and their families) there will be an orientation on Tuesday, September 2 for students in Kindergarten through 8th Grade and on Friday, September 5 for Early Childhood (Pre-Nursery-Pre-Kindergarten). This meeting allows our students and families to better acquaint themselves with their classroom, teachers and schedules.
What if my child has difficulty with the summer work?
Is campus open over the summer?
How can I update our family’s contact information?
I am not receiving emails from the School. Who can I contact?
For any other questions regarding Communications, please contact Chloe Johnson.
Who can I speak with regarding my child's food allergy?
The School Nurse keeps a record of all student allergies, including food, and communicates these restrictions to Dining Services.
Should you have any specific concerns please reach out to Nurse Sharon.
Will Beginnings/Mommy & Me be offered next year?
Beginnings will resume on Monday, September 29th, and be broken up into a fall, winter and spring term. Classes will be organized by age, with Monday & Wednesday for children aged 9-15 months, and Tuesdays & Thursdays for children 16-24 months.
If you are interested on learning more, please reach out to the Admissions & Enrollment Office, or review the Beginnings web page.
Is there a Student/Parent Directory I can access?
Student, parent and faculty directories are accessible via the GVS Parent Portal or GVS mobile app. In addition, all families will receive a printed Family Directory in September.
When does my child select an instrument? Where do I rent or buy it?
New students in 5th-8th Grade will be contacted in June by Green Vale's Music Director, Eric Huckins. Instrument selection will be based on a child's previous experience and size of existing groups.
What fall sports are offered? When does my child make a selection?
Green Vale interscholastic team sports program begins in 5th Grade. Students make their selections over the summer, with the option to make adjustments the first week of school.
The 5th & 6th Grades and 7th & 8th Grades are combined to form teams. Most teams have scheduled games with various local schools. When the number of players necessitates, we may form two equal teams to allow for greater playing time. Our philosophy at this age is to give the most positive experience and as equal play time as possible.
5th & 6th Grade Boys Soccer- An introduction to the skills and strategies behind soccer along with some interscholastic games against other independent school's 5/6 Grade teams
5th & 6th Grade Girls Soccer- An introduction to the skills and strategies behind soccer along with some interscholastic games against other independent school's 5/6 Grade teams
5th & 6th Coed Flag Football- An introduction to the skills and strategies behind flag football along with some interscholastic games against other independent school's 5/6 Grade teams
5th & 6th Grade Field Hockey- An introduction to the skills and strategies behind field hockey along with 1-2 interscholastic games against other independent school's 5/6 Grade teams
5th & 6th Grade Girls Club Volleyball- An introduction to the skills and strategies behind volleyball along with some intramural games against other GV athletes
5th-8th Grade Fitness Unit- An introduction to our fitness studio and all of our fitness equipment (weight machines, ellipticals, treadmills, and free weights) as well as an introduction to body-weight exercises using TRX bands, all with a certified personal trainer. We also offer live yoga classes and an introduction to martial arts, both with certified instructors. All with the intention of teaching the basic knowledge behind the importance of daily, lifelong fitness.
How can I get involved with the Parents Association?
Every parent is a member of Green Vale's Parents Association, and we welcome new volunteers throughout the School Year.
To learn more the PA, attend a meeting or sign up for a volunteer position, please click here.
Does Green Vale have a mobile app?
Important Contacts:
Kelly Flink, Early Childhood
Narinder Bhalla, Lower School
Cathy Iannotta, Upper School
Lynn Dixon, Admissions
Theresa Foy, Finance
Marko Pacic, Technology
Summer Work
| Pre-Nursery Questionnaire SUMmer work |
Nursery Questionnaire summer work |
Pre-K Questionnaire summer work |
Kindergarten Questionnaire Summer Work |
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1st Grade |
2nd Grade |
3rd Grade |
4th Grade |
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5th Grade |
6th Grade Summer Work Supplies |
7th Grade Summer Work Supplies |
8th Grade |
Dress Code
Dress Code
The collective appearance of the student body is an important reflection values and attitudes of a school. The GVS dress code is designed to balance a degree of individual choice with consistency in student dress. Students and parents are asked to adhere to the approved colors and styles listed in the 2025-2026 Dress Code.
Athletic/PE Uniforms
For physical education classes in 3rd Grade, students may remain in their school clothes. We recommend keeping a pair of extra sneakers and socks at school, as well as a Green Vale sweatshirt for colder days.
For PE classes and sports practices in 4th-8th Grade, a GVS athletic uniform (grey or white GVS shirt with navy GVS shorts) is required and may be left at school. Purchase these items and other optional GVS apparel via SquadLocker.
Supplies
Books and many school materials are provided by the School. The following required items should be brought on the first day of school:
Pre-Nursery - 5th Grade
Classroom supplies are provided by Green Vale.
Upper School
Refer to the supply lists for each grade below. Use of "Yubbler" is optional, but does offer one-click purchasing and donates a percentage back to GVS.
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade
Book Bags
All Early Childhood students (PN, N, PK, K) use GVS-issued tote bags each day. (These are distributed in September.)
1st-8th Grade students supply their own book bag/backpack, preferably without wheels.
Water Bottles
Students supply their own reusable water bottle for use throughout the school day.
GVS Chromebooks
All students in Kindergarten–8th Grade will receive a Chromebook laptop in September. This is the device they will use during school. Current student Chromebooks will be cleaned, updated, and returned to the same student in September.
FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions
- When do we receive teacher assignments?
- Will my child be able to meet his/her teacher before school starts?
- What if my child has difficulty with the summer work?
- Is campus open over the summer?
- How can I update our family’s contact information?
- I am not receiving emails from the School. Who can I contact?
- Who can I speak with regarding my child's food allergy?
- Will Beginnings/Mommy & Me be offered next year?
- Is there a Student/Parent Directory I can access?
- When does my child select an instrument? Where do I rent or buy it?
- What fall sports are offered? When does my child make a selection?
- How can I get involved with the Parents Association?
- Does Green Vale have a mobile app?
When do we receive teacher assignments?
Teacher assignments are published on the GVS Parent Portal one week before School begins. An email will be sent out to all parents when this information has been posted online.
Please note that as per the Parent Handbook, The Administration and Faculty give careful thought and consideration to the sectioning of individual students. The School does not solicit parent requests for sectioning students, therefore special requests for teachers or placement should not be made.
Will my child be able to meet his/her teacher before school starts?
Many teachers will reach out to their class prior to the start of the school year, but the first meeting for current students will likely be on the first day of school.
For new students (and their families) there will be an orientation on Tuesday, September 2 for students in Kindergarten through 8th Grade and on Friday, September 5 for Early Childhood (Pre-Nursery-Pre-Kindergarten). This meeting allows our students and families to better acquaint themselves with their classroom, teachers and schedules.
What if my child has difficulty with the summer work?
Is campus open over the summer?
How can I update our family’s contact information?
I am not receiving emails from the School. Who can I contact?
For any other questions regarding Communications, please contact Chloe Johnson.
Who can I speak with regarding my child's food allergy?
The School Nurse keeps a record of all student allergies, including food, and communicates these restrictions to Dining Services.
Should you have any specific concerns please reach out to Nurse Sharon.
Will Beginnings/Mommy & Me be offered next year?
Beginnings will resume on Monday, September 29th, and be broken up into a fall, winter and spring term. Classes will be organized by age, with Monday & Wednesday for children aged 9-15 months, and Tuesdays & Thursdays for children 16-24 months.
If you are interested on learning more, please reach out to the Admissions & Enrollment Office, or review the Beginnings web page.
Is there a Student/Parent Directory I can access?
Student, parent and faculty directories are accessible via the GVS Parent Portal or GVS mobile app. In addition, all families will receive a printed Family Directory in September.
When does my child select an instrument? Where do I rent or buy it?
New students in 5th-8th Grade will be contacted in June by Green Vale's Music Director, Eric Huckins. Instrument selection will be based on a child's previous experience and size of existing groups.
What fall sports are offered? When does my child make a selection?
Green Vale interscholastic team sports program begins in 5th Grade. Students make their selections over the summer, with the option to make adjustments the first week of school.
The 5th & 6th Grades and 7th & 8th Grades are combined to form teams. Most teams have scheduled games with various local schools. When the number of players necessitates, we may form two equal teams to allow for greater playing time. Our philosophy at this age is to give the most positive experience and as equal play time as possible.
5th & 6th Grade Boys Soccer- An introduction to the skills and strategies behind soccer along with some interscholastic games against other independent school's 5/6 Grade teams
5th & 6th Grade Girls Soccer- An introduction to the skills and strategies behind soccer along with some interscholastic games against other independent school's 5/6 Grade teams
5th & 6th Coed Flag Football- An introduction to the skills and strategies behind flag football along with some interscholastic games against other independent school's 5/6 Grade teams
5th & 6th Grade Field Hockey- An introduction to the skills and strategies behind field hockey along with 1-2 interscholastic games against other independent school's 5/6 Grade teams
5th & 6th Grade Girls Club Volleyball- An introduction to the skills and strategies behind volleyball along with some intramural games against other GV athletes
5th-8th Grade Fitness Unit- An introduction to our fitness studio and all of our fitness equipment (weight machines, ellipticals, treadmills, and free weights) as well as an introduction to body-weight exercises using TRX bands, all with a certified personal trainer. We also offer live yoga classes and an introduction to martial arts, both with certified instructors. All with the intention of teaching the basic knowledge behind the importance of daily, lifelong fitness.
How can I get involved with the Parents Association?
Every parent is a member of Green Vale's Parents Association, and we welcome new volunteers throughout the School Year.
To learn more the PA, attend a meeting or sign up for a volunteer position, please click here.
Does Green Vale have a mobile app?
Transportation
Bus Transportation
To obtain free bus transportation for Kindergarten-8th Grade students, families must file a request directly with their local school district by April 1 of the preceding school year (or within 30 days of moving to a new district.) By law, all non-city districts must provide free transportation within 15 miles for K-8th students. There is no bus service for students below Kindergarten.
Transportation Request Forms
Arrival & Dismissal by Car
To help manage traffic on campus, families are asked to drop-off and pick-up their children from a designated space on campus. The attached document provides you with a summary of each of the locations and times, based on your child/children's grade(s). Please note that the location may vary on Friday, and that older siblings should ALWAYS go to the location of the youngest sibling.
Arrival & Dismissal for 2025-2026
Vehicle ID
In August, each family will receive two 2025-2026 vehicle ID cling decals for the inside windshield to help our security personnel identify parent and faculty cars. Request an additional sticker by calling our front office.
After-School Programs
Extended Day
Green Vale’s Extended Day provides supervision in an enriching environment for children to remain on campus after school hours, for a fee. Extended Day is offered Monday-Thursday until 5:00 PM, and Friday until 4:30 PM.
After-School Programs
Starting in October, students may opt to participate in a variety of high-quality instructional and recreational activities on campus after school, each offering typically taking place once a week and lasting until Thanksgiving. A new season of programs will begin in January and another after spring break. Program information and pricing will be available in September.
More Info
- Car ID stickers and traffic maps: Each family will receive two (2) car identification stickers, which must be affixed to your upper left hand windshield in order to access to campus. Any new rules regarding parking, pick-up or drop-off will be included with the ID's.
- Wall Calendar & Family Directory: A colorful printed wall calendar with vacations and major events will be mailed in mid-August. The complete detailed calendar is accessible via the GVS website and mobile app and is updated throughout the year. A printed Family Directory will be distributed in early fall to ensure accuracy.
- Homeroom Teacher Assignments: Teacher assignments are available shortly before the start of school via the Parent Portal. Once available, instructions for access will be emailed.
Summer Email Communications (Archive)
6/18/25 - P.E. 101: Everything you need to know
6/11/25 - The Summer Hub is now live