Shamrock News
A Weekly Look at Grant Elementary School & the Grant PTA
**No School for students on Monday, October 15th-Teacher In-Service Day**
Final Push For the Shamrock Jog-a-thon, 10/12 *Jump On Pledgestar Now!
- Go to http://pledgestar.com/grantelementary
- Click “Not Registered For This Year’s Event”
- Enter your name and email address, then click “Submit”
- Follow the instructions on-screen to register students
- When you finish, the system emails pledge requests to family and friends and allows them to make secure credit card donations online. Then, you can track your pledge progress.
Jog-A-Thon Incentives!
*Highest fundraiser in each class will be invited to a pizza and ice cream party with Principal Grey!
*Students who run most laps at each grade level will be invited to a pizza and ice cream party with Principal Grey!
*100% class participation earns a Popsicle Party!
*Anyone who raises $150 or more gets a one-night homework pass!
*Top fundraiser in the school wins a special lunch off-campus with two of their friends and Principal Grey!
Get your Shamrock Socks
Grant spirit wear sales open for business on Jog-A-Thon morning, October 12!
Come see new items and show your Shamrock spirit with a shirt, hat, sweatshirt or car magnet!
Spooky Spaghetti Dinner, 10/26
*6th Grade will be selling I-Scream to help fund outdoor science camp.
*Flowers available for purchase $10
Grant's Got Talent! First Practice 10/12
Questions? Email: kimmccallister@gmail.com
Breakfast at School is Available
Author Visit on October 17th
We welcome author Jon Agee to Grant on October 13th at 9 am. He will speak to Kindergarten-3rd graders about his book, The Wall in the Middle of the Book. We are looking forward to a fun visit and as always, encouraging a love of reading!
Grant Shamrock Yearbook!
Those custom pages were so cute last year, we're doing it again! Order now and get the best price, plus 2 custom pages and the ability to add in photos throughout the year when you take them.
- Go to www.TreeRing.com/validate 2
- Enter Grant's passcode:1015022997383930
- Regular Price: $22.75
Bike Safety on Campus Before and after school
Safety Committee Meeting 10/25 At 6:30 pm
Grant Halloween Parade, Wednesday, 10/31 *New Time This Year
Important Upcoming Dates
October
October 12 Jogathon
October 12 Talent Show Practice #1
October 15 Teacher In Service Day - NO SCHOOL
October 17 Author Visit, Jon Agee
October 17 . Drink & Donate - The Block 4pm-close
October 19 Talent Show Practice #2
October 24 Dine & Donate at Mary's on the Westside
October 26 Talent Show
October 31 Grant Halloween Parade (12:50pm)
November
November 2-4 Shop & Donate at Copperfield's Book Store
November 5-16 Conference Weeks - Early Release
November 12 Veteran's Day - NO SCHOOL
November 15 PTA Board & Association Meeting
November 19-23 Fall Break - NO SCHOOL
November 26-30 Fall Book Fair
PTA Thank You's