Shamrock News
A Weekly Look at Grant Elementary School & the Grant PTA
Week of October 7, 2019
Shamrock Spotlight:
Grant's Got Talent is Back! Auditions on Friday, 10/4
https://docs.google.com/document/d/12tw553Wk45nxYij_KCd2gf5vDQcLwzjL9_57FUKUnSE/mobilebasic
Author Jake Burt Comes to Grant, 10/4 at 1pm
The Grant Jogathon is here, 10/18 Fundraising Underway
https://pledgestar.com/grantelementary
A packet for cash donations was also sent home.
The jogathon will be held on 10/18 and we'll be looking for volunteers. Details on class running times will be coming soon.
International Day Survey & Meeting
Can you please help the committee know where our Grant families come from by filling out the optional questions here: International Day Survey
Ms.Crysdale and Ms.Beavers would like to invite everyone to join them in the Grant school library for an International Day planning meeting: Thursday October 3rd at 2:30 PM.
Author Raffle
Sixth Grade Fundraiser, 10/22
Attention Grant Parents! We invite you to "Take the Night Off" on Tuesday, October 22nd at Lagunitas benefitting 6th grade outdoor education. You’ll get dinner for the family, homework help for the kids and 100% of beer proceeds will go directly to the Grant PTA!
There will be games, a raffle, music and more!
Get your tickets now at grantpta.membershiptoolkit.com
$20 per adult, $10 per child, 5 and under free
Tuesday, October 22
5:30 - 8:30 pm
Lagunitas Taproom
Last Chance for Boon Fundraiser
If you forgot to turn in your Boon Supply Fundraiser package, please deliver it to office ASAP! Grant orders will be sent in this week- so you have a small window to get your order included.
MakerSpace Donations Needed
In addition to working with teachers to deliver curriculum using the brand new Makerspace, our new Science Coordinator, Mr.Max, is also offering an alternative at lunch recess for children who would like to go to the science room, E4. He is looking for the following donations (gently used ok): legos, markers, crayons, colored pencils, scissors, stickers, craft paper, coloring books, games and puzzles. Donations can be delivered to the office. Thank you for your support!
October Early Bird Yearbook Discount
Have you Joined the Grant PTA?
Grant Spirit Wear Now Online!
Ordering your Grant Spirit Wear has never been easier! We are officially online! Go to:
https://grantpta.membershiptoolkit.com/packet/2941
1. Click on the Spirit Wear button
2 Select your items and pay
3. Head to the office where you'll find your order packaged with your name on it.
Box Tops Going Digital!
Grant Halloween Parade, 10/31
School Year Calendar
In the Thank You Column:
Thank to Maryann Pacheco for organizing and running the Boon supply fundraiser for the PTA.
Many thanks to Chantel Smith for creating a beautiful jogathon display case outside the office! We love to watch the thermometer rise!
Big thanks to Alice Crysdale for putting so much extra love into the library with holiday decor and a warm welcoming feeling. It's a safe and wonderful place for kids to find a love for books.
At A Glance
October
October 2 - International Walk and Roll to School Day
October 3 - International Day Planning meeting, Library 2:30 pm
October 4 - Talent Show Auditions
October 11 - Talent Show Practice #1
October 14 - Teacher Work Day- NO SCHOOL
October 18 - Jog-a-Thon
October 18 - Talent Show Practice #2
October 22 - Lagunitas 6th Grade Fundraiser - 5:30 pm
October 25 - Talent Show - 6 pm multi
October 31 - Halloween Parade at 12:40 pm