The Jaguar Journal
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May 18th: Gorrie Art Show -- A Showcase of Ancient Civilizations
What: This is going to be such an unbelievable event! The kids have prepared incredible living museum skits, a fantastic play, beautiful artwork, and even virtual art tours.
Where: Gorrie Coliseum
When: May 18th, 5pm - 7:30pm
What can you do?
- We are in need of parent volunteers to help make this night a success. No artistic or creative skills needed! Sign Up to volunteer at the art show this year. Register to volunteer here.
- Avoid the lines and purchase today. To pre-purchase your child's framed art ($25), visit our Gorrie Gear Online Store. (NOTE: you must include your child's name and teacher in the notes--thank you.)
May 20th: Dad's Club Leadership Breakfast with Mayor Buckhorn
Where: Gorrie Media Center
When: May 20th, 8am- 9:30am
What can you do?
- Join us in the Media Center. A flyer will be sent home with your children this week. Please note this is event is open for all adult members of the Gorrie Family.
May 21st: Gorrie Day at Lowry Park Zoo
Where: Tampa's Lowry Park Zoo
When: Saturday, May 21st at 10am
What can you do?
- Mark your calendars! plan to attend! Wear your Gorrie red!
Activities:
10am: Arrive at the zoo via a specially marked Gorrie entrance (look for a Gorrie banner)
10:15am: Gorrie participates in the "Pressing of the Button" for the start of the "Macaw Fly Over"
10:45am: Gorrie group photo session and meet and greet photo opportunities with Zoo characters and Jaggy!
11:15am: Meet at the Manatee Fountains for a special Gorrie scavenger hunt
12:15pm: Gorrie group picnic: boxed lunches will be available for purchase at a special rate
1:15pm: Keeper-Talk w/our Gorrie group--hear from zoo keepers about some special animals
2:00pm-closing: Free time in the Zoo
May 31st: Gorrie BurgerFi Showdown vs. Mitchell
Where: BurfgerFi on S. Howard Ave.
When: Tuesday, May 31st, 5pm-9pm
What can you do?
- Ask all of your friends, family and neighbors to attend on this night--we must beat the Bobcats!!!
PTA Summer Budget and 2016-2017 PTA Executive Board
During the recent general PTA meeting we accomplished three important goals.
1) The Summer budget was passed. You can view that here.
2) The 2015-2016 budget was amended. You can view that here.
3) The proposed executive board slate for 2016-2017 was approved.
President- Laura Valenti
1st VP- Stacy Bogle
2nd VP- Wendy Coe
3rd VP- Leah Carden
4th VP- Aerian Ford
5th VP- Melissa Bunch
Secretary- Susan Heine
Treasurer- Katie Cappy
Recording Secretary- Liz Houston
Dinner is covered Every Tuesday and Wednesday Night in May. But the 31st is reserved for BugerFi :)
So pick up a pizza, and make sure to tell them Jaggy sent ya!
1901 S. Dale Mabry Hwy
813-258-2625
Reach out!
Email: gorriepta@gmail.com
Website: http://www.mygorrie.com
Location: 705 West De Leon Street, Tampa, FL, United States
Phone: 813-276-5673
Facebook: Facebook.com/gorrieelementary
Twitter: @HCPSGorrieES