Shamrock News
A Weekly Look at Grant Elementary School & the Grant PTA
Week of October 15, 2019
Dear Grant Community,
This Friday, the Grant Jogathon will bring our students out to get some exercise and unite in school spirit. This event is one of the biggest fundraisers of the year and we count on the PTA funding for special programs, field trips and so much more. I want to thank all of our Grant families for the work fundraising on behalf of Grant and volunteering at the Jogathon this Friday. It means so much. When we are working together to make Grant better it really shows off one of the many reasons our school is something special.
Go Shamrocks!
Ms. Grey
TB Assessment Tomorrow 10/16
Grant Jogathon 10/18
https://pledgestar.com/grantelementary
A packet for cash donations was also sent home.
Grant's Got Talent Practice #2, Friday 10/18
Take the Night Off Tuesday, 10/22
This is going to be so much fun! "Take the Night Off" is coming on Tuesday, October 22nd at Lagunitas. Relax and visit with friends while your kids get their homework done with help at the homework table! You’ll get dinner for the family and 100% of beer proceeds will go directly to the Grant PTA! There will be games, a raffle, music and more! This event benefits 6th grade outdoor education.
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
International Day, 11/8 Grant
Grant's first ever International Day will take place on Friday, November 8th at 5:30 p.m. We are gathering to celebrate and learn about each other's heritage. We hope you will consider either setting up a booth, bringing a dish to share in our cultural potluck or both! Please take a look at these sign up pages:
Booth:
https://m.signupgenius.com/#!/showSignUp/508044baaa723a57-international1/31166174
Potluck:
https://m.signupgenius.com/#!/showSignUp/508044baaa723a57-international/31166174
Original Art Work
Copperfield's Shop & Schools Benefit!
New Session of Chess for Kids
SAVE THE DATES 2020:
February 22, 2020 11th Annual All Girls Chess Tournament
May 9, 2020 12th Annual All-Scholastic Sonoma County ChessTournament
May16, 2020 7th Napa County Scholastic Chess Tournament
October Early Bird Yearbook Discount
Grant Cares, Donation Drive Underway
The Grant Cares team is collecting gift cards in the office to help some of our Grant families that may find the upcoming holidays a financial struggle. To help ease the burden, they've placed a heart shaped box in the office for gift card donations. If you are in the position to help, they're looking for gift cards to Target, Chevron, Old Navy or Trader Joe's in small increments, like $20 to $25, so that they can spread your gifts out to different families. Thank you for your support.
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.
Grant Halloween Parade, 10/31
Teal Pumpkins for Halloween
Putting a teal pumpkin on your doorstep means you have non-food treats available, such as glow sticks or small toys. This simple act promotes inclusion for trick-or-treaters with food allergies or other conditions. For details check out the website: tealpumpkinproject.org
School Year Calendar
In the Thank You Column:
- Continuing the family tradition of being awesome at Grant, a big thanks to Mr. Max and the Makers Space for inspiring a love of science and creativity. Mr. Max is amazing with these kids!
- Thank you to Chantel Smith for the cool Jogathon display in case across from the office! Check out our rising thermometer!
At A Glance
October
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
November
November 8 - International Day 5:30-7:30 pm
November 11 - Veteran's Day - NO SCHOOL
November 12-22 - Conference Weeks - Early Release
November 14 - PTA Meeting
November 25-20 - Fall Break - NO SCHOOL