Shamrock News
A Weekly Look at Grant Elementary School & the Grant PTA
Week of November 12, 2019
A Message From Principal Grey
Dear Grant Community,
Our goal as educators is to support our students in every way that we can academically, socially and emotionally. Thank you for trusting us here at Grant to share in the education of your child. We know how important our role is and are looking forward to conferencing with you over the next two weeks!
Sincerely,
Ms. Grey
Grant TIDE Meeting, 11/13
All are welcome at the TIDE meeting on Wednesday, November 13th from 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm in the Grant Library . TIDE (Team for Inclusivity, Diversity, and Equity) groups are forming at each PCS school to open up a dialogue about how we can ensure that each of our students, families and staff members feel welcome, acknowledged and safe on our campuses.
*Childcare will be provided.
Grant PTA Meeting, 11/14
Please come to the next Grant PTA Association meeting, Thursday, Nov. 14th at 6pm. We'll gather in the Grant Library to hear the Principal and Teacher's Report and we'll discuss matters of importance to our school.
*Childcare provided!
*You don't have to be a member to come, but you do have to be a member to vote. If you'd like to, you can become a member here: https://grantpta.membershiptoolkit.com/home
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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.
Holiday See's Candy Fundraiser
Need some great gifts for the upcoming holidays or perhaps a little something to satisfy your own sweet tooth? Order Forms were sent home Friday for the See's Candy Holiday fundraiser. All orders are due December 2nd (right after returning from Thanksgiving break) and orders will be delivered December 13th. Perfect timing for gift giving.
Emergency Kits Needed ASAP
Let's Get Crafty, 12/6
Join us to make holiday crafts! They're perfect gifts for friends & family. You'll visit three crafting stations while enjoying snacks, treats, bubbly and holiday cheer with friends! Craft on!
Let’s Get Crafty is on December 6th, 7 - 10 pm.
*$65 per person, Space is limited. Sign-up binder in office.
Community Events
- Petaluma Regional Library Resources: * Homework help: free homework assistance for grades K-12 at the Petaluma Regional Library (every Tuesday at 3:30-5:30 pm). * Free Tutor.com access with your Petaluma Regional Library card (homework, essay or cv review)
Fall Break Baking Camp! Anna B's Kitchen is offering Holiday Baking Camp Mon. 11/25 through Wed. 11/27 from 9-1 each day. Kids will make cinnamon rolls for Thanksgiving morning and pies and other desserts for Turkey Day. Register at annabskitchen.com.
Girls United is launching the 1st ever all girls outdoor Spring Soccer League in Petaluma! Starting in March 2020. Registration now open @girlsunitedsoccer.com/SPRINGLEAGUE
- Little League Registration is opening: https://www.facebook.com/petalumanational/photos/a.455332231166977/2835649703135206/?type=3&theater&ifg=1
- Come See Cinnabar's Production of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, starring many of our Grant Shamrocks. Multiple dates on weekends in Nov. 11/11-12/1: https://ci.ovationtix.com/35211/production/1013411
- Art Open House - Grant Mom Tamara Zubic is showcasing her art, Saturday & Sunday, Nov. 16 & 17, 10am-1pm. RSVP: tamarazubic11@gmail.com
School Year Calendar
In the Thank You Column:
Many thanks to Mary's Pizza for the successful Dine & Donate event! We so appreciate businesses like Mary's that give back to their communities!
Shamrock love to Mrs Crysdale & Ms. Beavers who organized Grant's first ever International Night! What a great event! Let's do it again next year!
At A Glance
November
November 13- TIDE Meeting 6:00-7:00 pm
November 12-22 - Conference Weeks - Early Release
November 14 - PTA Meeting, 6pm Grant Library
November 25-20 - Fall Break - NO SCHOOL
December
December 4 - Kindergarten Preview Night 6-7pm
December 9 - Kindergarten Tours Begin
December 11-13 - Grant Holiday Shoppe
December 20 - Noon Release
December 23-January 6 - Winter Break