Shamrock News
A Weekly Look at Grant Elementary School
Welcome Back, Shamrocks!
We have had a great start to our 2018-19 school year. Our teachers have worked hard to prepare their classrooms for their new classes and students are making connections with friends new and old. I have loved meeting more of the Grant community outside of school in the mornings and feel so welcomed by the community.
This week students will start their PE classes with Coach Hilbert on Monday or Thursday and Music on Tuesdays.
Coffee with the Principal!
Please join Ms. Grey every second Tuesday of the month for coffee in the school library for casual conversations and meaningful connections. Please bring your own coffee for these gatherings. First coffee will be on Tuesday, August at 8:15 am. See you there!
Back to School Night, 8/23 & 9/5
Depending on your child's grade, your date for Back to School Night is either August 23rd or September 5th. It's a great chance to chat with your child's teacher, see what's happening in the classroom and get the lowdown on the plan for the school year ahead.
Kindergarten & 1st: August 23rd from 6:15-7:15
2nd- 3rd grades: September 5th from 6:15-7:15
2nd-6th grade: September 5th from 7:15-7:30 (in multi-purpose room)
4th- 6th grade: September 5th from 7:30-8:30
After School Enrichment Program Fall 2018
After school enrichment classes are a great way for students to further explore and develop their creative and athletic abilities and have lots of fun! We offer classes every day of the week. Sign up for one or several! We are finalizing the lineup, but here is a sneak peek of some of the classes he may be offered beginning in September; look for announcements in the weekly newsletter, on our Facebook page on the Grant website or pick up a flyer in the front office.
- Mondays- Chess for Kids
- Tuesday- Move over Mozart/ Piano
- Wednesdays- Engineering with Legos K/1st grade & IES languages – Spanish!
- Thursdays- Jewelry Making & Martial Arts
- Fridays- Hand Sewing with Sally & TGA Golf
Pick up on Wednesdays 12:45 pm
Gates
We have a new gate over by the YMCA to increase the safety of our students on campus. This gate will remain LOCKED during school hours and will be unlocked again at 2:15 pm before dismissal to assist in the ease of pick-up.
Back Gate at Sunnyslope
Please do not use this gate for entry during school hours. Students may enter through this gate at the beginning of the school day and leave through the gate at dismissal. If you are picking up your Kindergarten student at 11:40 am or 1:40 pm, please enter through the front of the school.
Volunteers Needed!
One of the things that makes Grant so great is that we are all in this together. Our strong PTA is bolstered by so many amazing parent and grandparent volunteers. We are able to put on talent shows, plays, BBQs, ice cream socials, bowling and dance events, sign up parties, holiday shops and much more. We are so grateful to everyone who has signed up so far to volunteer for the various PTA community events, but this year there are still a lot of open spots. It is your involvement that helps make these events possible!
- Are you an organized leader? The auction chair position may be for you!
- Is having performing arts in our schools important to you? We could use your help with the play this year.
- Want to help put on a dance? Chair the event, be on the setup committee...we would love your help.
Our volunteer coordinator, Cassie, can help you find the right volunteer opportunity for you and your schedule! She's at cassiepropst@yahoo.com