Shamrock News
A Weekly Look at Grant Elementary School & the Grant PTA
Week of March 4, 2019
A Message from the Principal:
Dearest Grant Community,
I am so very proud to be a part of this school community and truly honored to be Ruby and Dante's principal. Thank you to the Avezedo family for your unimaginable strength and grace in the face of such a profound loss.
Love,
Amanda Grey
Chance For the Grant VIP Parking Spot
Grant VIP Parking Spot tickets will be sold Tuesday and Wednesday of next week (March 12th & 13th) before and after school in front of the office. The tickets are $50 each and there are only 50 of them, so your odds of winning are pretty darn good. Winner (selected at the auction - need not be present to win) gets a coveted prime spot in the Grant Staff Parking Lot for the 2019/2020 school year. Say Whaaat? First come first served! Good luck from the Grant PTA!
Auction Tickets On Sale Now!
We are only 1 month away from our Havana Nights Auction Gala! Be a part of this Hot Havana Night that supports our teachers and kiddos! The money raised helps fund our school programs such as athletics, art, science, music, field trips, school supplies, and much more! Tickets are on sale now online HERE!
We are counting down the days and hope you all can be a part of this great night!
Volunteers are still needed! Please sign up to help make this event a huge success
If you are interested please email jennyareich@gmail.com or sign up at this link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080848a9ad23a3fb6-annual
Tea Collection Fundraiser Underway!
Our first ever Tea Collection Schools Days fundraiser is underway. This week only, use the Grant school promotion code (pictured) to save 15% off their site and Tea will donate back 15% of our total purchases that week! It’s a win-win! Start building your shopping cart now! Tea clothes: ethically sourced, fair trade, adorable styles, cozy and cotton! Any questions, contact Elisa King: elisahking@gmail.com”
PTA Association Meeting, 3/14 6pm
Grant Cares Gift Card Drive
Lucky Strike Bowling Wrap Up
Summer Camps are Coming!
Important Upcoming Dates
In the Thank You Column:
Our thanks to Veny Lukmanto for the flowers she made for the dance, to Hotel Petaluma for the wonderful venue, to Craigs Party Supply, Anna Barrera (and family) for her amazing food (annabskitchen.com), Carrie Smetana (of Petaluma's new book & stationary store Literic) for the professional photos, the Sweet Zone & Toy B. Ville. These local businesses went above & beyond for Grant.
- Mrs. Crysdale and Ms. Beavers would like to thank the tireless volunteers who helped make this year’s Dr. Seuss birthday celebration a huge success. Shout out to Anna Barrera (baked the cakes and helped pick up the pizzas!, Principal Grey, Lisa Decota, Marie Mintalucci, Melissa Smith, Janice Whitaker, Cindy Torliatt, Lisa Johnson, Erin Byous, Chantel Smith, Kimberley Murillo and the crew of the Grant School PTA! You all stepped up and we are truly grateful!
- Big thanks to Anna Barrera for making our deserts for Lucky Strike Bowling, to the Johnson family for the chocolate fountain, Maryann Pacheco, to the staff of Boulevard Lanes for being so awesome, Ashlyn Byous & Savannah Flowers for helping at sign in and making Grant their Community Service Project, David Borin for helping get the chocolate fountain going and Julia Borin for taking cute pictures.
March
March 1- Yearbook Cover Designs Due
March 3- Lucky Strikes Bowling 2-4pm
March 4-11 Fundraise with School Days
March 7- Final day to turn in invoices for March PTA Reimbursement
March 14- PTA Board Meeting and Association Meeting (elections)
March 18-22- Spring Break
March 28- Ice cream Social