Shamrock News
A Weekly Look at Grant Elementary School & the Grant PTA
Week of April 8, 2019
A NOTE FROM PRINCIPAL GREY:
Once you complete it, please sign the form that is coming home in your student's Friday Folder this week. If your student's class gets 90% or more of their class to take the survey and turn in the completed form, they will earn an extra 20 minutes of recess time with me!
Fund-A-Need Effort Continues
We know we can get there! Please consider helping make science a priority for our Grant students. You can donate here:
Make a Fund-a-Need Donation
After School Spanish Class Canceled Tomorrow 4/10
Vote for Grant!
Grant Performing Arts, 4/19 & 4/20
“Who in the world am I? Ah, that's the great puzzle.” ― Lewis Carroll , Alice in Wonderland
Very Fancy Tea Party with Ms.Felicia, this Saturday! 4/13
Children wear their fanciest party dresses or smart coats and ties to join Ms. Felicia for a Very Fancy Tea Party!
When: Saturday, April 13th from 10:00 am - 11:30 am.
Where: Grant School, Room A-2 ]
Cost: $25
Each child must bring their favorite teacup and saucer. Only 16 spaces available! Sign up this week in the office!
PHS Football Sign Up Party, 4/28
What a fun Sign Up Party! Twelve lucky children will run skills and drills with the PHS Varsity Football players on the new turf field. Space is limited. Come sign up in the office!
When: April 28th from 1-3pm. Lunch with the players to follow.
Where: Petaluma High School
Cost: $35
Registration Open for Spring After School Enrichment Classes
Its time to lock in your spot. Registration is open for the final classes of this school year:
MONDAYS - Chess for Kids, K-6th, begins 4/22 - enroll online www.chessclubforkids.com
TUESDAYS - Girls United Soccer Academy, Girls in grades 1-3, starts April 16th, register online at https://girlsunitedsoccer.sportngin.com/register/form/689468265
TUESDAYS - Move Over Mozart/Piano lessons continue; you can join at any time! Enroll online www.MozartPianoLearning.com or contact MoveOverMozart@gmail.com
WEDNESDAYS - Pop Star Choir, 3rd-6th (rumor has it they may also take 2nd graders!) continues. You can join at any time at: www.ArtandSoulSchool.com and sign-up under Grant Elementary School . For questions contact info@artandsoulmusic.com
WEDNESDAYS - Spanish class continues on Wednesdays, though enrollment is closed at this time. Check back in August to get signed up for the 2019-2020 school year!
THURSDAYS - Jedi Engineering with Legos begins 4/25, K-1, Enroll at https://play-well-registration.com/registration/new/78663 or contact Justin at justin@play-well.org for questions.
THURSDAYS - Martial Arts new session begins 3/28, K-6th, Register online at: www.SchafersATA.com/programs/after-school-programs/
FRIDAY - TGA Golf starts 3/29, K-6th. Sign up today at www.playtga.com/northbay; for questions, contact sherman@playtga.com
FRIDAY - Jewelry with Julia starts 4/26, K-6th. To enroll, email/call Julia juliabrandanthony@gmail.com or 707-364-1406
Pictures for the Yearbook
We'd love to share any of the great photos you've taken at Grant events this year in the Yearbook! From field trips to Talent Show shots, we know you've got a few good ones tucked away. The uploading process is easy and very much appreciated! See how to submit your pictures below:
Grant auction Wrap Up
Summer Camps are Coming!
https://mckpta.membershiptoolkit.com/assets/01386/Documents/Sonoma_County_Area_Summer_Camps_2019.pdf
In the Thank You Column:
A tremendous thank you to Auction Chair Jenny Reich and her team: Rosalie Thompson, Jennifer Eaton, Ashley Salazar and Isabel Melara.
Auction volunteers: Amanda Chambers, Kelly Garzelli, Tony Robertson, Barry Pectol, Arnie Cohen, Jessica Armstrong, Channon Cederna, Tamara Zubic, Debbie Bigalow, Veny Lukmanto, Erin Byous, Lisa Johnson, Christian Johnson, Sam Pectol, Napo Melara, Kristen Riccomini, Meaghan Mattei, Cassie Propst, Dianna Eggenberger, Katie Seibert, Tommy Reich, Cara Markovich, Melissa Smith, Stefanie Bollini, Melina Long, Lon Agin, Kelli Agin, Michelle Wilson, Carrie Smetana, Carly Wolfe, Kirsten Doherty, Jessica Torliatt, Kristina Jones, Robert Groh, Gwen Husary, Elliott Connery, Chantel Smith, Alisha Basich, Amy Brown, Scott Pectol, Katie Andrews, Elizabeth Ducy, Michelle Page, Kristin Hunter, Melissa Meyers and Eric Byous.
Thank you to Mario & John's Tavern for the pre-auction Dine and Donate!
April
April 19-20- Performing Arts Performances, Alice in Wonderland
April 18-PTA Board & Association Meeting
April 20- PCS 5 Minute Film Festival 3-5pm
April 24- Westside Band Festival at PHS
April 27- Butter & Egg Day
May
May 3- Volunteer Breakfast (7:55-8:30)
May 6-10- Staff Appreciation Week
May 14- Westside relays
May 21- Spring Concert in Grant's Multi (6:30 pm Band, 7:30 pm Chorus)
May 23- Open House and Art Show
May 20-24- Spring Book Fair
May 24- 6th-grade Celebration (1 pm)
May 27- Memorial Day (NO SCHOOL)
May 30- Field Day
May 31- Last day of school- NOON RELEASE