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Please Volunteer at the Spring Book Fair!

Please volunteer for the Spring Book Fair, which takes place from May 12-20 at the Katheryn Hance Media Center on campus.  There will be a planning meeting on Monday, May 2 at 1:15 pm in the Media Center.  It will be a short meeting to let everyone know what to expect while volunteering. If you are able to attend the planning meeting  please email Media Specialist Nick Tsourakis at [email protected] or use the Volunteer Spot link below.  

You can use the Voluteer Spot link below to sign up for specific shifts.  Here's how it works in 3 easy steps:

1) Click this link to see our Sign-up on VolunteerSpot: http://vols.pt/BzgHAK

2) Review the options listed and choose the spot(s) you like.

3) Sign up! It's Easy - you will NOT need to register an account or keep a password on VolunteerSpot.

Note: VolunteerSpot does not share your email address with anyone. If you prefer not to use your email address, please contact me and I can sign you up manually.

The book fair will run late one evening, when we will be hosting author Augusta Scattergood and the students will be performing in the Spring Musical. 

For any questions, please call or email Nick Tsourakis at [email protected] or (813) 872-5325.

THANK YOU FOR ALL YOU DO FOR GRADY!  Our book fair raises substantial funds for new books and your volunteering makes it possible for our students to enjoy new books each year!

Hats Off To Teachers -- Teacher And Staff Appreciation Week -- May 2-6

Please help Grady Elementary celebrate Teacher and Staff Appreciation Week from May 2-6.  Here’s how you can make it great:

Monday, May 2  -Wear Your hat to school

Let's tip our hats to the teachers and staff that help make us great.

Tuesday, May 3 -Bring your teachers flowers

Students can show their gratefulness with flowers that are made with paper, home grown or from the store. Give them directly to the teachers and staff on Tuesday, May 3rd.

Wednesday, May 4 -Donate gift cards & gift certificates

Students can pamper their teachers and staff with donated prizes. On the morning show, we will be having a drawing of the donations. Some ideas are restaurant gift certificates, massages, gift cards. Please drop your donation off at the front office before 8:00 a.m. on Wednesday, May 4th.

Thursday, May 5 - Make a card or write a letter of thanks

We would like to have your child express their gratitude with thank you notes. Tell them how much they have helped you grow. Give them directly to the teachers and staff on Thursday, May 5th.

Friday, May 6 -Bring sweet treats

Students can bring in special treats that you have made or bought from the store to share with the teachers and staff. If possible, please individually wrap your goodies. Please plan to drop off the goodies at the front office on Friday, May 6th before 8:00 a.m.

During Teacher and Staff Appreciation Week, the PTA will also coordinate for our teachers and staff:

Grab-n-Go Breakfast (Monday)

Appreciation Luncheon (Thursday)

Thank You Bags (Friday)

If you would like to contribute to the PTA-sponsored events and appreciation, please contact Avery

Maniscalco at [email protected] to sign up.

Thank you!

Grady Volunteer Breakfast - Thank You, Volunteers!

Grady Elementary thanks its wonderful volunteers who give so much to help our school. Grady held a Volunteer Breakfast on April 8, 2016 to say thank you. The kindergarten class performed the song "Thank You" using voice and American Sign Language to thank our great volunteers. Please click "read more" to see pictures of the guests.

Ending Dates for Spring ASE Clubs

The Spring Session of After School Enrichment Clubs ends as follows:

LAST DAY:

Art: April 11

Basketball:  April 11

Robotics 3-5: April 18

Tennis  April 12

Chess: April 12

Science: April 12

Photography: April 12

Spanish & Music: April 13 

Lego Builders: April 13

Robotics K-2: April 21

We hope you have enjoyed ASE Clubs this Spring.  We are working on a great line up for the Fall.  Please email ASE Coordinator, Moni Sears, for details: [email protected]. 

Coleman Orientation for Parents and Students: April 8

Coleman Middle School invites parents of students in the fifth grade to attend an orientatiuon session on April 8 from 11:30 am to 12:30 pm on campus. Grady fifth grade students will be taking a field trip to Coleman that day (permission slips have already gone home, so please make sure you return them). For more information, please contact Coleman PTA President Jennifer Carlstedt at [email protected].

Jump Rope For Heart Results: Heart Education and $7,046 Raised!

Jump Rope for Heart at Grady Elementary was a huge success.  Students also learned about heart health and had a wonderful time jumping rope, bouncing in the bounce house, jumping hurdles and playing with hula hoops during the event.  Plus, through fundraising, Grady Elementary raised $7,046.48 during Jump Rope For Heart!  Thank you, students, teachers and parents for participating in this great event. 
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