Click Read More to see pictures from the Mom's Night Out.
Grady has again earned an “A” from the Florida Department of Education for the 2014-15 school year.
Grady’s “A” grade was based upon our students’ performance on the Florida Standards Assessment (“FSA”).
Grady ranked 15th for total points earned on the FSA, out of over 140 Hillsborough County elementary schools. Grady tied for 10th highest in the county for Math, tied for 16th highest in the county for Reading and scored 14th in the county for Science.
This is a wonderful achievement for Grady students, teachers, administrators and parents. The students at our school are excelling at the curriculum. Grady Elementary is fulfilling its vision of preparing students for life.
A hearty Congratulations to all of us for making this happen!
NOTE: To see the spreadsheets that show all of the top schools in each category, please click Read More, then click on the FSA Results link at the bottom of that page.
Grady’s “A” grade was based upon our students’ performance on the Florida Standards Assessment (“FSA”).
Grady ranked 15th for total points earned on the FSA, out of over 140 Hillsborough County elementary schools. Grady tied for 10th highest in the county for Math, tied for 16th highest in the county for Reading and scored 14th in the county for Science.
This is a wonderful achievement for Grady students, teachers, administrators and parents. The students at our school are excelling at the curriculum. Grady Elementary is fulfilling its vision of preparing students for life.
A hearty Congratulations to all of us for making this happen!
NOTE: To see the spreadsheets that show all of the top schools in each category, please click Read More, then click on the FSA Results link at the bottom of that page.
Learn More about Grady's Mom's Night Out set for February 25, 2016.
Grady Moms, please come to the Grady Mom’s Night Out on next Thursday, February 25, from 5:30 to 8:30 pm, at Carmel Kitchen, located at 3601 Swann Ave. (corner of Himes and Swann). Our last Mom’s Night Out was a huge success (see pictures here: Mom's Night Out Photos). Many moms set up playdates, went to the movies and fostered new friendships as a result of this event. So, please come out and enjoy a nice evening. There will be $5 drink specials, happy hour specials until 7 pm and $5 sharable plates (calamari and shrimp, multiple types of flatbreads, chickpea fries, and more), so it’s going to be a very economical evening too. Please reply to this email to RSVP (it is not necessary to RSVP, but it does help us with planning) and click here Mom's Night Out Details to learn more about the event. We hope to see you there.
Grady’s Box Top Competition ends next Wednesday, February 24, 2016. Please keep sending in your Box Tops. The top 6 contributors (a student, teacher or staffer) who turn in the highest amount of box tops will win gift cards to local establishments like Outback, Smoothie King, and Eats American Grill. To learn how to clip and submit Box Tops, please click here: Box Tops Information.
Jump Rope for Heart is coming up next Friday, February 26. We need volunteers to set up and clean up, and to "turn the rope!" A link to sign up online to volunteer can be found here: Please Volunteer for JRFH Feb 26. This event is sponsored by The American Heart Association, and a portion of the money raised will be given back to the Grady Elementary School physical education department. This money will be used for new physical education equipment and programs.
Jump Rope For Heart takes place on Friday, February 26 on campus. Please click Read More to see volunteer opportunities and to sign up online.
Join in the fun. It's time for Jump Rope For Heart.
Please join us for Family Night at Beef O'Brady's, located at 2819 S. MacDill Avenue (MacDill and Bay to Bay) on Wednesday night from 5 pm to 9 pm. Enjoy a dinner not made by you, and know 20% of the proceeds will benefit Grady Elementary. Please mention Grady Elementary to your server to ensure we get credit for your purchase.
Tiger Trek raised $10,000 for Grady Elementary! Coincidentally, that's the same amount that the PTA recently paid toward the school's technology upgrade! This money is going to be used to fund more technology as well as teacher grants, science supplies, art supplies, and books to enhance the curriculum. Thank you so much to all of you who sponsored students, volunteered, and served as family sponsors to Tiger Trek. Tiger Trek Prizes will be distributed on Thursday. Additional Tiger Trek shirts are still being printed, but anyone who ordered a shirt will be notified as soon as they arrive.
This Friday, February 12, Krispy Kreme doughnuts will be sold in the front of the school next to the flag pole. Doughnuts are $7/dozen or $1 each. Cash, check or credit card accepted. Proceeds will benefit the fifth grade end-of-year banquet, so please come by and get some doughnuts for yourself, your children or your office.
Also this Friday, all Kindergartners will be performing in an absolutely adorable Valentine's Concert. To see more information about the concert, please click here: Kindergarten Valentines Program. Please remember to bring government-issued identification (driver's license) to check in at the front office before the concert.
Please start sending in Box Tops now for the Winter Box Tops Competition that ends on February 24. For more information, please click here: Box Tops.
Kindergarten Parents and Family, please join us for our 8th Annual Kindergarten Valentine’s Concert on February 12, 2016 at 8:30 a.m.
Our performance will take place in the Cafeteria. Please don’t forget to sign in at the front office with your driver’s license. Every adult attending needs proper ID in order to attend the program.
We will have refreshments and cookies to share! Please join us for a program filled with love!
Friday, February 5 at midnight is the deadline to register your child for Spring After School Clubs. There are still spots open in Robotics K-2 and 3-5 and this program has a new curriculum that will involve building robotic models of animals, a windmill and a rocket. There are also open spots in Photography Club, Spanish & Music Club, Lego Club, and Chess Club. There are even open spots in our two sports clubs, Tennis and Basketball. To see information about clubs and club choices, click here: Club information. To register, click here: Club Registration.
Remember, you have the option to pay in two installments for clubs. To do so, simply email ASE Club Coordinator Moni Sears at [email protected].
Clubs start this coming Monday, so please remember to notify any aftercare provider that might be affected by your child’s participation in clubs. And on your child’s club day, please remind your child to go to the picnic area between second and third grade for club attendance. Students will be walked to their clubs from the attendance area. Students will be dismissed either to the YMCA or to the car line.
Also, next Wednesday, February 10, from 5 pm to 9 pm, is Grady Family Night at Beef O’Brady’s located at 2819 S. MacDill Ave. Next Friday is both the Kindergarten Valentine’s Day Program and the Fifth Grade Doughnut sale. You can check our website www.gradytigers.org for the details on events. And if you would like to see our Tiger Trek video, please click here: Tiger Trek Video.
LEGOLAND FLORIDA has a special deal for Grady PTA members. During all of 2016, Grady PTA members can purchase discounted tickets to LEGOLAND for $35 per person (adult or child) for the theme park and $50 per person for a combination ticket to both the theme park and the waterpark (waterpark opens on March 12, 2016). You do NOT need any kind of identification to show that you are a member of Grady PTA to take advantage of this deal. Simply click this link, LEGOLAND DEALS!, and enjoy tremendous discounts at LEGOLAND for you and your family.
LINK: LEGOLAND DEALS!