News

2014 Spring Musical Try-outs

Broadway Beat

Broadway BeatMr. Florio is looking for excited and motivated actors and actresses to star in a "Broadway Beat" musical on May 14th, 2014.

Try-outs will be held on:

  • Monday April 7th - 5th grade
  • Tuesday April 8th - 3rd and 4th grades
  • Wednesday April 9th - 2nd grade
  • Thursday April 10th - 1st grade
  • Friday April 11th - Kindergarten

Due to time constraints some after school practices might be required and parental support in memorizing lines will be anticipated in order to ensure a successful production.

All actors will be expected to memorize lines.

Please download the attached practice scripts and student participation form.

PDQ Family Night this Thursday

PDQ Family Night
Please come support our school’s family night this Thursday, April 3 from 5-8 pm at PDQ, located at 2207 S. Dale Mabry Highway. Please mention Grady Elementary when you order and a portion of your purchase will be donated to our school.

World Autism Awareness Day

Autism Awareness Month 2014

Autism Awareness Month 2014Grady Elementary donned blue in support of World Autism Day!!

April is Autism Awareness month and Grady Elementary is celebrating all month long with different activities.

April 26th is the Autism Speaks Walk at Raymond James Stadium. We have started a team and hope that you will join us at the walk! You can register at the link below:

http://www.walknowforautismspeaks.org/faf/search/searchTeamPart.asp?ievent=1084173&team=5887461

Thank you for your support!

Grady Staff

Volunteers For The Next School Year

PTA Leadership 2013-14
Grady Elementary PTA is also hosting a meeting for persons interested in serving on committees or on the board of the 2014-15 PTA on Wednesday, April 2, at 8:00 am at Kahwah Coffee 3928 W. Henderson Blvd.

March 2014 Newsletter

Kindergarten Round Up PTA
Attached please find the March 2014 Grady Gazette. If you have any questions or comments about the information presented in the Grady Gazette, please send a reply email to [email protected].

Sincerely,
Grady Elementary PTA

PTA General Meeting Notice

Based upon the tremendous success of Tiger Trek and our receipt of sponsorship funds all year long, Grady Elementary PTA plans to expend funds to replace the chain link fence on the all of the northern border and part of the eastern border of the school with a metal, wrought iron-style fence.

Yearbooks Sold Out

Yearbooks Sold Out

Dear Grady Parents,

The Yearbook is Sold Out. There will be no extra Yearbook available on Distribution Day.
If you still want one please sign up on our waitlist at front Office or online by completing our online waitlist form.

Waitlist Form

Mrs. Ward's class goes to Yogurtology

Mrs. Ward's class goes to Yogurtology
Mrs. Ward's class goes to YogurtologyMrs. Ward's class brought in the most donations for Tiger Trek.  A police escort stopped traffic on Henderson so the children and teacher could safely cross the street.

Grady Elementary At A Glance

school facts
Enrollment:  458
An “A” School, as determined by Florida Department of Education
Each class has a Smartboard or Mimeo system and a computer area
Two computer labs
Free breakfast for all students daily.  Parents may eat breakfast with their children in the lunchroom
Each student has access to learning software such as MyON and Accelerated Reader

uniforms
Uniform Policy:  http://gradytigers.org/uniform-policy
Free/$1 Uniform Swaps held at Meet Your Teacher Event, Conference Night and other events
To purchase polo shirts with Grady’s logo, you can purchase shirts online at Land’s End (www.landsend.com/shop/school-uniforms/-/N-g54) or in person at Golden Egg (www.goldenegguniforms.com)
To purchase plain uniform shirts and all other uniform items, you can visit JCP, Old Navy, Walmart, Target, Kohl’s and Bealls
To purchase spirit shirts, you can call or go in person to  Teamwork Imprinted Sportswear, 2403 S Dale Mabry Hwy, Tampa, FL 33629, Tel: (813) 258-0331

Before and After School
If you are on campus during school hours (8:00 am to 2:15 pm), you must present identification and check in at the school office.  Please fill out a SERVE form, which will be sent home the first day of school, if you would like to volunteer at any time during the school year
Drop off options:  Car line loop (student patrols will open car doors between 7:30 am and 7:50 am).  Park and walk is also available.
Aftercare Providers:  YMCA is on site, all other providers pick up and drive students to their premises.  A full list of providers is here:  http://gradytigers.org/afterschoolcare
School Events Include:  Tiger Tears, Grandparents’ Day Breakfast, Fall Festival, Storybook Parade, Thanksgiving Feast, Winter Concert, Volunteer/Donor Appreciation Breakfast, Tiger Trek, Valentine’s Day Concert (Kindergarten only), Spring Musical
School website with student handbook, school policies, teacher photographs and updated information on school events: www.gradytigers.org  

pta
Current PTA Membership is 272 (Likely to win PTA Gold Award for Grandparent Involvement)
Membership cost is $6 for one member; $10 for two
PTA Communication Box.   Ask a front office staffer to place any papers or payments in the PTA box
See prior newsletters with photos of events and information about Grady Elementary http://gradytigers.org/ptanews
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