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Grand Ridge Elementary E-News
January 18, th 2008
Principal's Corner: (click here)
District News & Upcoming Events
Standard 10 Testing Reminder: The Stanford 10 Achievement Testing will take place at Grand Ridge the week of February 4-8. Specific information about Stanford 10 subtests by grade level is available on the district website at http:www.issaquah.wednet.edu/district/departments/assessment/standfordasp
Reminder! - Preview of Fifth Grade FLASH HIV/AIDS curriculum. The preview of the FLASH HIV/AIDS curriculum for parents of fifth graders will be held at Issaquah Valley Elementary tomorrow, Saturday, January 19th at 9:00 am. A second preview session has been added for Tuesday, February 5th at 7:00 PM at the ISD Admin Building. Curriculum staff and a teacher will be available to answer your questions.
2008 Kindergarten Registration: If your child will be 5 years old by August 31, 2008, mark your calendar....Kindergarten registration at Grand Ridge will be on March 5th from 1:30pm - 6:00pm and March 6th from 4:00pm - 6:00pm. Remember to bring a birth certificate, proof of residency (utility bill, lease/rental agreement, or purchase documents.
Scoliosis Screening of 5th Graders: On January 28th, your school nurse will screen 5th graders for scoliosis, a sideways curve or twist to the spine. The purpose is to recognize, at the earliest stages, any deviation from normal, so that the need for treatment can be determined. Scoliosis screening in now required annually by law, for school children in the State of Washington grades 5, 7 and 9. The procedure is a very simple one. We observe the student's posture while standing and bending forward. This is done behind a screen for privacy. Boys and girls are screened separately. It is suggested that girls wear a bra, sports bra or bathing suit during screening. Boys will just remove their shirts. If a curve is suspected, you will be notified so that you may get further evaluation from your own physician. You may refuse screening for your child by stopping by the office to fill out an exemption. Please call your school nurse, Terry Ostendorf, if you have any questions. 425-837-7930
WHAT'S HAPPENING AROUND TOWN:
Issaquah Youth Lacrosse is NOW REGISTERING for the Spring 2008 season, beginning in early February. IYL serves boys and girls 2nd-8th grade. To register and obtain more information (including links to High School-age playing opportunities) see www.issaquahyouthlacrosse.com .A limited number of spaces are still available.
Audition for the Northwest Boys Choir! Saturday, February 9th at University Heights Center. Boys 6 to 9 years. No previous singing experience needed. Auditions are casual, parents invited. Join Seattle's premier choir for young singers. Learn more www.nwchoirs.org.
206-524-3234 for appointments.
Issaquah Little League Registration
NOW OPEN for the 2008 Spring Season, go to www.IssaquahLittleLeague.org or call 425-391-9747 to sign up for Girls Softball or Boys Baseball (Ages 5-12). Registration extended to JAN 25th - SIGN UP NOW!!
FOR: BLMS, PLMS, Endeavour, Challenger, Discovery, Grand Ridge, Cascade Ridge, Clark and Sunny Hills ONLY:
SLL Baseball/Softball Registration
Sammamish Little League offers T-Ball, Baseball and Softball programs for boys (ages 5-12) and girls (5-14). Registration has been extended to 1/25/2008.
Visit www.sammamishlittleleague.org to register.
The Grizzly Growl:
The Grand Ridge PTSA newsletter, The Grizzly Growl will be published twice monthly on Fridays. To access the newsletter, go to: www.grandridgeptsa.org Click on the "latest Grizzly Growl".
Nominations Wanted: Golden Acorn and Outstanding Educator
Please help us recognize individuals with outstanding volunteer or educational service by nominating them for either a Golden Acorn or an Outstanding Educator Award. Please click on the appropriate link below to learn more about the nomination process. The forms are very short... only a few questions. All nominations are due by Friday, February 15th.
Dates to Remember:
Nominations forms due