1739 NE Park Drive Issaquah WA 98029 425-837-7925

Grand Ridge Elementary E-News

 February 1, 2008

District News & Upcoming Events

February School-Wide Letter Writing –It’s here!

During February students will be encouraged to write letters to other students and staff. These letters will be “mailed” in Grand Ridge mailboxes that are placed throughout the school.  To supplement their study of communities, second grade classes will sort and deliver the mail on February 8, 11, 12, 14, and 15. Thank you for your support of authentic writing opportunities such as this one!  Due by Friday, February 15^th.

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 5^th from 1:30pm - 6:00pm and March 6^th from 4:00pm - 6:00pm.  Remember to bring a birth certificate, proof of residency (utility bill, lease/rental agreement, or purchase documents.

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

Health Room News

Scoliosis Screening – RESCHEDULED

Due to the weather on Monday and school being cancelled we did not have the 5^th grade scoliosis screening as planned.

The new date for the screening is February 11^th.  Contact Terry Ostendorf, school nurse with questions.  425-837-7930.

Just a friendly reminder that it is cold and flu season at Grand Ridge.

Please keep your child home if he/she has any of these symptoms:

Diarrhea-more than one episode in a 24 hour period

Vomiting-within the past 24 hours

Rash-not associated with heat or allergic reactions to medications

Drainage from the eye

Appearance/Behavior-unusually tired, pale, lack of appetite, difficult to wake, or irritable

Sore Throat-especially if associated with fever or swollen glands

Fever-over 100 degrees F orally.  Temperature should remain normal 24 hours before returning to school

Yellow or greenish nasal discharge

The most important thing you can do to prevent illness from spreading is for you and your child to wash your hands often.

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. 

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".

WHAT'S HAPPENING AROUND TOWN:

Ice Hockey

Learn to play the world's fastest team sport:  Ice Hockey!  Sno-King Amateur Hockey Association's Beginner Hockey Program is for boys and girls ages 5-10.  For more information, please visit www.snokinghockey.com.

StoryBook Theater

Performs musical fairytale adaptations for children ages 3 to 9 and their families. Join us for the next StoryBook production of "3 PIGS" at Renton's Carco Theater on March 1st and 2nd! Tickets only $8. Call 1-877-827-1100 or for more information:  http://www.studio-east.org/Info/StoryBook/07-08_Season/3_Pigs/3Pigs_11x17_Poster.pdf

Sammamish Chamber of Commerce

The Sammamish Chamber of Commerce is sponsoring a logo contest for the Sammamish Farmers Market. The Market opens May 21, 2008 at the Sammamish City Hall Plaza.  Entries must be received by February 15^th, 2008, at 5pm.  The winning entry will receive a cash award of $250 and recognition as the artist in special events and future publications.  For entry form and more information go to www.sammamishchamber.org or contact Dawn Sanders at president@sammamishchamber.org, or 425-269-2824.

Dates to Remember:

• February 1:               Grand Ridge Science Fair, 5:00-8:00 p.m.
• February 4 -15:         Stanford Achievement Assessment, K-5^th
• February 15:             Golden Acorn & Outstanding Educator 

                                      Nominations forms due

• February 18:             Presidents Day, no school for students/staff
• February 19-22:        Mid-winter Break, no school for students/staff 
• February 26:             Site Council, 4:30 PM
• March 4:                   Art Docent Lesson Share Session,

                                     10 AM – Noon Blakely Hall

• March 8:                   Barnes & Noble Book fair, 9 AM – 11 PM,

                                     Pickering Place Barnes & Noble, Issaquah

• March 11                PTSA General Membership Met., 7:00 PM

   Grand Ridge Commons, Special Guest

   Issaquah School District Superintendent,

   Dr. Steve Rasmussen