Grand Ridge Elementary E-News
Reach far, be grand.
September 21st 2007
Principal’s Corner:
Dear Families,
Thank you for the tremendous attendance at our Curriculum Night on Wednesday. I enjoyed meeting and visiting with you during the evening. Beginning on October 4th, I will be hosting a Coffee/Tea with Principal every Thursday from 9:15-10:15 in our Conference Room. This is a great time to ask questions and meet new people. We have a wonderful group of children and parents in our school. We certainly look forward to working with you as we begin the 2007-08 school year.
Respectfully,
Barb Walton
Principal
Dr.
Rasmussen is Coming to a PTSA Meeting Near You: New superintendent Steve Rasmussen is
hitting the road and coming to a PTSA meeting near you! The district’s high
school PTSA groups have invited him to a September membership meeting to talk
about himself and his goals for the district. He will also answer audience
questions. Everyone throughout the district is welcome to attend and get to
know “the real Steve”. The next meeting will be held at:
Bus Passes: Passes will only be issued for established bus routes with enough room. Parents must send a written request to the office asking for a pass for their child, the name of the child they are going home with, and the bus number. A note from a parent to obtain a bus pass is also required if your child will be riding their regular bus but getting off at a different stop. Passes are issued on a first come first served basis.
Fall Activities: Interested in before and after school classes? Here is the class currently being offered:
Thursday Mornings: Chess for Life Chess Class, beginning Oct. 12, 8:10-9:10 in the Commons
Tuesday, September 25: If you have a son, grades 1-5, interested in scouting plan to attend an informational meeting in the Commons at 6:45. For more information contact Randi Wright 425-391-2621, or email Randallynn@hotmail.com
Thursday, October 4: Girl Scouts build girls of courage, confidence and character who make the world a better place. If your daughter is interested in joining a Daisy, Brownie, or Girl Scout Troop plan to attend an Open House from 7:00-8:00 P.M.
September 19 Start: Wednesdays 1:15-4:15, Spanish Club and Kinder-Spanish Wednesdays from 4:30-5:15, Commons
Information is available at the Community Bulletin Board, on the left, just beyond the office.
Family Math Newsletters: Parents, you can access math newsletters by clicking on the link below. From there you click on the title for each math unit’s letter. This is a valuable resource that includes tips and strategies along with answers to student assignments. Thank you for supporting your child’s math learning at home. Click here: www.wrightgroup.com/index.php/home/everydaymathematics/emthirdedition/familyletters/692?SID+4348
School Safety: Keeping students safe at Grand Ridge is a top priority. We appreciate your help and care as you travel to and from school on our streets and in our parking lots. For a review of safety tips and procedures for Grand Ridge please click here.
School Hours, 9:15-3:38: Please honor our student learning time and refrain from checking out your student early. Keep in mind, if even 1% of the Grand Ridge population picks up their student early we are calling the classrooms 75 times a day. This is a huge interruption to the learning of all our students.
Library Volunteer Training: If you are a volunteer in the Grand Ridge Library please plan to attend a training Wednesday, September 26, 3:00-3:30. This meeting is short, but could last longer depending on the time required to practice working at the circulation station. If you are volunteering please sign-up to indicate you will be attending the training.
Pre-Approved Absences: All absences due to vacation and/or religious holidays must be pre-approved. Please come to the office and complete a request form, or email Jill at paxtonj@issaquah.wednet.edu
Kitchen News: Please be sure to verify that your child has lunch money to purchase lunch here at school. This can be done by sending money to school (labeled with your child’s name and lunch number), OR through www.mylunchmoney.com . Unfortunately Food Services is no longer able to extend charges to students.
VOICE
The VOICE Mentor Program is looking for community volunteers to work one on one with Issaquah students. Click here for more information.
Need an Absentee Ballot?: If you are in need of an absentee ballot application you can find the forms you need by visiting the King county Elections website at www.metrokc.gov/elections/absentee.htm#ongoing
Thanks You: A big thank you to those who shop at Target. Grand Ridge received a monetary donation due to your shopping through the Take Charge of Education Program!
Dates to Remember:
º September 21: Picture Day
º September 21: Grizzly Growl available on PTSA Website
º September 24: Meet the Superintendent, 7:30, Skyline HS
º September 25: Site Council, 4:30, Library
º September 26:
Workroom Training, 6:00 PM, Upstairs workroom
PTSA General Membership Meeting, 7:00, Commons
“How to Build a Strong Relationship with Your Child’s Teacher”, 7:45, Commons
º September 28: WASL Scores mailed to 4th and 5th Grade Students
º October 2: Vision/Hearing Screening (please click here)
º October 3: “Feed Gilman the Bear” Donations Due
º October 17:
School Social, “Let’s Have a Ball” BBQ, 4:30-6:30
“How to Help Your Child Love _earning”, 7:00, Endeavour Elementary