Grand Ridge Elementary E-News
May 2, 2008
Principal Corner
Classroom Placement Process (please click here) Confidential letters due Friday, May 30th.
Site Council Nominations
Grand Ridge Council is currently accepting applications for parent positions. Site councils are established by the District as a means of adding value to the leadership and management of schools. They are intended to increase understanding, trust and support throughout the school system. Site council meets once a month and parent positions require a two-year commitment. If you are interested in serving on Grand Ridge Site council, please complete the short self-nomination form (please click here) and return it to the office by Friday, May 16, 2008.
If you have any questions regarding Site council, please fell free to contact our Site council at grsitecouncil@issaaquah.wednet.edu.
Looking ahead to the 2008-09 School Year
We are looking at our student numbers for the 2008-09 school year. If your family is moving, or your child will not be attending Grand Ridge next year, please let the office know as soon as possible. Thank you.
Stanford 10 Results
Parents of students in grades K-9 will be able to view their students’ Stanford 10 test scores online in Family Access by mid-May. Additional information will be available when the results become active in Family Access. Be sure to stop by the office to pick up your Family Access Login/Password. Side note: 2008/09 Teacher Assignments will also be posted on Family Access in late August.
Class Picture Day
Class pictures and individual spring portraits will be held on Tuesday, May 6th. Order forms have come home with your child!
NO BUS PASSES FOR 99
Thank you for making other play date arrangements.
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”.
Dates to Remember:
MAY
9 “Look alike” spirit day
12-16 Staff Appreciation Week
16 Deadline to RSVP for Family Luau
22 Family Luau Night, 6-8PM, Grand Ridge
26 NO SCHOOL – Memorial Day
28 Kindergarten Parent Orientation meeting, 2 PM
29 PTSA General Membership Meeting, 10 AM,
Grizzly Club
29 Volunteer Tea
JUNE
4 School tours for incoming kindergarteners,
4-6 PM
16 5th Grade Farewell Ceremonies, 2:15 PM, Grand
Ridge Commons
19 Last day of school