| Calling all yearbook photos! |
Calling all yearbook photos!The yearbook is under way and we need your photos! We’d love to include any photos you may have taken; they may be specific to an event (book swap, Reflections, etc.), or just candid snapshots from the playground or class time.Photos must be: • Grand Ridge students only during Grand Ridge-related activities (please no birthday parties, scouts, etc.) • Clearly-labeled with the event and/or grade level of children in photos. • Send your highest resolution (file size) image possible. Not all submissions may be included in the yearbook. Email photos to GRyearbook@gmail.com Questions: grPTSA@gmail.com Thank you so much for being a part of the Grand Ridge 2011-2012 yearbook! | 1/25/2012 | 2/8/2012 |
| Cultural spotlight for January: Korea |
Cultural spotlight for January: KoreaCultural spotlight for the month of January is KOREA. Cultural Diversity volunteers host a workshop full of fun crafts and activities, such as making chestnut tops and Korean costume origami, and cultural learning every Tuesday during afternoon recess. Find out about more things you can do with your kids to learn about the country and culture of Korea by visiting January's cultural spotlight If you'd like to volunteer to help with the Cultural Diversity group, please contact Lisa Callan at grptsavpprograms@gmail.com.**CULTURAL FOCUS WILL BE INDIA IN FEBRUARY** | 1/9/2012 | 2/1/2012 |
| Auction Raffle Tickets! |
Auction Raffle Tickets!Want to win $3,007? Currently our auction raffle total is at $6,014, and since it's a 50/50 Auction Raffle you are eligible to win half! $5 per ticket gets you the opportunity to win up to $5,000 (if tickets sell out)! What does that mean? As tickets are sold, the cash balance builds up to the $10,000 max. 50% of the cash collected goes to one winner, the other 50% will go to the auction proceeds. The drawing is 2/11/12 – AND you do not need to be present to win. | 1/4/2012 | 2/11/2012 |
| Grizzly Guys and Kids GAME NIGHT - volunteers needed! |
Grizzly Guys and Kids GAME NIGHT - volunteers needed!We'd love some volunteers for our first Grizzly Guys and Kids Game Night. To sign up as a volunteer please visit this page.The event will feature bowling, hula hoops, balloon races and other contests for kids, dads, uncles, grandpas! Thursday, January 19, 6:30-8:00pm Grand Ridge Commons. View more information here | 1/3/2012 | 1/20/2012 |
| Holiday Gifts from Gilman |
Holiday Gifts from GilmanThis year's Gift from Gilman was a roaring success. We collected over 390 pounds of food, cleaning supplies and toiletries. We also collected 40 bags of clothing including numerous new coats, jeans, shoes, boots, pajamas, and more! We send a heartfelt thank you to everyone who donated items and to the many helpers that made this possible. Many children will have a much warmer winter with all of the wonderful donations. | 12/11/2011 | 12/25/2011 |
| Make your holiday shopping count! |
Make your holiday shopping count!Greetings Cyber Shoppers! Don’t forget that shopping at Amazon.com can mean extra money for the Issaquah Schools Foundation. Just add a click to your shopping list and go to www.isfdn.org first, and then clink the link to the Amazon.com site. Once you are there - BOOKMARK it as your Amazon link. Taking this quick detour means 8% of your purchase is donated back to ISF, without any charge to you! Make everyone’s season brighter this year and shop today! Also, don’t forget to visit the Foundation’s Business Partner page to find great local deals that benefit you and our schools.Next, families that shop through the eScrip online mall can earn Grand Ridge PTSA hundreds of dollars! Stores include Gap, Barnes and Noble, Nordstrom, Toys R Us, Apple Store and many more! Visit the eScrip logo to your left for more information and how to register for free. | 11/17/2011 | 12/20/2011 |
| Coffee with Christy |
Coffee with ChristyEnjoy a cup of tea or coffee and some treats with Christy Otley, our principal. Please read this article in preparation for the event. "The Secret to Raising Smart Kids" will be discussed at as the main topic. | 11/7/2011 | 11/24/2011 |
| Fall "Leaf Pile" Gift-a-Book |
Fall "Leaf Pile" Gift-a-BookFall has arrived in the library! Come check out the “leaf pile” of books available to donate. (Think giving tree, without the hassle of going to the store) Come with your child before or after school between October 14 and November 10th and select a book title. ($15 $20 or $25 each.) You can also send a check with your child and the librarian will help him/her select a title.For an online option, go to http://astore.amazon.com/graridgifaboo-20. When you purchase the preselected books directly from this site, our school earns money. Want to learn more about the whole Gift-a-Book program? Click here. | 10/25/2011 | 11/11/2011 |
| PTSA Grand Volunteer of the Month |
PTSA Grand Volunteer of the MonthCongratulations to Tami Curtis, our October Grand Volunteer of the Month! She’s done an outstanding job creating and updating our PTSA website. Thanks to Tami, our site is a helpful and well organized resource that keeps the whole Grand Ridge community informed.We are so proud of our wonderful volunteers. Thank you for making Grand Ridge a fabulous place to learn, play and grow. If you would like to nominate someone for this GRAND honor, please email their name and your reasons for nominating them to erinfw@ihmail.com. | 10/19/2011 | 11/26/2011 |
| General Membership Meetings - save the dates! |
General Membership Meetings - save the dates!Please join us at Grand Ridge to talk about current funding needs and strategies as well as the amazingly positive impact our PTSA has had on our school.September 27, 2011 @ 7:00pm in the GR Library November 15, 2011 @ 7:00pm in the GR library March 29, 2012 @ 7:00pm in the GR library May 22, 2012 @ 7:00pm in the GR library | 10/10/2011 | 10/24/2011 |
| Gilman's Got Coffee! |
Gilman's Got Coffee!Grand Ridge PTSA has arranged for the Maui Wowi coffee cart to be available on the first days of school. We know how it's a bit hard to say goodbye on the first day, so now you have a reason to linger a little longer. Join us outside at the flag pole from 8:30-10:00am and enjoy coffee, cocoa, smoothies and morning treats like muffins and bagels. The prices are a reasonable $2-$5 for their products. | 8/28/2011 | 9/1/2011 |
| Taking Care of Business Day |
Taking Care of Business DayWould you like to earn that feeling of accomplishment for a task well done? Well, now's your chance! On August 16th from 8:00am-4:00pm you can complete at least 10 tasks! Show up with your photo-ready child and get business done!Confidential emergency health form? Check! Walking field trip form? Check! PTSA membership? Check, check and check! Simply bring the forms that were mailed to you recently, your checkbook (for lunch accounts, school pictures and PTSA membership) and get ready to sigh with relief for a job well done! | 8/12/2011 | 8/18/2011 |
| "Ride the Wave" Luau |
"Ride the Wave" LuauGrab your grass skirts and surfboards. Come enjoy the fun with family and friends!Friday, June 3, 2011 6:00-8:00pm Click on the Luau link to find out more info! | 5/23/2011 | 6/6/2011 |
| Got Science? |
Got Science?Join My Elementary Science Initiative Campaign team today...together we can enrich and elevate education for over 8,000 K-5 students in the Issaquah School District. The Elementary Science Initiative Campaign is a joint project of the Issaquah School District, Issaquah PTA Council and Issaquah Schools Foundation. This unprecedented alliance will bring an updated, state-standards aligned science curriculum to the District's 8,000 plus K-5 students.The Issaquah School District has committed $700,000 to the adoption--enough to purchase the first domain. An additional $500,000 is required to purchase the remaining two domains. Guests of the Nourish Every Mind Benefit Luncheon helped give the campaign a $263,000 head start. We are now asking the community to help raise the final $205,000. Click on the logo above for more information and Join Us! | 5/16/2011 | 6/3/2011 |
| Bear Hunt |
Bear Hunt“Bear Hunt” School Tours for ALL Incoming FamiliesJune 1, 3:30pm-5: 30pm TOUR THE WHOLE SCHOOL IN 30 MINUTES! Tours for all new families coming to Grand Ridge are coming up. We encourage all new incoming families to come to the “Bear Hunt” on June 1st. No appointment needed. Just check in at the undercover area close to Park Drive. Contact Lida Buckner at 425-557-6667 or lidaj@mac.com for more information. | 5/16/2011 | 6/2/2011 |
| Welcome to your new website! |
Welcome to your new website!Your brand new website has lots of amazing capabilities! Feel free to begin by exploring the menu system, adding an announcement, or adding an event to the calendar. Most aspects of the website are completely customizable. You can organize the menu system (blue bar to the left) however you want. You can upload your own banner photo, and even change the background imagery to reflect your school's unique spirit. Make sure you click the Admin button at the top of the page to get access to all of the settings and configuration tools.We have given you a head start by adding some example events, announcements, articles, programs, products, volunteer positions, and packets to your website. You can use these examples to help you get familiar with the features. But feel free to delete them whenever you are ready!. | 4/30/2011 | 5/14/2011 |
| Order your Grizzly Wear here!!!! |
Order your Grizzly Wear here!!!!Click here to order now. | 4/30/2011 | 5/14/2011 |
