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6:00p Auction - Staff Experience and ASB Promotions
Auction - Staff Experience and ASB Promotions

Date:
Sun 2/19 - Tue 2/28
Time:
6:00p - 8:00p

6:00p Auction - Staff Experience and ASB Promotions
Auction - Staff Experience and ASB Promotions

Date:
Sun 2/19 - Tue 2/28
Time:
6:00p - 8:00p

6:00p Auction - Staff Experience and ASB Promotions
Auction - Staff Experience and ASB Promotions

Date:
Sun 2/19 - Tue 2/28
Time:
6:00p - 8:00p

6:00p Auction - Staff Experience and ASB Promotions
Auction - Staff Experience and ASB Promotions

Date:
Sun 2/19 - Tue 2/28
Time:
6:00p - 8:00p

6:00p Auction - Staff Experience and ASB Promotions
Auction - Staff Experience and ASB Promotions

Date:
Sun 2/19 - Tue 2/28
Time:
6:00p - 8:00p

6:00p Auction - Staff Experience and ASB Promotions
Auction - Staff Experience and ASB Promotions

Date:
Sun 2/19 - Tue 2/28
Time:
6:00p - 8:00p

6:00p Auction - Staff Experience and ASB Promotions
Auction - Staff Experience and ASB Promotions

Date:
Sun 2/19 - Tue 2/28
Time:
6:00p - 8:00p

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6:00p Auction - Staff Experience and ASB Promotions
Auction - Staff Experience and ASB Promotions

Date:
Sun 2/19 - Tue 2/28
Time:
6:00p - 8:00p

6:00p Auction - Staff Experience and ASB Promotions
Auction - Staff Experience and ASB Promotions

Date:
Sun 2/19 - Tue 2/28
Time:
6:00p - 8:00p

6:00p Auction - Staff Experience and ASB Promotions
Auction - Staff Experience and ASB Promotions

Date:
Sun 2/19 - Tue 2/28
Time:
6:00p - 8:00p


9:30a Science Fair Kick-off - "Radical Reaction"
Science Fair Kick-off - "Radical Reaction"

Date:
Tuesday, February 28
Time:
9:30a - 10:30a
Where:
Kindergarten - 2nd Grades

Interested in volunteering with the Science Fair? Come and get involved – We are looking for people that are interested in volunteering for this wonderful event. It takes many hands to have a successful event, thank you in advance for your help.
Theora Dalupan at tdalupan@hotmail.com
9:30a Science Fair kick-off "Super Cool Science Show"
Science Fair kick-off "Super Cool Science Show"

Date:
Thursday, March 1
Time:
9:30a - 10:30a
Where:
3rd-5th Grades

Want to help with the Science Fair? Please contact Theora Dalupan at tdalupan@hotmail.com

6:30p Film: "The Race to Nowhere"
Film: "The Race to Nowhere"

Date:
Thursday, March 1
Time:
6:30p - 8:30p
Where:
Issaquah High School


7:00p Simplicity Parenting
Simplicity Parenting

Date:
Thursday, March 1
Time:
7:00p - 8:30p
Where:
Cascade Ridge (not Grand Ridge)!

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Yearbook - and make it "snappy"!
Do you like snapping pictures? 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. You may submit a CD if you have a large number of images.
All submissions may not 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!

Grand Thank You!
Thank you to all the volunteers who helped contribute their efforts to putting on a spectacular event! We are tallying the totals from Silent Auction, Live Auction, Classroom Auction and raffle sales - we will report on those shortly. Stay tuned! The money raised will pay for music equipment, additional science labs, art materials, The Arts, as well as the continued support of current PTSA funded programs such as the art docent program, Science Fair, scholarships, and more over the next 2 years. Thank you!

These events were no small endeavor. The PTSA thanks the over 100 Grand Ridge parents, 35 parents from Sunset, Newcastle, Issaquah Valley, Cougar Ridge, and 10 Issaquah High School students that made this auction not only a reality but a success.

The Grand Ridge PTSA also thanks all the parents and community members that participated in buying tickets and or bidding in the auctions.

Lastly we thank the Auction Sponsors: Zeeks Pizza, 110 Consulting, Dr. Rosemary Warren Dentistry, Somerset Rec Club, Kumon, All State Insurance, Office Depot, Issaquah Signs, Dr. Troy Schmedding, Discovery Heights, Essex, Banic Chiropractic, Gina Mary Hair Designs, The Cascade Team, Huntington Learning Center and Port Blakely.

Issaquah Schools Foundation February update
Issaquah Schools Foundation February report Donor Alert, Nourish Every Mind, and Academic Enrichment Grants revealed! Read the report to find out more!

Parent Education Opportunities
Read more about upcoming Parent Ed
At Grand Ridge Elementary School we strive to find effective parenting resources for our families. Below are some upcoming classes available to all our families, that are offered at schools throughout the Issaquah district. There are a variety of topics and approaches available, sponsored in part by the Issaquah PTA Council.

1. Love and Logic - Clark Elementary, March 12, 19, 26 & April 2

2a. Film: "The Race to Nowhere" - Issaquah High School, March 1, 7:00pm

2b. Brain-compatible Parenting System 7-8:30: Feb. 27-The early years, March 5-The school years, March 12-The teen years, March 19-Parenting well in a digital/media age
3. Helping Kids Learn and Thrive Cascade Ridge, Thursday, March 1, 7:00-8:30pm
4.Substance Abuse Prevention Parents of 4-8th graders ~ Come learn proven strategies for avoiding teen substance abuse and skills for strengthening your family’s connections. Beaver Lake Middle School 6-8pm 3/1, 3/8, 3/15, 3/22

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Singing the ISD bond song...
       VOTE April 17, 2012 - Issaquah School District bond For information about the bond: http://www.issaquah.wednet.edu/district/bond/default.aspx To register to vote: http://www.kingcounty.gov/elections/registration.aspx ... read full article

Auction -- but wait...there's more!!
Grand Ridge's 1st Auction was a HUGE success! The Classroom Art Auction and Hilton Main Auction have raised in excess of $55,000 to benefit every child at Grand Ridge Elementary. But wait! There is one more online auction coming your way in a little over a week. Stay tuned for your chance to bid on things like the front row seat at your child’s spring concert. Don't miss out on the Staff Experiences & ASB Online Auction February 26 - March 4. Browse the online catalog beginning February 19. What sorts of experiences can you bid on? Four VIP, front ... read full article

Valentine flowers that keep on giving
Sending your special valentine some flowers? Save a trip to the florist and order 1-800-Flowers via eScrip’s online mall .  Grand Ridge PTSA can earn up to 10.8% of your purchase! Visit escrip.com for more information. Our group name is Grand Ridge Elementary PTSA , and our group number is 500005487 https://secure.escrip.com/jsp/supporter/registration/step1.jsp ? ... read full article

Volunteer of the Month
Congratulations to Banu Rajesh, our January Grand Volunteer of the Month! Banu has been instrumental in planning this month’s India cultural celebrations. She also regularly updates the reader board - rain or shine, volunteers as an art docent, and helps with our staff appreciation lunches. Her positive attitude and willingness to share her time and talents make her a special part of our Grand Ridge community. Thank you, Banu! 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 . ... read full article

Who's Tops in BoxTops Collection?
Final Collection: 6,974 Box Tops!   Final results are in! In first place with another insurmountable surge of BoxTops submittals was Ms. Douglas with a whopping 785 ! Ms. Face couldn't quite keep pace but maintained 2nd place with 492 entries. The story of the day belongs to Ms. Lanham who put on a sprint and leaned at the line to take 3rd place away from Ms. Haroutoonian with 314 ! Great job, and heart-racing competition everyone! It's the competition of the century! Guenser is knocked out of the running by out-of-nowhere competitor Haroutoonian , meanwhile Douglas surges ahead with mercurial speed, leaving Face ... read full article

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