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1:30p After-school movie
After-school movie

Date:
Wednesday, May 16
Time:
1:30p - 3:30p
Where:
Commons

Alving and the Chipmunks: Chipwrecked will be playing! Sign up here
1:30p Grizzly Patch
Grizzly Patch

Date:
Friday, May 18
Time:
1:30p - 3:30p
Where:
garden

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11:30a Cultural Diversity Committee planning 2012-13
Cultural Diversity Committee planning 2012-13

Date:
Monday, May 21
Time:
11:30a - 1:00p
Where:
Central Park

Planning for 2012-2013 – What other countries and cultures would you like to see showcased next school year? Come join us for light lunch and informational next Monday, May 21 at 11:30 at Central Park (weather permitting). For more information, please contact Susan Wan at susanwan@gmail.com:susanwan@gmail.com.
9:30a Coffee with Christy
Coffee with Christy

Date:
Tuesday, May 22
Time:
9:30a - 10:29a
Where:
Commons

Enjoy a cup of tea or coffee and some treats with Christy Otley, our principal. Get the latest scoop on school related topics. Be "in-the-know"!
7:00p General Membership Meeting
General Membership Meeting

Date:
Wednesday, May 23
Time:
7:00p - 9:00p
Where:
Library

Immediately following the meeting Laura Meserole from Pacific Cascade Middle School will offer a presentation about the transition to middle school.
1:30p Grizzly Patch
Grizzly Patch

Date:
Friday, May 25
Time:
1:30p - 3:30p
Where:
garden

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Bear Hunt School Tour
“Bear Hunt” School Tours for ALL Incoming Families
May 30th, 3:30pm-5:30pm
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 May 30th. Volunteers are needed. Contact Virginia Menting at ginya9@hotmail.com or click on the Badge for more information.

Issaquah Schools Foundation March update
What lucky teachers received grants from ISF? What's happening just around the corner for this amazingly supportive group? Find out here

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.

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Transitioning to Middle School
Please join us Wednesday, May 23, 7:00pm Attention 5th Grade Parents of students entering PCMS this coming Fall: Grand Ridge PTSA will be hosting a Parent Education Event at 8:00 p.m., on May 23rd after our General Membership Meeting.  We are pleased to have Laura Meserole, a counselor from PCMS, join us for this very helpful event!  She will be covering topics that were not addressed during the parent orientation night at PCMS due to time constraints.  After our guest speaker, we will have several PCMS parents of current 6th graders available to share helpful parent tips and to answer any ... read full article

Three Cheers for Bond Passage!
Our Issaquah School District bond passed by 70%!  This is wonderful accomplishment and reflects just how much this community supports our schools and children!  The VIS team could not have done it without the dedication of PTSA parent volunteers that helped with the campaign.  Parents spent their valuable time getting theword out via literature drops, mailings, signage, endorsements, donations, and our notorious Honk-and-Waves.   A HUGE thank you to everyone that supported andvoted for the bond in April! ... read full article

Congratulations Volunteer of the Month!
Congratulations to Andrea Moretsky, our April Grand Volunteer of the Month! Andrea was instrumental in coordinating the Barnes & Noble Book Fair to support our library. She also serves as chair for Escrip, Jamba Juice, and Lost & Found; and she also helped with this year’s Book Swap, Lunch Helpers, Yearbook, Auction, and Science Fair. Thank you Andrea, for all you do here at Grand Ridge! 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

Wishlists almost complete for Barnes & Noble bookfair
Barnes & Noble wishlist...just a few more pages! Thank you to all who made it out to the Barnes and Noble Bookfair. If you weren’t able to attend, you can still shop for Teacher Appreciation Week or Mother's Day! Through May 12th, you may stop into any Barnes and Noble store or shop online using code 10711547 . For a complete list of books still available for purchase from teacher wishlists please contact Andrea Moretsky at dreamoret@hotmail.co?m                                               ... read full article

Next year's leaders...budding today
It takes a village to support the great programs and fundraisers at Grand Ridge. Please consider the following opportunities to lend a hand (or a mind) for the 2012-13 school year. Email: grptsa@gmail.com After School Movies - co-chair: We have a wonderful chair that would like someone to help with these events.  This is a great opportunity to learn the ropes! Allergy Awareness & support: Do you have a child with food allergies?  Would you like to help other families?  This is a great opportunity to connect with others! Gift-a-Book: Do you love the library?  This position helps get more ... read full article

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