Coin Collections

Third graders will begin using coins to practice money concepts at the end of the month. Please send in:

30 pennies
10 each: nickels, dimes, quarters

If possible, please send them in a labeled (student’s name) Ziploc bag. The coins will be stored in your child’s individual math toolkit at school. We’ll use them throughout the year, and they’ll be returned in June. Thank you!

The Walk-a-Thon is Coming!
Grizzly Tracks Walk-a-thon and Fall Festival will be Thursday, October 1st from 3:30-6:30pm. There will be music, food, games and more! This is the primary fundraiser for Grand Ridge PTSA. The goal is to raise money to fund teacher grant requests for the 2009-2010 school year. All teacher grants directly benefit the students. Grant requests include: Science Enrichment, Art Instruction, Enhancements for Physical Education, and Academic Grants. Plus, each child who raises $50 will receive a T-shirt.

TIMELINE

Before Sept 17th : students collect pledges.

Sept. 17th : FORMS DUE! Please turn in Pledge forms, Permission slip, and Pledge money. IF you raise pledges of $50 or more AND turn in your pledges, pledge sheet and permission slip you will receive a t-shirt on the day of the Walk a Thon. If you raise $50 in pledges and turn in your pledge sheets after Sept. 17th you will receive your t-shirt at a later date.

Oct. 1st : Grizzly Tracks Walk-A-Thon and Fall Festival
After school on Thursday, October 1st we will meet in a designated area on the sand field. Physical Education Teacher, Kris Coleman will then kick off the event. Participants will walk laps around the school to great music and earn a token for each lap. Afterwards join us in the Commons for more music, food, activity booths and family fun!

**Walk-a-thon Pledge Forms, Permission Slips, and a list of guidelines can be found on the PTSA bulletin board just outside the main school office, and online at

www.grandridgeptsa.org
For questions or to volunteer email Karen Crowe at grptsavpevents@gmail.com

Grizzly Tracks Fast Facts: Did you know...
· You must have a permission slip to attend (Permission slip and pledges are Due Sept. 17th)
· All children must be accompanied by a parent or adult chaperone
· All money raised goes directly to funding teacher grant requests for this school year
· There is going to be a super fun Fall Festival with games, food and a chance to throw pies!
· If a child raises $50 or more they receive a T-shirt
· We hope each child will participate in the Walk a Thon to the best of their ability!

Welcome, Third Graders!

This blog is for all Grand Ridge third graders and their families. Check back often for school and grade level news, alerts, and announcements. Please feel free to contact your child's teacher if you have any questions!