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Christine Grant Chronicle
4-26-24
Go Grizzlies!
A great full week of learning, Grizzlies!
Please note the apparel store deadline has been extended through the end of the day this Sunday.
Thanks much to our Hearing Van volunteers this past week! Your assistance greatly helped with increasing efficiencies with the movement of our students.
Supply Kits 24-25
Get your pre-packaged and ready-to-go School Supply Kit for Fall 2024 now through Grant PTO. These kits are a no-stress and affordable option to buy school supplies.
What’s inside?
Brand names like Crayola, Elmer's, and Fiskars, and all the classroom supplies from the district’s school supply list. (Grade 1-2 kits contain headphones instead of earbuds; better for smaller ears!)
How much do they cost?
All the buy-in-bulk savings is passed directly to families. These kits average about 40% less expensive than Amazon and 33% less than Target.
Kindergarten: $42.00
Grades 1-2: $44.00 each
Grades 3-5: $40.00 each
TO ORDER
Go to ⇒ https://www.educationalproducts.com/ShopPacks/?schoolId=GRA443
Deadline to order: June 23, 2024.
Questions? Email Lydia at lydiafine3@gmail.com
DPO - Annual Honoree and Scholarship Reception
This past Wednesday, the DPO honored 56 recipients from across the district for their support of our students and district. Our PTO selected Lyn Petersen, Amy Schultz, Kari Cushion and Sarah Truong to be recognized. Way to go!
Grant Apparel Store - Extended Deadline April 28th!!
From PTO:
We have put together some great Grizzly gear options in our latest store. Please see the following link:
https://christinegrantspring2024.itemorder.com/shop/home/
The store will be open through Sunday, April 28th!
Thanks,
Grant PTO
Golden Grizzly!
And The Golden Grizzly Goes to....
Our very own Teacher Librarian, Mrs. Panther!
Jen Panther has been a vital fixture to Christine Grant Elementary since the building opened its doors 5 years ago. Her personal approach in getting to know all students in this large school is admirable to all who see it on a daily basis. She sees every student at least twice a week and makes sure they all know her door is always open to anyone who needs a listening ear. Multiple times a day she easily changes hats and flips from
Teacher Mode - to Librarian Mode - to Technology Mode - to Friend Mode
She cares for her students deeply and makes sure our school library has some of the very best and newest book titles to motivate and excite so many of our kids to read. Her ability to learn and remember the personalities of these young minds so that she can recommend books that will engage them is remarkable and truly shows her passion for what she does each and every day.
Mrs. Panther is a problem-solver by nature and gives 100% to her students as well as fellow teachers and staff members.
Thank you for ALL you do both inside and outside our school library walls! Your dedication and passion for our students never goes unnoticed, Mrs. Panther!
2024-2025 Registration
Dear Families,
We are excited to announce that registration for the 2024-25 school year is now open! We encourage you to take this early opportunity to register your students for the next school year.
As a reminder, all families are required to register their students in Infinite Campus each year. Please use the link below to register your child(ren). Remember to select the school year “24-25” to register for next year.
Registration instructions for returning families to the District
Families who need assistance with the registration process may attend on-site registration at their home school which will be held this summer. On-site registration schedules will be shared at a later date.
We thank you for taking the time to register your students early as it helps greatly with our staffing efforts over the spring and summer.
Sincerely,
Matt Degner
Superintendent
Iowa City Community School District
Liberty Sports Camps
Lunchroom and/or Recess Volunteers
Hello Grizzlies,
Thanks to those who volunteered last year! All volunteers enjoyed their time being with our Grizzlies! We are rolling this out again for the 23-24 year.
Expectations are in place for students in both locations, and a volunteer would be paired with an experienced staff member. Some cafeteria duties include opening containers (milk, juice, etc..), giving out napkins and spending some time interacting in a positive manner. Playground expectations are also in place. Duties are primarily connected to being visible and available for student needs while monitoring for safe choices.
This sign up link offers opportunities to sign up for specific days and times. We included the lunch/recess schedule so you will know the grade level and location.
The district does have protocols for volunteering. This link will direct you to the online background check.
Not only do we appreciate any support, we are also excited that parents have the opportunity to get into the school and add to our positive and supportive atmosphere!
Thanks!
Mr. Turnis
School Hours
Elementary Student Handbook
Student Family Advocate
Sarah Siddig is Grant's SFA.
Sarah can assist families in a variety of ways including, but not limited to:
- seeking out community resources
- assisting with registration
- building home-school connections
- locating school supplies and winter gear
- housing
- transportation
- attendance
- accessing mental health supports
Breakfast
As noted above, breakfast and lunches are back on a payment system this coming year. A pricing link is included above.
Birthday Boulders
BIRTHDAY BOULDERS
The celebratory boulders have been fun! For a $10 donation to the PTO, you can “rent” the large boulders in front of the building and paint a special birthday message for your child on their big day.
Here’s how it works:
Sign up for a date to “rent” a boulder. Reserve both if you’re extra ambitious! The $10 reservation fee goes straight to the PTO support teachers, students, and staff at Grant.
Pay through our secure payment portal (you’ll get instructions after reserving your date)
Come up with your birthday message design idea. Is your kiddo into sharks? Cover the rock with blue and put Jaws on there. Does your child love all things strawberries? Paint a bushel of them around their name. It's all up to your imagination.
Gather your materials—we’ll advise you on the best kind of paint to use. You can begin painting after 4pm the day before your rental.
All the guidelines and details can be found on the sign up sheet >> Reserve a Birthday Boulder
Get social with the Grizzlies:
https://www.facebook.com/ChristineGrantGrizzlies/
@ChristineGrantGrizzlies
Christine Grant Elementary School
Email: turnis.ken@iowacityschools.org
Website: https://www.iowacityschools.org/Domain/4089
Location: 1000 Centro Way, North Liberty, IA
Phone: 319-688-1500
Facebook: facebook.com/ChristineGrantGrizzlies/
Twitter: @GrizzlyGR8