Grant Community
September 23, 2024
Science Night
Dear Families,
Thank you so much for your participation in Science Night! It was an evening filled with science, families, and fun. We were thrilled to see over 120 students engage in the activities. Special thanks to Ms. Staley and our PTA for coordinating the event so wonderfully.
We’d also like to extend our gratitude to East Bay Science for sponsoring the night. This project is the brainchild of Charlie Reynes, a former science specialist, 2007 California Teacher of the Year, and recipient of the 2008 Presidential Award for Excellence in Elementary Science Teaching. Charlie's goal is to help schools like ours build community through the wonders of science, and his contribution made the night a huge success.
Thank you again for making Science Night a memorable experience!
~Dr. Tatiana Peugnet
Raise Craze (Click on picture for details)
ELAC Meeting
What is ELAC?
The English Learner Advisory Committee (ELAC) is a group of parents, staff, and community members specifically focused on supporting students who are learning English as a second language. ELAC plays a critical role in advising the school on programs and services for English Learners (ELs) and helping to ensure that these students receive the support they need to succeed academically.
Key Functions of ELAC:
Advisory Role: ELAC provides recommendations to the school's administration on the best ways to support English Learners, including curriculum, instructional strategies, and additional services.
Parental Involvement: ELAC helps to engage parents of English Learners by providing them with information and resources to support their children’s education. This involvement is crucial for the students' academic success and overall well-being.
Community Building: ELAC fosters a sense of community among English Learner families, encouraging them to participate more fully in school activities and decision-making processes.
Who Should Get Involved?
Parents of students who speak one or more languages other than English are strongly encouraged to participate in ELAC. However, any parent or community member interested in supporting English Learners is welcome to join.
Please join our meeting on Wednesday September 25, 2024 room 945
By working together, ELAC helps to ensure that our school remains a supportive and inclusive environment for all students, particularly those who are learning English.
New Construction On Site
After much anticipation, our children are finally getting a new play structure. The foundation work was done last week and this week they will be completing the installation. Additionally, we have solar panels being installed and those should be done at the end of October. All of our playgrounds have been upgraded with a communication board to be inclusive of nonspeaking students. This is very chaotic at the moment but very exciting to see the completion of the project. Our Campus Safety Assistants have been working diligently to keep students safe during lunch recess.
Soul Shoppe Workshop For Parents/Caregivers
Soul Shoppe helps build connection within school communities by addressing isolation through interactive workshops. These workshops introduce tools and language for emotional self-regulation, mindfulness, communication, and conflict resolution. They’ve been working closely with our students and teachers, and now it’s your turn!
Mark your calendars Soul Shoppe is offering virtual workshops for families, with the first session taking place on September 24 at 6:30 PM via Zoom. The invitation and Zoom link will be emailed the day before the workshop.
1) Introduction to Soul Shoppe for Parents on Tuesday Sep. 24th at 6:30pm
2) How to Stay Calm When Your Kid Is Not on Thursday Oct. 3rd at 6pm
3) Sustaining Anti-Racist Conversations at Home on Tuesday Oct. 8th at 6:30pm
4) Get Off That Phone!: Screentime Boundaries on Thursday Nov. 7th at 6pm