Congratulations to Ms. Finitz, Mr. Florio and Ms. Richmond each of whom are being awarded for their commitment to excellence in education! 
 
- Ms. Sara Finitz, kindergarten teacher, has been named Grady Teacher of the Year
 
- Mr. Steven Florio, Music Specialist, has been named Ida S. Baker Diversity Educator of the Year
 
- Ms. Sandra Richmond, Principal's Secretary, has been named Non-Instructional Support Person of the Year.
 
We are so lucky to have these amazing teachers and staff supporting our school and students!
Grady PTA was awarded a COVID-19 Relief Fund Grant sponsored by TikTok. 
 
This grant will be used to make sure every student at the school has the materials they need to complete assignments and Be able to continue with art and science projects without sharing resources. The grant focuses in 3 areas:
 
1) Basic supplies for students in need. We have created 35 bags with basic supplies.  
 
2) Art materials for art projects and for Reflections Art Competition. (A Black Fine point sharpie and a set of watercolors will be available for all K-5th Grady students, distribution for eLearners TBD).
 
3) Science Kits (We are working on finalizing lists of supplies by grade level, for b&m and eLearners).
 
The yearbook for the 2020-2021 school year will be made mostly with pictures of students shared by parents and teachers.
 
Please send 1-2 pictures of events to  [email protected]
 
Pictures of events we are looking for:
First day of school
Tiger Trek
Fall Festival activities 
Spirit week
Reflections art
Square1Art
 
Thank you, 
The Grady PTA 

For more information on the steps that will be taken for anyone who tests positive for COVID-19, and anyone who comes in contact with a person who tests positive for the virus. 

CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFOMATION

Para obtener más información sobre los pasos que se tomarán para cualquier persona que dé positivo en la prueba de COVID-19 y cualquier persona que entre en contacto con una persona que dé positivo en la prueba del virus.

HAGA CLIC AQUÍ PARA MÁS INFORMACIÓN

Any students who will need to have medication at Grady should call the school and set an appointment with Ms. Rehmann, our school nurse. Ms. Rehmann will get all the necessary paperwork ready for you. Once all the paperwork is complete, call Ms. Rehmann again to schedule an appointment to drop off the medicine.

 

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Dear Hillsborough County Public Schools Families, 

For the 2020-21 school year, we are excited to share that we will be moving to a new learning management platform called Canvas—a new hub of learning for our school district for all PreK-12th grade students, parents and educators. Over the next few weeks, we will be providing you with training material and videos so that you are prepared for the school year. 

Click here to view an important Canvas introductory video from Superintendent Addison G. Davis to get you started.

Canvas provides live (in-class instruction for teachers to use, once students are back inside classrooms) and virtual instruction options. This platform is user-friendly regardless of your learning style.  

We want to make sure the transition to Canvas is as smooth as possible; that is why we created a Hillsborough Canvas Family Guide where tips, resources and training will be updated periodically for our entire Hillsborough Schools Family to view.  To access this guide, visit the Families section of hillsboroughschools.org under Helpful Links, and click the Canvas Family Guide.  

Although student courses are not available yet, we encourage you to become familiar with this new platform. Once you have logged into Canvas you can access this guide any time by clicking the help icon. 

NOTE:  If you have already created a district MySPOT account to access Edsby or Online Report Cards, you do not have to create an account.  The current email address and password you use to login will automatically work for Canvas.

Fast Facts about Canvas: 

  • 95% of higher education institutions use Canvas—which helps prepare our students for life after high school.  
  • Through Canvas, parents can be observers, monitor student progress, see feedback from teachers, and see student assignments.  
  • Canvas also offers a free APP where grades and course content can be viewed. Students can submit assignments and keep track of course work with a to-do list and a calendar. Messages can be sent and received; discussions can be posted, and students and parents can receive push notifications for new grades and course updates—a great way to monitor student progress on the go.  
  • Canvas provides feedback to students on their work; teachers can leave comments directly on assignment pages. Teachers can also record a video to give details on assignments and encourage students, which builds a better connection between teacher and student during virtual learning. 

Teachers and staff are currently working on professional development training— include Canvas training, to enrich student instruction in a virtual environment.  

Thank you for your patience as we work together to create the tools needed for teachers and students to succeed. We look forward to providing you with this new hub of learning.  

Respectfully, 

Hillsborough County Public Schools


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Grady Virtual Open House

Wednesday, August 19th

Zoom Meetings for every teacher or pair of teachers at both time slots:

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

5:30 Pm - 6:30 PM

Everyone will receive their teacher/s Zoom meeting ID and Password with their teacher assignment by mail in their Student Placement Packet. Instructional materials pick up will take place on August 20th and 21st. Times are still being finalized.

***If you have not received your teacher assignment, zoom meeting ID and password by end of business on August 17th; please call the school office on Tuesday, August 18th.***