Kindergarten Round Up PTA
Attached please find the March 2014 Grady Gazette. If you have any questions or comments about the information presented in the Grady Gazette, please send a reply email to [email protected].

Sincerely,
Grady Elementary PTA
Based upon the tremendous success of Tiger Trek and our receipt of sponsorship funds all year long, Grady Elementary PTA plans to expend funds to replace the chain link fence on the all of the northern border and part of the eastern border of the school with a metal, wrought iron-style fence.
Yearbooks Sold Out

Dear Grady Parents,

The Yearbook is Sold Out. There will be no extra Yearbook available on Distribution Day.
If you still want one please sign up on our waitlist at front Office or online by completing our online waitlist form.

Waitlist Form

Mrs. Ward's class goes to Yogurtology
Mrs. Ward's class goes to YogurtologyMrs. Ward's class brought in the most donations for Tiger Trek.  A police escort stopped traffic on Henderson so the children and teacher could safely cross the street.
school facts
Enrollment:  458
An “A” School, as determined by Florida Department of Education
Each class has a Smartboard or Mimeo system and a computer area
Two computer labs
Free breakfast for all students daily.  Parents may eat breakfast with their children in the lunchroom
Each student has access to learning software such as MyON and Accelerated Reader

uniforms
Uniform Policy:  http://gradytigers.org/uniform-policy
Free/$1 Uniform Swaps held at Meet Your Teacher Event, Conference Night and other events
To purchase polo shirts with Grady’s logo, you can purchase shirts online at Land’s End (www.landsend.com/shop/school-uniforms/-/N-g54) or in person at Golden Egg (www.goldenegguniforms.com)
To purchase plain uniform shirts and all other uniform items, you can visit JCP, Old Navy, Walmart, Target, Kohl’s and Bealls
To purchase spirit shirts, you can call or go in person to  Teamwork Imprinted Sportswear, 2403 S Dale Mabry Hwy, Tampa, FL 33629, Tel: (813) 258-0331

Before and After School
If you are on campus during school hours (8:00 am to 2:15 pm), you must present identification and check in at the school office.  Please fill out a SERVE form, which will be sent home the first day of school, if you would like to volunteer at any time during the school year
Drop off options:  Car line loop (student patrols will open car doors between 7:30 am and 7:50 am).  Park and walk is also available.
Aftercare Providers:  YMCA is on site, all other providers pick up and drive students to their premises.  A full list of providers is here:  http://gradytigers.org/afterschoolcare
School Events Include:  Tiger Tears, Grandparents’ Day Breakfast, Fall Festival, Storybook Parade, Thanksgiving Feast, Winter Concert, Volunteer/Donor Appreciation Breakfast, Tiger Trek, Valentine’s Day Concert (Kindergarten only), Spring Musical
School website with student handbook, school policies, teacher photographs and updated information on school events: www.gradytigers.org  

pta
Current PTA Membership is 272 (Likely to win PTA Gold Award for Grandparent Involvement)
Membership cost is $6 for one member; $10 for two
PTA Communication Box.   Ask a front office staffer to place any papers or payments in the PTA box
See prior newsletters with photos of events and information about Grady Elementary http://gradytigers.org/ptanews
Tiger Trot
We are starting a daily fitness running club, "Tiger Trot." This will begin on Monday, March 3rd, 2014. School running clubs get kids motivated, fit, and ready to lean.
Kindergarten Round Up

Kindergarten Round UpParents interested in sending their children to Grady Elementary and their children are welcome to attend.

School administrators and each of the Kindergarten teachers will speak. The program will conclude with a tour of each of the four Kindergarten classes. No RSVP is necessary. Please tell your friends with future Kindergarteners about this program so that they can come see all that Grady Elementary has to offer.

To learn more about Grady visit our school facts page at: http://gradytigers.org/grady-elementary-at-a-glance

For more information about the process of registering your child for kindergarten please visit: http://www.sdhc.k12.fl.us/choice/kindergartenroundup.asp