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We will be collecting school supplies for our students in need for the 2021-22 school year. Our goal is to collect 35 bags. We have a list of commonly needed supplies below and also created an Amazon wishlist that will send supplies directly to the PTA: Grady PTA School Supply Drive Amazon Wishlist.

School Supplies:

· Pack of Dixon Ticonderoga # 2 pencils

· Box of 8 pack Washable Markers

· Plastic 3 prong pocket folders (blue, green, yellow, red)

· Regular box of 24 crayons

· Primary scissors

· Wide ruled spiral notebook 1 subject

· Pencil Pouch

· Glue sticks

· Erasers

· Wide ruled notebook filler paper

· Expo markers

· Composition notebook

· Backpack

Thank you for all of your support! Please contact jannine@gradytigers.org with any questions.

Free Bike Helmet and Fitting Event at Grady Elementary

Did you know that wearing a properly fitted bicycle helmet reduces the risk of head, brain, and severe brain injury by up to 88%?

TO HELP KEEP STUDENTS SAFE, Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital will be hosting a Drive-Through Bicycle Safety event in partnership with Sidewalk Stompers to promote proper helmet use and provide students with FREE bike helmets.

Attendees will receive bicycle safety information and a FREE bike helmet.

*For safety purposes, all individuals attending these events are required to wear a face mask.

*Student must be registered and present to receive a helmet.

When: Thursday, May 13th from 3:30 - 5:30 pm

Where: Grady Elementary. Helmet fitting will take place in the car loop on Morrison Ave.

What to bring: Your head. Also, your helmet if you already have one.

Who: Certified helmet fitters from Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital and Sidewalk Stompers, Inc.

How: Register here

We would like for feedback. Please complete the School Of Excellence Survey by May 14th.

(Nos gustaría recibir comentarios. Por favor complete la Encuesta de Escuela de Excelencia antes del 14 de mayo.)

English version

https://www.gradytigers.org/school-of-excellence-survey

Spanish version (versión en Español)

https://www.gradytigers.org/school-of-excellence-survey-spanish

Brick and mortar students take home letter about the School of Excellence Survey:

Congratulations to Marlee Waldorf, Jennifer Cucci, Christopher Lanier and Melissa Carl that have been nominated for a Cheers to PUBlic Service Award!! Please vote on your favorite teacher by Midnight on May 1st, and check back on the 3rd when they will announce their 20 winners!

(Limited to one vote per day.)

https://irish31.com/cheers/

The Grady PTA is looking for volunteers for the 2021-2022 school year. Please attend one of two informational sessions on Thursday, April 1st to find the best position that meets your desired level of participation. Most opportunities can be done from home! You will also have a chance to meet the current PTA President as well as the President Elect for the next school year.

Meeting Details

Date: Thursday, April 1st

Time: 8am and 7pm

Join Zoom Meeting

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/3790840619...

Meeting ID: 379 084 0619

Passcode: Volunteer