Information about Grady PTA's Use of Blast Emails to Communicate with Families of Grady Students; Copy of Year-long School Calendar Contained in PDF below Content.
Hillsborough County Schools Superintendent, MaryEllen Elia, spoke with regard to the Florida Standards at Grady Elementary on September 8, 2014. This well-attended event featured both a presentation on the purpose of the standards and a question and answer session with Superintendent Elia. Grady Elementary thanks Superintendent Elia for her visit to our school.
Below is a picture of teachers, Ms. Ritter, Ms.Ward, Ms. Barra, and Ms. Bowen, who greeted visitors to the school.
One of our PTA moms made cookies for the event that were placed on all the seats.
Superintendent Elia is holding a Parent Information Meeting on the new Florida Standards on Monday, September 8 at 7 pm at Grady Elementary. This meeting will show parents how the new standards will change what their children will be doing in the classroom. The Florida Standards stress critical thinking and require students to backup their answers with evidence from textbooks and other materials.
If you are unable to attend the meeting at Grady or a similar meeting occurring on Sunday, September 7 at 2:30 pm at South Tampa Fellowship (Ballast Point campus), 5101 Bayshore Blvd Tampa, you may download the presentation by clicking on this link: http://www.sdhc.k12.fl.us/doc/752/superintendents-office/resources/flss-powerpoint/. You can also watch another presentation on the Florida Standards here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7YYtPQikLZw&feature=youtu.be
We are starting a daily fitness running club, "Tiger Trot." This will begin Monday, September 8th, 2014. School running clubs get kids motivated, fit, and ready to learn. Please get your students to school at 7:30 a.m. every day to participate in our "Tiger Trot." Your efforts and theirs will pay off. You will see your students) make great progress in their running and fitness while enjoying the time in the morning with their friends.
When your child enters Grady they will be directed to:
- The Field for Tiger Trot
- Cafeteria for breakfast
- I-station Lab (I-station lab students will participate in running club on Fridays only)
*Students will no longer be permitted in their homeroom class until 7:50 a.m. this .will give your students) plenty of time to complete their morning procedures and be ready for the academic day at 8:00 a.m.
Why Run? There is mounting evidence that exercise prior to classroom work is extremely beneficial for elementary school children. Students may learn better and be more focused, behavioral issues could diminish, and they may achieve higher test scores and gain self-esteem. We encourage you to jumpstart your children's day by allowing them to participate in Tiger Trot.
*No running club if it rains or if the field is too wet*
For more information, please contact Coach Murrell.
The Fall Fundraiser now includes a new catalog. The deadline to return orders for the Fall Fundraiser is now Monday, September 15. Family Night will take place at Yogurtology on September 17.
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Grady Staff accept the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge!
It's not too late to turn in your forms for the Fall Fundraiser! Please send your forms in today.
August 19, 2014 was the first day of school. The PTA served coffee in the front of the school and hosted the Tiger Tears event for parents whose children are new to the school.
Dear Grady Parents,
This Friday is Open House at Grady Elementary where you can come meet your teachers and all of the wonderful staff! Open House begins at 5pm. Below is a list of additional activities that will be available during the Open House.
- Teamwork will be on site selling the new Grady uniform shirt with logo and spirit shirts.
- For $20 each the PTA will be selling bundled school supplies.
- There will be a FREE uniform swap.
- The YMCA staff will be available to provide after school care information.
- Three (3) Food Trucks will be parked in the car loop for those wanting dinner (Burger Culture, Whatever Pops and Ain't No Thang)
- The PTA has a goal of 100% parent participation this year! Single membership is $6. Dual membership is $10. Everyone who signs up for the PTA will receive a FREE car magnet!