Grady PTA has, as of yesterday, funded over $2,000 towards the following items for teachers and students:  Scholastic “Science Spin,” “Let’s Find Out,” and “Storyworks” magazines for students in ASD K-1, Third, Fourth and Fifth Grades;  12 Kindle reading devices for Fourth Grade, the BrainPop educational app/software for use of students in ASD K-5; inflation equipment for the physical education program, chair pockets for Ms. Hero’s students, and an updated TV studio backdrop for the Morning Show.  The Scholastic magazines we purchased are aligned to common core standards and provide additional fictional stories as well as non-fiction for students to read.  They also offer vocabulary and grammar instruction and have online resources.  Thank you to our Grady teachers for researching these educational tools and asking us to fund them.   Grady PTA’s purpose is to fund these educational enhancements. Teachers, please keep the ideas for new educational tools coming.

The Homeroom Parents meeting is set for Monday, September 26 at 8:00 AM in the Teacher’s Lounge.  Please contact Lead Homeroom Parent, Alisha Nelson, with any questions at [email protected].

Great American Teach In will take place on campus during the school day on Thursday, November 17. Teach In is for adults to bring their talents to the classroom, by sharing hobbies or career information with our students.  It’s also a great way to get a sense of the work your child’s teacher does every day.  To register to teach at Teach In, please click here, print out, fill out and return this form  in your child’s backpack/folder.  Form:   Great American Teach In Registration Form.

Thank you to all of you who have eaten at Firehouse Subs at 2227 S. Dale Mabry Hwy., this week.  Tonight is the last night of family week.  Please mention Grady to ensure we get credit for your purchase.

The next Second Grade Brownies meeting will be on September 29 at 6:15 pm in the cafeteria.  For more information, please click here:  Second Grade Brownies Meeting.

Guidance Counselor, Ms. Nancy Barra, asks us to read the   September Home & School Connection.