PTO WEEKLY UPDATE 03/29/15

Glenridge PTO Drama Club with Heavier Than Air Family Theatre Present The Granny Awards!  Tonight's the night we've all been waiting for! Yes, Granny, who has retired from show business, will be honoring all of our favorite fairy tale characters! Who will win Best Female and Male Vocalist? Best Dramatic Scene? Best Choreography? And the coveted Best Villain Award? And don't forget to keep an eye on that nasty Big Bad Wolf as he tries to steal the treasured Granny Award.  Beginning in 2000 The Glenridge PTO Drama Club have put on a production every school year, many students continue to return to help. Each year an organization from our community is chosen to help in lieu of admission. Past productions and community pairings include The Little Mermaid, Jr./Glenridge Elementary, The Wizard of Oz/King County Animal Shelter, and Peter Pan/Kent Food Bank. All 3rd, 4th, 5th and 6th grade students are welcome to join the “no cut” production, so everyone has a chance to participate. The PTO Drama Club provides the “stage” for our young actors where we hope they will cultivate a lifelong appreciation. Plus, it's tons of fun for everyone. Join us Thursday, April 2 and Friday, April 3 at 7:00 pm in the Glenridge auditorium where students will perform the Granny Awards. Please bring classroom supplies in lieu of admission.

Friday, April 3rd popcorn will be sold during afternoon recess, remember to send 50¢ to school. Please bring the exact change, it will help the process move faster and give students more time to enjoy their popcorn. Money raised will support Glenridge programs. The next Box Top and Labels for Education contest has begun! This is the last contest of the school year. Between now and June 5th, bring in your Box Tops and Labels in a bag/envelope marked with the students name and their teacher. The winning class will receive an ice cream party! The top two students in the winning class will get to pick their ice cream! Remember each label is worth 10¢ and is a very easy way to donate to the school. Send in your labels today!

It's time to order your 2014-2015 Glenridge Yearbook. Look for order forms that came home in Friday Flyers March 27th or download and print information on the PTO website. Prices go up April 24th, order yours today! Submit your entry for the Cover Contest to the PTO box (in the office) by April 24th. To have your entry considered you must meet the following requirements: Design must be on blank (unlined) 8.5" x 11" paper. Must take up the entire page. Represent Glenridge (memories, events, etc.) Include the following: Glenridge Elementary - 2014 - 2015 - Voyagers Express yourself with pencils, crayons, markers, paint etc. Volunteers are still needed to put together the yearbook. Help record memories that will last a lifetime. If you would like to help or would like to share photos that you have taken at school events (cell phone photos are great) please contact Lisa Rohlfing. PTO Meeting  Meeting The next PTO Meeting is Tuesday, April 14th  at 7:00 pm in the Glenridge library. Free childcare is provided. We welcome everybody, the PTO is for all parents and guardians. Can't attend the meeting?  Still want to share your ideas? Please leave a note with the office or contact us by email. Book Exchange Spring cleaning? Set aside your unwanted books, books that you've outgrown or books that you loved and want to share. Later this year the PTO will be hosting a book exchange, more details to follow. Grand Slam Baseball and Softball Camp Grand Slam Camp offers four days of baseball and softball fun for elementary-aged kids and for the 17th straight year will be at Petrovitsky Park this July. Kentwood High head coach Mark Zender owns and operates the camp and leads a staff of high school coaches and current college players.  Detailed information is available at www.grandslamsports.org.

Jamba Juice Tuesday

Jamba Juice smoothie sales will happen during afternoon recess on March 24, 2015. 

Remember to send $2 with your child to school!

PTO WEEKLY UPDATE 03/22/15

Shout Out To:  All the volunteers who help put together PTO Movie Nights.   All the families who come out and enjoy PTO Movie Nights.     Plan to join us for our next PTO      Movie Night April 17th! Jamba Juice Tuesday Tuesday, March 24th Jamba Juice will be sold during afternoon recess, remember to send $2 to school. Money raised supports our school. Glenridge PTO Drama Club with Heavier Than Air Family Theatre Present The Granny Awards!  Tonight's the night we've all been waiting for! Yes, Granny, who has retired from show business, will be honoring all of our favorite fairy tale characters! Who will win Best Female and Male Vocalist? Best Dramatic Scene? Best Choreography? And the coveted Best Villain Award? And don't forget to keep an eye on that nasty Big Bad Wolf as he tries to steal the treasured Granny Award.  Join us Thursday, April 2 and Friday, April 3 at 7:00 pm in the Glenridge auditorium where students will perform the Granny Awards. Please bring classroom supplies in lieu of admission.

Keep collecting your Box Tops and Labels for Education, a new contest is coming soon.  Wondering what to save or where to save them? Check out ideas on our website. Spring cleaning? Set aside your unwanted books, books that you've outgrown or books that you loved and want to share. Later this year the PTO will be hosting a book exchange, more details to follow.

Volunteers are needed to put together the yearbook. Help record memories that will last a lifetime. If you would like to help or would like to share photos that you have taken at school events (cell phone photos are great) please contact Lisa Rohlfing. Heavier Than Air Musical Theatre Camp Heavier Than Air Family Theatre offers an outstanding opportunity for youth ages 3-17 to participate in the entire musical theatre experience, from the audition process to final performances.  This five week camp begins June 22, 2015 and runs Monday throughThursday each week.  Camps culminate in live stage performances complete with costumes, music and choreography.  Times, dates and cost vary by age group so please consult www.heavierthanair.com for details and a registration form.  All camps are held in the Performing Arts Building on the main campus of Green River College in Auburn.  Sign up today for a summer camp you’ll never forget!  Attention 6th Grade Parents Meeker Middle school PTSA  is looking for officers for next year. Treasurer (this year's Treasurer will still be at the school next year to help mentor a new person.  Much easier than Elementary School Treasurer jobs.) Membership Chairperson   Book Fair Co-Chairperson (We need another person to help coordinate.  It is a very well established program.) Spirit Wear Chairperson (We only sell once a year.) VP of Fundraising (We usually only do one a year.  This year we added an extra one... Menchies.) VP of Programs (This is a coordinator role.  Everyone steps in to help at each program.) Staff Appreciation Chairperson (We have three staff meals -- a Breakfast, Dinner and Dessert Bar, and one week of treats in May.)   If you are interested in filling a position please contact Meeker PTSA President,  Lori Macauley at 253-850-8113. Clothing Bank Volunteers The Kent School District has a clothing bank run by the Kent area PTA and they are looking for volunteers for Wednesday, March 25th, 5:30 – 8:00 pm. Although we are a PTO and not a PTA, we encourage everyone to support them. This clothing bank serves families throughout the district.  Besides volunteers, they are always looking for donations of gently used clothing and new packages of socks/underwear (all sizes). Kent Phoenix Academy 11000 SE 264th ST Kent, WA 98030 Phone (253) 373-7542

PTO Movie Night

A special bond that develops between plus-sized inflatable robot, and a teen prodigy, they  team up with a group of friends to form a band of high-tech heroes. Come see this month's selection Friday, March 20th at 6:30 in the Glenridge Cafeteria. 

Concessions are available for purchase. This is not a drop off event.   

Volunteers

If you are planning on volunteering at school or chaperoning a field trip, please make sure to go into the office and be fingerprinted at least 6 weeks before your volunteer date.  

If you have been fingerprinted in the past by the kent school district you must sign a new disclosure form each year.

Please stop by the office if you have any questions.

Photo Booth Pictures

Did you get your picture taken at the Spring Dance?  The pictures are now available for download.

Go to: http://goo.gl/lHsJIp and enter your password for instructions on how to download your pictures.

Be sure to check March 20th's Friday Flyer for your best shot!

If you have misplaced your password please contact us at: glenridgepto@gmail.com or message us on Facebook.

PTO WEEKLY UPDATE 03/15/15

Shout Out To: Lisa Rohlfing and the dance committee All the families who attended. Everyone who bought bake sale items, leis and duct tape. Everyone who donated time and items. All our photographers . Mr. Abernathy for being such a great sport. And of course, the Kent Fire Department…

Photo Booth Pictures Did you get your picture taken at the Spring Dance?  The pictures will be available for download Monday, March 16th. Go to: http://goo.gl/lHsJIp and enter your password for instructions on how to download your pictures. Be sure to check March 20th's Friday Flyer for your best shot! Need help with your password please contact the PTO.

PTO Movie Night A special bond develops between a plus-sized inflatable robot and a teen prodigy. They team up with a group of friends to form a band of high-tech heroes. Come see this month's selection in the Glenridge Cafeteria, Friday, March 20th at 6:30 pm. Concessions are available for purchase. This is not a drop off event.

Popcorn Sales Two volunteers are needed to help with popcorn sales.  There are three remaining Popcorn Fridays (April 3rd, May 1st and June 5th) from 1:00 to 2:45. Responsibilities would include table set up, taking/counting money, handing out popcorn and clean up. If you would like to help on any or all of the days, please contact the PTO.

Volunteers are needed to put together the yearbook. Help record memories that will last a lifetime. If you would like to help or would like to share photos that you have taken at school events (cell phone photos are great) please contact Lisa Rohlfing.

Attention 6th Grade Parents Meeker Middle school PTSA  is looking for officers for next year. Treasurer (this year's Treasurer will still be at the school next year to help mentor a new person.  Much easier than Elementary School Treasurer jobs.) Membership Chairperson   Book Fair Co-Chairperson (We need another person to help coordinate.  It is a very well established program.) Spirit Wear Chairperson (We only sell once a year.) VP of Fundraising (We usually only do one a year.  This year we added an extra one... Menchies.) VP of Programs (This is a coordinator role.  Everyone steps in to help at each program.) Staff Appreciation Chairperson (We have three staff meals -- a Breakfast, Dinner and Dessert Bar, and one week of treats in May.)   If you are interested in filling a position please contact Meeker PTSA President,  Lori Macauley at 253-850-8113.

Clothing Bank Volunteers The Kent School District has a clothing bank run by the Kent area PTA and they are looking for volunteers for Wednesday, March 25th, 5:30 – 8:00 pm. Although we are a PTO and not a PTA, we encourage everyone to support them. This clothing bank serves families throughout the district.  Besides volunteers, they are always looking for donations of gently used clothing and new packages of socks/underwear (all sizes). Kent Phoenix Academy 11000 SE 264th ST Kent, WA 98030 Phone (253) 373-7542

Reminder - No School 03-13-15

Friday, March 13, 2015 is a teacher workshop day and there is no school.

Spring Break Family Dance

Class and Group Picture Day

Class and group picture day is March 12th! Hellriegel's Foto 1 Portrait Studio will be back at Glenridge to get pictures of all the classes and school groups. Bring the order form and check or exact cash if you wish to order pictures. If you have questions please contact the office or call the portrait studio at (206) 242-4866.

Tips for a good photo:

1. Get a good nights sleep.

2. Pick out your clothes the night before.  Photographers recommend solid colors, or simple patterns, avoiding pictures or slogans (these might be cut in half making it hard or impossible to read; in some instances saying things you'd rather it didn't), long sleeves and small accessories.

3.  Remind students to check hair, teeth and face after eating and recess.

4. Wear sunscreen leading up to picture day to avoid sunburns/tan lines.

5. At picture time remember to check your top, adjusting buttons, collars and jewelry as needed, sit up tall, smile and listen to your photographer they are there to help you get a nice picture.

6. Lastly if you have any special requests for you student (taking off glasses, smile with teeth showing) make sure you remind them as you send the off to school for the day.

PTO Meeting 03-10-15

The next Glenridge PTO meeting is Tuesday, March 10th at 7:00 pm in the Glenridge library, free childcare is provided for those who need it. 

Glenridge Norms for Meetings

• Active listening to contribute to discussions.
• Everyone comes prepared (attendees and presenters with materials).
• Be respectful even if you disagree.
• Honesty (feeling safe to ask questions and have a healthy debate).
• Support team decisions even if we disagree.
• Assume good intentions.
• Communicate using accountability protocol when someone is not using the norms.

PTO WEEKLY UPDATE 03/08/15

Dance the night away on Thursday, March 12th 6:00 - 9:00. There will be lots of fun for the whole family! Free admission for Glenridge students and their families! (not a drop off event) Professional DJ Bake Sale and Concessions (pizza and other treats) $1 Photo Booth $1 Leis Help duct tape Mr. Abernathy to a wall! Volunteers are needed to help with sales, manage activities at the dance and donate small baked goods (homemade or store bought, to be sold for 50¢ or $1).  If you can contribute please contact the PTO. Volunteers are needed to put together the yearbook. Help record memories that will last a lifetime. If you would like to help or have photos taken at school events (cell phone photos are great) please contact Lisa Rohlfing.

The next PTO Meeting is Tuesday, March 10th  at 7:00 pm. Free childcare provided. We welcome everybody, the PTO is for all parents and guardians. Can't attend the meeting?  Still want to share your ideas? Please leave a note with the office or contact us by email. A special bond that develops between a plus-sized inflatable robot and a teen prodigy. They team up with a group of friends to form a band of high-tech heroes. Come see this month's selection in the Glenridge Cafeteria, Friday, March 20th at 6:30 pm. Concessions are available for purchase. This is not a drop off event.

Clothing bank volunteers needed! The Kent School District has a clothing bank run by the Kent area PTA and they are looking for volunteers for Wednesday, March 25th, 5:30 – 8:00 pm. Although we are a PTO and not a PTA, we encourage everyone to support them. This clothing bank serves families throughout the district.  Besides volunteers, they are always looking for donations of gently used clothing and new packages of socks/underwear (all sizes). Kent Phoenix Academy 11000 SE 264th ST Kent, WA 98030 Phone (253) 373-7542 Dance Clinic Kentridge HS Chatelaines Junior Dance Clinic  Saturday March 14th, from 9-2:30.Registration forms available at Glenridge by the library or download from the Kentridge High school website.