Picture Day and Reading Fundraiser Information - PTO Weekly Update 09-27-15

Learn2Earn Fundraiser It's time for our fall fundraiser! Beginning October 2nd - November 5th, Glenridge students will be participating in a Learn2Earn Reading Fundraiser. Check out this short video to see what it's all about! How to start your account and more information will be coming home in Friday Flyers. Picture Day  Hellriegel's Foto will be taking student portraits Tuesday, September 29, 2015. All students will be photographed for school records and the student yearbook.  Come with your best smile! All order must be prepaid. Please fill out the envelope that came home carefully and completely. Make sure the packet you want is marked and the exact payment is enclosed. Every student must have their own envelope (do not combine siblings).

Jamba Juice smoothie sales will take place during afternoon recess on Tuesday, September 29, 2015.  Remember to send $2 with your child to school! Money raised supports Glenridge programs. Friday, October 2, 2015 popcorn will be sold during afternoon recess. Remember to send 50¢ to school, please send the exact change, it will help the process move faster and give students more time to enjoy their popcorn. Money raised supports Glenridge programs.

Vision and Hearing Screening Grades 1,2,3 and 5 will be screened at Glenridge Monday, October 12th.  If your child wears glasses make sure they bring them.  Volunteers are needed to help this run smoothly. If you can offer your time contact Glenridge nurse Arlene McKee at 253-373-2486. Book Fair Volunteers are needed to help set up and staff the book fair. There are many opportunities to help, October 16 - 23. See if there is a time that works for you here.  Contact Sue Crissey in the Glenridge Library at 253-373-2488. Fall Carnival The Glenridge Fall Carnival will take place Friday, October 30, 2015.  We will need many volunteers to help run this event.  If you would like to help please contact thePTO for jobs that are available. Art Docents Art docent volunteers are parents, grandparents, friends of students, community members and senior citizen volunteers.  Free training courses are given at Green River Community College by the Interurban Center for the Arts. We also have training at Glenridge. The art docents have learned basic art concepts to teach the children. They have also learned how to present an art project that will reinforce what they have discussed with the children. See this year's art selection here. There are currently many classrooms without art docents if you would like to help the following are in need: • Firman • Hogland • Humphreys • Kling • Kuske • McCutchen/Wagoner • McManamon • Schwendemen • Watson • Winbauer • Zografos If you can help, please contact Brooke Johnson. Movie Night A heartwarming tale about a boy and his dog. After unexpectedly losing his beloved dog Sparky, young Victor harnesses the power of science to bring his best friend back to life—with just a few minor adjustments. Come see this month's selection on PTO movie night Thursday, October 8th at 6:30pm in the Glenridge cafeteria. This is a free event for students and their families. Concessions will be available for purchase; funds raised will support school programs. This is not a drop off event; children must be accompanied by a responsible adult. No School - Teacher Workday No school Friday, October 9, 2015 for a teacher workday. SIT Meeting Join the School Improvement Team, Tuesday, October 13, 2015 at 4:00 in the Glenridge library. Help establish plans for improvement and change, get involved in activities and events, Impact your child's education. PTO Meeting The next PTO Meeting is Tuesday, October 13, 2015  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. Box Tops and Labels for education Are you clipping? Between now and October 16th, bring in your Box Tops and Labels for education in a bag/envelope marked with your student's name and their teacher. The class with the most participants and the class that collects the most will win! Each label is worth 10¢! Send in your labels today! Goal Setting Conferences   Students will be dismissed at 12:38 October 19 - 23 for parent, teacher and student goal setting conferences. Please fill out the form that came home in Friday Flyers on 9-25 and return them to your teacher as soon as possible. The purpose of goal setting conferences is to provide meaningful conversation with students and parents regarding students’ academic strengths and to set achievement goals and plans for the current school year.