Hey Friends & Alumni of Glenridge elementary! We would LOVE your support too! :)

The PTO is raising money this year for our Accelerated Reading Program, Scholastic subscriptions, online student enrichment programs and so much more!

Please click here to make a donation to Glenridge PTO and our AWESOME students!

https://myapexevent.com/tjfn1z?tab=getpledges  

Thank you for your support!       

 

Well…We officially have a school of leaders! Our students made it through our final lesson today which was, “Your Turn.”  We learned that the only way to become and remain a MIGHTY leader is to put all of these lessons we’ve learned in action! Ask your student: What are you doing to be a MIGHTY leader from this point forward since it is now your turn?  :)

  

There is still time to get any last pledges in to help our school!

 

If you haven’t already, please be sure to Register your student(s) at:

www.myapexevent.com/glenridge-elementary-remix 

 If you missed today’s leadership lesson please click on this link:

https://youtu.be/0VyGtMJQb4o

And here is the link to today’s exercise routine:

 https://youtu.be/O7xmuHlRrI4 

Nov 2020 Newsletter

 November 2020 Newsletter

We are almost to the end of our Apex Leadership Co program! Students have the chance to help our school (and our classroom) by earning pledges.

You can still register your students at: www.myapexevent.com/glenridge-elementary-remix

 

This will allow you to participate in our fundraising program and earn prizes that you can pick up Friday the 13^th from 3:30 -5:30pm at school.

 

The most effective way to support our fundraising program is to click on the blue "SHARE" button on your student's site. Here you can share it on Facebook, Twitter, via text messages and email!

Thank you so much for supporting Glenridge Elementary!

A huge THANK YOU to Ms. Erica for hosting the PTO Fall Party!  Over 60 Glenridge students participated in an awesome scavenger hunt, pumpkin craft, and BINGO game - it was a fabulously fun and festive event! You can check out some the awesome artwork on our Facebook page.

PTO Equity Team

The PTO Equity Team is forming now!  The team aims to ensure that Glenridge offers all students equity in educational opportunities and that the PTO is an organization where all Glenridge families are represented.  Email elderty77@icloud.com to learn more and get connected!

Translation Volunteers Needed

We are looking for help translating PTO materials into other languages!  We could especially use help in translating from English into Chinese dialects, Spanish, Punjabi, Vietnamese, Somali, Filipino, Tagalog, Russian, and Cambodian/Khmer.  Email glenridgepto@gmail to get connected!

Make sure if you plan to volunteer with the PTO or at school at all this year: classroom, art docent, etc., that you complete your VIPS background check. These back checks need to be renewed every year. All volunteers must be VIPS approved before they can volunteer in our school district.
https://www.kent.k12.wa.us/volunteer

PTO Tech Support

Can you or your student use help with using school computers or online learning programs? Email glenridgepto@gmail.com to get family-to-family tech help over the phone or video call!

Please join us for our next PTO meeting Tuesday December 8^th, 6:30-8pm.  Zoom link and meeting agenda will be posted on our website and Facebook page the day before

Become a Glenridge Art Docent

Support art at Glenridge by volunteering as an Art Docent!  Art Docents lead short art lessons for classes during the normal online learning day.  Email glenridgepto@gmail.com for more information.

We want to partner with you!  There are so many big and small ways to participate in the PTO and support Glenridge – you don’t have to have a lot of time or even come to a meeting to make a difference.  We invite parents, guardians, grandparents and other family and community members to consider volunteering with the PTO – you can organize an event, work on an ongoing project, or contribute to the running of the PTO itself.  Email GlenridgePTO@gmail.com -  we’d love to talk with you more about it! 

Order Your 2019-20 Yearbook

Last year’s yearbooks are now available to purchase! Get yours at http://tiny.cc/2019YearbookOrder.

Each book is $12.  Don't miss out on your chance to get this great keepsake!

Laptop Support

The Kent School District (KSD) Customer Support Center (CSC) offers ongoing laptop support by appointment on Thursdays from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Make an appointment and visit the KSD Administration Center to:

• Have your laptop repaired or swapped out for another.
• Pick up a laptop for a KSD student.
• Drop off a laptop for a student leaving KSD.
• Pick up a hotspot (quantities are extremely limited due to national shortages).

If you are unable to pick-up a device during a Thursday appointment, please contact your school's principal to see what other options may be available to you.

Did you know?  The PTA funds so many essential programs here at Glenridge Elementary. Programs such as our Accelerated Reading program, Online Student Enrichment programs, Scholastic Subscriptions and so much more!

Your support helps make this all possible for our great students!

Please support our current fundraiser by registering your student at:

www.myapexevent.com/glenridge-elementary-remix

From this site, you can pledge, "share" your student's page with family and friends by clicking on the big blue "SHARE" button.

Thank you!

WOW…We’re already on our 5^th lesson with our Apex program!  Today, we learned how important it is to “Think Ahead.” The best way to achieve our goals and dreams is to start with the end in mind. To do this, we learned we need to have a plan! P.L.A.N I know I can with a Plan!

If you missed today’s leadership lesson please click on this link:

https://youtu.be/6iMmxr9ethc

And here is the link to today’s exercise routine:

https://youtu.be/-ymB8QZmzbc 

Here is tonight and tomorrow's challenge:

The TOP class that raises the most money over the next two days in NEW pledges will earn their classroom hangout with the APEX Team! FUN virtual games, books and more!

Thank you so much for supporting our classrooms and school!

If you haven’t already, please be sure to Register your student(s) at: www.myapexevent.com/glenridge-elementary-remix  to participate! 

 

See you soon at our November PTO Meeting!

Tuesday, November 10 - 6:30-8pm

Agenda is HERE

Zoom link is HERE

Treasurer report is HERE

Today the Apex team taught us habit #4 in becoming MIGHTY leaders. What it means to be a “Hero.”  We learned that a real hero doesn’t wear a cape and have super powers. True heroes are those that are willing to use their service to help others! To be a hero means to show kindness and empathy toward others.  HEROES HELP!  

If you missed today’s leadership lesson please click on this link:

https://youtu.be/Suu3MG9BL6M

 

 And here is the link to today’s exercise routine:

https://youtu.be/jpLl2UotX70

If you haven’t already, please be sure to Register your student(s) at: www.myapexevent.com/glenridge-elementary-remix   

If you have registered, simply go to www.myapexevent.com  and enter your student's Access Code to pledge and "Share" your site.

STATE Challenge

As of today, we are halfway through our Apex leadership lessons! Today, we learned all about habit #3 in becoming a MIGHTY leader, which is to have “Grit.” The greatest mark of a leader is their ability to use inner strength and courage to overcome obstacles. True leaders never quit! Dig in and win!!

If you haven’t already, please be sure to Register your student(s) at:

www.myapexevent.com/glenridge-elementary-remix 

   

If you missed today’s leadership lesson please click on this link:

https://youtu.be/t3hqow_A5CI

And here is the link to today’s exercise routine:

 https://youtu.be/SChB2we1AHg

 

Here is this weekends challenge:

 It’s our STATE Challenge! The TOP class that can earn a pledge from the most States in our Country over the weekend, will earn their classroom hangout with the APEX Team! FUN virtual games, books and more!  Using the “SHARE” button on your child’s individual page is a guaranteed way to earn a pledge from a family member or friend from another State!  Give it a try! 

Have you asked your students about their Apex leadership lesson and daily fitness work-out yet?  Ask them about today's lesson on "Integrity."  We've already learned about being "Mindful" and now "Integrity."  Tomorrow is all about "Grit."

We hope you've "registered" your student(s) for this program and can participate in our major fundraiser of the year!

Simply register at: www.mayapexevent.com/glenridge-elementary-remix

Attached is a flyer and link to show how easy it is to register, share your student's site with family and friends, and pledge your student for the number of fitness/dance moves they will learn and participate in during our big "REMIX/FITNESS EVENT."

Link:  https://drive.google.com/file/d/1-EXU-QXQWeeMmAKUgxKhT-hkCbABVQXc/view?usp=sharing

 

Today, our Apex lesson was all about habit #2 in becoming a MIGHTY leader, “Integrity.”  A true leader always tries to do the right thing, especially when no one is watching. We learned that it’s a choice to have integrity. Integrity is up to me!  Our students are on our way to being MIGHTY leaders!  Did your students survive day 2 of their physical work-out?  This is a great time to build these habits too!

If you missed today’s leadership lesson please click on this link:

https://youtu.be/UQQXqXSiFYE

And here is the link to today’s exercise routine:

 https://youtu.be/2-iTUf-TOaI 

If you haven’t already, please be sure to Register your student(s) at:

www.myapexevent.com/glenridge-elementary-remix   

Once you’ve registered your student(s) the absolute most effective way to participate and quickly get pledges is by clicking on the blue share button on your child’s site. Then enter family and friends phone numbers for text messages, email addresses, Facebook and even Twitter accounts!  You’re done!  You’ve now shared your student’s site and watch the pledges and support coming in!

Yesterday the Apex Team took us on a virtual field trip to the Point Defiance Aquarium!  We saw lots of fish, sharks, otters and so much more!'

Today we will get back with our next leadership lesson on "INTEGRITY"! 

We also continue our daily fitness work-outs!

Thanks Glenridge for supporting your PTO and all of the awesome programs for our students and school!

Aquarium Field Trip Link:   https://youtu.be/2EpmHo09iyI  

Don't miss out today!

Come by school this afternoon between 3:30 - 5:30 and pick up your Apex materials!  Free shirt, 6 daily leadership lesson bands and your pledge kit! You won't need to leave your car! It's a drive-by event!

Your PTO appreciates your support of our major fundraiser of the school year!

THANK YOU!

        

 THE EARLY RESULTS ARE IN!

6 States have already supported Glenridge Elementary with our current Apex fundraiser!

YES! These States highlighted in Orange have a family member or friend that has donated to our PTO fundraising program! 

It's so easy to SHARE your student's site with family and friends throughout the Nation! 

First: Register your student at: www.myapexevent.com/glenridge-elementary-remix

Then, simply click on the  big blue SHARE button and enter phone numbers for automatic text messages, email addresses and even Facebook and Twitter!  That's it, enter this information and you are sharing your students page with family and friends throughout the Country and WORLD!

LETS COLOR EVERY STATE ORANGE TONIGHT!!!

First Leadership Lesson- Mindful

Today, the Apex Team presented our first lesson of what it means to be Mindful. We talked about being aware of our surroundings and check-in to the world around us! MIND CHECKS and KIND CHECKS!! This is our first habit in becoming a MIGHTY leader. I hope you have an opportunity to also discuss with your kids what being Mindful means to you.

I also hope your kids got a good work-out today with the Apex team. Let’s start building those exercise routines now and prepare for our big fitness event next week!    

If you missed today’s leadership lesson please click on this link:  https://youtu.be/MOdpRnX4gW4

And here is the link to today’s exercise routine:

https://youtu.be/rqlt7J-NWZA 

If you haven’t already, please be sure to Register your student(s) at:

www.myapexevent.com/glenridge-elementary-remix   

Once you’ve registered your student(s) the absolute most effective way to participate and quickly get pledges is by clicking on the blue share button on your child’s site. Then enter family and friends phone numbers for text messages, email addresses, Facebook and even Twitter accounts!  You’re done!  You’ve now shared your student’s site and watch the pledges and support coming in! 

Today was a very exciting day as we kicked off our Apex Leadership Co program with our virtual Pep Rally! Students learned that over the next two weeks they will get the chance to help our school (and our classroom) by earning pledges. And the best part is Apex introduced their new leadership theme: APEX MIGHTY!

Student's will experience awesome daily leadership lessons as well as a fun and energetic fitness program!

If you did not have the opportunity to see our kick-off Pep Rally, here's the link:

https://youtu.be/IOTTWGnypCw

 

Please register your students at: www.myapexevent.com/glenridge-elementary-remix

This will allow you to participate in our fundraising program as well as put in your student(s) free shirt size for this Wednesday's shirt,  lesson wristband pick up at 3:30 -5:30pm at school. 

Once you have your student's Access Code, you can go to their site at: www.myapexevent.com The most effective way to support our fundraising program is to click on the blue "SHARE" button on your student's site. Here you can share it on Facebook, Twitter, via text messages and email!  It's so easy and effective!

Thank you so much for supporting Glenridge Elementary!