Wednesday, March 23, 2011

School News 3/23/11

Summer school registration is now open for elementary school students.
Elementary Summer School is for current first through fifth graders who would like to get a jump-start on next year’s learning. The program also provides remedial assistance over the summer.  Classes are held on weekdays from July 5 to July 29, 9AM to 12 PM, at Clark Elementary School.  Tuition is $375 and applications are available in your school office or on the District website.
  
Summer Computer Camp is for current fourth and fifth graders. Students will learn how to use a camera, how to film correctly, and how to transfer video into the computer.  They will learn the fundamentals of video production and editing and how to use still pictures and video to make a movie. Their final project will be to produce a DVD.  Summer Computer Camp runs weekdays from July 11 to July 22, 9:30 to 11:30, at Clark Elementary School.  Tuition for this two-week program is $225 and applications are available in your school office or on the District website.
  
Grand Ridge Nights at Red Robin
The Issaquah Red Robin is helping our 5th grade raise money to cut the cost of Camp Colman! Join us Monday, March 28th and 20% of your ticket will be donated to Grand Ridge. Contact Nancy Castonguay at tenkcast@yahoo.com if you have any questions. Thank you!

Lost and Found items to be donated March 31stHave you been wondering where your child’s favorite coat, sweatshirt or hoodie could be? How about their lunch box or water bottle? You might want to check the ever-growing Lost & Found located at the bottom of the main stairwell. We have a wonderful team of volunteers who do their best to return labeled items, but you could really help by checking the L&F if you think your child has lost something. Also, please make sure all clothing and lunch boxes, etc. are clearly labeled. Unclaimed items will be donated to charity March 31st.

Grizzly Gear…last chance!!
Your snazzy Spring line of Grizzly Gear is now available!We are offering t shirts, pajama bottoms, embroidered fleece zip-ups and umbrellas.   Please click over to http://www.grandridgeptsa.org/grizzgear.html for ordering information. Orders due March 28th! This will be your last chance to order gear this school year.