Grizzly eNews 8-22-25
Principal’s Message:
The first full week is complete and I have been so impressed by the positivity, curiosity and hard work causing classrooms to buzz with learning. Something very special has happened out in the hallways too. Thanks goes out to our wonderful PTO for the awesome new signs that are hanging above every doorway within the school. We partnered with PTO to design and purchase these signs so it is easier for students and visitors to navigate our school. Thanks to all of you for your past donations and efforts to fundraise. We were able to put those funds to another good use.
Have a fabulous rest of your Friday!
~Principal Jeff Modaff
PTO News:
PANCAKE BREAKFAST
Thank You, Grace McWayne Community! We are so grateful to everyone who joined us at the pancake breakfast last weekend! Your presence, support, and community spirit made the event a wonderful success! A huge thank you to our co-chairs, Kristine Hartman and Clare Hine, for your planning and preparation, as well as all of those who volunteered!
Get Involved – Open PTO Board & Committee Positions!
Whether you have a little time or a lot, there’s a role for everyone! See below for open positions and if you are interested reach out to president@gmspto.org
PTO Board VP Roles
- VP of Special Fundraising
PTO Committees
- Corporate Sponsorship Coordinator
- Fun Fair Chair
- Hospitality & Community Coordinator
- Teacher Appreciation Chair
- Weekly Newsletter
ROOM PARENTS AND ART APPRECIATION VOLUNTEERS
Please see the messenger from Friday, August 22nd titled “PTO Needs you!” with a list of classes that are still in need of a room parent or art appreciation volunteers.
WALK-A-THON
Our bi-annual walk-a-thon is coming September 26th! Yellow flyers went home with all students on Monday. More information can be found HERE on the PTO Website. EVERY student will receive a t-shirt on the day of Walk-a-thon. If you are interested in ordering one for yourself, you can do so on the PTO website HERE. If you have questions, please reach out to walkathon@gmspto.org or president@gmspto.org.
WATCH D.O.G.S.
Dads of Great Students – join us for the best Friday of your year, whether you can help once or regularly, we need you!. Sign up HERE to volunteer.
SPIRIT SHOP – Open until August 29 @ 9pm
Don’t miss out on Grizzly Gear and/or Bulldog Gear! Please see below for instructions when placing your order.
*DO NOT click shipping! PTO will pick up ALL orders and distribute them at GMS. **Please make our lives easier and in the comments section post: oldest siblings teacher and grade!
Happy shopping!
School / District News:
STAY CONNECTED
Please check the Directory to be sure YOUR FAMILY information is correct! Parents use this for play dates and birthday invites! This does need to be updated every year to change your child(s) teacher.
Visit the PTO website to search the student directory, view the school activity calendar, sign up to volunteer, or purchase tickets to the next PTO event. Download the Membership Toolkit app for easy access!
Trouble with the website: website@gmspto.org
Suggestions/Feedback: info@gmspto.org
ONGOING FUNDRAISING
Box Tops
Collecting extra support for GMS is now super easy. Download the Box Top App and scan your receipt!
Casey’s Rewards Points
Our school is participating in Cash for Classrooms, part of Casey’s Rewards. The best part? Donations don’t come out of your own pocket. When you buy from Casey’s and use their rewards program you can simply turn your points into a donation to our school. Help Grace McWayne School make the most of this program and learn more HERE!
IMPORTANT DATES
Tuesday, September 2 – PTO Meeting 7pm
Thursday, September 18 – Curriculum Night (6pm)
Tuesday, September 23 – PICTURE DAY! (8:30am)
Tuesday, September 23 – Restaurant Night: Portillos (5pm-8pm)
Friday, September 26 – Walk-A-Thon
Thursday, October 16 – Restaurant Night: California Pizza Kitchen (Time TBD)
Friday, November 14 – Restaurant Night: Panera (All Day)
UPCOMING CLUB DATES
Thursday, September 18 – Grizzly Kids Meeting (8am)
IMPORTANT LINKS