Grandview Elementary School

Just a quick reminder. Open house will be this Thursday, August 18, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Also remember that school will start on Tuesday August 23 for Kindergarten through 12th grade.

Please read this week's elementary bulletin for lots of new information as we prepare to start school in exactly ONE WEEK! https://www.smore.com/12vhd

8/5/22: Use this link to read the elementary bulletin: https://www.smore.com/dg7bj Have a great weekend! Mrs. Byrd

Please use this link to access important elementary back to school updates: https://www.smore.com/xc90f Don't hesitate to reach out with any questions. We look forward to a wonderful 2022-23 school year! Mrs. Byrd Elementary Principal Grandview R-II Elementary School (636) 944-3291, option 1

Today at 3pm is the deadline to register your child for summer school. Late registrations will NOT be accepted to ensure we have proper staff to student ratios. *Register using this link: https://forms.gle/1LBUrus5UE2XxRS97

Elementary after school tutoring for today, April 13th, is cancelled due to the severe weather forecast. Please contact the office with any transportation changes for your child.

Calendar Reminders: No school on Tueday, April 5 School will be in session Monday, April 11 Biard Meeting changed to Wednesday, April 13 No school on Friday, April 15

We are excited for our first Color Run fundraiser this Saturday, April 2nd! Important information below: -Shirts are ready to be picked up in the elementary office for those that registered prior to March 1st. You can also call/email the office to request that your family's shirts be sent home with your child. -Please check in between 10:30-11:15 at the elementary main entrance. The race will happen from 11:15-12:00. The route map is attached. You may walk/run as many laps as you'd like in the 45 minute race time. Once the race begins at 11:15, the Highway C entrance will be closed for the safety of participants. -Weather: This event will happen rain or shine. -Additional activities: After the race we will have hot dog meals for sale for $5. Included in the registration price are snow cones, bubble bus, and bouncy houses. *Parents must supervise their children at all times while playing on the bouncy houses. -Is it too late to register? NO! Everyone is welcome to join! The fee does increase to $25 adult/$15 child on the day of the event. This is our first color run, so please be patient if we experience issues. We hope to make this a successful annual event. We truly thank you for your support! Mrs. Byrd Elementary Principal

At our most recent parent meeting, we discussed important end of year dates. Use the link below to see a list of important dates! We look forward to a busy but fun end of the school year! https://docs.google.com/document/d/1MGudT24kUPWFU5vCmMKDREMkl7VRULpkVZ8KLgsM5Fk/edit

Redbird Rookies baseball league signups are this Saturday, March 5th from 10am - 2pm in the middle school commons area. There is no cost to join the league. Students aged 4-13 are welcome to join.

The elementary class holiday parties are today at 2pm. One visitor per student is allowed, and masks are required for all entering the building. We look forward to celebrating with you!

Due to the heavy rain in the forecast for tomorrow, the kindergarten field trip has been rescheduled for next Friday, November 5th. Sorry for the inconvenience!

PARADE INFO: •The homecoming parade tomorrow is rain or shine at 2pm. Please send a poncho or umbrella with your child in case of rainy weather. ☔️ •Park at the middle school lot to avoid getting blocked by buses and parent pick up line. 🚙 •Parents that wish to attend the parade and watch with their child will wait outside the elementary building until your child’s class comes outside to limit traffic inside the building. You may also wait along the fence outside. 🚧 •After the parade, each teacher will have a sign out sheet. Please sign your child out before leaving with them. 📝 •Please message your child’s teacher before the parade if you plan to take them home afterwards so they can have them bring their backpack outside with them. 🎒 •Wear black & gold tomorrow to show that #EaglePride! 🖤💛🦅

Please note: The track will be closed until further notice for repairs, resurfacing, and repainting. Thanks for your understanding and patience.

Due to the forecasted storms tomorrow, the elementary field day will be CHANGED to Friday. Please make sure that students dress appropriately for the weather, it is supposed to be a little cooler/windy. There is still a slight chance of rain Friday, so we ask that parents send in a change of clothes in case students get wet. Please send a water bottle to school with your child to take outside with them. Also, here is the link to view the elementary talent show at 1pm today: https://youtu.be/XgfVq_HepY8

The elementary spring concert date has been moved to Friday, April 30th. Sorry for any conflicts this may cause! The times will remain the same, K-2 will sing at 6:30, and 3-4th will sing at 7:30.

Please use this link to view a letter regarding instruction on election day and snow day closures for elementary students. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1XWrqylxD1M2O1ATrVElOH704NqLeQ2u8buoZwfBRwkY/edit

Due to the current COVID-19 rules on social distancing the regular School Board meeting on April 16, 2020 at 7:00 pm will be streamed live on the School Board page of Grandview's website. You can follow this link: https://www.grandviewr2.com/o/grandview/page/school-board--328

Congratulations to another preschool student on earning their gold star! ⭐️ #EaglePride

The Eagle's Nest Food Pantry has a wide variety of food and hygiene items available. There are paper request forms in the office, or use this link to request items online: https://forms.gle/pUzKPPME7Rm9Pvh98 This is open to anyone in the Grandview community!