Elementary Newsletter
Dashing Through December theme days
Attached is the latest edition of the Grandview Elementary newsletter! It’s packed with important updates, upcoming events, and highlights of all the wonderful things happening in our school community. Be sure to check it out!
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Elementary Newsletter
Could you post this please—- Book Fair is here, waiting for Mrs. Huskey and her minions to set it up. See you on Tuesday😀
🏀 Join Us for the 1st Annual Grandview R-II Hoop Shoot! 🏀 Get ready for an evening of fun, family, and friendly competition at Grandview Elementary's first-ever Hoop Shoot, sponsored by the Elks! Mark your calendars and bring the whole family: 📅 Date: November 18th 🕕 Time: 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM 📍 Location: Grandview Elementary Gym This exciting event is open to students ages 8-13! 🏆 Age divisions (8-9, 10-11, and 12-13) will allow each student a fair shot at the prize. Participants will have a 10-minute warm-up time, 5 warm-up shots, and then two rounds of shooting (10 and 15 shots). Don’t forget—accuracy counts, and staying behind the foul line is key! In the case of a tie, we’ll go into a 5-shot shoot-off. Bring your game and cheer on your favorite shooter! See you there! 🎉 📸 Check out the attached flyer for full details.
Good News, Everyone!
Grandview will have school today, Thursday, November 7! The water has receded enough to allow safe access to campus. Please drive carefully and watch out for any remaining water or debris on the roads. Looking forward to seeing everyone!
Stay safe and see you soon!
Attention Grandview R-II Families and Staff:
Due to continued flooding and closures f area roads, there will be no on-campus classes today, Wednesday November 6. This missed day will be made up at a later date, to be determined and communicated soon.
Additionally, there will be no transportation to ATS at Jeffco or Logos.
Please stay safe and thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
Due to area flooding the Grandview will not have school today, Tuesday, November 5
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Hello Grandview Families,
The second quarter is off to a fantastic start, and there's so much to look forward to! Our first holiday party of the season kicks off this Friday, bringing some festive cheer to our school. Meanwhile, our dedicated staff is hard at work preparing for Family Literacy Night, ensuring it will be a fun and engaging experience for everyone.
We're also excited to host our first-ever Hoops Shoot in partnership with the Cedar Hill Elks, adding another great opportunity for students to shine. Through all the events and activities, our team continues to go above and beyond to support students in every way possible, every single day.
Thank you for your continued support, and we look forward to seeing you at these upcoming events!
🦅 Check out This Week in Eagle Nation for October 29 - November 4! Available now on our District website from this link: https://5il.co/2zwgh 📅
🎉 Congratulations to Our Character Team Fundraiser Winner! 🎉
We are excited to announce our new winner for this quarter’s Character Team fundraiser event! 🏅 As the winner, the student and their family will enjoy the exclusive Parent Pick-Up Fast Pass 🚗, giving them the first spot in the pick-up line every day this quarter!
Thank you to everyone who participated in the fundraiser – your support makes a big difference! 💙 Stay tuned, as we will host this event each quarter for more chances to win.
Congratulations again, to the student and family! 🎉 Enjoy your Fast Pass privilege! 🚀
#GrandviewElementary #CharacterTeam #CommunitySupport #WeAreGrandview
🎃 Pumpkin Patch Fun! 🎃
Our September and October Students of the Month celebrated their achievements with a special Character Award Winners Field Trip to the Pumpkin Patch yesterday! 🏅 The students had an amazing time exploring, picking pumpkins, and making memories. A big thank you to the staff who made this event possible—it was a day filled with fun and smiles for all! 🍂✨ #StudentSuccess #CharacterCounts #PumpkinPatch
Grandview Elementary Food Drive
To allow students and staff the opportunity to attend the services for Mr. Karl Schlett, a beloved former teacher, Grandview R-II will have an early dismissal on Friday, October 25, at 11:30 AM.
Your individual buildings will communicate any changes to events or regular procedures that will be impacted by this schedule change. Due to the structure of the 2024-2025 school calendar, the missed hours will not need to be made up.
Thank you for your understanding, and we apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.
It is with deep sadness that we share the news of the passing of Mr. Karl Schlett, a beloved former teacher of the Grandview R-II School District. Mr. Schlett dedicated many years to educating and inspiring students, leaving a lasting impact on the lives of all who had the privilege of knowing him. His passion for teaching and his genuine care for his students made him a treasured member of the Grandview family.
Visitation will be held on Friday, October 25, 2024, from 11 AM – 1 PM at Dietrich-Mothershead Funeral Home, followed by a funeral service at 1 PM at the same location.
Mr. Schlett will be laid to rest at Charter Memorial Gardens.
Our thoughts and prayers are with his family, friends, and the many students he touched during his time with us. Mr. Schlett's legacy will live on in the hearts of all who were fortunate to learn from him. Rest in peace, Mr. Schlett. You will be deeply missed. 💙
Thank you to all those who joined us for parent-teacher conferences. They were a great success, and your involvement shows incredible support for all our students. We truly appreciate your partnership in helping every child thrive!
This week’s newsletter is filled with important updates, upcoming events, and highlights from the past few days. Be sure to read through so you don’t miss anything exciting.
Thank you again for your ongoing support—together, we make Grandview an amazing place to learn and grow!
Wishing you a wonderful week ahead, and as always, Go Eagles! 🦅
All of Eagle Nation is sending get well thoughts and healing vibes to recently retired music teacher Deb Anderson who was recently in a serious car accident.
Here's to a speedy recovery Ms. A. Know you are loved by many.
