COMMUNICATIONS

We are so excited that the school year is underway and we  can’t wait for our fun events to begin. The Grant Ragan Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) is a non-profit, volunteer parent-teacher organization open to all families and staff at Grant Ragan Elementary School.The PTO’s mission is to encourage communication and involvement among parents, teachers, support staff and students at Grant Ragan. Our efforts serve to enhance and maximize the education of every child while aiding them in achieving their highest potential.

 

You will generally receive a PTO update email on a Friday opposite of the GR Gazette after our monthly meetings.  While the email won’t cover the content of our meetings - you can always find that information here! This monthly email will keep you in the know on all of our PTO upcoming events and where we need your help! Thank you in advance for all of your support throughout this upcoming school year!

 

Whalburgers Supports Grant Ragan

Stop by Wahlburgers in Hy Vee on September 10th from 4pm to 8pm and mention Grant Ragan. A portion of sales will be donated back to the PTO. 

 

Save the Date for the Fun Run!

The excitement is building as we are getting closer to our 9th Annual Fun Run!  Save the date for Friday, October 4th. The kickoff for the kids will be in school on September 13th so look for your child(rens) codes being sent via email then! Follow our facebook page and website as more details will be posted as they become available!

 

Join us at our Second Grant Ragan Tailgate!

Join us for hot dogs, snacks and fun with your Grant Ragan friends on Friday October 11th! The playground will be open for the kids to play, or bring their favorite football or soccer ball to kick or throw around! Hope to see you there to enjoy a free and fun night for Grant Ragan Families! This event in Bring Your Own Beverage, please do not bring alcohol since it is on school grounds. Please RSVP here so we can ensure we have enough food!

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We Want your Photos for the Yearbook!

Kids love to see themselves in the Yearbook, please submit photos you have from school events on our Yearbook Facebook Page for them to possibly be used in the yearbook!

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Grade Level Facebook Pages

If you are a facebook user, please consider joining the pages dedicated to your children's grade levels - and of course like our facebook page!  These have been created by parents in the grade.  If you are aware of a Kindergarten page, please let us know! These will stay the same through their time at GR. Post any photos you have, use it to talk about what teachers you get in the coming years, etc.  Our yearbook crew is part of these groups and will use them for additional photos to include in the yearbook! 

 

Kindergarten

1st Grade 

2nd Grade

3rd Grade 

4th Grade

5th Grade

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Teacher Wish Lists

All teachers and staff were asked to create an Amazon Wish List and you can find those on our website. The items will ship directly to the teacher to bring to their classroom!

 

Boxtops for Education

The Box Tops mobile app replaces cutting the box top off the items purchased. All you need to do is download the box tops app, Select Grant Ragan and scan your receipt within two weeks of purchase. Order online, no issue, the app will tell you where to forward your e-receipt!

 

Papa John’s Supports Grant Ragan all year long!

Order Pizza from your Waukee Papa Johns any Monday or Tuesday during the school year and use code GRPTO35 to save 35% on your order and they will donate a portion of your total to your Grant Ragan PTO!

Valid only at the Waukee Papa John’s - 587 SE Alice’s Rd, Waukee, IA 50263

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Save the Dates - If you click RSVP in the link, it will give you the option to add it to your calendar! 

A flier should be coming home this week to hang on your fridge or near your calendar as well!

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September 10th - Wahlburgers Supports Grant Ragan

October 1st - PTO Meeting

October 2nd - Home Sweet Cone Supports Grant Ragan

October 4th - Grant Ragan Fun Run

October 11th - Grant Ragan Tailgate

October 27th - Chipotle Supports Grant Ragan

November 3rd - Grant Ragan Movie Night

November 12th - PTO Meeting

November 14th - Noodles and Company Supports Grant Ragan

December 19th - Monterrey Express Supports Grant Ragan

January 7th - PTO Meeting

January 16th- B-Bops Supports Grant Ragan

February 3rd - Grant Ragan Night at Barntown Brewing

February 4th - PTO Meeting

February 20th - Science and Art Fair

April 1st  - PTO Meeting

April 10th - Kue’d Smokehouse Supports Grant Ragan

May 12th - Mickey’s Supports Grant Ragan

 

As always, stay up to date on everything PTO by following our Facebook and Instagram pages or checking out our website!

 

We hope to see you at a PTO Meeting or event soon!

Your Grant Ragan PTO