Thank you to our Veterans!
At GES, we are proud to have celebrated our Armed Services members of the past and present. Today was a day full of sweet treats and sweet sounds from our 3rd grade performers and our 4th and 5th grade choir.
Thank you to Mrs. Wendy Blosser, music teacher extraordinaire, for the time and heart you dedicate to the GES music department. You are simply the best!
Falcon Pride!
At GES, we are proud to have celebrated our Armed Services members of the past and present. Today was a day full of sweet treats and sweet sounds from our 3rd grade performers and our 4th and 5th grade choir.
Thank you to Mrs. Wendy Blosser, music teacher extraordinaire, for the time and heart you dedicate to the GES music department. You are simply the best!
Falcon Pride!
Graham Elementary PTO Holiday Shop is right around the corner!
We’re looking for volunteers to help make this year’s Holiday Shop a fun and memorable experience for our students!
🚨 IMPORTANT VOLUNTEER INFORMATION
To help ensure background checks are completed before Holiday Shop begins on December 7th, we strongly encourage anyone interested in volunteering to complete their SecureVolunteer application by Friday, November 20th.
Applications submitted after November 20th may not be processed in time to volunteer during Holiday Shop.
Please note: SecureVolunteer requires a fee, and submitting an application does not guarantee approval.
🔗 Complete your SecureVolunteer application here:
https://securevolunteer.com/Graham-Local-School-District/home
🎁 MORE INFORMATION COMING SOON!
Keep an eye out for:
* SignUpGenius and ClassDojo volunteer signups with available time slots
* Holiday Shop flyers
* Student shopping lists
We appreciate everyone who helps make this special event possible for our students!
Questions? Please contact the Graham Elementary PTO at gespto@grahamlocalschools.org.
Hello GES families and community members! Happy Sunday!
We are excited to share the most recent issue of the GES News From the Nest! It is important that you take some time to read this newsletter AND use included links to learn more about GES Report Cards and much more!
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1yHi7JaPpaoV9jaqJGFbMmbwst1mnKpub/view?usp=sharing
We appreciate each of you and your continued partnership in your children's learning!
We are excited to share the most recent issue of the GES News From the Nest! It is important that you take some time to read this newsletter AND use included links to learn more about GES Report Cards and much more!
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1yHi7JaPpaoV9jaqJGFbMmbwst1mnKpub/view?usp=sharing
We appreciate each of you and your continued partnership in your children's learning!
From the GES staff to all of our learners and families…have a happy and safe Halloween!
Just a friendly reminder that all Fall Conference Meal donations need to be dropped off at Graham Elementary by dismissal today, October 27!
If you signed up to donate an item but are no longer able to provide it, please contact the PTO at gespto@grahamlocalschools.org so we can plan accordingly.
Thank you to everyone who has donated and helped make this meal possible for our teachers and staff. We truly appreciate your generosity and continued support!
The Boo Boogie is underway at Graham Elementary!
Come boooooogie until 4pm!
Raffle drawing at 3:30pm!
Concessions available for purchase!
$10 per adult/child pair. $5 for each extra person.
Come boooooogie until 4pm!
Raffle drawing at 3:30pm!
Concessions available for purchase!
$10 per adult/child pair. $5 for each extra person.
Fifth graders used the scientific method to test different sail shapes for pumpkin boats. Thanks to Pendleton's Produce for donating 30 pumpkins!
The Graham Elementary PTO is providing a baked potato bar and salad for our teachers and staff during Fall Parent Teacher Conferences on Tuesday, October 27!
We are asking families to help by donating items for the meal. Please click the SignUpGenius link below to see what’s needed and sign up!
Donation Deadline: Tuesday, October 27, by dismissal.
Thank you for helping us show our appreciation for our wonderful GES staff!
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C044CA9A62FA3F5C61-66122796-fall#/
BOO BOOGIE IS THIS SATURDAY!
Graham Elementary PTO is getting ready for an afternoon of music, costumes, and Halloween fun! 🧡🖤
$10 per pair | $5 for each additional guest
🎶 Music by Inferno DJ Services
🍿 Concessions & raffle
👻 Costumes encouraged!
‼️A few reminders‼️
• Costumes must be school appropriate. No masks or weapons, please!
• Students must remain with their adult guest throughout the event.
• Pay at the door! Cash, card, PayPal, and checks accepted.
We can’t wait to see everyone dressed up and ready to BOOgie! 🎃🪩
Volunteers are still needed! Sign up below and get free admission to Boo Boogie!
(While SecureVolunteer is preferred for all volunteers, since this is an after school event, SecureVolunteer is NOT a requirement for this event)
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C044CA9A62FA3F5C61-66445392-booboogie
Everyone is welcome to join us for our October meeting tonight, October 19th at 5pm in the GES Hatchery!
We will be covering Field Trips, Volunteer Needs, Mrs. Goddard memorial contributions to 5th grade and GES teachers, Upcoming events- Boo Boogie, Spooktacular, Fall Parent-Teacher Conferences Meal, and Holiday Shop, and more!
Unable to join in person? Use these options to join virtually!
Google Meet joining info
Video call link: https://meet.google.com/zar-pcuo-fnw
Or dial: +1 541-579-2702 PIN: 236 148 573#
We hope to see you there!
We will be covering Field Trips, Volunteer Needs, Mrs. Goddard memorial contributions to 5th grade and GES teachers, Upcoming events- Boo Boogie, Spooktacular, Fall Parent-Teacher Conferences Meal, and Holiday Shop, and more!
Unable to join in person? Use these options to join virtually!
Google Meet joining info
Video call link: https://meet.google.com/zar-pcuo-fnw
Or dial: +1 541-579-2702 PIN: 236 148 573#
We hope to see you there!
Hello GES Falcon Families! This week's GES News From the Nest comes to you with review of the learning and fun we have had so far in October as well as some important links and information as we move into a busy season to finish this month.
Thank you for taking the time to review this newsletter! Your partnership is a critical piece of your child's success at GES!
Reminder
Homecoming Spirit Week theme #3 was "Dress for the Wrong Occasion" day, and our students and staff understood the assignment and came with their best!
GES Falcon Pride!
HELP US FIND OUR GRAHAM VETERANS!
This Veterans Day, Graham Elementary students want to make sure we are celebrating the Graham alumni who have served our country, as well as those who are currently serving. ❤️💙
We are working to reach more of our Graham alumni veterans and invite them back to Graham Elementary for our Veterans Day program!
Here’s where YOU can help! 👇
If you are a Graham graduate who has served in the military, is currently serving, or you know a Graham alumnus who has, please share their information with us through the form below.
📬 Why do we need a mailing address?
Our GES students are going to create special cards and invitations to mail directly to our Graham veterans. We want the invitation to come from the kids themselves! ❤️
Veterans will be invited to join us at GES for light refreshments before attending our Veterans Day program.
🇺🇸 Help us find them. Help us invite them. Help us honor them.
Please share this post so we can reach as many Graham alumni veterans as possible!
👉 https://forms.gle/2tVwLFmPQhh7ueZU9
Once a Falcon, always a Falcon. 🇺🇸🦅
This Veterans Day, Graham Elementary students want to make sure we are celebrating the Graham alumni who have served our country, as well as those who are currently serving. ❤️💙
We are working to reach more of our Graham alumni veterans and invite them back to Graham Elementary for our Veterans Day program!
Here’s where YOU can help! 👇
If you are a Graham graduate who has served in the military, is currently serving, or you know a Graham alumnus who has, please share their information with us through the form below.
📬 Why do we need a mailing address?
Our GES students are going to create special cards and invitations to mail directly to our Graham veterans. We want the invitation to come from the kids themselves! ❤️
Veterans will be invited to join us at GES for light refreshments before attending our Veterans Day program.
🇺🇸 Help us find them. Help us invite them. Help us honor them.
Please share this post so we can reach as many Graham alumni veterans as possible!
👉 https://forms.gle/2tVwLFmPQhh7ueZU9
Once a Falcon, always a Falcon. 🇺🇸🦅
Homecoming Spirit Week continues!
Day #2 was 2000's day, and our staff and students rocked it!
Day #2 was 2000's day, and our staff and students rocked it!
The Great Apple Crunch Week has come at Graham Elementary! At lunchtime today, students learned about the origin of Steven's Orchard and what it takes to operate an apple orchard.
Only 4 more days until Great Apple Crunch Day!
Homecoming Spirit Week Day #1 was a success! Many students and staff participated, and they were all smiles! Falcon Pride!
Join the PTO on Saturday, October 24 from 2:00–4:00 PM for a fun afternoon for our students and their guests.
Students and guests are encouraged to wear costumes, following the school’s costume guidelines.
Come ready for music from our DJ, dancing, concessions, and plenty of Halloween fun!
We’re also looking for volunteers to help with set-up, concessions, and clean-up.
Set-up begins at 12:00 PM, and volunteers will receive free admission to Boo Boogie.
Interested in helping?
Sign up here:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C044CA9A62FA3F5C61-66445392-booboogie
Students and guests are encouraged to wear costumes, following the school’s costume guidelines.
Come ready for music from our DJ, dancing, concessions, and plenty of Halloween fun!
We’re also looking for volunteers to help with set-up, concessions, and clean-up.
Set-up begins at 12:00 PM, and volunteers will receive free admission to Boo Boogie.
Interested in helping?
Sign up here:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C044CA9A62FA3F5C61-66445392-booboogie
Yesterday, our 5th Grade Band students had their first practice! What a group!! We are excited to be offering this to 5th grade students again and can't wait to see what is yet to come! 🎶🦅
Show your school spirit next week during our district-wide HOMECOMING spirit week!