Join us to learn math games that can be played at home. Families can choose their own adventure, as classrooms will feature games for different ages, skills, and concepts.

It will be a fun-filled night for the whole family!

January 11th, 2023

6:00-7:00 pm

The next PTSA meeting will be held on January 23rd in the Grand Ridge Elementary School library at 7pm. All PTSA members are invited and encouraged to attend. 

Representatives from the Issaquah Special Education PTSA will be there to give a presentation about their group, about special education, and about other disability-related services. We will also share about what else the PTSA has planned for this year and will have a Q & A session with Principal Ravenscraft.

Start practicing those dictionary words, the annual Grand Ridge Spelling Bee is back this February! 

If your 1st-5th grade student is interested in practicing and sharing their spelling skills, visit our spelling bee page to see the details and register to receive the study list. You must register by January 31st. 

Register now for the next ParentWiser session on Cultivating Resilience.

In children, powerful emotions come with the territory. Contending with academic pressure, social media stress, worries about the future, and concerns about mental health, it’s easy for children, and parents, to feel anxious and overwhelmed. 

Join Dr. Damour and Reena Ninan as they share clear, research-informed explanations alongside illuminating, real-life examples, giving parents the concrete, practical information they need to steady their children through the bumpy yet transformational journey into adulthood.

Want to help shape next year's PTSA board? Please help out by participating in the nominating committee. It's a one-time commitment and is a great way to learn what happens behind-the-scenes at Grand Ridge and the PTSA. 

Please reach out to grptsapresident@gmail.com with questions or interest.

The PTSA will be hosting a staff appreciation breakfast for our amazing Grizzly teachers and staff on January 27th. 

Please consider signing up to contribute to breakfast.

On behalf of the PTSA - thank you for your help!  

Popcorn Friday is back for the 2nd Friday of each month. And this year it's free for all students! 

Allergies? These are the products used for Popcorn Friday:

- Orville Redenbacher Popcorn

- Gold Metal Pop a Lot canola popping oil

- Gold Metal flavacol seasoning salt

Sign up to volunteer to help make and pass out popcorn during recess.

Do you have a child who will be 5 on or before Aug. 31, 2023, and do you live within the Grand Ridge attendance area?  If so, we invite you to join us for a parent-only Kindergarten Information Night at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 25 in the Grand Ridge commons. Pre-registration is NOT required.

Enrollment is done online and there is a supplemental information packet that will be distributed at this important event. 

Enrollment will begin online on February 1st, 2023. 

There are several tuition-based enrichment classes available at Grand Ridge this year, taking place both before and after school. You can learn more about these programs on the Grand Ridge PTSA website.

Crazy Hat Day is coming up! Wear your craziest hat and show your Grizzly spirit on Wednesday, January 11th!

Thank you for your continued partnership as we work to keep students safe as they arrive/depart Grand Ridge. 

• Please keep your eyes and ears open for students crossing in all of our designated crosswalks. 
• Wear a helmet if you are going to ride a bike
• Walk your bike in all designated crosswalks
• Please do NOT park/drop off in the spots in front of Grand Central on Park DR.  This space is not actively supervised by our Safety Patrol staff and student safety is our #1 priority
• Onsite supervision for arrival begins at 9:00 AM.  Our Crossing Guards will be at their posts by 9:00 AM to safely cross you and your child/ren
• Cross only in clearly marked crosswalks and follow the directions of our Safety Patrol Staff. They are committed to your safety.

Grand Ridge is in need of parents/community members who can volunteer up to 60 minutes each week to provide support for a student who has been prioritized to receive a mentor. The VOICE Mentor Program connects ISD students with mentors for one-on-one social, emotional and academic support.  

All mentors receive training before being matched.  Mentoring sessions are held at school during school hours and can include playing games, helping with school or just having a great conversation. Supportive relationships matter – Grand Ridge currently has 6 students on the waiting list. Please consider volunteering.  Visit the ISD website to Learn more about the VOICE Mentor Program.