Originally delivered on 9/1/2024 10:05 pm

SUBJECT: Finding Our Rhythm- MGE PTA News 9/1/24 [copy]

Weekly Newsletter - September 1st, 2024
President's Message

I hope you all are enjoying your nice long weekend. Don't forget there is no school tomorrow.

We loved seeing so many of you at Griffin Greeters, the GrizzFest planning meeting and our Volunteer Orientation. I hope that you all find a place to get involved this year- you won't regret it!

Please take a moment to update your teacher names on your mgepta.org account and fill out our Volunteer Interest Form. The form will close tomorrow night. It lists all of the opportunities available this year and by signing up, you will receive emails specifically from your areas of interest with requests for help.

Kindergarten and Fifth grade teachers enjoyed a Sonic drink surprise for being the first two teams to reach 100% PTA membership. We love partnering with our teachers and staff to make MGE the best place to be. Thank you for supporting our PTA! 

– Kendra Nguyen, PTA President

This Week
Join PTA
Upcoming PTA Events
Lunch Signup
Join MGE PTA
Join PTA
Volunteer Opportunities
We need you!

Sign up to help during Grandparents Week here.

Calling all dads, step-fathers, grandfathers, uncles and other father figures! We invite you to join our Watch D.O.G.S. program, a volunteer program that works to support education and school safety. 

Interested in learning more? Visit www.mgepta.org/watchdogs for more information. You can sign up on the calendar and purchase your Watch D.O.G. uniform shirt.  For questions, email Vicky at watchdogs@mgepta.org.

Volunteer Interest Form

The volunteer interest form will close at 11:59pm on Monday, September 2nd so please fill it out before the deadline.

Spirit Wear

We had an extremely successful spirit wear campaign! Your orders will be delivered to your student by the end of September. Be on the lookout for our winter spirit wear pre-order in a few months.

Contact Jessica at spiritwear@mgepta.org with any questions.

MGE PTA Website

Log in to your account at mgepta.org and update your Family Information section:

1️. Review and/or update your Contact Information.

2️. Update Student Information and Homeroom Teacher.

Contact Julissa with any questions.

Yearbook News

Yearbooks are now on sale! The MGE Yearbook is an amazing keepsake for students of all ages, and is being sold for the lowest price of the year. Prices will increase on September 14. Visit mgepta.org/yearbook for all sorts of information, FAQs, and even pictures from last year's edition. Order today so you won't regret it in May! Email yearbook@mgepta.org if you have any questions.  

Extra! Extra!
Texas PTA's Reflections Art Program

This year's Reflections theme is "Accepting Imperfections." Show us through your art how you accept imperfections or deal with mistakes! The deadline for submissions is October 4th.  More information to come, so stay tuned! 

Calling all COOL kids in grades 1-5!!!! DI groups forming soon!!

Who: Students and families interested in Destination Imagination (DI)

What: Information/Team Sign-up for DI

When: Tuesday, September 10th 5:00-6:00 pm

Where: Griffin Elementary LGI

Why: To learn more about DI and join a DI team!!!  TEAMS WILL BE FORMED AT THE MEETING, SO ATTENDANCE IS MANDATORY TO ENSURE YOUR CHILD IS PLACED ON A TEAM.

Contact person:  StephanieMStrong@katyisd.org

What is DI?

Destination imagination is the world’s largest creative problem-solving program for kids. It is a community- based, school– friendly program that builds participant’s creativity, problem solving ability, and teamwork in enjoyable and meaningful ways. This year every state in the US and 42 countries will have teams. Competitions begin at the local level and proceed to state and national level competitions. Go to http://destinationimagination.org/ for more information.

Looking Ahead
Monday, September 2
Holiday Students and Staff
Thursday, September 5
9:30a PTA Executive Board Meeting
10:30a PTA General Board Meeting
4:00p 4th Grade Orientation
Friday, September 6
10:30a Homeroom Parent Meeting
Monday, September 9
Grandparents Lunches - PK & K
5:00p 5th Grade Orientation
Tuesday, September 10
Grandparent Lunches - 1st grade
Wednesday, September 11
Grandparents Lunches - 2nd grade
Thursday, September 12
Grandparents Lunches - 3rd grade
Grandparent Lunches - 5th grade
Friday, September 13
Grandparent Lunches - 4th grade

***Note date change for 5th grade orientation- new date is September 9th.***

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