Glacier Park Elementary PTSA

Glacier Park Elementary is one of four elementary schools in the Tahoma School District of Western Washington. We are located in Maple Valley, Washington, nestled in the foothills of the Cascade Mountain range with Mt. Rainer looming beautifully in the background.

The intent of this website is to be a useful communications tool for all parents, students, and staff at Glacier Park Elementary. With the active participation of everyone in the community we can collectively make a real difference in the education of our children. Explore our site and make a decision today to become actively involved.

Glacier Park PTSA Newsletter
Glacier Park PTSA Newsletter is now digital. To read Newsletter click here. Included in this November's edition is a complete schedule for the Bookfair Safari which starts next week!

Thank you for supporting your children through your involvement in the PTSA.

Scholastic Book Safari
November 19th - 25th, 9:00 am to 5pm every day
November 26th, 9:00 am to 2pm

Sales from this event will go towards providing educational materials to our school programs, teachers and students. Check out quality books and products from Scholastics, Inc. and promote literacy in our community.

In November, students will go home with a book list, sampling a few of the titles that will be sold. If you would like to see more titles, visit our website at:
http://bookfairs.scholastic.com/homepage/gpes

Volunteers Need!
If you would like to volunteer, please contact Jeni Berry. We need assistance with book fair set-up, cashier, cash count, classroom visit assistance, inventory pick-up and book fair take-down.

Innisbrook catalog orders are in!
Orders can be picked up this Friday, November 14th at Glacier Park Elementary School. Please pick up your orders between 3:40 pm and 7:00 pm.

If you are unable to pick up your orders at this time, you will be notified via telephone, where you can pick up your order, next week.

*Thank you for participating in our PTSA fundraising efforts and for supporting our school. "

Recycle Contest
How does $50 sound?

You can help your classroom earn $50 to spend on a classroom party, new books, science supplies...

All you need to do is save all your old:

Video game consoles (with all the accesories)
Video games (including case)
Empty inkjet cartridges
Empty laser cartridges
Used cell phones
Digital cameras
Laptops (including power cords)
PDA's/Palm Pilots (including accessories)
IPods (including all accessories)
DVD Movies (including original packaging)

Bring these items to school by October 31st and whicever classroom has the most recyclable items will receive $50 to spend however they like.

Reflections Program
Calling all Glacier Park students kindergarten through fifth grade!

The Reflections Program is your chance to show off your talents. This years theme is "Wow".

The deadline for submitting your work is November 24th.

For rules and registration forms visit:
www.wastatepta.org/programs/Reflections/reflect.htm

GRR is back!
Glacier's River to Reading is back for another school year. Read 10 minutes a day for grades K-2, and 20 minutes a day for grades 3-5 for at least 20 days in a month. Record the time on the GRR Log sheet to receive monthly prizes. Participate in 6 months out of the school year and become eligible for the end of the year GRR party!

Click here if you need a copy of the GRR Reading Log.

Help earn money for Glacier Park by shopping online!

With eScrip and the power of YOU, Glacier Park earns cash rewards when you do what you do anyway – shop! It’s free,
it’s easy, and it’s rewarding!

Shop online with over 700 merchant partners.

If you are not currently an eScrip supporter, sign up now and start earning valuable contributions for Glacier Park Elementary!

Our group number is 8562728.

There are new 2008-2009 PTSA volunteer opportunities available!
There are many new volunteer opportunities available, from one-time events to ongoing activities. There are both daytime and evening opportunities and things you can do at home.

Volunteers are what make the many wonderful programs and activities that benefit ALL of the children at Glacier Park Elementary possible!

Please help us to continue supporting Glacier Park Elementary and its students by reviewing our 2008-2009 PTSA Volunteer Form to see if there are any programs you would be interested in volunteering for.

There are many ways to help at Glacier Park Elementary. Whether you have a lot of time or just a little, there is always something that you can do to contribute! Check out our
PTSA Programs to see if there is something that interests you! Thank you for all you do!

Also, check out The Busy Parents Guide to Involvement in Education!

GPES Receives Award!
Great news! Have you heard? Washington State PTA recognized Glacier Park Elementary with an achievement

award. We are at Level 1-BRONZE, which means 50% of the previous years membership enrolled by September 30th. We thank all of our families, teachers, and staff for allowing this to happen. We appreciate all your support.