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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
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Welcome to the 2011-2012 school
year!
We have a PTSA Executive Board
ready to work for your children. We can’t do it without you
though. We need you! Not only do we need
you to volunteer but we need you to become
a member of our great team. By becoming a member of the GPES
PTSA you are demonstrating to your children and our teachers
that you place a lot of importance on education and their
wellbeing. You will be joining a community that encourages
student achievement and enriches our children’s learning
environment. It also gives your child a voice. We invite all
members to attend PTSA meetings to participate in making
decisions that affect your child. It is important to make sure
your voice is heard and your vote is counted.
We encourage you to participate
and support your child in any way possible. No matter what
your talents, interests, or time availability is there is a
place for you in the GPES PTSA. There is a first time for
everything. If you’re not sure where to start…just ask!
Check out our website to learn
more about our committees, activities, and goals for supporting
our students, teachers and the community. The GPES PTSA
provides many avenues for your child to excel. Last year the
PTSA supported: School Spirit, Pacific Science Center Program,
One World Assembly, Razz Kids, Books, Music Enrichment, Drama
Productions, Birthday Books, Camp Casey, Teacher Grants, Art
Docents, Reflections, Art for Education, many Field Trips,
Carnival, Spaghetti Feed, Skating, Community Events, and much
more…
Join us on Thursday, September
22nd for the GPES PTSA General meeting. Sign in
and refreshments begin at 6:00 PM and the meeting begins at 6:30
PM. After the meeting there will be an opportunity for you to
complete Volunteer Training for the school district. Free
Childcare will be provided during the training. We hope to see
you there!
Feel Free to contact us if you
have any questions, comments, or ideas.
Sincerely,
Kellie Carney
bkcarney@comcast.net
Sarah Hjort
skhjort@hotmail.com
Glacier Park PTSA Co-Presidents
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Glacier Park PTSA Sock Hop
Friday, February 10, 6:30-8:30pm
*New date!
$10.00 admission fee per family. If you
are a PTSA member; admission is FREE!!!
Sock hop outfits and game participation
are optional.
*Food, drinks, and glow in the dark
products available for purchase.
All children MUST be accompanied by an
adult. No Exceptions! |
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Glacier Park
Celebration of Learning
Basket Raffle & Silent Auction
Thursday, March 8th, 4:30PM
Come to our annual GPES Celebration of
Learning, Basket Raffle & Silent
Auction!
*More details to come!
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Glacier
Park PTSA Newsletter
Glacier
Park PTSA Newsletter is now digital. To
read Newsletter
click here.
If you would like to be added to our
PTSA Newsletter mailing list. Please
email us at
gpesptsa@hotmail.com.
Thank you for supporting your
children through your
involvement in the PTSA.
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GRR Reading Program
It's time to get back
into the habit of daily
reading! In order to
receive monthly prizes
we ask that your child
read for 20 minutes a
night, 10 minutes a
night for Kindergarten
and 1st Grade. Please
make sure you bring your
forms filled in and sign
by the 5th of each
month.
*The prize for September
is a gift certificate
for Applebees.
Thanks,
Janet Bowcut
Click here if you
need a copy of the GRR
Reading Log.
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THANK YOU SAFEWAY!
Glacier Park Elementary School PTSA wants to recognize
what Maple Valley Safeway contributions have done not
only for our school community but the community at
large. GPES PTSA earned $6,430.57 in 2009-2010 on the Safeway eScrip Program.
Glacier
Park Elementary
School’s parents, teachers and
students recognize the positive impact their support has
on our community. Thanks to Safeway, our PTSA has been
able to enrich our children’s education with supplies
for our Art Docent program, transportation to field
trips, attendance to Camp
Casey, funding for our performing arts
and
Pacific Science
Center assemblies. Without
Safeway's participation, these programs would have
possibly ceased to exist. Thank you Safeway!
Thank you again for
supporting youth education!
Sincerely,
Kellie Carney
Sarah Hjort
Glacier
Park
Elementary School
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There are new 2011-2012 PTSA
volunteer positions available!
There are many
new volunteer opportunities
available for next year, from
one-time events to ongoing
activities. There are both daytime
and evening opportunities and things
you can do at home. Check out our
volunteer form
to see the many different areas that
you can volunteer.
Volunteers are what
make the many wonderful programs and
activities that benefit ALL of the
children at Glacier Park Elementary
possible!
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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!
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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.
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**GPES
PTSA
Receives Award!** |
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Washington
State PTA recognized Glacier Park
Elementary with a Bronze Achievement Award
for 2009-2010. This 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. |
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