Important Dates

 

October 28

Cookbook Recipe Deadline  

 

November 4

Check-Writing Campaign Contest Deadline  

 

November 8-10

Papa John's Pizza Nights   

 

November 15

PTA Spirited Art Night

Fundraiser   

6:00-9:00 pm 

 

November 17

Reflections Recognition Program 

 

December 6

Barnes & Noble  

Spirit Night 

   

  

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2011-12 Theme Lgo 

 

President's Message
from Kaje Stuckey
Shady Grove PTA continues to attract great volunteers. I'd like to highlight two volunteers who were responsible for making our first Shady Grove Fun Run, well, totally FUN!  Thanks to new PTA board members Sally Raderer and Julie Lang (and their team of teachers and volunteers) who scheduled, planned, recruited and implemented a great program Thursday night.  We had 235 Cardinals smiling while they ran the course.  Thank you to Michelle Reynolds and Joclynn Turner who helped map out the course.  Thank you to Traveling Yoga Sisters who warmed up our K-2 runners, and 3-Sports (runner's bibs), Jason's Deli (water), and Kid-Med (first-aid station and bananas).
Next month will be our Reflections Program, did your Cardinal turn in the next great work-of-art? 
Safety Message
from Dr. Schwab

Traffic on the front loop historically increases as mornings get colder and darker. Data collected in the past indicate that approximately 200 cars will travel the front loop on a typical cold morning. Of these 200 cars, approximately 150 will arrive in the 15-minute stretch between 7:35 AM and 7:50 AM. Please help us increase safety for everyone by following this "rule of three:"

  • Help shorten the line on Wyndham Lake Drive by pulling all the way around the loop to the stop sign.
  • Have children disembark on the passenger side only.
  • Move your arrival time 5 minutes earlier to avoid the last minute rush.

Thank you for your support!

NEW! Spirited Art  Night Fundraiser
For the first time, Shady Grove will host a spirit night at a new business in Richmond called Spirited Art on Tuesday November 15th from 6-9pm. Located at 4029 Whittall Way at the West Broad Village Shopping Center, this new business combines good friends, good wine and paint (yes, paint!) to create some fabulous works of art. 
                  
Come out and paint a rendition of Starry Night by Van Gogh with fellow Shady Grove parents while raising money for Shady Grove all at the same time! In this class you will be taught step-by-step how to create a masterpiece that you can be proud of and take home at the end of the night.              
                 
Don't worry if you can't even draw a stick person. Spirited Art believes it's easier to learn when you're having fun; and if you know your letters, shapes and colors then you are prepared to learn how to paint! All you need to bring is your sense of humor and your creative spirit!

The cost to attend our class is $35 per person. On this evening, $25 of the $35 seat price goes directly back to Shady Grove Elementary. All supplies are included. Wine, food and beverages are also available for purchase at the event through the Wine Loft.

Registration will open Tuesday October 25th at 7am. This opportunity is based on a first come, first serve basis so register early to save your space!

To register:

1.  Visit
www.myspiritedart.com
2.  Go to "Class Calendars" on the left side bar, and select "Richmond Studio" from the dropdown menu.
3.  Click on the date "Nov. 15th," and then click "Add to cart." Proceed to checkout.

Please note that if all seats for our class are filled, a wait list will be formed. If we have enough parents interested, we will reserve a second night.

 

We look forward to sharing this fun opportunity with you! To view our flyer click HERE.

 

If you have questions please contact: Angela Roupe at [email protected] or Beth Clark at [email protected]

 

Fundraising

Check Writing Campaign:  Thank you to those of you that have donated to the Check Writing Campaign. Don't forget the contest deadline is November 4th for the extra cultural arts program which will be Deep Run Drum Line held right before Thanksgiving and the class ice cream sundae party.  

 

Many of the classes are running a close race.  So parents, if you haven't participated yet in the Check Writing Campaign and would like to, please send in your donations by Nov. 4th to help your child's class win the contest!  

Papa Johns:  Papa John's Pizza Nights will be November 8-10.  If ordering online, the code is SGES.  If ordering by phone, please send in your receipt to school so we can get credit for your order. 

Shady Grove will be competing again this year to win the free weekend trip to Massanutten for some of our teachers, administrative staff, and a few PTA board members.  Last year, our school won this contest. I know we can do it again!  Please take a night off from making dinner this month and enjoy a slice of pizza to help our hard working teachers, staff, and board members win the trip.  Thank you in advance for participating!

If you have any questions, contact Angela Roupe at [email protected] /or/ Beth Clark at [email protected].    

 

Be sure to check out our Fundraising Page on the PTA website for more ways to help out Shady Grove! 

Great Wolf Lodge- Bring your PTA Membership Card 

Did you know that all Virginia PTA members can save 10% at Great Wolf Lodge in Williamsburg, VA?

The Virginia PTA has partnered with Great Wolf Lodge to offer discounted room rates for the 2011-12 membership year. DISCOUNT CODE is PART200A. To use this code, you must reserve your room on-line through 1-866-925-WOLF. Offer is not valid with any other promotions. Upon check-in, guests must present a valid PTA membership card to receive discount. Not a PTA member?  Join for just $5!  Contact Michelle Bone to join us!

                            
Theatre IV- A Year With Frog and Toad
Don't Miss Theatre IV's upcoming production of A Year with Frog and Toad.

November 4 - December 31
Barksdale Theatre at Willow Lawn
Tickets for Kids 12 and under $18
Adults and kids over 13  $24

A Year with Frog and Toad follows two great friends, the cheerful and popular Frog and the rather grumpy Toad, through four fun-filled seasons.  Along the way they learn life lessons including a most important one about friendship and rejoicing in the attributes that make each of us different and special. Suggested for ages 4+.

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    The PTA is working hard to keep you informed about upcoming events.  Please contact us if you have any questions or feedback to help make Shady Grove ES the best it can be.     

Sincerely,
PTA President Signature 
Kaje Stuckey,
SGES PTA President
www.sgespta.org  
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