PENNIES FOR PATIENTS

           PENNIES FOR PATIENTS

Congratulations to Ms. Felicia Posner for being chosen the "Most Creative Fundraiser" by the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. A special thanks to you for all of your involvement with Grand Avenue. Students and staff demonstrated important character building techniques while helping this worthy cause.

Daily Announcements

       SPOTLIGHT ON GRAND AVENUE

Congratulations to Principal Bryant-Bell and the fourth grade students who were featured in a video with their community partners, Hofstra University and Capital One Bank. Not only are students learning about investing and the importance of financial literacy but also they are getting an opportunity to practice their mathematical skills. You can view the video at www.fuelcreativie.us/client/CapOne 


Project Wisdom-
Each day students in the 5th grade provide an inspiring message which is used as a springboard for the comprehensive character education program at Grand Ave School. Students listen to the message , discuss the ramifications of the positive message and write in their respective journals. Read more...


Principal's Word of
the Week!!!
Aspire
Verb
1. To seek to attain something high or great
2. To strive toward an end, to try very hard to reach
Aspire used in a Sentence:

1.We never thought that we might aspire to those heights.

2. I aspire to the position of President.
 

Synonyms: yearn-strive-seek-try


Bus Drills-

Please read about these bus safety tips and take action. Read more...

Improving Your Child's Grades
Parents play an important role in a child's education. This article examines some very simple things you can do every day provide your child with the support and encouragement they need to take on the challenge of improving their grades. Read more...

Upcoming Events

Wednesday, May 23
Grandparents/Special Person's Day
9:15 am
Thursday, May 24
School Food Committee Meeting
Grand Avenue Elementary School 11:15 A.M.
Library
Friday, May 25
Memorial Day Weekend Begins
NO SCHOOL!
Monday, May 28
MEMORIAL DAY
Wednesday, May 30
PTA Teacher Appreciation
"LITE BITES"

Weather

Today, 5/20/2012
High: 73 Low: 56
Partly sunny
12% chance of precipitation.
Tomorrow, 5/21/2012
High: 68 Low: 57
Chance rain showers
49% chance of precipitation.