Panther Project

The first Grant Family Fitness Night was held on Thursday, February 25^th from 6:30-7:30.  The night’s events were led by Josh Long, Grant’s PE teacher.  There was a very good turn out for a first time event. Everyone appeared to have a good time.  The next Family Fitness Night is scheduled for Tuesday, April 13^th.

Mrs. Commerford and Mrs. Lingenfelter read aloud to Grant students at Book Club!

Families gather on Thursday evenings from 6:30 – 7:30 at Grant Elementary for Book Club.  Students listen to a picture book or chapter book read by a staff member.  Students then get a free copy of the book to enjoy reading at home with their family!  Happy Reading!

Mayor Sue Fuchtman Reads Aloud to Grant Students

Mayor Sue Fuchtman reads to the kindergarten through 5th grade students at Grant School on November 9, 2009.  The kindergarten and 1st graders enjoyed listening to Arthur’s Thanksgiving.  Mayor Sue read My Great Arizona to the older students.  The students appreciated Mayor Sue coming to Grant School.

The Kindergarten at Grant have been studying pumpkins.  They compared three pumpkins of various sizes.  First, they guessed how much the biggest pumpkin would weigh.  The top guess was 1,000 pounds!  They then weighted that one and found out that it weighed 33 pounds.  They also weighed the other two.  The smallest weighed 12 pounds. 

They measured the biggest pumpkin and found out that it measured 20 unifix cubes tall.  They then measured as well and found one of them was 19 small pumpkins tall.  They continued their fun by guessing how much yarn would go around the biggest pumpkin.  Each got a turn to measure the pumpkin with that piece of yarn.  They found that seven had guessed exactly right.  Great guessing kiddos! 

Next, they guessed if all the pumpkins would have the same amount of seeds in them.  What is your guess? 

Well, they found out that all three pumpkins had the same amount of seeds in them.  Surprised?  They were. 

Lastly, they cut up the biggest pumpkin and put it into a big, plastic jar to watch it decompose.  It will be interesting to see how it changes as it decomposes. 

They had a visitor come and talk about the growing of pumpkins.  They sure enjoyed learning about the growing of pumpkins and experimenting with them. 

Janice Hughes

This week Grant School library received 18 new books from the Presbyterian Church After School Assistance Program (ASAP).  ASAP is a tutoring program offered to Grant students.  These ladies made a generous donation in which we purchased new books in memory of Janice Hughes.  Janice taught in the NPS school district for 39  years.  After retiring, Janice helped with the After School Assistance Program for another six years.  We really appreciate these ladies and the time they dedicate to Grant students.  They are great mentors and touch the lives of each student they encounter.    A BIG thanks to you Ladies!  We will enjoy each book!

Grant Students with Donated Books

Mrs. Thelen’s reading class enjoyed a project while reading the Magic School Bus book series.  Each student designed a poster that was placed throughout the school.  The posters have motivated other students to check out the Magic School Bus series.  We were surprised to find we have 36 Magic School Bus books in our library!  Way to go Mrs. Thelen’s reading group!

Mrs. Ruzicka’s 5th grade art class at Grant School have been busy painting Autumn leaves.  They really brighten up the windows and all over our building and library shelves.  Nice work students!

Autumn Leaves

After studying and writing the steps to the pumpkin lifecycle, the Grant Super Second Graders had fun carving pumpkins in the gym with parent volunteers and Grant Staff.

Thank you to all of the parents and staff who helped!

These students received a certificate for participating in the International Walk to School Day held on Wednesday, October 7, 2009.  Grant Elementary had 79 participants.

Grant families gather together on Thursday nights and enjoy a meal.