Grover Heights Elementary School

Here we go, 4th-6th graders! 4th graders- please drop off in the lower parking lot by the MPR. 5th and 6th graders please drop off on Ritchie Rd. If you have younger siblings, you'll drop off at their location and the older students can walk to their entrance. Don't forget to fill out the health screener on parent square and wear a mask! Can't wait to see everybody

Read Across America Week! Friday- Read your favorite book and wear your favorite color. Video Link: Eric Carle reading "The Very Hungry Caterpillar" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vkYmvxP0AJI... All read-a-thon forms are due today...check ParentSquare for the link to the form.

Read Across America Week! Thursday- Read a book about a different culture. Wear something to represent your family’s culture or hometown. Video Link: Minh Le reading "Drawn Together," illustrated by Dan Santat. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D9o_4YUF-vw... All read-a-thon forms are due tomorrow...check ParentSquare for the link to the form.

Read Across America Week, 2021 Wednesday- Read about an influential athlete and wear something to represent your favorite sports team. Video Link: Basketball Player Chris Paul reading his book "Long Shot" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pfrAuzZR9Jo... Are you filling out the form each time you finish a picture book or 15 minutes of a chapter book? Check ParentSquare for the link!

Read Across America Week, 2021 Don't forget to fill out the form every time you finish a picture book or 15 minutes of a chapter book (check ParentSquare for the link) Tuesday- Read a book about a famous American and dress like them! Video Link: Astronaut Scott Kelly reading "Mousetronaut" written by Mark Kelly https://storytimefromspace.com/mousetronaut-2/

Good morning Dragon families! We're having some issues with logging into Clever...please go to Google and get to your Google Classroom that way. Sorry for the inconvenience!

Supply pick up in the MPR today from 10:30-5:30!

Our parking lot is empty...but not for long! Join us for our parade between 2:30-3:30! We'll wave you into break, and you can wave Ms. Kara into her next venture; she's finishing up her student teaching and will be taking a leave of absence through April!

Pajama day today!

Moustache and beard day today! Post your pics below

What a fun idea! Our PTA is sponsoring a virtual gingerbread house creating / decorating contest! Stay tuned for more fun and festive events happening next week

Join us as we celebrate our newest group of Grover Heights students showing DRAGON DETERMINATION! Congratulations to Joshua, Jazlyn, Jason, Lilly, Jalama, Ryder and Emery! Some of the phrases used to describe these students are: -"...participates in discussions, volunteers to read, and is always prepared for class." -"Asiste a clase con una sonrisa increíble y una actitud positiva." -"...puts forth 110% effort in all he does!" -"If she doesn't completely understand somethin...g, she models to her peers that asking questions is not only safe to do, but a great choice to make!" -"...always brings a positive attitude, is prepared, and works hard to participate and complete all assignments, even from the middle of the ocean!" -"...comes to every meeting and every group with a smile and a "ready-to-do-this" energy." -"...always in our class meetings and reading groups, engaged, and ready to learn! Way to go, Dragons! See more

Bring on the candy canes for today's dress up day. Post your dress up pictures in the comments!

--> Spirit week kicks off with winter hat day today! Also, join us for nightly read alouds M-Th at 6pm this week (check ParentSquare for the link). Students must be signed in through their LMUSD account in order to join. --> Remember...gingerbread house entries are due to PTA tomorrow

Boys and Girls Club just announced that they will be offering on-site childcare for students participating in in-person learning at Grover Heights! See the flyer for additional details. Please direct all questions to Boys and Girls Club at 805-481-7339...they are our partner providers, but they run their own program.

Q&A at 6pm tonight- our main topic will be returning to in-person learning. Check your ParentSquare for more info (the link will go out a little before 6).Q&A at 6pm tonight- our main topic will be returning to in-person learning. Check your ParentSquare for more info (the link will go out a little before 6).

We're starting the week off with our newest group of Determined Dragons. Meet Emma, Hailey, Tanner, Callie & Briana...all students who have shown hard work and perseverance. Keep it up, Dragons!