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A Message from the President of the Parents Association 2008/2009 Dear Grace Families, Wow… Another year gone by! I hope you have a relaxing summer ahead of you. It, also, will go by too quickly! I know it’s difficult to think of the next School year, but I wanted you to have a sneak-peek at the calendar we’ve set for 2008-2009. As many of you know, the School relies heavily on the Parents Association (PA) and other sources to support its operating budget. Tuition simply doesn’t cover it all. The PA sponsors several fundraisers throughout the year which allows us to donate a generous grant to the School’s operating budget each year, which provides for field trips, technology upgrades, special programs and more. Over and above this, we work hard to support our wonderful teachers and staff, give back to the community, provide extras for our children, and have some plain old-fashioned FUN! In planning for next year, we tried to focus on profits by streamlining our fundraisers and reduce the burden on volunteers. While we don’t exist solely to fundraise, it is a large part of our important work. Magazine subscriptions have been added to Sally Foster in anticipation of boosting profits and “Grace Grins”, black & white photo sales of your children, is something new we hope will generate some excitement and extra money. For variety, the Annual Gala has been moved to February and will be held in our own Merrow Hall to save on expenses. (You will NOT recognize Merrow Hall on Feb. 7th, 2009!) Supporting outreach and fostering a sense of community are also important PA goals. The Fall Family Picnic, Halloween Party, Talent Show and End-of-the-Year Picnic are activities the PA sponsors “just for fun.” The Carpenter’s Shelter Dinners, coordinated by Beth Hamed, and our year-round outreach program, headed by Carrie Garland, allow the PA to give back to the community. Don’t forget: All PA events enrich our special School and every child’s development and learning experience. It’s going to be another exciting year! Our group is small, but our work is BIG! We have lots to accomplish. Get your calendars marked and let me know how you’d like to help YOUR Parents Association. Have a safe & wonderful summer break! Kim Griffin President, Parents Association
Parents Association Calendar of Events - 2008/2009 Fall
Sally Foster Gift Wrap
Start Wed. Sept. 3 Room Parents Meeting Mon., Sept. 8 Fall Family Picnic Sun., Sept. 21 Back to School Night Tues., Sept. 23 PA meeting Thurs., Oct. 2 “Grace Grins” Photo Sales Fri., Oct. 3-10 Golf Tournament, Mt. Vernon CC Mon., Oct. 20 Halloween Party Sat., Oct. 25 Taste of Grace Sun., Nov. 16
Winter/Spring PA meeting Thurs., Jan. 15 Winter Auction/Gala Sat., Feb. 7 Talent Show Sat., Mar. 14 PA meeting Thurs., Apr. 2
Volunteer Appreciation Party
Thurs., May 21 End-of-Year Picnic Friday, May 29
THE PARENTS ASSOCIATION The Parents Association, composed of class representatives from each class (Room Parents), coordinates volunteer activities, assists the staff with Open House and school-wide programs, and sponsors fundraising activities. The Executive Board of the Parents Association provides leadership, communications, and supports the school in may fundraising activities. The Chairman of the Parents Association is appointed annually by the School Board in accordance with the School's by-laws. The Parents Association at Grace Episcopal School fosters camaraderie among parents through fellowship at annual events such as the Summer Wine and Cheese Party, the Fall Family Picnic, the "Grace Cup" Golf Tournament, the Halloween Party, and the Talent Show. (Please note that all children must be accompanied by a supervising adult at all Parents Association events.) Fundraising is another key function of the Parents Association, with their annual "Grace Cup" golf tournament and the Gala/Auction raising substantial money for the school. Outreach is yet another important role for the Parents Association. They work on such worthwhile projects as the Brown Bag Lunch Program, the Help the Homeless Walk, the Carpenter Shelter dinners, the N Street Mission, and the Easter Basket project for Goodwin House residents. As a subcommittee of the Grace Episcopal School Board, the Parents Association is the parents' liaison with the School Board. The Parents Association encourages communications, and feedback/suggestions may be made by directly contacting Parents Association officers and committee members. The Parents Association meets regularly during the school year. Please check the school calendar and the monthly newsletter for meeting notices.
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Tournament Sponsor
Gold Sponsors
Silver Sponsors
Hole Sponsors
Cocktail Reception
Closest to the Pin
Longest Drive
Grandparents Giving Circle
Special Thanks Thank you to our 2007 Grace Cup Committee for making this year’s tournament a huge success!
Carrie and Jim Garland Thank you to our tournament day volunteers who helped make “game day” run smoothly!
Peggy Conner
Special
thanks for invitation design provided by:
Goodie Bag items donated by:
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