The Grizzly Gazette
- Maple Grove PTA
- Sep 8
- 6 min read
September 8, 2025
Registration for the 6th Annual Grizzly Fun Run is officially open! Last year we raised over $45k, with all money going directly towards supporting our incredible kids, teachers and school - let's aim to match that amount this year! We'd love to see EVERY child register for this FUN, FREE event! Every child who registers will receive a Grizzly Fun Run t-shirt and $5 in Fall Fest tickets!
After you sign up, send your child's personal Fun Run link to family and friends to start collecting donations on a one-time or per-lap basis.
For more info about the event, including what time your child will be running on Sept 26th, why we fundraise, the fun prizes students can win and more, check out the FUN RUN WEBSITE.
FUN RUN LOGO WINNER!
Congrats to this year's Fun Run logo contest winner, LANE TREXLER! Lane's groovy Maple Grove Grizzly design will be featured on the front of this year's Fun Run t-shirts to be worn by all students on September 26th and will be featured on our Fun Run WEBSITE. Thank you to all of the incredible student artists who submitted entries - we'll feature the additional entries in the Family Directory!
JOIN US
Join us this Thursday, September 11th from 4:30 - 6pm in the Maple Grove library for the first SAC meeting of the year. Thursday's meeting will include an overview of SAC and a "State of the Union" address by Mrs. Nason - touching on School Performance Framework (SPF) and Spring Data Updates, Unified Improvement Plan (UIP), School Budget and Staffing, and School Safety updates.
WHAT IS SAC?
In Colorado, each school has an Accountability Committee (SAC) to advise school staff on budget, school improvement/performance plans, and other workings on the local school level. SAC committees consist of the school Principal, teachers, parents, PTA members and community members.
The mission of the Maple Grove SAC is to engage parents, teachers, and community members in key decisions at the local school level. We aim to cultivate a sense of community ownership in the future of Maple Grove by providing recommendations to Maple Grove leadership to support Maple Grove’s continued excellence in education and student support. We offer feedback and recommendations with a focus on ALL students.
KEY DATES:
Friday, September 8: Fun Run registration is now open
Friday, September 5: PTA Membership Drive - stop by the PTA table on the black top out back before or after school for cookies and coffee
Thursday, September 11 (4:30 - 6pm in the Library): 1st School Accountability (SAC) Meeting of the year - we'd love to see you there!
Sunday, September 14 (10am - 3pm by appt): PTA Fundraiser - Elle.b Savvy Haircut and Portrait Event!
Friday, September 19: NO SCHOOL (Teacher Work Day)
September 22 - 26: Spirit Week! Stay tuned for details
Friday, September 26: Fun Run (all day) + Fall Festival (3-6pm)
Friday, October 3 (tentative): Dad BBQ at Tanglewood Park - stay tuned for details
Thursday, October 9 (5-7pm): School Square Dance
Friday, October 10 + Monday, October 13: NO SCHOOL
Like to plan ahead? Head to MapleGrovePTA.org and check out the calendar on the homepage to view more key dates throughout the year.
Catch up on all of the latest (and old) news in one place - the NEWS PAGE! Each week we'll post the latest Grizzly Gazette Newsletter and Mrs. Nason's Notes from the Grizzly Den to our (NEW!) ongoing news feed.
UPCOMING WAYS TO PARTICIPATE:
FALL FEST + FUN RUN VOLUNTEERS: Stay tuned for Fall Fest and Fun Run day-of volunteer signups!
TALENT SHOW COMMITTEE LEAD: We're looking for the next Talent Show planning committee lead - could it be YOU?! If you're interested in leading this incredible event please email Programs@MapleGrovePTA.org.
GRIZZLIES FOR EQUITY, DIVERSITY & INCLUSION (GEDI): We're looking for a new GEDI Committee Co-Chair this year! Help plan fun events and educational opportunities alongside the teachers, staff and PTA centered around diversity and inclusivity. To learn more please email Sarah Ottley at Sarah@AdventureRiskChallenge.org.
COMMUNITY EVENTS AND PROGRAMS:
FALL FEST
SAVE THE DATE
Mark your calendar for Friday, September 26th from 3-6pm (following the Fun Run from 8:15am - 2:20pm) for our 5th Annual Fall Fest featuring games, prizes, pie throwing, arts and crafts, bounce houses, concessions and so much more!
CALLING ALL STUDENT ENTREPRENEURS!
The Fall Fest will once again feature Student Entrepreneur Booths - open to all Maple Grove students interested in selling their homemade crafts and goods! Booths are $5, with students collecting all profits. Please contact Sarah Schwinn at Sarah.Schwinn17@gmail.com for more details or CLICK HERE to purchase a booth. *Before purchasing a booth, please read the booth purchasing page carefully as there are restrictions on food/drink booths.
DAY-OF VOLUNTEERS:
Keep an eye out for the Fall Fest day-of volunteer sheet next week - this event is 100% volunteer led and only possible with your help!
GRIZZLY Q&A: GRIZZLY GATHERINGS + EXPERIENCE PARTIES
Q: What are Grizzly Gatherings and Experience Parties and why do they exist?
A: Grizzly Gatherings and Experience Parties are both community-building events and fundraisers for the PTA!
Experience Parties:
What better way to get to know your neighbors and meet other Maple Grove families than one of our Maple Grove Experience Parties! Throughout the year, Maple Grove families host (plan and pay for) a variety of fun get-togethers with 100% of ticket sales for these events going to the PTA to support our amazing school and community. Anyone can donate/host an Experience Party (or team up with other families to co-host a party) geared towards families, adults only, moms only, dads only, etc. Mark your calendar for two of our favorite Experience Parties coming up this fall: Moms & Margs (Saturday, Nov 1) and the Dads BBQ (Friday, Oct 3 at Tanglewood Park). Interested in hosting an Experience Party? Reach out to Heather Williams at mgpta2020fundraising@gmail.com.
Grizzly Gatherings:
Grizzly Gatherings are smaller monthly fundraisers hosted by local businesses (most often restaurants), with a portion of event-night proceeds going back to the PTA. Last month's Grizzly Gathering was hosted by Tellers, with over $700 coming back to Maple Grove! Next up is Savvy Kid Sunday on September 14 from 10am - 3pm. See below for details - we hope to see you there!
Don't miss our first fundraiser of the year - the SAVVY KID SUNDAY Haircut + Photo Session Event presented by Elle.b Savvy Hair Salon and Shea in the Wild Photography. Snag a spot on Sunday, September 14 from 10am - 3pm for a kids haircut ($35) and/or portrait session ($200). The portrait session is a FUN 10 min shoot and includes 5 meaningful images (with option to purchase more). There will be fun treats and giveaways too! ALL PROCEEDS go back to the Maple Grove PTA! To book a spot call 720-485-3056. Check out the flyer HERE.
SHOW YOUR SUPPORT:
Become a Business Sponsor - Interested in teaming up with the Maple Grove PTA to make a lasting impact on our community while gaining valuable exposure for your business? Contact Heather Williams at mgpta2020fundraising@gmail.com for more details.
Volunteer! Whether you have a little bit of time or a lot we'd love your help making this the best year yet for our students, families, staff and community. Fill out the Volunteer Form to let us know what you might be interested in!
Join the PTA - You'll get a vote AND help fund school resources and activities! All memberships expired on July 1 - renew today!
Watch D.O.G.S: Stay tuned for more info on how to get involved. Got questions? Email our Top Dog Coordinator, Britton Dickey at watchdogs.maplegrove@gmail.com.
Attend Grizzly Gatherings - Every month we will partner with a local restaurant. Attend and mingle with fellow Grizzly families and Maple Grove will receive a % back of the profits. Stay tuned for details!
Shop at King Soopers - Connect your loyalty card to Maple Grove Elementary PTA. Sign up here or search using the code RS486.
Connect with the Maple Grove PTA on Facebook and MapleGrovePTA.org
Questions or feedback? Send an email to president@maplegrovepta.org
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