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The Grizzly Gazette

September 15, 2025


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! All classes with 100% registration will also receive a popsicle party! We already have 73% of students registered in the first week - which class will be the first to hit ?!

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. Last year we raised over $45k - let's aim to match that amount this year!


DAY-OF VOLUNTEERS:

This incredible community event is 100% volunteer led and only possible with your help! Please sign up HERE to help run one of the many fun booths during the Fall Fest.

 

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. 


CORPORATE SPONSORS:

We are so grateful for the support and partnership of this year's PTA corporate sponsors. We encourage you to show your support for these amazing local businesses owned by Maple Grove families and members of our community:

 

KEY DATES:


  • Friday, September 19: NO SCHOOL (Teacher Work Day)

  • Sunday, September 21 (4-5:30pm): Community Garden Work Session

  • September 22 - 26: Spirit Week in honor of Deaf Awareness Month

    • Monday, 9.22: Tie Dye or Sign Language Shirt Day

    • Tuesday, 9.23: Jersey Day (any sport, any team)

    • Wednesday, 9.24: Hat Day

    • Thursday, 9.25: Maple Grove Gear Day (wear green + gold or any MG shirt)

    • Friday, 9.26: Fun Run Shirt Day (wear your NEW fun run shirt + comfortable bottoms + sneakers)

  • Friday, September 26: Fun Run (all day) + Fall Festival (3-6pm)

  • Friday, October 3 (tentative): Grizzly Dad BBQ  - Grab your ticket HERE

  • Thursday, October 9 (5-7pm): School Square Dance

  • Friday, October 10 + Monday, October 13: NO SCHOOL

  • Wednesday, October 15 + Thursday, October 16: Student Conferences - stay tuned for more details from your teachers

  • Friday, October 31: Halloween Parade (1:15 - 1:45) + Class Parties (1:45 - 2:25)

 

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:


  • Watch D.O.G.S ARE BACK!

    Watch D.O.G.S (Dads Of Great Students) are fathers, grandfathers, uncles and other father-figures who volunteer at least one day a year to provide an additional security presence at the school and help with a variety of tasks during the day - including monitoring the front door, overseeing lunch and recess, updating the marquee, unloading boxes, etc. Sign up HERE or reach out to our Watch D.O.G.S coordinator, Britton Dickey with any questions: watchdogs.maplegrove@gmail.com

    * Please note, all Watch D.O.G.S must fill out (and pass) the Volunteer Background Check Form before participating. Grab a form from the front office or download it HERE. Please return to Krista in the front office or email her at krista.corthell@jeffcoschools.k12.co.us. It may take around 5 days to get cleared so please account for that when signing up to volunteer.


 COMMUNITY EVENTS AND PROGRAMS:


DAD BBQ - OCT 3

It's time for our first Experience Party of the year - the Dad BBQ! This fun annual event exclusively for Maple Grove dads is at 5pm on Friday, October 3rd at Tanglewood Park (South Pavillion). Purchase your tickets HERE in advance to enjoy delicious BBQ and an evening of fun - with all ticket sales going back to the PTA. Thanks to Britton Dickey and Mike Kinsey for hosting this fun event!


OCTOBER 9 - YEEHAW!

Save the Date for the Maple Grove Square Dance on Thursday, Oct 9 at 5:30pm. Stay tuned for a Signup Genius link to RSVP to one of our favorite Maple Grove traditions!

SHOW YOUR SUPPORT:



  1. 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!

  2. Join the PTA - You'll get a vote AND help fund school resources and activities! All memberships expired on July 1 - renew today! 

  3. 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. 

  4. 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!

  5. 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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