The Grizzly Gazette
- Maple Grove PTA
- Sep 22
- 5 min read
September 22, 2025
We're in the home stretch - Fun Run is THIS FRIDAY! We are currently at 30% of our fundraising goal so please send those personal fundraising links to family, friends, neighbors and anyone who would be willing to donate on a one-time or per lap basis. All proceeds go directly towards supporting our kids, the school, our amazing teachers, and future programming.
Every kid who registers for the Fun Run will receive a Fun Run t-shirt, PLUS 5 free tickets to use at Fall Fest later that day, AND all classes that hit 100% registration earn a popsicle party! Let's see which classes have earned their sweet treats so far...Congratulations to: Mrs. Lauer, Mrs. Kardys, Mrs. Miller, Mrs. Johnson, Mrs. Marcon, Ms. Lilly, Ms. Edwards, and Mrs. Whelan! Can we make it 100% school-wide?!?
PRIZES:
The top fundraisers in K-2nd and 3rd-5th grade will get to choose between two grand prizes this year: An electric scooter OR a Fitbit watch plus Target gift card. In each classroom, the child who raises the most money and the boy and girl who run the most laps will receive custom Maple Grove Grizzly water bottles.
RUN TIMES:
The larger the cheering section, the more fun the kids have so wrangle your family and friends and come join the party! We'll have a DJ, noise makers, pool noodles, bubbles, dancing bears and more to keep the party going all day. Each grade will be running during their specials/AMP time:
5th Grade: 8:15 - 9:00am
4th Grade/PreK: 9:05 - 9:50am
3rd Grade: 9:55 - 10:40am
2nd Grade: 10:45 - 11:30am
1st Grade: 12:45 - 1:30pm
Kinder: 1:35 - 2:20pm
DAY-OF VOLUNTEERS:
This incredible community event is 100% volunteer led and only possible with your help! Any booths that don't have volunteers scheduled by Friday morning WILL BE CUT. Please sign up HERE to help run one of the many fun booths during the Fall Fest.
SPIRIT WEEK + DEAF AWARENESS:
Our first Spirit Week of the year starts today and is in honor of Deaf Awareness month! September is National Deaf Awareness Month, an observance dedicated to increasing understanding, acceptance and inclusion of Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing communities. This month raises awareness about Deaf culture, promotes sign language accessibility, and serves as a vital time to advocate for better resources, challenge communication barriers, and ensure equal rights and opportunities.
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
Friday, 9.26: Fun Run Shirt Day (new Fun Run shirts will be sent home on Thursday)
KEY DATES:
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 (5pm at Tanglewood Park): 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 (old + new) 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 ongoing news feed.
EVENTS:
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, Mike Kinsey and Jeff Shanahan for hosting this fun event!
* Moms, don't forget to mark your calendars for Saturday, November 1 (evening - time TBD) for Moms and Margs! Tickets for this incredible event will go on sale in mid-October.
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!
VOLUNTEER BACKGROUND CHECKS
Safety of our students is of primary importance and in order to align ourselves with Jeffco standards for safety some school volunteers will need to complete (and pass) the "Volunteer Disclosure" form.
If you plan to chaperone a field trip, volunteer with small groups of kids in the classroom or join Watch D.O.G.S you must pass the background check 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. To be reimbursed for the $18 background check fee, please email Treasurer2@MapleGrovePTA.org.
SHOW YOUR SUPPORT:
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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