The Grizzly Gazette
- Maple Grove PTA
- Sep 28
- 4 min read
September 29, 2025
FUN RUN SUCCESS!
Last Friday the sun was shining, the kids were flying, and WE RAISED MORE THAN $42k for our school! INCREDIBLE! Every dollar we raised will help support the education and well-being of our students, staff and families thru school programming, school security and technology, teacher wishlists and teacher appreciation, class parties, field trips, community engagement and SO MUCH MORE. We also had 100% Fun Run registration across the entire school which means every class earned a popsicle party!
Thank you so much to every family who registered their child(ren), every person who donated, every spectator that came to cheer, every teacher/staff member that participated and all of the volunteers who helped organize this amazing event. A super special THANK YOU to our PTA event Co-Chairs (Nicole Dickey and Erin Roy) for all of the time and energy they poured into this event. And another extra special thank you to Mr. Koral for his tenacious registration wrangling, daily fundraising announcements and day-of management.
Stay tuned for our announcement of the top fundraisers, top runners and date of the popsicle party!
FALL FEST FUN!
Following the Fun Run we had an incredible turnout for the Fall Fest! This year we saw a record number of student entrepreneur booths, an awesome debut of the Cake Walk, and a wild return of the Pie Throw. This community celebration is not possible without dozens of volunteers and y'all really came thru this year - thank you! A special shoutout to Kelly Paluszcyk and Erin Trebilcock for leading the charge behind the scenes - bravo! And one last extra special thanks to the brave teachers who volunteered to have LOTS of pies thrown at them: Mrs. Nason, Mrs. Edwards, Mrs. Johnson, Mr. Koral, Ms. Nonnie, Mrs. Wolfe, Mrs. Whelan, Ms. Myers, Mrs. Tilton, Mrs. McCormick, and Mrs. Jackson - THANK YOU!
RSVP NOW - YEEHAW!
It's time to wrangle the family for this year's Square Dance! Join us on Thursday, October 9th from 5:30 - 7:30pm on the Maple Grove blacktop (or gym if it rains). Pizza will be provided by the PTA so please RSVP to let us know you're coming. We'll be eating outside family picnic style so don't forget a blanket and/or camping chairs as well!
KEY DATES:
Thursday, October 9 (5-7pm): School Square Dance
Friday, October 10 + Monday, October 13: NO SCHOOL - FALL BREAK
Tuesday, October 14 - Thursday, October 16: Scholastic Book Fair in the library! Click HERE for more details.
Wednesday, October 15 + Thursday, October 16: Student Conferences - stay tuned for more details from your teachers
Wednesday, October 29: Grizzly Gathering at Chipotle (Colorado Mills location, 4-8pm)
Friday, October 31: Halloween Parade (1:15 - 1:45) + Class Parties (1:45 - 2:25)
Saturday, November 1: Moms + Margs Party (evening - details coming soon)
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 - LAST CALL!
Don't miss the Grizzly Dad BBQ this Friday, Oct 3rd at 5pm (Tanglewood Park, South Pavillion)! Purchase your tickets HERE 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 annual event!
SCHOLASTIC BOOK FAIR: Oct 14 - 16
Get ready - the Scholastic Book Fair is headed our way! Get a sneak peek HERE.
Tuesday, Oct 14: Open 7:30am - 3:30pm
Wednesday, Oct 15: Open 7:30am - 7pm
Thursday, Oct 16: Open 7:30am - 3:30pm
TALENT SHOW
One of the most magical events of the year is approaching - the TALENT SHOW! Stay tuned for more details next week, including how and when to sign up. In the meantime, get your kiddos to start dreaming up ideas for this year's big night. This year's rehearsal night will be Wednesday, November 12 and the show will be Monday, November 17 at Wheat Ridge High School.
ORIGINAL WORKS ART PROGRAM
We're excited to announce a new program this year - Original Works led by Mrs. Wolfe! Each student created a special masterpiece during art class that you'll soon be able to turn into a priceless keepsake - just in time for the holidays. Take a peek HERE at all of the incredible products that will soon be available for order (featuring your child's artwork) - with each order helping to fund our invaluable art department. Stay tuned for more details, including order forms that will be sent home towards the end of October. And swing by the art room during Teacher Conferences this month to check out product samples!
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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