The Grizzly Gazette
- Maple Grove PTA
- 1 day ago
- 4 min read
October 6, 2025
RSVP NOW - YEEHAW!
Join us this Thursday, Oct 9th at 5:30pm on the Maple Grove blacktop for an evening of dancing, dinner and fun! Pizza will be provided by the PTA so please RSVP HERE to let us know you're coming. We'll be eating outside family picnic style so don't forget to bring a blanket and/or camping chairs as well!
We're also looking for a handful of volunteers to help with setup, cleanup, and serving pizza. Please signup to help!
TALENT SHOW REGISTRATION COMING SOON!
Does your Grizzly love to perform? We're looking for amazing voices, great moves, magic talent, cool tricks, unique abilities, and anyone who just wants to struct their stuff at this year's Talent Show!
REGISTRATION: Registration opens this Thursday, Oct 9 and closes on Sunday, Nov 2. Look for the registration form and instructions in your child's Friday Folder this week and next week's Gazette.
TRY-OUTS: Please submit your child's try-out video Oct 9 - Nov 2. Stay tuned for details on how/where to submit your video. Please note: there are no cuts - we want all Grizzlies to feel welcome to participate. Try-outs are simply so organizers can better plan the event and students can build confidence.
REHEARSAL: Wednesday, November 12 from 5:15 - 8pm at Wheat Ridge High School (performers only need to attend for a TBD 30 min time slot)
THE SHOW: Monday, November 17 from 5:30 - 8pm at Wheat Ridge High School.
5th GRADE EMCEES:
If your 5th grader would like to help emcee the show, please email Brittany Kinsey: Brittanyh618@gmail.com
Any additional questions? Please email Sara Volkmar (snozykowski@gmail.com) and Brittany Kinsey (Brittanyh618@gmail.com).
CONGRATS!
The results are in and we're excited to announce our Fun Run fundraising winners and top runners! Congratulations to:
K-2nd Grade Top Fundraiser: ALBERT CANDLIN (Marcon - 2nd Grade)
3rd - 5th Grade Top Fundraiser: NOLAN DYER (Johns - 4th Grade)
Top Fundraisers Per Classroom: Zane Zurakowski, Evelyn Elson, Caroline Gerou, Ellie James, Caiman Snyder, Nolan Dyer, Giada Donovan, Morgan Hogg, James Kackley, Everett Davis, Albert Candlin, Ryder Marcotte, Vivienne Pataky, Austin Davis, Clara Camp
Top Runners Per Classroom: Austin Davis + Reagan Kinsey (Elward), Austin Richardson + Zara Jackson (Lauer), Reid Osterman + Eire O'Brien (Kardys), Miles Morgan + Isla Flanders (Miller), Leo Huemoller + Evie Volkmar (Jackson), Gabe Godino + Maren Rummel (Johnson), Wyatt Hoverter + Hailey Carney (Marcon), Connor Richardson + Eva Music (Edwards), Spencer Brown + Haileigh Acosta (Lilly), Luke Briggs + Lane Trexler (Johns), Sully Coy + Cali Bulger (Thomas), Elliott Trebilcock + Ellie James (Whelan), Bryce Hoverter + Wren Kevern + Finnley Bouwman (McCormick), Weston Brown + Avery Ferraro (Myers), James Sheppard + Emerson Morse (Tilton), Charlie Forester + Talulah O'Brien (Pre-K)
We also hit our 100% school-wide registration goal so all classrooms will enjoy a popsicle party on October 9th!
Thanks again to everyone in this community who helped us raised $42,600 for our school!
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
Monday, October 27: Jeffco Community Budget Lab (5-7pm at Arvada High School). Learn more HERE
Wednesday, October 29: Jeffco Community Budget Lab (5-7pm at Carmody Middle School). Learn more HERE
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)
November 3 - 18th: Holiday Helpers Food Drive
Friday, November 7: Movie Night in the gym!
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:
MOMS AND MARGS TICKETS!
You don't want to miss one of our favorite Experience Parties of the year - MOMS AND MARGS! Join other Maple Grove moms for dinner and drinks on Saturday, Nov 1 from 5-9pm. ALL of the money from ticket sales goes directly back to the PTA to support our school!
Thank you to this year's hosts: Erin Marcotte, Amanda Murphy and Brittany Music!
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
IT'S BACK!
The Maple Grove Family Directory is back by popular demand! While we put the finishing touches on this year's directory, get your order in now. If you're already a PTA member you'll receive a copy (1 per family) for free! CLICK HERE to become a PTA member or click the order button below to purchase a directory for $5.
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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