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The Grandy Primary Parent Teacher Organization, Inc. (PTO) is a North Carolina nonprofit organization formed to support the educational facilities and enrich opportunities at Grandy Primary School.

Some of our goals this year will be to increase parent involvement, establish a relationship with the faculty & staff, and increase fundraising to enhance the educational program at Grandy Primary School.

Grandy Primary School Information

March is National Nutrition Month. Enjoy foods from all 5 food groups!


Friday April 11, 2008
All Camden County Schools are on a 2 hour delay due to fog.

 



Next PTO Meeting

March 7th @ 8:30AM
School Conference Room

Download The AR Book List Here!

 

PTO News Updated February 14, 2008

PTO Officers - President- Christina Ebert | Vice President- Lesley Kennedy | Bear tracks- Christina Ebert | Yearbook-Christina Ebert

Check the Contact Us page for more information & to froward any comments.


There are a few GPS Spirit Wear still available: T-Shirts youth S-M $9.00 each- Adult crew sweatshirts Large $14.00 each Youth crew sweatshirts S-L  $14.00 each Adult collared shirts M-XL  $13.00 each Youth collard shirt S  $12.00 each One Blanket $15.00 & One Totebag $9.00 Please contact Christina to purchase 336-5838.


A huge thank you goes to Ronda Bangle and her business, Relative Roasters, for providing their wonderful coffee to the staff of Camden Intermediate School. What a way to get started! Thanks again Ronda.

Order your fresh coffee online today!


Usborne Book Fair Coming to GPS March 11th-March 18th 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. This is an opprotunity for students and adults to purchase books.  Also, teachers don’t forget to make a classroom book wish list.  Parents can purchase books from the list for their child’s class. There will also be a jar in the library where you may place a donation and/or requests for specific AR tests to be downloaded. Mrs. Rachid is also looking for volunteers to help with set up and help durning the book fair. Questions regarding AR, the Book Fair or  volunteering, please contact Mrs. Rachid @ 331-4838. The book Fair is to benefit both GPS and CIS and parents and students from both are welcome.


Science Night - March 13, 2008 On Thursday, March 13, 2008 grades K-3 will have science activities in their classrooms from 6:30 p.m.- 8:00 p.m.  The Book fair will also be open from 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. to browse and purchase books. Don’t miss the free ice cream social. Ice Cream will be served from 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.


B-I-N-G-O was a Great Success Thank you to everyone who came out and had fun at BINGO and thank you for coming out to support your school.  Thank you to the PTO, Mr. Lazar, Mrs. Phelps, Michelle Ford Mrs. C. Jones, Mrs. Deckman, Mrs. Laumann, Mrs. Rachid, Mrs. DiCioccio, Mrs. Addaman,  Mrs. Bullock, Ms. Hooper, Mr. & Mrs. Swinney, Mr. David Overton, Mr. Don Forget, and Mrs. Vanessa Green for coming out and volunteering your time to help make Bingo night a success, I could not have done it without you. We appreciate all the businesses, Applebee’s on Battlefield Blvd, Big Lots, Farm Fresh Subway, Pizza Inn, Arby’s, Golden Corral, Albemarle Lanes, Captin D’s, Recycled Reader, Page after Page, North River Camp Ground, and Shiloh Shopping Center.


Honeywell Instant Alert - This week a letter went home explaining this new communication tool for instant notification of school closings, emergencies and schedule changes. A test alert for this system will sent out on Tuesday, February 22nd. You are encouraged to take advantage of the opportunity to sign in online at https://instantalert.honeywell.com as a new user and maintain the accuracy of your user profile. This system is expected to be used as of January 31, 2008 for most of our school-to-home communication.

Parents Please Update Your Profiles!


Zeros’ has changed days. Please come out and support Grandy Primary on Wednesday's. All you have to do is enjoy a lunch or dinner at Zero’s in Camden and drop your receipt in the GPS PTO box. Zero’s then will donate 10% of your meal to GPS. All proceeds go to Grandy Primary School.  


Have you ever wanted to help put a school yearbook together?  Here is your chance.  A committee of parents will start working on the 2007-2008 yearbook Jan. 7th @ 9:00 am at Grandy Primary School.  Pictures of school events and students are needed.  Please include a post-it note on the back of the picture with your name and information about the picture.  NOTE: pictures cannot be returned. QUESTIONS? Call Christina Ebert @ 339-6095.


Spirit Friday’s Every Friday will be Spirit Day at GPS. Please wear your GPS or Camden attire.  If you don’t have something with GPS or Camden logos, wear something blue. Be looking for Spring T-shirts sale beginning soon!


Parents if you haven’t sent in your Ez Fundraiser, you still have the chance. EZ Fundraiser is one of our largest and easiest fundraiser's of the year. EZ Fundraiser is a once a year donation to replace the standard door-to-door sales method of fundraising.


Northeastern Community Development Corporation (NCDC)  is accepting More at Four applications for the 2008-2009 program year effective immediately.  The purpose of the More  at Four Pre-Kindergarten program is to provide high-quality  educational experiences in order to enhance kindergarten  readiness for four year olds that have not had experience  socializing and learning in a group setting. The More at Four Program is open to qualifying children  of Camden County who are eligible to enter kindergarten in the fall of 2009. The new age eligibility requirement states  that the child must be four on or before August 31, 2008, to  make an appointment for registration, please contact  Mary Lee Wilkerson, More at Four Director, at 338-5466, ext. 20.


Mark your calendar and plan to attend Movie Night at GPS on Friday, April 11! Bring your own floor  pillow, blanket and/or beach chair.


Shawboro Ruritan Club Presents Semi-Annual Prime Rib Dinner Saturday, March 29, 2008 at the Shawboro Ruritan Club from 4-7 p.m. Eat in or Take out. $15 Adult   $7 Child Dinner includes Prime Rib, salad, Bake Potato, vegtables, roll, beverage, and desserts. Tickets available by calling 232-2877 or 336-5866.


Relay for Life The relay for life team is looking for coffee containers.  Please give all containers to Gennine Bullock or Hope Swinney at GPS! Thank you!


PTO Officers Needed for 2008-2009.  This is your chance to meet new people, share ideas, support your school & get involved.  Please have all nominees in by April 25th to the PTO box in GPS Office. ?Questions? Contact Christina Ebert


Volunteers Needed Check the Volunteer page for details!

 


Please Support Our Sponsors!

Gold Sponsors:

North River Campground

256 Garrington Island Road ∙ Shawboro, NC 27973 ∙ (252) 336-4414

North River Campground offers the Camden County community a place to enjoy family activities!

www.northrivercampground.com

Nestled in the woods of Camden County, Judy & Everett Sawyer own more than just a campground. North River Campground offers the community a place to enjoy family activities like mini golf, bicycle rentals, and paddle boat rentals. After a day of activities don't forget the take out fresh baked to order Hunt Brothers Pizza. If you're in need of a local place to host a reunion, party, wedding reception, etc. North River Campground offers a rentable enclosed pavilion with a full kitchen.

Zero's of Camden ∙ (252) 334-9644

A Close Cut Lawn Service ∙ David Burnham ∙ (252) 771-5899
E-Mail Us!

"Let us take the work out of your weekend"

Albemarle Hospital

1144 North Road Street ∙ Elizabeth City, NC 27909 ∙ (252) 335-0531

http://www.albemarlehosp.org

The region's center of medical excellence

Intracoastal Martial Arts
102 Mullen Road :: South Mills, NC 27976
(252) 771-9953

Building Bright Futures - You and Lowe's

Let's Build Something Together


Silver Sponsors:

Bronze Sponsors:

Wintergreen Resort - P.O. Box 706 ∙ Wintergreen, VA 22958 ∙ (800) 926-3723

The Premier Choice Of Virginia Resorts, Nestled In The Blue Ridge Mountains

Stampin' Up! - Jerry Welch (252) 771-5929

 

David Bundy Electric ∙ (252) 336-4434

A & A Insurance & Investments

848 Forest Park Road ∙ Elizabeth City, NC 27909 ∙ (252) 338-2677

Numerous companies...serving your personal needs.

Sweet Sign Design

1113 North Road Street ∙ Elizabeth City, NC 27909 ∙ (252) 338-0123

sweetsigndesign@earthlink.net

Food Lion

Party Times
1121 W. Main Street, Elizabeth City, NC 27909
340-5049

Fancy Flags
109 Station Drive, Camden, NC 27921
(252) 267-7822

grenigrl@mchsi.com

Coastal Eye Care
109 Jordan Plaza, Elizabeth City, NC 27909
(252) 338-3909

Colony Tire
1332 W. Ehringhaus Street, Elizabeth City, NC 27909
(252) 338-4174

Knobbs Creek Golf Course
200 E. Ward Street, Elizabeth City, NC 27909
(252) 338-1957

New York Hi Fashion, Inc.
131 Jordan Plaza, Elizabeth City, NC 27909
(252) 331-5838

Puddleducks
406 S. Griffin Street, Elizabeth City, NC 27909
(252) 338-8862

Topside
910 South Highway 343, Shiloh, NC 27974
(252) 336-2611

Wake-N-Bake
133 US 158, Camden, NC 27921
(252) 338-5004

William H. Morgan, Jr.
410 E. Main Street, Elizabeth City, NC 27909
(252) 331-2277

Albemarle Allergy & Asthma PC
615 S. Hughes Blvd., Elizabeth City, NC 27909
(252) 338-0373

Gateway Bank and Trust
1145 North Road Street, Elizabeth City, NC 27906
(252) 334-1511

Ricky's Welding, Inc.
899 Sandy Hook Road, Shiloh, NC 27974
877-284-9373

The PTO Would Like To Thank & Recognize The Following Individuals

Roger & Margaret Gallant
Bob & Katie Krainiak
Norman & Tracy Gregory
Lori & Jon Worthington
Sheilia Gordon
Carol Overton
Amy & Joe Richardson
Jill Marples
Lisa Pangburn


Website Sponsors:

Relative Roasters ~ South Mills, NC ~ 252-548-9448

Visit our Website and order your coffee online using our secure shopping cart! Relative Roasters offers fresh locally roasted coffee!

Relative Roasters is your source for locally roasted coffee!

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