Category Archive for 'Annoucements'

New online gradebook!

Wednesday, January 31st, 2007

Families and students,

We now have a new online gradebook called, WebGrader. You will be getting more information soon about how to access grades and progress reports. I’ll transfer your current TrackMyGrades email address to WebGrader.

If you would like to use a different email address, or would like to register and haven’t yet, just contact me with an email address.

 

 

UM-Flint Play Field Trip

Friday, January 12th, 2007

The fourth grade is going on a field trip next Friday, January 19, from 9:15 am to 2:00 pm, to attend a production of the play, The Whale, based on Moby-Dick. Students will need to bring a sack lunch (please, no glass or plastic juice containers).

Click here for the permission slip.

Severe Weather Awareness Poster Contest

Thursday, January 11th, 2007

Here’s your shot at fame and fortune! Try designing a poster about being prepared for severe weather, and maybe you could win a US savings bond!

Here’s the info:

  • Click here for contest details.
  • Click here to view and print the rules and directions.
  • Click here to see past winning posters (scroll to the bottom of the page).

Posters must be postmarked February 1!

Candle Sales Fundraiser

Friday, January 5th, 2007

This fundraiser is earmarked for the 4th grade Mackinaw trip and 5th grade camp. Look below for important information:

  • Sales dates: January 5-19
  • Money and sales form due date: January 23
  • Product pick-up date: February 4

Please note that sales tax is not charged, and all checks are to be payable to McGrath Elementary. The profit margin for this fundraiser is 50%, and all profits go to reducing the $95 student cost of the Mackinaw trip. This is a key fundraiser for our trips.

Michigan Capitol and Historical Museum Field Trip

Thursday, November 16th, 2006

Our next field trip is coming soon; here are the details:

  • When: Tuesday, December 1, 2015
  • Time: Meet at McGrath at 7:15 am for 7:30 departure. Back to McGrath at or before 3:00 pm.
  • Where: Michigan Capitol Building and Historical Museum in Lansing.
  • Cost: No cost for students, except for souvenirs. Up to five parents are admitted free of charge.
  • Permission Slip: Download the permission slip for this trip here
  • Lunch: Bring a sack lunch with disposable containers.
  • Chaperones: We are looking for chaperones for our field trip. We’ll even throw in a free bus ride! Our school asks that you have a Volunteer Information Profile on file with the office. Would you or a family member like to chaperone? Just fill out the form below: