Principal's Letter
Hello Grant Families,
February is here, and with it comes exciting events and important reminders for our school community!
Kindness Week – February 7-11
We are celebrating Kindness Week starting February 7th! This is a wonderful opportunity for our students to practice compassion, generosity, and respect. Throughout the week, our counselling team will have special activities focused on spreading kindness, including theme days and classroom projects. We encourage families to join in by discussing ways to show kindness at home and in the community.
100th Day!
Grant will be celebrating the 100th day of school on February 7th! Some classrooms will have special activities to celebrate our 100th day of learning! Look for more information from your student's teacher about what the 100th day will look like in their classroom.
Bundle Up!
Winter is still in full swing, and temperatures continue to be chilly. Please make sure your child comes to school dressed in warm clothing, including jackets, hats, and gloves. We want all students to stay comfortable and healthy while playing outside and traveling to and from school.
Have a great weekend!
Love,
Mrs. Searcy
Principal, Grant Elementary
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Calendar at a Glance
Friday, January 31
NO SCHOOL-Semester Break Day
Monday, February 3
Reading Challenge Calendars due
9:30 Late Start Monday (breakfast begins at 9:10)
3:00 STEM4Good begins
3:00 Drummers & Dancers practice
Tuesday, February 4
3:00 Lego Robotics
3:00 Ukulele Club
3:30 T.E.A.M. Grant meeting
Wednesday, February 5
3:00 EWU Reading Clinic
3:00 Minecraft Club
3:00 Volleyball begins
Thursday, February 6
7:40 Volleyball
3:00 Indigenous Club
3:00 Multicultural Club
Friday, February 7
100th Day of School Celebration
Monday, February 10
9:30 Late Start Monday (breakfast begins at 9:10)
3:00 STEM4Good
3:00 Drummers & Dancers practice
Tuesday, February 11
3:00 Lego Robotics (last day)
3:00 Ukulele Club
5:30 Family Night
Wednesday, February 12
3:00 EWU Reading Clinic
3:00 Minecraft Club
3:00 Volleyball
Thursday, February 13
7:40 Volleyball
8:30 Class Pictures
3:00 Report Cards Sent Home
Friday, February 14
NO SCHOOL-Professional Learning Improvement Day
Monday, February 17
National Random Acts of Kindness Day
NO SCHOOL-Presidents Day
4:30 Pizza Night Fundraiser at The Grain Shed
Tuesday, February 18
NO SCHOOL-Weather Make Up Day
Upcoming Events (more information to come)
Feb 20 5th Grade Parent Night at Sacajawea Middle School
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No School
There will be no school on the following days:
Friday, January 31, it is Semester Break Day.
Friday, February 14, it is Professional Improvement Day.
Monday, February 17, it is Presidents Day.
Tuesday, February 18, it is a Weather Make Up Day we have not needed.
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We Are Hiring!
We currently have openings for Noon Aides (lunch and recess supervision) and Crossing Guards. For more information and to apply, go to https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/spokaneschools. If you have any further questions, please call the office at 509-354-2800.
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Congratulations!
Congratulations to Mrs. Escobar's classroom for earning 60 Yellow Paws and filling their Yellow Paw poster! They chose to have an extra recess!
Congratulations to January's Citizens of the Month! These students were chosen for showing the Purposefull People character trait of perseverance. Way to go, Huskies! We are so proud of you!
Preschool: Eevee, Harvey, Sixto
Kindergarten: Mendel, Leilani, Emmanuel, Emilia, Zander, Derek
1st Grade: Gunnar, Jehovani, Daniel
2nd Grade: Julian, Ilya, Omar, Odin
3rd Grade: Malaki, Rose, Max, Mason
4th Grade: Ronnie, Ona, Mitch, Scarlet, Keyajae
5th Grade: Colton, Rosie, Malak
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Grant Elementary’s Spelling Bee – A Celebration of Hard Work and Fun!
On January 27th, Grant Elementary’s top spellers took the stage for the annual Spelling Bee! After weeks of studying and practicing, these students showcased their hard work and determination. This exciting event isn’t just about competition, it’s also a fun way to build confidence, learn new words, and cheer on classmates. Whether they win or not, every participant should be proud of their effort.
Our top two spellers have the opportunity to compete in the regional spelling bee on February 8th.
Top Three Spellers
Beverly Rose ~ 1st Place
Rahel ~ 2nd Place
Wijjo ~ 3rd Place
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Extra Curricular Activities
Grant offers many extra curricular activities for students to be involved in. There is an activity bus in the afternoons for students who are eligible to ride the bus and have registered to ride.
Mondays:
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Drummers & Dancers (for 3rd-5th grades, from 3:00-4:15)
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STEM4Good (for 3rd-5th grades, from 3:00-4:30), starting February 3
Tuesdays:
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Lego Robotics (for 1st-2nd grades, from 3:00-4:00)
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Ukulele Club (for 4th-5th grades, from 3:00-4:15)
Wednesdays:
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EWU Reading Clinic (for 1st-5th grades, from 3:00-4:00)
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Minecraft Club (for 3rd-5th grades, from 3:00-4:00)
Thursdays:
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Multicultural Club (for 3rd-5th grades, every other Thursday from 3:00-4:00)
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Indigenous Club (for American Indian or Alaska Native students, twice a month, from 3:00-4:00)
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2025-2026 Registration Now Open
Kindergarten and new student registration is now open for next year! Please register online or come by the office. The following is a list of paperwork to upload or bring in to the office to complete the registration process:
- Birth certificate (students must be 5 years old on or before August 31)
- Medically verified immunizations records
- Proof of residency (this can be a utility or phone bill)
Registering now helps in preparing for classrooms next year. Please help us in our planning efforts and register your child as soon as possible. Please encourage your friends and neighbors to register their child too!
https://www.spokaneschools.org/page/school-registration-2025-26
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Reading Challenges
Grant is currently offering 2 reading challenges for our students.
Grant is a part of Silverwood's Read2Ride program. If your student reads 10 hours (or 600 minutes) by March 24, they will receive a FREE ticket to Silverwood Theme Park when they turn in their reading log!
The Grant monthly reading challenge is in full swing! Make sure to read daily and to fill out your January calendar. Calendars are due Monday, February 3.
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Interested in Volunteering?
If you are interested in volunteering for a field trip or helping a teacher in the classroom, you must fill out an online application and be approved as a volunteer. The volunteer application is NOT mobile friendly. Please complete the application on a desktop device. It can take up to a week for an application to be approved. For more information, visit https://www.spokaneschools.org/page/volunteer. (If you've previously filled out a paper volunteer application, you'll need to update digitally after the end of this year.)
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Attendance Line
If your student is going to be absent from school or arriving late, please call the attendance line to report the absence or tardy. Please remember to include your student's name and the reason for their absence. The phone number is 509-354-2818.
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SPS HEART Program
If you or your family has had a loss of housing, remember that you may be eligible for the HEART program’s support and services. We work to provide educational stability for students that are staying in temporary or transitional living situations. Please give our office a call at 509-354-7302 or check out our website for more information: https://www.spokaneschools.org/page/heart-program.
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What's for Breakfast and Lunch?
Breakfast and lunch menus are always available online. All students eat free thanks to the Community Eligibility Provision Program. Students can purchase an extra entree, called a "super" for $2.00.
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Download the New SPS Mobile App!
The new SPS mobile app is your go-to place for news, information, events, meal menus and more! Search “Spokane Public Schools” in your app store. Once you download the app, you can subscribe to the school(s) your student(s) attend.
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T.E.A.M. Grant Updates
T.E.A.M. Grant is the parent-teacher group for Grant Elementary. We support the students and staff through various requests presented to the group. You can follow us on Facebook and Instagram.
We have a new email address! If you have any questions, please email teamgrantptg@gmail.com.
The next T.E.A.M. Grant meeting is Tuesday, February 4, at 3:30 in the library. We would love to have you join us! Free childcare is available.
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Congratulations to our Progress Conference basket winners! Thank you to everyone who attended Progress Conferences, we appreciate your support. | |
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First graders have been working on counting up to 120 using the number line. This week, they worked together to build the "world's largest" number line! | |
Our ASB recently hosted a Movie Night. Families had a great time watching "Inside Out 2" and eating snacks. | |
February is National Random Acts of Kindness month! Our staff kicked off Kindness month during a recent staff meeting where staff members went around and wrote kind things on each other's plates. Mrs. Rasmussen and Mr. Pride will be doing classroom lessons with students on the importance of kindness. | |
A special thank you to private donors who gave to the Hoodie Project! Our 5th graders had a visit from Eastern Washington University who gave each student a hoodie-just in time for their field trip to EWU for the women's basketball game! | |
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