Week 14 Newsletter

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The Grove Grizzly A Note From the Office   This is the time of year when we reflect on all of our many blessings, and I know the Grove staff is so thankful for all of our wonderful Grove students and families! We wish everyone a very Happy Thanksgiving full of family, friends, good food, and fun!     Upcoming Dates November 22nd -24th – Thanksgiving Break Tuesday, December 5th – Board of Education Meeting, 7:00 p.m. Friday, December 8th – Grove Hour of Code Wednesday, December 13th – Teacher Lunch Raffle Wednesday, December 13th – PTO Jimmy John’s Dine and Share Thursday, December 21st – Winter Music Concert, 1:15 & 7:00 p.m.  Friday, December 22nd – Winter Parties 1:30-2:30 p.m. and P.J.’s December 25th – January 8th – Winter Break January 9th – School Resumes for the New Year   The PTO would like to thank all our families that came to this year's Donuts with Dads, a fun morning was had by all! A very special thank you to this year's co-chairs, Patti Cellupica and Kyla Marabella whose leadership and dedication made this year another great success!  We would also like to thank the many staff members who volunteered their time. Thank you Mr. Walcott, Mrs. Scanlan, Mrs. Kontney, Ms. Clarke, Mrs. Boskelly, Mrs. Matthews, Mrs. Tisinai, Ms. Pfannenstiel and the custodial staff for all your help. Graphics were designed by Grove Alum and BHS student Isabella Parenti. Thank you to the following families for their donations! The Amin Family The Boulos Family The Burkhead Family The Carow Family The Cellupica Family The Chrostowski Family The Crosson Family The Frankini Family The Marabella Family The Mazgaj Family The Mullins Family The Pisano Family The Placko Family The Venuto Family Thank you to the following people for volunteering!  Alejandra Acosta Jahvini Amin Nick Andrews Mafe Andrews Deanna Baker Dionne Boulos Samantha Cleys Cyndy DeMann Courtney Engelson Jessie Erickson Mayumi Fujita Jodi Johnson Chaitanya Kandikonda Becky Klinghofer ​Shara Linden Michelle Lyon Bonnie Malczynski Julita Mazgaj Megan Mirkovich Grace Pacini Kathy Patel Marla Pisano Paola Placko Brigit Riordan Jennifer Sahinoglu Marne Venuto Holiday Card Season is here!  Consider ordering from Shutterfly/Tiny Prints using our school storefront!  Each purchase through this link earns Grove 13%! Shop HERE! Extra savings are available too!  Contact bkriordan@gmail.com for coupon codes before ordering!  Thanks to all who have ordered our Grove Winter Gear!  Our gray pom pom hats are now sold out!  We still have our black and white beanies available - order yours today!   https://barrington220.revtrak.net/PTO/PTO-Grove-Elementary/Grove-PTO-Winter-Gear-Sale/ Please join us for a family style meal at our Annual Holiday Luncheon - RSVP by December 5th! Our Menu: Insalata alla Francesca Rigatoni Bolognese Salmone al Funghi Tiramisu Fountain Drinks, Coffee & Tea Included Cash Bar Available $28 / Person - Make checks payable to Grove Ave PTO. Free Childcare Available at Grove at 11:15 am. Please note childcare needs and dietary restrictions, if any, in your RSVP Purchase Holiday Gift Cards! Great Lakes Scrip Center Gift Card Program Helping raise money to support our school is easier than you think!  Simply order gift cards through the Great Lakes Scrip Center Program (www.shopwithscrip.com) each month and Grove will receive a percentage back from each card purchased!   Gift cards can be used for your own daily shopping or also as holiday gifts for others!  Popular gift cards that are available: Target, Amazon, Bath & Body Works, Best Buy, Barnes & Noble, Chili’s, Starbucks, Panera, Gap, Dick’s, and iTunes Grove Family Enrollment Code: 4386953B56688 Orders will be due Monday, November 27th and the cards can be picked up in the office on Monday, December 4th.  If you would like the cards to be sent home with your child, please email elvmahoney@yahoo.com.