Good Evening Grizzlies, this is Mrs. Huff with the Willow Grove weekly update. I want to thank all the parents/guardians who came to Back-to-School Night last Thursday. I appreciate all your support of Willow Grove, and the staff enjoyed meeting all of you.

FIRST FRIDAY FLAG ON FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 5TH!
Please join us in the amphitheater this Friday, September 5th, at 9:05 a.m. for our first Friday Flag. In honor of Patriot Day, please remember to wear red, white, and blue.

“Parenting with Love & Logic” Parent Education Opportunity on September 11th from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Save the date for an evening of “Parenting with Love & Logic” with Dr. Charles Fay, leading author of books that provide parents with time-tested strategies for raising children who are self-confident, motivated, and ready for the real world! Love and Logic is the foundation for Willow Grove’s school-wide Positive Behavior Support Plan. A big thank you to our PTA for sponsoring this event!!! Please see the attached flyer for more information and details about signing up to attend this exciting learning opportunity.

PARENTS, YOUR HELP ARE NEEDED!
Please avoid stopping in the crosswalk and bus loop entrance/exit when you are in the drop off/pick up lane on Via Azul. Also, students should only exit their car at the school’s drop off curb in front of the school. Thank you for your help!

JOIN PTA!
Thank you to those of you who have already joined PTA this year! Please consider becoming a member of our wonderful PTA! We had our very first raffle winner last night!! The lucky winner is…Dayna Schneider. Dayna please contact Elle Dawkins at elledawk@gmail.com. Don't forget all of the SUPER prizes you can win when you become a member. You can even sign up online at our new PTA website www.ptawillowgrove.my-PTA.org

ATTENTION ROOM PARENTS, ARTS ATTACK PARENTS, AND CLASS PHOTOGRAPHERS!
On Wednesday, September 10th, from 1:30 to 2:30 we will be holding a Room Parent Meeting. Immediately following will be the Arts Attack and Class Photographer meetings until 3:05.

SUPPORT WILLOW GOVE’S EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION
The Willow Grove Educational Foundation’s Grizzly Growth Fund brochure is on its way to you! We hope everyone has a chance to review the brochure that details what the Foundation provides for our Grizzlies. For further information, visit our website at http://www.willowgrovefoundation.org. Please return your response card in the envelope provided and donate what you can to fund these important programs.

RUNNING CLUB VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!
Running Club volunteers are needed! Running Club is held every Friday during lunch and needs your help marking the students' laps, handing out toe tokens, and cheering our little runners on! If you can spare one or more Fridays a month from 11:00 to 1:10, please send an email to Romy Gizicki atromysue@san.rr.com.

MIXED BAGS DESIGN FUNDRAISER
You may have seen these stylish fun 100% recyclable bags at Back to School Night. Please help PTA raise money to help continue special programs and events. Don’t forget your Grizzly can win prizes with the more they sell!! This sale is in full swing. SEPT. 12th is the LAST day. If you have any questions please contact Soo Chen at Kyungsoochen@gmail.com.

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