Griegos Elementary PTO

08/28/2026

Griegos Annual Movie Under The Stars
Friday, September 18, 2026 @ 6-9 p.m.

Bring your blankets, chairs and money for the food trucks!

Prior to the movie we will have movie trivia, music, dancing, free popcorn and lemonade.

Pop Pop's Italian Ice will be serving sweet treats and Buddy Boy's Food Truck will be serving the savory eats.

Students must be accompanied by an adult to attend.

We hope to see all our Mustang Families at the movie!

Go Mustangs!!!

08/27/2026

08/27/2026

FREE BOOKS!

08/27/2026

This will bring back memories for parents and introduce your children to what we used to look forward to watching on TV after school everyday! 🌈 📚
❤️ 🧡 💛 💚 💙 💜

Butterfly in the sky, I can go twice as high! 🦋🌈

Reading Rainbow takes over PBS Retro for a full weekend marathon this Saturday, August 29, through Sunday, August 30, streaming free, non-stop, for readers of all ages. 📚

Watch PBS Retro on:
Plex: bit.ly/PBSRetro_Plex
& Vizio WatchFree+

08/27/2026

Congratulations VHS!!!

🏆 National recognition for three APS magnet schools!

We’re celebrating Mission Avenue STEM Magnet Elementary, Valley High and Early College Academy for earning national recognition from Magnet Schools of America! 🎉

🔹 Mission Avenue STEM Magnet Elementary: Nationally Certified-Demonstration
🔹 Valley High: Nationally Certified-Demonstration
🔹 Early College Academy: Nationally Certified

The Certified-Demonstration designation is especially notable, recognizing schools that go beyond MSA’s rigorous standards and serve as models of magnet school excellence.

👏 Congratulations to the students, educators, families and partners who make these schools shine!

Read more: https://www.aps.edu/news/aps-good-news/three-aps-magnet-schools-earn-national-recognition/

08/27/2026

UPDATE: APS sent a letter to parents clarifying its policy on Amira, an AI reading tool, stating parents can refuse the tool in exchange for a paper-and-pencil assessment if they want. ⬇️ Story link in comments.

08/27/2026

Thank you to all our Mustang families who attended the Griegos Open House this evening! 💙💛

If you need more information about APS Title I, please visit https://www.aps.edu/title-i

If you are interested in attending the Title I monthly meetings, please contact Principal Camacho, and she will provide you with all the information you need.

Want to volunteer for our fun, school-wide activities? 🎉 Message us at Griegos Elementary PTO , and we’ll add you to our listserv so you can receive information about upcoming events and decide how you’d like to help.

Thank you for supporting our school community!

Go Mustangs!!! 🐴💙💛

08/25/2026

Just a friendly reminder that the Griegos Open House is tomorrow evening from 5:30-7. Please report to the gym at 5:30 for an informational meeting with the Principal, then you will be welcomed to classrooms from 6-7 p.m.

PTO will have an informational table at the event with the 2026 events schedule and all volunteer opportunities! Looking forward to meeting and seeing all the Mustang families!

Go Mustangs!!