Grandview Elementary PTO

08/23/2026

🌟Website weekly for August 24 - 28🌟

📅Monday is the first day of classes for grades 1 - 5.
🍎first day for kindergarten students with last names beginning with A - L. There is no bus transportation for K students, drop off at 9:30am and pick up at 2:30pm✏️🎒🖍️

📅Tuesday is the first day for kindergarten students with last names beginning with M - Z. No bus transportation for K students, drop off at 9:30am and pick up at 2:30pm✏️🎒🖍️

📅 Wednesday is the first full day for all kindergarten students🚍transportation is provided✏️🎒🖍️
🍎first day for pre-K students with last names beginning with A - L. No bus transportation for Pre-K students, drop off at 9:30am and pick up at 2:30pm✏️🎒🖍️

📅Thursday is the first day for Pre-K students with last names beginning with M - Z. No bus transportation for Pre-K students, drop off at 9:30am and pick up at 2:30pm✏️🎒🖍️

📅 Friday is the first full day for all Pre-K students🚍transportation is provided for students 4 years of age and up✏️🎒🖍️
🪩Fall fundraiser packets will be distributed in classrooms. Ready, set, GLOW🪩
💙💛Show your Derry pride and wear blue and gold💙💛

⭐️Welcome back Grandview! Are you ready to LEARN and GLOW?⭐️

08/22/2026

📣 Our Spirit Sale Is Here! 📣

💙💛 Show Off Your DA Pride 💛💙

‼️🌟 When ordering please add your student’s first and last name as well as homeroom number in the notes section at checkout.

https://www.countrycabincustomsllc.com/shop/grandview-pto-spirit-sale/M354S5ZTWFR4L3WY6LNYYD3I

08/21/2026

Curious about the PTO? 👀
Take a look at what you’ve been missing! 🎉

We plan, we celebrate, we support our school—and most importantly, we HAVE FUN! 💙💛

Swipe through to see just a few of the things our PTO gets to be part of. 📸✨

You don’t have to do it all. You just have to jump in!
Come join us and be part of the fun! 🙌

https://www.dasd.us/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=2016082&type=d&pREC_ID=2153908

08/19/2026

Stop by and see us in the MPR. All sales are cash only please!

🌟BACK TO SCHOOL NIGHTS ARE ALMOST HERE! 🌟

The classrooms are ready, the pencils are sharpened, and we’re SO excited to welcome our amazing families! ✏️✂️

08/17/2026

🌟BACK TO SCHOOL NIGHTS ARE ALMOST HERE! 🌟

The classrooms are ready, the pencils are sharpened, and we’re SO excited to welcome our amazing families! ✏️✂️

08/14/2026

Congratulations and welcome! We look forward to seeing some of you at Grandview.

We wish you all a great year at DASD!

𝗪𝗲𝗹𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗗𝗲𝗿𝗿𝘆 𝗔𝗿𝗲𝗮 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗰𝘁 🍎📐✏️

This week, our newest educators completed New Hire Orientation, and we couldn’t be more excited to have them join Team DASD! 🙌

Their energy, ideas, and passion for students are exactly what make our district shine. 💛💙

Let’s give a warm Derry Area welcome to these fresh faces who are ready to inspire, challenge, and make a difference every day! 👏🍎

Pictured left to right: Rachael Raymond, Quinn Farrell, Emma Firment, Gabrielle Trout, and Abby Gundersen

08/12/2026

If the PTO isn’t your thing but you still want to volunteer at your child or grandchild’s school, consider being a PAL! It’s a great way to help grade level and Specials teachers. ✏️✂️🖍️

📣 Grandview Elementary School is looking for PAL (Parents Assist in Learning) volunteers for the 2026–2027 school year!

PAL volunteers support our students and staff by:

✅ Duplicating teaching materials
✅ Preparing cutouts for projects
✅ Assisting during lunchtime
✅ Hanging artwork and bulletin boards

If you are already an approved volunteer and would like to become a PAL, please contact Christina Sisak at [email protected].

Interested in becoming an approved volunteer? Click the link below to begin the application process. 👇https://www.applitrack.com/derryarea/onlineapp/default.aspx?Category=Volunteers

Together, we can enrich the educational programs of Derry Area School District! 💙💛

08/10/2026

📚✏️ Back-to-school reminder, parents! 🐔

Before you toss those Chick-fil-A receipts in the trash, SAVE THEM! 🧾
Send those receipts in with your child at the start of school — they are able to help support their school! 🏫

Use the App to order? Just send the digit receipt to our email: [email protected] 📲

So while you’re checking off school supplies, don’t forget one more thing:
✅ Backpack
✅ Lunchbox
✅ School supplies
✅ Chick-fil-A receipts! 🧾🐔

Every little bit helps, so keep those receipts and send them with your child to school! 📚

08/02/2026

📸 Save the date for School Picture Day at Derry Area School District!

Derry Area Middle School & High School
📅 Thursday, September 3, 2026

Grandview Elementary School
📅 Wednesday, September 30, 2026

Additional information will be shared as the dates approach. Get ready to smile, Trojans! 💙💛

07/31/2026

📚✏️ Back-to-school season is almost here!

Please save the dates for Derry Area School District’s upcoming Back-to-School events:

📅 August 18
Back-to-School Night for Grades K, 2, and 4
5:00–7:00 PM at Grandview Elementary

📅 August 19
Back-to-School Night for Grades 1, 3, and 5
5:00–7:00 PM at Grandview Elementary

📅 August 20
Pre-K Counts Meet Your School Night
5:00–7:00 PM at Grandview Elementary

📅 August 20
9th Grade and New Student Orientation
9:00–11:30 AM at Derry Area High School

🚧 As previously shared, due to the continued Middle School renovation project, the Meet Your School Night for students in Grades 6–8 will be held in September. The specific date and additional details will be communicated in the near future.

We look forward to welcoming our students and families back for another great school year! 💙💛