Grace Academy PTO

Grace Academy PTO Parents, Teachers, and staff working to support Grace Academy students and strengthen community.

03/22/2026

🎉🎟️ Grace Academy March Calendar Raffle – Day 22 Winner! 🎟️🎉
Congratulations to Alex Garcia, our Day 22 raffle winner! 🥳

A huge thank you to our adorable Preschool helpers Asa, Jacob, and Destiny, who had the sweetest “sit-down conversation” with Mrs. Miller to help choose today’s winner 😂 Their personalities, curiosity, and excitement made this one extra special. It’s moments like these that remind us how joyful and fun our youngest learners are—so cute! Great job, friends!

Alex purchased his winning ticket from the Santiago Family—thank you for your continued support! 🎉

Alex is the recipient of a $50 Costco Gift Card, generously donated by Grace Academy parent Mahari Miller, who has also donated multiple times to support this raffle. 💛

Mahari is the owner of MTM Cleaning and Flooring Services, a business known for quality workmanship and dependable service. He offers services including:
• Tile installation
• Wood flooring
• Floor refinishing
• Property maintenance
• Cleaning services

Mahari takes great pride in his work and consistently delivers results that leave homes and businesses looking refreshed and well cared for. We are so thankful for his generosity and support of the Grace Academy community.

If you are in need of flooring or cleaning services, Mahari is just a call away—be sure to support this amazing local business!

🎟️ See you tomorrow for Day 23! 🎉

03/20/2026

🎉🎟️ Grace Academy March Calendar Raffle – Day 20 Winner! 🎟️🎉

Congratulations to Alex Otero, our Day 20 raffle winner! 🥳

A big thank you to our 3rd grade helpers Karianys and Christoph for pulling today’s raffle. This was by far our one of our most animated and exciting video yet! 😂 The reactions were priceless—especially when Christoph realized the winner was his grandfather! What a special and memorable moment. Great job, you two! 👏l

Alex is the recipient of an amazing 3-D Gift Basket, generously donated by Valentine 3-D Creations, owned by Grace Academy parent Matt Valentine. 🎁✨

Matt has an incredible talent for 3-D printing and design, creating fun, creative, and highly detailed items that both kids and adults love. His work combines innovation, precision, and creativity, bringing unique ideas to life in a way that’s both functional and exciting.

This awesome gift basket includes:
• A moon night light
• A Connect 4 game
• 🐉 A dragon egg with dragons inside
• 📚 Minecraft bookmarks
• A fidget toy
• 🍪 Chip clips
• A book light spacer for a bookshelf

There is truly something for everyone in this thoughtful and creative bundle!

A huge thank you to Matt Valentine for his generosity and for sharing his talents to bless our Grace Academy community. If you’re looking for custom 3-D creations, unique gifts, or fun items, be sure to support Valentine 3-D Creations!

🎟️ See you tomorrow for Day 21! 🎉

🎉🎟️ Grace Academy March Calendar Raffle – Day 19 Winner! 🎟️🎉Congratulations to Marilyn Padilla, our Day 19 raffle winner...
03/19/2026

🎉🎟️ Grace Academy March Calendar Raffle – Day 19 Winner! 🎟️🎉

Congratulations to Marilyn Padilla, our Day 19 raffle winner! 🥳

A big thank you to our helpers, Birthday boy Yeshua T. and Aj F., our 1st graders, who did a fantastic job pulling today’s raffle ticket! 🎉 Not only did they step up with excitement, but they showed great listening skills, confidence, and teamwork. It made the moment even more special celebrating Yeshua on his birthday while helping with the raffle. Great job, boys!

The winning ticket was sold by the Ruiz Family—they are on fire this raffle season! 🔥

Marilyn is the recipient of a Specialty Dessert generously donated by Virtuously Made 🍰✨

Virtuously Made is owned by Grace Academy parent Vickie Bouknight, and her desserts are truly made with love and excellence. She specializes in delicious pound cakes and banana puddings, offering a variety of rich, flavorful options that are perfect for any occasion.

What makes Virtuously Made even more special is the heart and faith behind the business. Vickie pours care, creativity, and purpose into every dessert, using her gifts to bless others and bring joy through her creations. Each treat is not only beautifully made but also crafted with intention and passion.

If you’re looking for a show-stopping dessert for your next event or gathering, be sure to support Virtuously Made—you will not be disappointed!
Check out her menu below!

Thank you again for supporting our raffle and our Grace Academy community.

🎟️ See you tomorrow for Day 20! 🎉

🎉🎟️ Grace Academy March Calendar Raffle – Day 18 Winner! 🎟️🎉Congratulations to the Dross Family, our Day 18 raffle winne...
03/19/2026

🎉🎟️ Grace Academy March Calendar Raffle – Day 18 Winner! 🎟️🎉

Congratulations to the Dross Family, our Day 18 raffle winners! 🥳

A huge thank you to Maddie C. and Gabriel M., our upper elementary helpers who pulled today’s raffle. These two did an outstanding job—not only were they confident, but they showed great presentation skills, clear speaking voices, and poise while leading the drawing. It’s amazing to see our students growing in confidence and stepping into leadership roles so naturally. Great job, Maddie and Gabriel!

The Dross Family are the recipients of $50 Cash, generously donated by Stephanie Vega of Homeland Insurance. 💵

Stephanie is an exceptional insurance agent—she is kind, knowledgeable, and always greets clients with a warm smile. She takes the time to truly help families understand their options and make the best decisions for their needs.

She has also been a trusted partner to Grace Academy parent Shale Miller, helping many of her buyers and sellers secure homeowners insurance, find better quotes, and even take advantage of bundle options for additional savings. Stephanie consistently goes above and beyond to serve clients with excellence and care.

If you are in need of home, auto, or bundled insurance, we highly recommend reaching out to Stephanie Vega—she will take great care of you!

Thank you again to everyone supporting our raffle and our Grace Academy community.

🎟️ See you tomorrow for Day 19! 🎉

03/18/2026

🎉🎟️ Grace Academy March Calendar Raffle – Day 17 Winner! 🎟️🎉

Congratulations to Lisa Starnes, our Day 17 raffle winner! 🥳

A big thank you to our Kindergarten helpers Jason O. and Edwin Z., who did an amazing job pulling today’s raffle ticket. It’s been so fun to see how the students have been watching the previous raffle videos and coming in already knowing what to do! Their excitement, confidence, and willingness to participate make these drawings even more special. Great job, JJ and EJ!

Lisa purchased her ticket from the Bouknight Family and is the recipient of a Free Haircut, which she can use herself or gift to someone. 💈

This generous prize was donated by Fellowship Club Barbershop, owned by Charlie Santiago.

Charlie is a Christian barber who takes great pride in his craft and his community. His barbershop is known not only for providing great haircuts and professional service, but also for creating a welcoming environment where people can connect, encourage one another, and leave feeling refreshed and confident.

We are so grateful for Charlie’s generosity in donating to our raffle and supporting the Grace Academy community.
If you’re looking for a great barber, be sure to support Fellowship Club Barbershop and experience the excellent service for yourself!

Thank you again to everyone participating in our raffle.
🎟️ See you tomorrow for Day 18! 🎉

03/16/2026

🎉🎟️ Grace Academy March Calendar Raffle – Day 16 Winner! 🎟️🎉
Congratulations to Delmarina Lopez, our Day 16 raffle winner! 🥳

A huge thank you to the lovely Marielena O. and Amanda M.L., our 2nd grade helpers, who assisted with today’s raffle drawing. They were so excited to participate, and their big smiles truly said it all! It’s always such a joy to see our students eagerly helping and being part of the fun. Great job, girls! 👏

The winning ticket was sold by 4th grader Penny R. and her family. Thank you for supporting the raffle and helping make this fundraiser a success!

Delmarina is the recipient of a $25 Starbucks Gift Card, generously donated by Cleaner Homes. ☕✨

Cleaner Homes is a professional cleaning service that helps families keep their homes fresh, organized, and spotless. A quality cleaning service can save busy families time, reduce stress, and create a more peaceful home environment. We are very grateful for their generosity in supporting our Grace Academy raffle. If you’re looking for help maintaining a clean and welcoming home, please consider supporting Cleaner Homes.

Delmarina also wins a radio shoutout, compliments of The Q 99.7! 📻

This is a wonderful opportunity. And… one of our Grace Academy parents, Jeannette K., who serves as a radio host at The Q 99.7 which is a plus! We are so thankful for the many ways these businesses support the school and help spread the word about the great things happening in our Grace Academy community.

Thank you again to everyone participating and supporting our raffle!

Attached please find them post recent calendar ticket tracker.

🎟️ See you tomorrow for Day 17! 🎉

03/14/2026

🎉🎟️ Grace Academy March Calendar Raffle – Day 14 Winner!🎟️🎉

Congratulations to Nina Baulkman, our Day 14 raffle winner! 🥳 Her winning ticket was sold by the Miller Family.

A huge thank you to Noah and Genesis, who happily accepted the invitation to pull today’s raffle ticket. We actually met them while shopping in Marshalls, and although they are not students at Grace Academy, they are wonderful young people from the community who were excited to help. It was such a blessing to share a few moments with them and even talk about the goodness of God. 👏

Nina is the recipient of $50 Cash, generously donated by AfriKque Limited, owned by Karina Dise.💵

Afri(K)que’s philosophy is to work with women and girls both locally and internationally by presenting their beautiful pieces of art to the world, helping fight against hunger and poverty that affects many children. Their priority is to partner with socially and economically disadvantaged women artists and be their voice.

Afri(K)que also creates handcrafted jewelry in the United States using natural materials found on African soil. When you purchase their eco-friendly products, attend their events, or collaborate with them, you are directly helping communities in Africa and the United States. They are also a recognized nonprofit organization
making a real difference.

If you would like to learn more about their beautiful work and mission, please visit:
🌍 www.afrikque.com

Thank you to Afri(K)que for supporting Grace Academy and helping us continue to bless our students and families.

🎟️ See you tomorrow for Day 15!🎉

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