A Service to the Parents of Granite Baptist School
Edition Number 18 May 18, 2012 
Home of the Braves
ATHLETIC AWARDS BANQUET
Tonight is the athletic awards banquet at 6:00 pm in the GBS Gym. All that attend must purchase a ticket, including the team members and their parents. The cost of a ticket is $12.00 per person. The banquet will be catered by the Olive Tree and the menu includes rigatoni pasta, homemade meatballs, chicken Alfredo, oven-baked lasagna, baked chicken parmigiana, salad and bread. Thank you for your support of our GBS athletes.
NO SCHOOL: MEMORIAL DAY
Please note school will be closed Monday, May 28th in observance of the Memorial Day Holiday.
ELEMENTARY FIELD DAY: TUESDAY, MAY 29th
Our annual elementary field day will be held on Tuesday, May 29th from 9:00 – 3:00 at our GBS soccer field. We need volunteers to help with running the games, timing, preparing the awards and distributing the food. This year we are pleased to offer a Subway box lunch for our students and parent volunteers for the price of $5.00 each. Each box contains a 6” Subway sub with chips, drink and a cookie. Please fill out the attached sheet to indicate what you want your child to eat for lunch. If you would be available and would like to help, please complete the attached form and return it to the School Office no later than Friday, May 25th.
FINAL EXAMS – TUESDAY, MAY 29th – FRIDAY, JUNE 1st
The final exam schedule has been distributed to all secondary students. Please make sure you turn in the Parental Permission form for any exam exemptions. Please note the scheduled graduation rehearsals on Thursday and Friday. All Band, Orchestra and Choir members are required to rehearse from 12:00 to 2:00 on Thursday. All Band and Orchestra members are required to rehearse from 11:30 – 12:45 on Friday. All Band, Orchestra and Choir members are required to perform at the graduation ceremony.
LUNCH ROOM CHARGING
Due to the end of the school year fast approaching, there will no longer be “charging” allowed in the lunch room. Please be sure that you send your child in with a lunch or the appropriate amount for their lunch order.
SUMMER OFFICE HOURS
Please note our School Office hours for the summer will be Monday through Thursday 9:00 am to 3:00 pm and Fridays 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. We will be closed on Wednesday, July 4th.
END-OF-YEAR AWARD CEREMONY – JUNE 1st
All parents are invited to attend the award ceremony on the last day of school, Friday, June 1st. The elementary award ceremony is at 8:30 am and the secondary award ceremony is at 9:45 am. Dismissal on Friday,
June 1st will be at 11:00 am.
SENIOR GRADUATION – FRIDAY, JUNE 1st
Everyone is invited to attend our Senior Graduation Ceremony Friday, June 1st at 7:00 pm. We are still in need of a few more parent volunteers to help with the Senior Graduation Reception. If you would like to volunteer to help, please call the School Office.
MEDICINE
If your child has any medication in the School Office, please be sure to pick this up before the end of the school year. This includes all inhalers, EpiPens, prescriptions, etc. Thank you!
LIBRARY BOOKS
All library books should be returned to the school library by Friday, May 25th. There is a $4.00 charge for any lost library book. Your child’s report card may be withheld until all library books are either returned or paid for. Thank you.
LABELS AND BOX TOPS
Congratulations to the 1st grade class for collecting the most Box Tops and to the K3 class for collecting the most Campbell’s Labels. Both classes will be treated to an ice cream party.
PARKING LOT SAFETY
Parents, we are once again making this plea: Because of children walking to the lunchroom and the playground, driving in through the exit end of our parking lot is prohibited. The speed limit on our parking lot is still 5 mph. This is for the safety of all our children. Thank you!
SUMMER SCHOOL EXTENSION PROGRAM
Granite offers our school and church family a summer extension program. This year our summer program will run from Monday, June 11th – Friday, August 10th. We have sent a registration form home with all our current families. Even if you do not have a need for summer child care service, please promote this opportunity to your friends and family. Please contact the School Office at 410-761-1118 if you are interested.
MAY CALENDAR
18 Friday Athletic Awards Banquet @ 6:00 pm
21 Monday 9th/10th grade U.S. History Field Trip to Washington, D.C.
22 Tuesday Elementary Band/Orchestra Field Trip to Calvary Baptist
24 Thursday Last Day of School for K3, K4 & K5
K5 Graduation & K3-K4 program @ 7:00 pm
3rd grade Field Trip to Rose Hill Manor / Honor Society Trip
25 Friday Fundraiser Winners to O’s Game @ 5:30 pm - Details TBA
11th/12th Science Field Trip / 6th Grade Safety Lunch Trip
28 Monday NO SCHOOL: Memorial Day
29 Tuesday School Resumes / Elementary Field Day
29-31 Tues.-Thurs. Final Exams: 1/2 day schedule for secondary
30 Wednesday 1st Grade Field Trip
JUNE CALENDAR
1 Friday Last Day of School: Dismissal @ 11:00 am
Awards Assembly: Elementary @ 8:30 am / Secondary @ 9:45 am
Senior Graduation @ 7:00 pm
4-5 Mon.-Tues. Teacher In-Service Days
11 Monday First Day of Summer School Extension Program
Elementary Field Day will be held on Tuesday, May 29th.
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ELEMENTARY FIELD DAY PARENT VOLUNTEERS
NAME: __________________________________________________________________________________
**I would like to help in the following areas on Tuesday, May 29th for Elementary Field day:
_______________ with games and game time: (ex. Field supervisor, event leader)
_______________ preparing the awards: (ex. Award ribbon writer, tally counter)
_______________ cooking/ serving food: (ex. Luncheon supervisor, cook, server)
_______________ any area where I am needed
Please return this portion to the school office. Thank you.
Note: Elementary Field Day starts at 9:00 am and runs until 3:00 pm. Lunch will be provided for students and volunteers for a small cost.
**Please return this form to your child’s teacher or to the school office no later than May 25th.
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FIELD DAY LUNCH ORDER FORM
Due by Friday, May 25th
Name________________________________________ Grade__________
**Please mark your choice. Send in along with a check or cash if you choose to buy lunch.**
_______ My child will be bringing a disposable bag lunch. (The cafeteria will not be available for warm ups or any purchases on this day.)
_______ Yes, I would like to order a Subway box lunch for my child for $5.00 each. All subs come with American cheese. Please circle your selections:
1). White or Wheat 2). Turkey, Ham or Cold Cut
3). Lettuce, Tomato, Pickle, Onion 4). Mayo, Mustard or Ketchup
5). Chips: Plain or BBQ 6). Drink: Sprite, Water or Juice box
7). Cookie: Choc. Chip, Oatmeal or Peanut Butter
______ I am a parent chaperone and I would like to order a Subway box lunch for myself. (Parents, please write your order on the back using the same format. Thank you.)
Amount Enclosed $ ________________
*Every child in 1st – 6th grade must turn this form in to their teacher by Friday, May 25th. Subway will not accept late orders. Thank you!*
