Wanted: Spring Fair Volunteers!

5/3 - 10AM-5PM - UPPER PLAYGROUND Featuring the fabulous talent show, tasty eats from local restaurants (Simmzy's, Rock & Brews, Manhattan Beach Creamery, Fish Bar, and Fresh Brothers), game booths, inflatables, and much more!

VOLUNTEER FOR FUN Help make the Fair amazing! Volunteer at your grade level sponsored booth, the Beauty Booth, Bakeshop, and more. Sign up today!

CHILI COOK OFF Dig out that great family recipe! Contestants please register with Kimbra Pike or Eve MacHale.

BAKESHOP DONATIONS Contact Michele Fukumoto or Lee Ann Grzesek with what you're bringing. Drop them off in the Cafeteria after school on 5/2 or between 7-10am on 5/3.

BOOTH TICKETS Order your Fair tickets at gvpta.com or turn in the flyer to the PTA room. Tickets can be used at ALL fair booths. 4/28 is the deadline for classroom delivery. 5/2 at 2pm is the deadline for pre-order will call pick-up. For more info contact Courtney Halle.

TEACHER/STAFF RAFFLE Enter to win a memorable experience with GV teachers and staff such as ice cream with Mrs. Steinberg, an evening in the library with Mrs. Snively, and more! See gvpta.com for full listings and how to enter. Good luck!

BOOK SALE BOOTH DONATIONS
Drop off your used books, CDs and DVDs outside the library for the Book Sale Booth. Please no encyclopedias. Questions? Contact Bettina Javellana.

GREEN EVENT Courtesy of Grades of Green there will be hydration stations and food waste recycling. Remember to bring your refillable bottle, and to throw trash in the appropriate receptacle.

GV Teacher of the Year

CONGRATULATIONS TO SHARON WITZANSKY! Sharon started teaching at Grand View in 1999 and has taught Kindergarten, 1st, 3rd, and 5th grade. She served as an assistant vice principal at GV for six months. Click for more info about Sharon's excellent qualifications for this high honor. She will next compete for District Teacher of the Year.

FREE Family Safety Seminar 4/30

SPONSORED BY MEADOWS PTA Learn how to keep your family safe from "tricky people" from child safety expert Pattie Fitzgerald of Safely Ever After. Everyone is invited to attend this free event. If you have already purchased tickets on the Meadows website the cost will be refunded. 4/30 - 8:30-10:30am - Meadows Cafeteria.

Run Club Launches 5/1

EVERY TUE/THU IN MAY A free, fun, supportive, non-competitive before school program for 1st-5th graders! Why? Because evidence shows active kids do better in school and it's the perfect way to train for the upcoming 5K Run! Permission slip and more info at gvpta.com.

Blood Drive 5/6 - 8:30am-2:30pm - PAC

ATTENTION HEROES Donors will receive vouchers for an LA Galaxy soccer game or discounts for Union Pizza Co. Please schedule an appointment at redcrossblood.org - sponsor code: GRANDVIEW. For more info contact Cammie Ott or Ellen Scott.

Wanted: Gently Used Clothes & Shoes

TO BENEFIT RICHSTONE AND HOLA FAMILIES Please donate gently used clothing and shoes for the children and adults served by Richstone Family Center and Heart of Los Angeles. Donations accepted at the flagpole or in the Library Hallway up to the day of the Spring Fair. Items should be clean and in good condition (no stains or rips). All sizes welcome. For more info email Diane Liebenson or call 310-546-0918.

Gator Run Registration Open

DISCOUNT FAMILY RATE ENDS 5/30 - REGISTER NOW Please join our Grand View family and the Manhattan Beach community when we run/walk on 6/7 to raise funds for MBEF.

GAP Registration Open

SPRING SESSION CLASSES BEGIN 5/5 Enroll at mbxfoundation.org for classes that enrich the school experience. For more info email Gina Marcarelli or call 310-415-6883.

Summer Fun

CAMP VIP The schedule and registration are available at mbxfoundation.org. For more info email Nancy Rosenburg or call 310-503-1771.

CAMP EDP Registration, emergency forms, and permission slips can be found at mbusd.org. For more info email Susana Anton.

MB PARKS & REC THEATER CAMP LA Parent Magazine Voted Best Summer Camp & Children's Live Theater. Info and registration.