GPTA

At Grymes we believe that the best education comes from a partnership between the student, parents, teachers, and the school. We are fortunate to have very involved parents.

Moms, Dads and grandparents can always be found volunteering, delivering Food Fest lunches, hosting class parties, chaperoning students on field trips, creating costumes and sets for class plays, shelving books in the library, cheering on the sidelines of the playing fields, and substitute teaching. The GPTA helps parents get involved and stay connected, making Grymes a special place with a family atmosphere.

The mission of the GPTA is to promote and sustain an effective working partnership between parents and the school. To accomplish this, the GPTA provides information on matters of interest to parents and helps to educate parents about issues and how to work most effectively with the school. These goals are achieved through bi-monthly publication of the GPTA newsletter, semi-annual meetings of the association, parent involvement in class activities and social events, special all-school programs, and fundraising events. Membership in the GPTA is open to parents, guardians, and grandparents of current Grymes students, and current faculty, staff and administration.

A majority of parent correspondence is through the Wednesday Update, which is available via email, through our website, and by hard-copy on request.  The Update contains school news and upcoming events.  GPTA notices may also be attached. 

Each fall, one parent from the class is chosen to act as the class’ room parent. This parent works in partnership with the teacher to help with such events as parties, the class play, field trips, special events, and communicating with other parents.

Documents for the GPTA

Auction 2010 News!

December 2009 Newsletter

Welcome Back Letter 2009-2010


 

 

 

 

 

Auction News

The Auction volunteers are busy at work to bring you the best auction ever! This year’s auction will be held:

Saturday, May 1, 2010 at the Bull Run Hunt Club in Mitchell’s, VA, from 5:30pm –10:30pm.

We have some great auction items coming your way, including:

  • A Wild Boar Hunt for Eight, courtesy of the Perdue Family
  • A long weekend in Newport, RI, courtesy of Bob Coffin and Friends
  • A week in Park City, Utah, courtesy of the Whitaker Family
  • A week in Big Sky, Montana, courtesy of the Simmonds Family
  • A Day on a Duffy Boat, courtesy of the Whitaker Family
  • A weekend getaway for 2 to Tyson’s Corner/Washington DC with dinner at the Capital Grille, courtesy of the Westin Tyson’s Corner and the Capital Grille, Tyson’s Corner 
  • A private tour for 8, including lunch, at the Wildlife Center of Virginia
  • A Camp Out with the Head of School, courtesy of the Dr. Work
  • A Tea Party with Mrs. Dixon, courtesy of Amy Dixon
  • Lunch for 2 with Grymes’ Art Teacher, courtesy of Lee Anne Houston
  • 10 hours of tutoring with Mrs. Estes, courtesy of Shyla Estes

  • Spend Spring Break week (2011) at Massanutten Resort, courtesy of Deborah Corry and family

  • Weekend getaway in Virginia's Little Switzerland, courtesy of Mrs. Page Sullenberger

  • More Fun and Friends in the Kitchen with Pam Hudson and Not Another Fruitcake with Pam Hudson
  • Horseshoeing, wine tastings and tours, classes, golf, and so much more!!!

Also, please remember to thank and support our volunteers, donors and sponsors, for without them, the auction wouldn’t be possible:

Sponsors:

Gryffons Aerie Grass Fed Beef and Pork

Knight Cattle/Tucker Livestock

Premier Virginia Properties

Gibson Rentals

Virginia Eagle Distributing