Garden Elementary School

Welcome to 2025! We’re excited to kick off the Kids Heart Challenge in PE class! We need your support to help our school community learn essential lifesaving skills, like Hands-Only CPR and recognizing the warning signs of a stroke. Our goal is to have all students sign up on the app and complete Finn’s Mission. They’ll even earn a free wristband for signing up! You can also help your classroom teacher earn an Amazon gift card and our school earn $500.00 for PE equipment! Here’s how you can join the challenge: PARENTS – GET STARTED IN 3 EASY STEPS: ❤️Download the AHA Schools app for iPhone or Android. ❤️Sign your student up for the Kids Heart Challenge – it’s completely free! ❤️Go to the “Fundraise” section and scroll down to Send Video where you can customize and share a video to send to family and friends where they can learn Hands-Only CPR and the warning signs of a stroke. Thank you for your support in making this a successful event for our school and a valuable learning experience for our students!

Please join us for our monthly PTSO meeting tomorrow, January 9, 2025 at 5:30 in the media center. Hope to see you there!

It's here! Today is SPIRIT DAY at Panda Express! From 9:30am-10:00pm use code 378113 online or show this digital flyer for our school to get credit for your order! Thank you for supporting Garden Elementary School! https://www.pandaexpress.com

Tomorrow, December 11th is SPIRIT NIGHT at Panda Express! Ordering is super easy and our KNN & Safety Patrols earn 20% of our total sales (funds go toward their end of the year field trip to Universal Studios!) You can order online and use code 378113 in the fundraiser box at checkout- OR show the attached photo/flyer when you go to order! The fundraiser lasts all day- from 9:30am until 10:00pm! We hope to see you there! Please share with your friends and family- you don't have to be a Garden Gator to participate!

Today is the LAST day of our auction, which ends at 8pm tonight! You can bid on awesome gifts like this paintball set and MORE! Check it out! https://www.32auctions.com/organizations/46236/auctions/173815/auction_items/5818930

🚨 Attention Fifth Grade Parents! Did you know you can bid on reserved seating at our fifth grade promotion ceremony in our online auction? Bid here and check out lots of other school experiences like PE teacher for the day, Safety Patrol for the day, running a safety drill, and more! https://www.32auctions.com/organizations/46236/auctions/173815/auction_items/5846754

Looking for a unique gift? Check out this hand-painted Lilly Pulitzer-inspired wooden tray painted by our Art Teacher, Mrs. Davis! While you're at it, check out some of the other amazing items we have up for bids in our online auction! https://www.32auctions.com/organizations/46236/auctions/173815/auction_items/5846754

Attention runners! This basket from Enviroracing 5k is just what you need! It includes a handheld water bottle, silicone cups, a complimentary entry to the 2024 Envirorace 5K and a box of LMNT electrolyte salts!

Looking for a great gift? This fishing charter from Fish Tales Bait & Tackle would be an awesome gift for the angler in your life! Bid now for only $120 (worth $460). Check out the rest of the items in our online auction: https://www.32auctions.com/Garden2024?r=1&t=all

Can't find a spot to park? Bid on our VIP parking spot! Check out the other great items in our online auction! https://www.32auctions.com/Garden2024?r=1&t=all

Have you checked out our PTSO's online auction yet? There are some awesome gifts- tickets, experiences, handmade art- and more! Check out this round of golf at Pelican Points for only $100 (valued at $240!) https://www.32auctions.com/Garden2024?r=1&t=all

Our 2024 Online Auction is up and ready for bids! Find some fun experiences, items, and adventures for kids and adults! The auction closes on Sunday, December 8th. Please check it out! https://www.32auctions.com/garden2024

Tomorrow, 11/15 is our HARVEST FESTIVAL! We hope to see you there for some fun family festivities! 5-7pm

Tickets for our 11/15 Harvest Festival will be sold Tuesday and Wednesday morning this week 8:00-8:30 at the flagpole. Tickets are $1 each and are sold in $10 or $20 bundles. Cash or check accepted, a 2% fee will be charged for Venmo. Game tickets will also be sold at the Harvest Festival on Friday!

Do you own a local business or have items/gift cards you'd like to contribute to our online auction? Our PTSO could use your help! Please consider donating: 🐊 Restaurant gift cards 🐊 Local/online gift cards 🐊 tickets for local experiences 🐊 vacations/time shares 🐊 unused toys/games 🐊 gift baskets for kids or adults If you have questions or would like to drop something off, please contact Ms. Sage in the front office or Art Teacher Joanna Davis. Our PTSO thanks you for your generous support! We would like to have all items prior to Thanksgiving Break (November 22).

Please mark your calendars and save the date! Our rescheduled Harvest Festival will be Friday, 11/15 from 5-7pm. Ticket sales will begin next week- stay tuned!

Gator Families- State Mandated screenings for vision, hearing, height, and weight will be conducted Monday, November 11, 2024. All students in kindergarten, 1st and 3rd grade will be screened as well as students that are new to the state. Families are informed if their student does not pass the hearing or vision screening.

Please join us for our monthly PTSO meeting! Thursday, November 7th 5:30 pm in our Media Center *please check in at the front office first

Friday 11/8 is our annual Veterans Day Assembly! In lieu of our "Garden Gator green", please wear red, white, and blue!

VOTE TODAY!! Look for the “Millage Referendum” on the bottom of your ballot! Renewing the Referendum will enable us to promote student achievement, attract and invest in high-quality educators, enrich learning experiences, elevate workforce education, and ensure safe and secure schools. #YourSchoolsYourFuture