Originally delivered on 10/12/2025 6:02 pm

SUBJECT: Cozy Days Ahead (hopefully)!-PTA Newsletter 10/12/25

Weekly Newsletter- October 12, 2025

www.mgeptatx.org

President's Message

🍁 Hi Griffin Families!

📅 No School Tomorrow – Just a reminder that there will be no school tomorrow! I hope that you have enjoyed the extra-long weekend, take time to relax, and soak up some fall fun with your family.🍂

📸It’s almost Picture Day! Mark your calendars for October 16th- time to show your Grizzly pride and your brightest smile! 🐻💙

🏈It’s game time! 5th Grade Super Bowl is Friday 10/17 @9 AM.
Parents-RSVP now & check in early!🏆💚🧡

🎨Reflections Art Program – Creativity is in full bloom this fall! Students are encouraged to participate in the National PTA Reflections program with this year’s theme, “I Belong.” Entries are due October 24th. Learn more at txpta.org/reflections-participation.

🩸Blood Drive at Griffin Elementary – Thank you to everyone who has already signed up! There’s still time to register for our on-campus Blood Drive on Tuesday, October 21st, 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM. Your donation can help save lives-sign up today!

💙Head down to Auction Avenue (details below) and check out this week’s featured items. Get ready to bid, win, and help support our school! 🏫✨

🙏Thank You, MGE Community! – Your continued support, time, and energy make Griffin such an amazing place to learn and grow. We are so grateful for our incredible community.

GrizzFest Gab

Questions?

Auction Avenue

Welcome to Auction Avenue! 🚗✨
Take a stroll down our weekly lane of sneak peeks- featuring some of the amazing items up for grabs in this year’s online auction! The auction will go live on 11/2/25. Check back each week to see what’s coming next.

Yearbook News

A big year, a big celebration! Don’t miss out on the 20th Anniversary edition of the MGE Yearbook! It will be full of photos from throughout the year, as well as some "throwback" photos from the last 20 years. Our Yearbook team is already hard at work building a 160+ page keepsake that your student will cherish for years to come. The price will increase throughout the year, so be sure to order your copy today to lock in the lower price.Order today so you won't regret it in May! Can't remember if you've already bought a book? Check the Jostens site to look up your order.

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Spirit Wear

❄️ Winter Wear Pre-Order is LIVE! Get ready to snuggle up in your favorite MGE gear & show your Grizzly pride. Limited-time only. 🕒 Order today through 10/31/25 before the cold (and the deadline) hits!

Volunteer Information

Calling all dads, step-fathers, grandfathers, uncles and other father figures! We invite you to join our Watch D.O.G.S. program, a volunteer program that works to support education and school safety.

Interested in learning more? Visit www.mgeptatx.org/watchdogs for more information. You can sign up on the calendar and purchase your Watch D.O.G. uniform shirt. For questions, email Trey at watchdogs@mgeptatx.org.

Membership

PTA Membership is for Everyone!

MGE Parents & Families - we want YOU to join the MGE PTA for the 2025-2026 school year to help our kids have the best year possible. Registration is now open, you can easily join at www.joinpta.org.