Reminder: Fill out the PTA Back to School Forms!

Please complete the PTA Back to School Forms, which we ask every family to submit to help the PTA prepare for the school year. In the forms you will find out about how to join the PTA, school volunteer opportunities, ordering Gardner Spirit Wear, joining the Library Birthday Book club, school directories, school supplies, field trips, and more.

Volunteer positions available

Whether you’re new or returning to Gardner, the PTA could use your help in filling open positions like Gardner Wear, Hospitality, Walk or Wheel and Staff Appreciation (just to name a few). You can also help on a committee such as Walk-a-Thon, Junior Olympics, or Auction.

If interested in anything or have specific questions about a position, contact Stephanie Dauer.

Update from After School Programs

The complete After School Programs schedule at Gardner Bullis is posted to the website. Please take a moment to look at the wonderful classes offered http://www.gardnerbullis.org/gardnerbs/1337-Grizzly-Academy.html.

Examples of classes: Spanish, Mathletes, Science Made Fun, Pilates, Theater... Details and registration information are included in each of the individual class flyers. Additional programs will be posted to the website once we receive registration details from our after school vendors. Special note about the Hidden Villa program - This class is NOT at school; it takes place at Hidden Villa.

CHESS CLUB at Bullis will meet at lunchtime on Fridays in the GB flex room, led by the best U.S.C.F. certified chess Pro's in the biz!  Students can eat lunch during lesson times followed by structured but very FUN practice on tournament chess sets, we will provide a PIZZA-FEAST every Friday as well in Chess Class so stop by and check us out! Session 1 CHESS CLUB runs from September 15th through November 3rd and space is limited so be sure to register ASAP! http://www.activityhero.com/go/Bullis and for more Scholastic CHESS CLUB information: http://www.sjchess.org/

Pilates After School is coming to Gardner Bullis this Fall! Our program has run at various LASD schools. It's more than Pilates - throughout the session students learn basic anatomy, body alignment with respect to gravity. Most of all, we have fun together. Each class wraps with a short meditation, allowing students to calm and sense their body in space. Please see testimonials here.

Register online today and save (many discounts are available)! Please go to http://www.pilatesafterschool.com/register.html.

After School Tennis is a GREAT way to learn the basics of tennis. Your aspiring athlete will work on their coordination, conditioning, teamwork and sportsmanship all while learning a fun new way to stay active and healthy for the rest of their lives! Our Fall session is 8/29 - 10/31 on Tuesdays for Grades K-2 from 2:45 pm-3:30 pm. The cost for 10 classes is $250 and is located on the Gardner Bullis campus. We provide all equipment. Please email us for any questions: ast@euroschooloftennis.comor call (510) 491-3007

CPR/First Aid Training

Please help make our campus and community safer! The PTA is sponsoring a first aid class for teachers on Saturday, August 26^th from 9am-1:00pm. Parents are welcome to participate. The fee is $65. To register go to https://lifesavercpr.enrollware.com/enroll?id=1673791