Tomorrow, October 24th, is Make a Difference Day.

We look forward to see our cardinals and their families tomorrow. Bring garden gloves, rakes, and shovels. If you haven’t RSVP’d yet it’s not too late. We’d LOVE to have all the help we can get!!

📅 When: October 24, 2026
📍 Where: Meet at the front entrance of SGES anytime between 9 a.m.-12 p.m.

RSVP https://www.parentsquare.com/feeds/91602973.

Time to Level Up! 🎮✨

This week, Anne Marie Fisher just hit a new high score! Nominated by a peer for her game-changing dedication, she brings next-level energy, leadership, and passion to our entire school community every single day.

Join us in celebrating Ms. Fisher for raising the bar and helping our team level up! 🏆

#LevelUp #CardinalOfTheWeek #StaffAppreciation #PowerUp

It's National School Lunch Week! 🥪🥗🍎 This week, we recognize the importance of healthy and nutritious meals for our students, fueling their minds and bodies for success. A big thank you to our dedicated cafeteria staff who work hard to provide balanced meals every day. Let’s celebrate the power of a great lunch in supporting learning and wellness! #NationalSchoolLunchWeek #HealthyEating #FuelForLearning

Big news! 🍗🎉 We are thrilled to partner with Deep Run Roadhouse for our Cardinal of the Week staff recognition program!

Starting next week, every week’s nominee AND nominator will win a delicious lunch, courtesy of Deep Run Roadhouse! We’re so grateful for their support in celebrating the amazing staff who make our school great.

Deep Run Roadhouse is a local, family-owned BBQ & catering favorite right here in the West End, proudly serving Henrico and Glen Allen. Thank you for helping us honor our school community! ❤️ BBQ + celebrating our staff = the ultimate win-win.

#CardinalOfTheWeek #DeepRunRoadhouse #StaffAppreciation #CommunityPartners

Time to Level Up! 🎮✨

This week, Christal Hanley just hit a new high score! Nominated by a peer for her game-changing dedication, she brings next-level energy, leadership, and passion to our entire school community every single day.

Join us in celebrating Ms. Hanley for raising the bar and helping our team level up! 🏆

#LevelUp #CardinalOfTheWeek #StaffAppreciation #PowerUp

Time to Level Up! 🎮✨

This week, Archana John just hit a new high score! Nominated by a peer for her game-changing dedication, she brings next-level energy, leadership, and passion to our entire school community every single day.

Join us in celebrating Ms. John for raising the bar and helping our team level up! 🏆

#LevelUp #CardinalOfTheWeek #StaffAppreciation #PowerUp

Our September Pop Top Competition Winners are Amistad! A huge shoutout to all of our cardinals who saved, collected, and turned in their pop tops to support Ronald McDonald House! Amistad earned 10 house points!

Let's keep this momentum going, Cardinals!

Today is National Custodian Day, and we want to shine a bright light on the incredible team that keeps our school running smoothly every single day! 🌟

From early mornings to late afternoons, Mr. Shehata, Ms. Dickerson, Mr. Khalil, and Mr. Habib work tirelessly behind the scenes to ensure our hallways, classrooms, and shared spaces are clean, safe, and welcoming. Their hard work creates the environment where our students can learn and grow.

When you see them today, please take a moment to say thank you! We appreciate everything you do! 🧼✨🧹

#NationalCustodianDay #ThankYouCustodians #SchoolCommunity #UnsungHeroes

It's National Bullying Prevention Month. Let's create a world where everyone feels safe and respected. This month, and every month, be an ally, not a bystander. Speak up, stand with others, and spread kindness.

October is a time to honor and celebrate Czech, Italian American, and Polish American Heritage Month! 🎉 This month, we recognize the rich cultural contributions, traditions, and history that Czech, Italian, and Polish Americans have brought to our communities.

🚨 TODAY IS THE DAY! PRESS START! 🎮✨

The wait is over—Shady Grove Elementary’s STEAM Night and One School, One Book kickoff is happening TONIGHT!

⏰ 4:30 PM – 6:30 PM

📍 Shady Grove Elementary

Charge your controllers and bring your game face. See you in a few hours! 👾🚀

#STEAMNight #TonightIsTheNight #ShadyGroveElem #OneSchoolOneBook #LevelUp #FamilyFunNight

🚨 COUNTDOWN: 2 DAYS AWAY! ⏳🎮

The ultimate video game quest is almost here! Join us this Wednesday for Shady Grove Elementary’s STEAM Night and the kickoff of our One School, One Book program!

📅 THIS Wednesday, Sept 30

⏰ 4:30 PM – 6:30 PM

📍 Shady Grove Elementary

Quests & Highlights:
🎮 Real Game Truck & photo booth

🤖 Local high school robotics demos

🏎️ Hands-on coding, engineering & Mario crafts

📚 Scholastic Book Fair with the L.A.M.P. Team

Grab your Player 2, charge your controllers, and get ready to level up! 👾✨

#STEAMNight #2DaysToGo #ShadyGroveElem #OneSchoolOneBook #LevelUp

Quick reminder: There is no school tomorrow, Monday, September 28th! 📚✨

Enjoy the long weekend, get some rest, and we’ll see everyone back in class on Tuesday! 🎒⏰

Shady Grove Cardinals are crushing it—$33,651 raised in just 6 days! We are 2/3 of the way to our $50,000 goal! 🎉

Let's keep pushing!

Haven't registered your student yet? It takes just 5 minutes! 📲 Parents: Head over to ParentSquare for full details.

Friday = Bindi Unity Rally! 💚 Bring the courage and wear GREEN this Friday as we close out Isibindi’s Unity Month. Let’s make some noise! #Isibindi #UnityMonth

Join our friends in the House of Rêveur for a PJ Day to celebrate the full moon! All students are invited to participate, regardless of your house. See you tomorrow 9/24!

🎮 Press START on STEAM Night! 🚀

Level up your skills at Shady Grove Elementary's video-game-inspired adventure, kicking off our One School, One Book program! Grab your Player 2 and get ready to complete interactive quests across the school.

📍 Where: Shady Grove Elementary

📅 When: Wednesday, Sept 30 | 4:30 PM – 6:30 PM

Quests & Power-Ups:
🕹️ Climb aboard a real Game Truck

🤖 Check out high-tech creations from local high school robotics clubs

🏎️ Engineer high-speed car ramps & craft Mario mushrooms

💻 Code a bracelet & play game-themed bingo

📸 Snap victory poses at the photo booth

📚 Visit the Scholastic Book Fair in the library hosted by the L.A.M.P. Team!

Clear your schedule and get ready for an action-packed night of discovery, creativity, and fun. See you there! 👾✨

#STEAMNight #ShadyGroveElem #OneSchoolOneBook #LevelUp #FamilyFunNight #Robotics

Sending heartfelt wishes to those observing Yom Kippur. May the day bring peace, clarity, and a meaningful journey of self-reflection.

Quick reminder: There is no school tomorrow, Monday, September 21st! 📚✨

Enjoy the long weekend, get some rest, and we’ll see everyone back in class on Tuesday! 🎒⏰

🎮⬆️ IT’S OFFICIAL, CARDINALS! Our Fundraiser Has Begun! ❤️🖤

We kicked things off this afternoon with an AMAZING Fundraiser Rally in the gym, and our Cardinals are officially on their way to helping us LEVEL UP! 🚀

Students will be bringing home fundraiser information TODAY, including everything families need to know about how to participate and help make this our best fundraiser yet!

And we have something BIG waiting for our Cardinals… 🚲💨

We are SO excited to see what our Cardinal community can accomplish when we all work together! Thank you for jumping in, supporting our students, and helping us make The Grove an even more amazing place to learn and grow.

Let’s LEVEL UP, Cardinals! 🎮⬆️❤️🖤
#LevelUp #sges #Fundraiser