Greathouse/Shryock Traditional

CHECK IT OUT | Not sure what options are available within your network? Digital versions of the Choices Books are now available online for all school levels. Printed copies are expected to arrive at schools the week of Oct. 6. View the Choices Books online: https://www.jefferson.kyschools.us/choices-guide

We look forward to seeing you tonight for Open House!

Our school building doors will open at 5:45 PM for the PTA meeting, which begins at 6:00 PM in the cafeteria. Classroom doors will open at 6:30 PM for you to visit and meet with teachers.

📢 REMINDER | No school next Wednesday, Sept. 24 for students. Wednesday is Family Teacher Conference Day. Students are also off the week of Sept. 29-Oct. 3 for Fall Break. 🍂 #WeAreJCPS

Thank you to everyone who came out to our Community Night yesterday! Today is another opportunity! Use code 3844680 all day in the fundraiser code box on the app/website for Panda Express. Share the code with colleagues and friends to support Greathouse PTA.

Tonight is our Community Night at Smokey Bones at 2525 Hurstbourne Gem Ln from 5 pm-9 pm. We hope you will stop by to dine in or take out. 20% of the proceeds go to our PTA to support new playground equipment.

Join us in celebrating International Dot Day on Monday! Students are encouraged to wear their favorite dot-themed outfits to school and show off their creativity. Let’s make the day colorful and full of spots!

Our biweekly Wednesday news was handed out in the car rider line. If you didn't get a copy, here is a digital version.

Tomorrow (9/9) is Hats Off to High Attendance. Students are encouraged to wear their favorite hat with their uniform. Our goal is to have the highest attendance in JCPS and the state!

Our School Coupon Book Fundraiser starts today! 📚✨ From now through September 19, help us raise money to support new playground equipment. Thank you for supporting our school!

Tomorrow: PTA Kindergarten Pops in the Park! 🍧🌳
10 am - Brown Park
Kindergarten families are invited to join PTA at the park to meet, mingle, and enjoy a popsicle together. It’s a great way for kids to play and families to connect.

Greathouse PTA Community Night is at Chuck E. Cheese (2030 S Hurstbourne Pkwy) TONIGHT from 3 pm-9 pm. Stop by after the car rider line to support our school. The funds raised will support new playground equipment.

📢 TONIGHT | JCPS will host one more Community Conversations forum with Superintendent Dr. Brian Yearwood. All are welcome to attend this evening, Sept. 4, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at the Academy @ Shawnee!

Our after-school activities start next week. Have you signed your child up to experience one of our clubs? Hurry before they close registration!
https://tinyurl.com/y9czakum

COMMUNITY CONVERSATIONS | We had another great community forum Tuesday night at Jeffersontown High School! Thank you to everyone who has joined these events to hear from Dr. Brian Yearwood. The superintendent has enjoyed listening, learning, and getting to know you.

Our next Community Conversation is on Thursday, Sept. 4, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at Academy @ Shawnee.

✅ COMMUNITY CONVERSATION TODAY | Superintendent Dr. Brian Yearwood is hitting the road for Community Conversations, a series of open forums at JCPS high schools!

💬 Got questions? Ideas? Feedback? This is your chance to be heard and help shape the future of our schools face-to-face with Dr. Yearwood.

The next forum is this evening, Aug. 26 at Jeffersontown High School. Forums are open to all!

Let’s keep building stronger schools together! 💙📚

Dear Greathouse Families,

Thank you for saying “yes” (or even “maybe”) to getting involved with the Greathouse Shryock💻

🔗 Join our PTA this year! We are so excited to welcome new faces and reconnect with returning members.
👉 The best way to plug in is to come to our General Membership Meeting Tonight:

📅 Wednesday, August 20
🕔 5:15 PM
📍 Greathouse Shryock Elementary

At this meeting, we’ll:
Share what’s planned for the year ahead.
Walk through ways parents can help — big and small.
Answer questions and hear your ideas.
Celebrate how strong our start has already been! 🎉

Several of you said you want to help but aren’t sure where yet — perfect! Today is the time to find your spot, meet other parents, and see what feels like the right fit for you.

Your voice matters, and your involvement — whether once a semester or once a week — makes a big difference for our kids.

💻 Can’t make it in person?
We’d still love to have you join! You can connect virtually through

Google Meet: Greathouse PTA Meeting
Wednesday, August 20 · 5:15 – 6:15pm
Time zone: America/New_York
Google Meet joining info
Video call link: https://meet.google.com/wrp-govm-udb
Or dial: ‪(US) +1 415-851-0871‬ PIN: ‪952 114 892‬#
More phone numbers: https://tel.meet/wrp-govm-udb?pin=6483214131811
We can’t wait to see you there,
Greathouse PTA Board

Tat a Teacher Fundraiser is underway!  Our goal is $500, and all the money will be used to buy items for the PBIS store and calm space kits for student use.  Order forms went home yesterday with pricing and staff member selections.  Please consider participating if you haven't already.  All sales end August 25th!

This week’s Family Newsletter is now available! Stay up to date with important announcements, upcoming events, and school highlights. Click below to read more: https://secure.smore.com/n/xms47