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Get Ready for a Zesty Treat! Support Glen Ridge Music Programs with the Citrus Sale

Do you love fresh and juicy citrus fruits? Do you want to help Glen Ridge High School’s award-winning music programs? Then don’t miss the opportunity to order some delicious oranges, grapefruits, tangerines, and more from the Glen Ridge Music Parents Association (GRMPA) online fruit sale!

You can order at GRMPA.SQUARE.SITE or by scanning the QR code below:

You can also buy fruit to donate it to Toni’s Kitchen or Human Needs Food Pantry, two local organizations that provide food and services to people in need. Last year, GRMPA delivered over 1,400 pounds of citrus to these organizations.

The proceeds from the fruit sale will support Glen Ridge High School’s music programs, which include Chorus and Marching Band. These programs have been invited to perform at prestigious events in New York and Ireland.

So don’t wait, order your fruit today and enjoy a zesty treat while supporting a great cause! Thank you for your support!

The GRMPA Annual Pancake Breakfast is coming on Saturday March 16th, 2024!

🎶🥞 Get ready to flip out for a flippin’ good cause! 🥞🎶

The Glen Ridge Music Parents Association proudly presents the 52nd Annual Pancake Breakfast Bash! Mark your calendars for a morning of syrup-drenched delights on Saturday, March 16th, 2024.

🌟 Join us in celebrating over half a century of this cherished Glen Ridge tradition. It’s not just a breakfast; it’s a community feast where every pancake stack served with a side of sizzling sausages that supports our sensational music students!

💸 It’s $10 at the door and guess what? Kiddos 5 and under eat at a special price – they’re our future maestros, after all!

🎟️ Ready to secure your spot at the griddle of greatness? Visit grmpa.square.site to snag your tickets!

All proceeds go towards nurturing the next generation of musicians in ensembles such as the Marching Band, Concert Band, Chorus, Jazz Band, Chamber Music, and Percussion ensembles.

Join us at the Glen Ridge Congregational Church, 195 Ridgewood Avenue, from 8:30 AM to 11:30 AM. Come for the pancakes, and leave with your heart full (just like your belly!). See you there!

Fresh Picks for Music: Glen Ridge Citrus and Strawberry Sale!

Glen Ridge Music Programs are back with another delightful fundraiser for March delivery, and this time, we’re adding a sweet twist! Our traditional citrus sale now features lusciously ripe strawberries, ready to add a burst of flavor to your fruit bowls.

Each purchase contributes directly to enriching our music programs, supporting our talented students in their artistic pursuits. Don’t miss the opportunity to order some delicious oranges, grapefruits, tangerines, strawberries and more from the Glen Ridge Music Parents Association (GRMPA) online fruit sale!

You can order at GRMPA.SQUARE.SITE or by scanning the QR code below:

Two strawberries isolated on white background

You can also buy fruit to donate it to Toni’s Kitchen or Human Needs Food Pantry, two local organizations that provide food and services to people in need. Last year, GRMPA delivered over 1,400 pounds of citrus to these organizations.

The proceeds from the fruit sale will support Glen Ridge High School’s music programs, which include Chorus and Marching Band. These programs have been invited to perform at prestigious events in New York and Ireland.

So don’t wait, order your fruit today and enjoy a zesty treat while supporting a great cause! Thank you for your support!

October 2023 – Dog Treat Fundraiser!

Greetings, GRMPA supporters! We have some exciting news to share with you. We have teamed up with Mason’s Love Pet Company, a local business that specializes in making all natural dog treats for our four-legged companions. For the entire month of October, they will generously donate a portion of their sales to support our wonderful cause – the music programs at Glen Ridge High School and Middle School. These programs include Marching Band, Concert Band, Chorus, Jazz Band, Chamber Music, and Percussion ensembles. They provide our students with opportunities to learn, perform, and enjoy music.

This is a fantastic opportunity to treat your pet with some healthy and tasty snacks while supporting a good cause. You can order their amazing treats online or visit their cozy store in Montclair, New Jersey. We appreciate your support and we ask you to spread the word with your friends and family! Together, we can make a positive impact for the music program.

Here is their online store:
https://masonslovepetcompany.com/
Use promo code: GRBANDROCKS23

Dog Treat Fundraiser

TODAY! The GRMPA Pancake Breakfast is coming on Saturday April 15th, 2023!

Celebrating our 51st year of this wonderful Glen Ridge tradition which brings the entire community together for a morning of delicious pancakes and sausages served by Glen Ridge High School music students!

Catch up with old friends and neighbors, make new friends all while supporting a great cause – Glen Ridge High School and Middle School music programs such as Marching Band, Concert Band, Chorus, Jazz Band, Chamber Music, and Percussion ensembles.

Thank you to Robin Seidon, Broker Salesperson at West of Hudson, Lead Sponsor of GRMPA’s 51st annual Pancake Breakfast. 

$10 at the door!

Order now for GRMPA’s annual March fruit sale!

We are now taking orders: Go to GRMPA.SQUARE.SITE to order your fruit or you can scan the QR code below using your smartphone camera and order on your phone. Ordering takes just a few minutes.

You can order from January 30th to February 15th, 2023 for delivery on March 4th, 2023.

And remember, even if you don’t want the fruit for yourself, you can purchase to donate it to Toni’s Kitchen or Human Needs Food Pantry. Last year, we delivered over 1,400 pounds of citrus because of your generosity! Wow!

As always, proceeds support Glen Ridge High School’s award-winning music programs! The Glen Ridge Music Parents Association and our students truly appreciate all of this community’s support year in and year out. Your support helps make our music programs award winning. For instance, did you know this?

  • Our Chorus and Marching Band kids were invited to sing the National Anthem and perform at halftime at the  Empire Classic Basketball Tournament at Barclays Center on Tuesday, 11/22/2022
  • Our Marching Band has been invited to march in the St. Patrick’s Day parade in Killarney, Ireland on St. Patrick’s Day, March 2023!
  • While in Ireland, our kids will also be participating in the Limerick International Band Championships!

So what are you waiting for…? Start ordering at GRMPA.SQUARE.SITE

GRMPA Trivia Night! Feb 22, 2023

GRMPA Trivia Night is back! This time, in person at the Glen Ridge Women’s Club, with your hosts Keval Ramanathan, Kris Ramanathan, and Steve DeLuca.

Click here to buy your tickets! Tickets are $60 pp and include Buffet Dinner, Wine/Soft Drinks.

Purchase a table of 10 tickets and use coupon code “table” to get $50 off at checkout.

Compete with friends and neighbors, show off your trivia prowess, and have fun all evening, all for a great cause: Proceeds will support the Glen Ridge Marching Band’s trip to participate/compete in two of Ireland’s St. Patrick’s Day parades in Killarney and Limerick!

There will be 20 tables in all and each table will participate as a team. Let us know if you have a group you want to sit with and we will do our best to accommodate. If not, don’t worry, we will assign you to a great table!

Trivia Night, Feb 22, 2023

It’s CITRUS SALE time!

I’m not exaggerating, ya’ll! There have literally been dozens of people asking me when the annual GRMPA Citrus Sale was gonna be back. All of those people commented on the absolute deliciousness and juiciness of the oranges, grapefruit, and clementines that were delivered to their doorstep by our very own Glen Ridge High School music students!

Well, GOOD NEWS! We are now taking orders: Go to GRMPA.SQUARE.SITE to order your citrus or you can scan the QR code below using your smartphone camera and order on your phone. Ordering takes just a few minutes. You can order for December 10th delivery or March 2023 delivery (exact date TBD) or both! And remember, even if you don’t want the citrus for yourself, you can purchase to donate it to Toni’s Kitchen or Human Needs Food Pantry. Last year, we delivered over 1,400 pounds of citrus because of your generosity! Wow!

As always, proceeds support Glen Ridge High School’s award-winning music programs! The Glen Ridge Music Parents Association and our students truly appreciate all of this community’s support year in and year out. Your support helps make our music programs award winning. For instance, did you know this?

  • Our Chorus and Marching Band kids have been invited to sing the National Anthem and perform at halftime at the  Empire Classic Basketball Tournament at Barclays Center on Tuesday, 11/22/2022
  • Our Marching Band has been invited to march in the St. Patrick’s Day parade in Killarney, Ireland on St. Patrick’s Day, March 2023!
  • While in Ireland, our kids will also be participating in the Limerick International Band Championships!

So what are you waiting for…? Start ordering at GRMPA.SQUARE.SITE

Marching Band Parent Social / Student Pool Party

WHEN: FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

Dear marching band parents,

As you know from Dr. Gage’s schedule, on Friday, the last day of band camp, you’re invited to come watch a parent showcase on the back field from 5-5:30. You’ll then bring your student home for dinner before returning them to the school for the final activities with the band from 7-9 pm.

STUDENT POOL PARTY: After they’re dismissed at 9 pm on Friday, the students are invited to walk down the street to the annual after-band-camp pool party at the De Leeuw family home, 252 Ridgewood Ave. The De Leeuws are alumni parents who have generously offered their pool one more time for this important tradition. Current GRMPA parents will be on hand as chaperones, and the party is 100% limited to band members. If students want to drop their pool stuff off on the porch earlier in the day they are welcome to do that. The hosts request that everyone wear flip flops or shoes around the pool, though. No bare feet.

PARENT SOCIAL: Meanwhile, Edward and I would like to invite any marching band parents and staff to come to our backyard (no pool, alas) for a drink while the kids are busy up the street. We are at 139 Ridgewood Ave, gray house, corner of Washington. Please come down the driveway to the backyard. We’ll be ready for you anytime after your drop-off at 7:00, and hope that Dr. Gage and staff might join us if they’re not too exhausted once they are finished at 9.

To recap all the recent emails:

*GRMPA meeting at 7:30 on Wednesday inside the school, in the cafeteria.

*Parent showcase on the back field on Friday at 5

*Parent social gathering in the backyard at 139 Ridgewood Ave on Friday starting at 7:00 while the kids are at the school

*Kids pool party Friday at 9:00 at 252 Ridgewood. (Bathing suits yes, but no bare feet.)

*If you want to watch the kids practicing on Wednesday at 6:30 on the back field (before the indoors GRMPA meeting), you’re invited to do so and say hello to staff.

*And, additional optional (fundraiser) GR marching band clothing like sweatshirts, jackets, long-sleeves, etc, for kids or family members or holiday gifts are available here: https://academyapparelnj.tuosystems.com/stores/glenridgemusic22

Sarah McGrath and Edward Kastenmeier

GR Music Spirit Wear store now open for orders!

Dear Glen Ridge Music Families,

It’s that time of year again. Your 2022 GR Music Spirit Wear store is open NOW.

Get your marching band and chorus sweatshirts, pants, shorts, and shirts along with a jacket, fleece, or stadium blanket. (It will be cold before we know it).

The online store is open now through September 9th. Items will be ready in October — plenty of time for holiday gifts.

All $$ raised helps the Glen Ridge Music Parents fund future band and chorus trips, expenses, and scholarships.
Check out the link below and order today! As always, thank you for your support!


Any questions, please reach Jeannine Majewski at jeanninemajewski@gmail.com.

https://academyapparelnj.tuosystems.com/stores/glenridgemusic22