Elementary

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Last Week to Purchase GRS Mugs

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Did you know that the Blue Heron Bash online auction still has available items? This is your last week to order student-made GRS mugs:

“Torben and his siblings (UA students) invested in a pottery wheel and later in a kiln because they missed ceramics at GRS so much during the pandemic. Torben is a fan of making mugs so with the help of the GRS Athena robotics team and their 3-D printing skills, created this lovely “limited edition” stamped mug. Each mug is handcrafted from medium fire white clay & finished with iron oxide & textured turquoise glaze.”

Place your order today! Orders are due Friday, May 27th. These would make a great graduation or teacher gift!

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BIPOC Reading List

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The BIPOC Caregiver Group would like to gather book titles and reading suggestions from all members of the GRS community. As a community of readers, this is a way to share what you or people in your home have been reading that represents BIPOC voices. Please take some time to fill out the form and add to the list. We would like as many suggestions as possible by the beginning of June so that the BIPCO caregiver group can share what we have gathered before summer.

Link to the BIPOC booklist form

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Robotics Open House After School on Monday

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Come check out our robotics Open House next Monday, May 23rd & learn more about the different teams & super cool robots for grades 7-12! Hosted by FTC Teams 9459 & 11270.

If you did LEGO League in the past, this is the next level in the FIRST Robotics Program.

Click here to see a full-size version of the below image.

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BIPOC Reading List

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The BIPOC Caregiver Group would like to gather book titles and reading suggestions from all members of the GRS community. As a community of readers, this is a way to share what you or people in your home have been reading that represents BIPOC voices. Please take some time to fill out the form and add to the list. We would like as many suggestions as possible by the beginning of June so that the BIPCO caregiver group can share what we have gathered before summer.

Link to the BIPOC booklist form

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Theory of Knowledge Exhibition - June 1st

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The Theory of Knowledge class will be hosting their annual Exhibition. Each student will have an exhibition of three artifacts centered on a Theory of Knowledge question of their choice. Students will act as hosts and presenters of their exhibition, sharing their artifacts and insights. It will be a super fun morning for any and all curious minds!

Date: Wednesday, June 1st
Time: 11:00am - 12:00pm
Location: Sophie and Sarah H's Rooms

Students, faculty, and community members welcome to attend!

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Robotics Open House This Monday

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Come check out our robotics Open House next Monday, May 23rd & learn more about the different teams & super cool robots for grades 7-12! Hosted by FTC Teams 9459 & 11270.

If you did LEGO League in the past, this is the next level in the FIRST Robotics Program.

Click here to see a full-size version of the below image.

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BIPOC Student Event - This Week Friday

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GRS is excited to announce that on Friday May 20th from 11 am to 1 pm, we will be having a BIPOC event for all grade levels. We will go to Griggs Field, have lunch, and play games organized by the Upper Adolescent students. This space is being created to allow our BIPOC students to be together in an affirming and positive way. Contact Tina in elementary, or Tia, Anu, and Dove in LA and UA if you have further questions (click here for a link to the staff directory).

GRS Summer Camp - Elementary Camp of All Camps

Calling all 4th-7th graders to join us for our all-day experience called Camp of All Camps! 

This is the only camp that has a Wheels Wednesday, goes to the pool every week, and provides the most freedom and choice of activities of all the camps.  Come hang out with our very own Alexis Jackson and Chad Hofland.  Alexis might even make you a slushie!

We are dedicated to making summer camp possible and affordable for all through our early-bird pricing, sibling discount, multi-program discount, and our scholarship program.

Check out all our camps at www.greatriverschool.org/summercamp.

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BIPOC Student Event - May 22nd

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GRS is excited to announce that on Friday May 20th from 11 am to 1 pm, we will be having a BIPOC event for all grade levels. We will go to Griggs Field, have lunch, and play games organized by the Upper Adolescent students. This space is being created to allow our BIPOC students to be together in an affirming and positive way. Contact Tina in elementary, or Tia, Anu, and Dove in LA and UA if you have further questions (click here for a link to the staff directory).

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Notice of Board Special Meeting

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Great River School Board will hold a special board meeting on Monday, May 16th to review GRS Pandemic Operations. All community members are welcome to attend, using the Zoom link in the calendar event.

The beginning of the meeting will include up to 15 minutes for Public Comment (read the policy here).

Email executive@greatriverschool.org with questions!

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BIPOC Reading List

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The BIPOC Caregiver Group would like to gather book titles and reading suggestions from all members of the GRS community. As a community of readers, this is a way to share what you or people in your home have been reading that represents BIPOC voices. Please take some time to fill out the form and add to the list. We would like as many suggestions as possible by the beginning of June so that the BIPCO caregiver group can share what we have gathered before summer.

Link to the BIPOC booklist form

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Tree Trust Planting Tomorrow

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Great River School is becoming a Learning with Trees School thanks to a grant received from Tree Trust!

On Wednesday, May, 11th GRS students will be planting 79 trees and shrubs around campus. The trees and shrubs will be MN natives and mostly deciduous trees. We will be getting fruit trees and many edible shrubs. Tree name tags will be placed on all trees, including their indigenous name. We will have 8 outdoor benches installed to support the outdoor classroom experience.

(click here to see the full-size tree planting map)

Families please take the time to get to know the trees on our campus and in your neighborhood too.

Any questions can be directed to Scott Alsleben LA Advisor/Occupations Guide (salsleben@greatriverschool.org).

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Mountain Bike Ride at Carver Lake Park - 5/22

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Derek Damron (Elementary Program Assistant) and Sam Olson (Lower El parent) are inviting *all ages* to come ride mountain bikes at Carver Lake Park on Sunday, May 22nd at 2pm (weather permitting).

Here is a link to the trail map - check it out if you have never been there before! We will meet at the skills area to warm up for a bit, then divide into groups for some trail riding! The majority of folks will likely be there for a few hours. Bring your own snacks, water bottle, bikes, helmets, etc. We will have some tools, a floor pump, first aid, and water in case anyone needs them!

Please reach out if you have any questions about what bikes would be appropriate for this activity. If you NEED a bike in order to join us, please reach out to ddamron@greatriverschool.org and we can try to figure something out. Hope to see you there!

GRS Summer Camp - Elementary Lego Robotics Camp

Due to popular demand, we have added a secnd week of Lego Robotics!  This camp is the perfect way for kids to start learning more about coding, programming, and robotics. During this camp, students will learn the basics of building and programming a Lego SPIKE Prime Robot.  The dates are July 25-28th from 9:00am-4:00pm.  There are only 12 spots, so sign up quick! 

We are dedicated to making summer camp possible and affordable for all through our early-bird pricing, sibling discount, multi-program discount, and our scholarship program.

Check out all our camps at www.greatriverschool.org/summercamp.