Have a wonderful and safe summer, we’ll see you in September!
Box Tops Over Summer
THANKS to all who are scanning your receipts for products that are hosted by Box Tops for Education! Here's our summary from May. Please continue to scan your receipts over the summer. Enjoy your time away. -Holly
Last Day of School Tomorrow
Next Friday is our last day of school! Students will be dismissed at 11:45am. Families are welcome to observe our ending gratitude ceremony or last day ice cream social. See more details here or sign up here to volunteer.
Have a wonderful summer!
Last Chance to Submit GRS Annual Caregiver Survey
We look forward to your feedback regarding this past school year through our 2022 Caregiver Satisfaction Survey. Your feedback here creates and informs the decisions we will make as a school community. Please be direct, honest, and critical where appropriate. Also let us know where you find joy and strength in our learning community.
Please fill out this form by June 10th. We appreciate every shared experience and perspective!
BIPOC Caregiver Group Gathering Book Suggestions
The BIPOC Caregiver Group is doing one more push towards the end of the school year, to gather summer book reading suggestions for all ages, on books that represent the BIPOC experience. If you have not already done so, please add a book suggestion that you would like to share.
Congrats to Ultimate Team
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Congrats to the Boys High School Ultimate Team for winning the D2 Minnesota State Championship! It was a great 2 day tournament with some close games. Go Stars!
BIPOC Caregiver Committee Meeting Tomorrow
The BIPOC Caregiver Committee is a group of caregivers who meet each month to talk about ways that the school can be more inclusive for BIPOC students while also focusing on encouraging everyone in the school to explore their identity. All caregivers of BIPOC students are welcome.
Our next meeting is tomorrow Thursday, June 9th at 7:45pm. Want to join the BIPOC Caregiver Committee? Email Anu (adean@greatriverschool.org) to get connected!
GRS Summer Camp - Lego Robotics
Due to popular demand, we have added a 2nd week of Lego Robotics! This camp is the perfect way for kids to start learning more about coding, programming and robotics. During this camp you will learn the basics of building and programming a Lego SPIKE Prime Robot. The dates are July 25-28 from 9:00-4:00. 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.
Last Day of School Next Friday
Next Friday is our last day of school! Students will be dismissed at 11:45am. Families are welcome to observe our ending gratitude ceremony or last day ice cream social. See more details here or sign up here to volunteer.
Have a wonderful summer!
GRS Annual Caregiver Survey
We look forward to your feedback regarding this past school year through our 2022 Caregiver Satisfaction Survey. Your feedback here creates and informs the decisions we will make as a school community. Please be direct, honest, and critical where appropriate. Also let us know where you find joy and strength in our learning community.
Please fill out this form by June 10th. We appreciate every shared experience and perspective!
Girls on the Run - Seeking Fall Coaches
It is not too early to start thinking about a FALL Girls on the Run (grades 3-5) or Heart & Sole (grade 6-8) team! We always have runners on a waiting list so we need COACHES! That could be YOU, even if you don't consider yourself a runner. Can you run a block? YOU can be coach, really you can. Start thinking about what you can do to help, even if you aren't able to be at practices (2 per week September - early November). Be looking for info from GRS in late July or early August.
Questions - reach out to Nadine Wetzel-Curtis on Facebook messenger over the summer.
BIPOC Caregiver Committee Meeting Next Week
The BIPOC Caregiver Committee is a group of caregivers who meet each month to talk about ways that the school can be more inclusive for BIPOC students while also focusing on encouraging everyone in the school to explore their identity. All caregivers of BIPOC students are welcome.
Our next meeting is next week Thursday, June 9th at 7:45pm. Want to join the BIPOC Caregiver Committee? Email Anu (adean@greatriverschool.org) to get connected!
PEG End of Year Social TONIGHT
GRS end of year 'social'!
Tuesday, May 31st from 5-8pm at the Como fire pits (see picture for location).
2 food trucks - Eggroll Queen and Twin Cities Pita (or bring your own food).
'Wide open Mic' for music, spoken word or stories, fire pits, loads of games (ultimate, corn hole, ninja line, slackline) and more.
Come celebrate a successful year under tough circumstances. See real people in 3D. Eat amazing food. Build GRS community.
Theory of Knowledge Exhibition - June 1st
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!
GRS Summer Camp - Elementary Summer Camp Discounts
We have some camps that need a few more campers so we are offering a “Late Worm” $40 discount if you sign up. Simply put this code at the checkout page: LateWorm40 and be sure to click the “Apply Coupon” button to activate it. This is good for the following camps:
Pre/K Camps- Games Galore (June 27-30), Games and Crafts from Around the World (July 11-14), A Bug’s Life (July 25-28)
4th-7th Camps- Let’s Go Camping at Como (July 11-14), Experienced Ultimate (4th-7th), Sports of All Sorts at Como (July 18-21), Animal Adaptations at Como (July 18-21)
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.
PEG End of Year Social
GRS end of year 'social'!
Tuesday, May 31st from 5-8pm at the Como fire pits (see picture for location).
2 food trucks - Eggroll Queen and Twin Cities Pita (or bring your own food).
'Wide open Mic' for music, spoken word or stories, fire pits, loads of games (ultimate, corn hole, ninja line, slackline) and more.
Come celebrate a successful year under tough circumstances. See real people in 3D. Eat amazing food. Build GRS community.
GRS Annual Caregiver Survey
We look forward to your feedback regarding this past school year through our 2022 Caregiver Satisfaction Survey. Your feedback here creates and informs the decisions we will make as a school community. Please be direct, honest, and critical where appropriate. Also let us know where you find joy and strength in our learning community.
Please fill out this form by June 10th. We appreciate every shared experience and perspective!
No School on Memorial Day
We will have no school on Monday, May 30th. Happy Memorial Day!
Tomorrow, Friday, May 27th is a normal school day.
Theory of Knowledge Exhibition - June 1st
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!
GRS School Board Annual Meeting - TOMORROW
The GRS School Board’s Annual Meeting is coming up on May 26th at 7pm and will be followed by the regular board meeting. Community members can virtually join by following the Zoom link in the public calendar event.