REMINDER: Spring Middle School Ultimate (5th-8th) Registration Now Open

Calling all 5th-8th graders interested in playing Ultimate this spring, registration is now open!  GRS Stars will once again have 4-5 teams this spring but we need you to sign up!  For info about GRS ultimate and registration guidelines, please visit our Stars Website: Middle School Registration.  As explained on the website, in order to complete your registration, you’ll have to fill out the GRS Form and register with MN Ultimate.  We are getting new uniforms this year as well.  The GRS deadline is March 15 so we can decide how many teams we can have.   Also, we are in need of 1-2 more coaches, no experience necessary.  You would be an employee of MN Ultimate and they pay $700 for the season.  Please contact Brent Cummins (bcummins@greatriverschool.org) if you are interested in coaching or have any questions. 

See you on the field!

New Menu for March 10 - 14, 2025...What's new?

The new menu for March 10 - 14th has been posted on the Nutrition website. Check out the new items in the yellow box on the menu below.
When there are unexpected school closings, the menu items on the date that was missed will be served the next school day following the closure. We will follow with the regularly scheduled menu the following day or days of the same week. Ex. School is closed on a Tuesday, the Tuesday menu items will be served on Wednesday and the Thursday menu will be as regularly scheduled.

Lost and Found items

All unclaimed items in the Lost and Found will be donated after 4pm on Friday, March 21st after conferences.

Spring Middle School Ultimate (5th-8th) Registration Now Open

Calling all 5th-8th graders interested in playing Ultimate this spring, registration is now open! GRS Stars will once again have 4-5 teams this spring but we need you to sign up! For info about GRS ultimate and registration guidelines, please visit our Stars Website: Middle School Registration. As explained on the website, in order to complete your registration, you’ll have to fill out the GRS Form and register with MN Ultimate. We are getting new uniforms this year as well. The GRS deadline is March 15 so we can decide how many teams we can have. Also, we are in need of 1-2 more coaches, no experience necessary. You would be an employee of MN Ultimate and they pay $700 for the season. Please contact Brent Cummins (bcummins@greatriverschool.org) if you are interested in coaching or have any questions.

See you on the field!

School Menu Updates, March 3 - 7, 2025

The kitchen has released the new menu for next week, March 3 - 7. Things that have been changed or updated will be highlighted with a yellow box.

Curious about other things breakfast and lunch related? Find tutorials, helpful links and contacts on our Nutrition website.

TICKETS GOING QUICKLY! GRS Theater Production of Les Misérables!

Tickets are going fast for the GRS Theater Production of Les Misérables.

Set against the backdrop of 19th century France, Les Misérables tells an enthralling story of broken dreams and unrequited love, passion, sacrifice and redemption – a timeless testament to the survival of the human spirit. This epic and uplifting story has become one of the most celebrated musicals in theatrical history.

March 7th, 7:00 pm PRESALE SOLD OUT!

March 8th, 7:00 pm (Almost sold out!)

March 9th, 2:00 pm, Pay What You Want Matinee

March 14th, 7:00 pm

March 15th, 7:00 pm(Almost sold out!)

March 16th, 2:00 pm (Almost sold out!)

Links:

https://www.greatriverschool.org/shows

https://www.greatriverschool.org/lesmistix

Art Department need: Glass Grinder and Soldering Iron

Hello! I have two IB Visual Art students interested in working with stained glass. Wondering if there's anyone out there with a glass grinder and soldering iron they would be willing to lend or donate to our program for the month of March. Please send any questions or comments to Randi McClure at rmcclure@greatriverschool.org

MCAs are coming! Donation Call for Testing Mints!

MCA testing season is upon us and to improve concentration (and as a treat), students get a mint as they begin their test. Please drop off donations at the front office!

We are in need of individually wrapped Lifesaver Wintergreen Mints and Vegan Halal mints.

Thank you for your continued support our our students!

REMINDER: Spring Boys Volleyball Registration!

Spring Boys Volleyball 7-12th grade registration is open! Practices begin at Twin Cities Academy the week of March 17th. A practice bus from GRS to TCA is provided daily. Both beginners and advanced players are welcome. GRS teachers Lindsey Weaver (UA), Kalen Krown (LA), and Mary Sollitto (UE) can help answer questions.

Registration form here: https://twincitiesacademy.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/24-25-Spring-Sports-Registration-COMBINED-Packet-v3.pdf

Donation Call for Testing Mints

MCA testing season is upon us and to improve concentration (and as a treat), students get a mint as they begin their test. Please drop off donations at the front office! We are in need of Lifesaver Wintergreen Mints and Vegan Halal mints.

Thank you for your continued support our our students!

Spring Middle School Ultimate (5th-8th) Registration Now Open

Calling all 5th-8th graders interested in playing Ultimate this spring, registration is now open! GRS Stars will once again have 4-5 teams this spring but we need you to sign up! For info about GRS ultimate and registration guidelines, please visit our Stars Website: Middle School Registration. As explained on the website, in order to complete your registration, you’ll have to fill out the GRS Form and register with MN Ultimate. We are getting new uniforms this year as well. The GRS deadline is March 15 so we can decide how many teams we can have. Also, we are in need of 1-2 more coaches, no experience necessary. You would be an employee of MN Ultimate and they pay $700 for the season. Please contact Brent Cummins (bcummins@greatriverschool.org) if you are interested in coaching or have any questions.

See you on the field!

REMINDER: SEAC Meeting, TONIGHT, Monday, February 24th; 6pm

There will be a SEAC (Special Education Advisory Council) meeting TONIGHT, Monday, February 24th at 6pm.  All parents / guardians of students currently receiving special education services are invited to attend.  The meeting will be in the media lab at Great River School. If you are unable to attend in person, please contact Jeremy Sartain at jsartain@greatriverschool.org or 612-414-5224 or if you prefer attend via Zoom. If you arrive late and can't get into the building on the day of the meeting, call or text Jeremy Sartain at 612-414-5224.

What is a SEAC?

A SEAC (pronounced “seek”) is an acronym for Special Education Advisory Council, which is a group that provides input on special education issues to its local school district. Its purpose is to advise and advocate, not to decide policy. Minnesota law requires each school district in the state to have a SEAC although it does not specify how the groups should be organized or what duties they should perform. As a result, each SEAC may have a unique mission and structure.

(Source www.pacer.org)

Staff Conference Meals Volunteer Sign-up

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0D49A4A62BABF94-55209849-spring

Want to show our teachers a little appreciation for all they’ve done? We are continuing our tradition of staff food support during conferences. These two days provide an important opportunity for families and guides to check in about our children's experiences at GRS so far this year. To accomplish this, the teachers will be putting in long days, engaging in focused conversations with all of us. The food that families contribute not only keeps everyone nourished, but serves as an important show of support for all that the guides and staff do for our kids!If you prefer to donate funds you can via Venmo @GRSPEG or Paypal at https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/K4WXAQPN3FHNU

Reminder: Transitions Open House, February 27th; 6 - 8pm

Come learn about the Adolescent Program! Rising GRS 7th Graders (Current 6th graders) and Rising GRS 9th graders (current 8th graders) are invited to the Adolescent Transitions Open house on Thursday February 27th from 6-8pm (6-7 for Rising 7th, 7-8 for Rising 9th). During this event, you’ll learn about the academics and key experiences your student will be engaging with next year. You get to meet the guides and have a tour of the classrooms. Please RSVP here. RSVP is not required to attend, but it does help us to prepare better for the event. After the event, information from the event will be emailed out for families who cannot attend.

RSVP Link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSerP_1IBAikHv_OCYDn24u46DwylLl7svDxAdqTcfluwEkM7A/viewform?usp=sharing

School Menu Updates, February 24 - 27, 2025 (School closed on Fri., Feb. 28)

The kitchen has released the new menu for next week, February 24 - 27.

We are over half way through our menu change!

We are making minor changes to the menu this week, switching a few breakfasts and adding a different salad. We are going to use this week to test a few new menu ideas and then continue on with the day changes the following week 3/3/2025.  Curious about other things breakfast and lunch related? Find tutorials, helpful links and contacts on our Nutrition website.

SEAC (Special Education Advisory Council) Monday, February 24th; 6pm

There will be a SEAC (Special Education Advisory Council) meeting on Monday, February 24th at 6pm.  All parents / guardians of students currently receiving special education services are invited to attend.  The meeting will be in the media lab at Great River School. If you are unable to attend in person, please contact Jeremy Sartain at jsartain@greatriverschool.org or 612-414-5224 or if you prefer attend via Zoom. If you arrive late and can't get into the building on the day of the meeting, call or text Jeremy Sartain at 612-414-5224.

What is a SEAC?

A SEAC (pronounced “seek”) is an acronym for Special Education Advisory Council, which is a group that provides input on special education issues to its local school district. Its purpose is to advise and advocate, not to decide policy. Minnesota law requires each school district in the state to have a SEAC although it does not specify how the groups should be organized or what duties they should perform. As a result, each SEAC may have a unique mission and structure.

(Source www.pacer.org)

Reminder: Transitions Open House, February 27th; 6 - 8pm

Spring Boys Volleyball Registration!

Spring Boys Volleyball 7-12th grade registration is open! Practices begin at Twin Cities Academy the week of March 17th. A practice bus from GRS to TCA is provided daily. Both beginners and advanced players are welcome. GRS teachers Lindsey Weaver (UA), Kalen Krown (LA), and Mary Sollitto (UE) can help answer questions.

Registration form here: https://twincitiesacademy.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/24-25-Spring-Sports-Registration-COMBINED-Packet-v3.pdf

Volunteer Build Day! GRS Theatre Help needed! Come Join us!

Do you enjoy building, painting, or sewing? This Saturday, February 22nd, the theatre department will be hosting a Volunteer Build Day from 10am - 4pm to work on sets, props, and costumes for the upcoming production of Les Misérables. Helping hands are greatly appreciated to help us put on a truly epic musical for our audiences, and folks are welcome for a few hours or the full day. If you'd like to help paint, please dress appropriately. Snacks, beverages, and lunch will be provided. Please reach out to our technical director Katie with any questions (katie@outstandingteam.org). We hope to see you there!

PEG Meeting, Tuesday, February 18th; 6pm. with Special Guests!

Please join us for our upcoming Parent Engagement Meeting on Tuesday, February 18, 6:00 - 7:30pm.  This month, our first guest speaker is Matt McElrath, GRS Director of Student Services.  He will be talking about the student support process at GRS.  Our second guest speaker is Mel Hammond, GRS Director of Nutrition Services.  Time for questions will follow each presentation.  Here is the full agenda.

PEG meetings are a great time to connect.  To join the meeting in person, please park in the pick-up line area on Energy Lane and use the garden door labeled "G" in the SE corner of the school.  Follow the stairs to the Upper Adolescent Commons space on the second floor.  

You can also join the meeting via Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/3976588186

Grab dinner at the Roseville Parkway Pizza and GRS will receive 5% of all sales throughout the day on Feb 18!

We look forward to seeing you!