Upper Adolescent

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Yearbook Team Looking for Photos

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Hello All!

The yearbook team Is hard at work getting the yearbook completed, but we need your help! We’re looking for any GRS related pictures you may have, but if you need inspiration here are some specific categories of photos we are requesting:

  • Selfies

  • Faculty

  • Sports

  • Student Jobs outside of Great River

  • CAS

  • Art

  • Protests/walkouts/activism

  • Community meeting

  • Robotics

  • GSA

  • Musical theatre

  • Any other clubs

Also an additional reminder to the class of 2022 that your senior photos, baby photos, senior quote, and parent note are now OVERDUE, so please submit them ASAP.

Please send any photo submissions and/or questions to yearbook@greatriverschool.org and/or cgustafson@greatriverschool.org and ssisk@greatriverschool.org. 

Thanks :)

-GRS yearbook team 

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Not Too Late to Donate Items for the BHB Auction

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The Blue Heron Bash is just a few weeks away! It's not too late to donate items to the Blue Heron Bash Auction or Host a Great Gathering!

We especially love to feature GRS family businesses and makers. Filling out your forms and dropping items off at GRS as soon as possible is greatly appreciated! You can find more than you maybe ever wanted to know about the Blue Heron Bash on our website.

Buy your tickets today!

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PEG Earth Day Event

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Celebrate Earth Day by helping to clean up and improve Great River School’s campus on Friday, April 22nd!

There are a variety of fun tasks to choose from organized with suggested classroom signup (but feel free to sign up for what interests you). Chopping wood, spreading new mulch, sanding outdoor blocks, painting octagon chairs, putting a new trail in, and more - there is something for everyone at every age.

We'll start as early as 8:30am and you can work as long as you like. The 'Eggroll Queen' food truck will be there to purchase rice bowls and egg rolls (or you can bring your own lunch).

A 'gear swap' will happen throughout the day where you can swap items, leave items to donate and/or grab items for your household. All lost and found items will be up for grabs to anyone as well!

Clean, Build, Eat, Recycle and Community!

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Drivers Education at Great River

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DRIVER’S EDUCATION (Students who are 14 years of age and older)

This 30-hour program will be conducted by a certified instructor from the A+ Driving School and will fulfill the state driver’s education requirement. The course will address the “how to” and “whys” of safe driving. The format of the class will be lecture and active discussion. After completion of the program, students will be able to set up and participate in behind-the-wheel sessions to meet the six-hour state requirement.
Classes will meet VIRTUALLY through ZOOM Teleconferencing!
 All registration can be done through: www.APlusDrivingSchool.net

Need to miss a few classes--NO PROBLEM.  Easy Make-Up classes!

We offer classes all year long with multiple time offerings each day. Take class from ANYWHERE through teleconferencing!

LIVE INSTRUCTORS! FUN CLASSES! PAYMENT PLANS AVAILABLE!

CLASS DATES and REGISTRATION: www.APlusDrivingSchool.net
Distance Learning Classes! Take classes online from home.

SPRING 2022
Class Dates: April 11,12,13,14, 18,19,20,21, 25,26Class Time: 3-6pm OR 4-7pm OR 6:15-9:15pm
Class Dates: April 27,28, May 2,3,4,5, 9,10,11,12Class Time: 3-6pm OR 4-7pm OR 6:15-9:15pm
Class Dates: May 16,17,18,19,20, 23,24,25,26,27Class Time: 3-6pm OR 4-7pm OR 6:15-9:15pm

SUMMER 2022
Class Dates: June 2022 13,14,15,16, 20,21,22,23, 27,28Class Time: 3-6pm OR 4-7pm OR 6:15-9:15pm
Class Dates: June 29,30, July 5,6,7,8, 11,12,13,14Class Time: 9:30-12:30pm OR 12:45-3:45pm OR 4-7pm
Class Dates: July 18,19,20,21, 25,26,27,28, Aug. 1,2Class Time: 9:30-12:30pm OR 12:45-3:45pm OR 4-7pm
Class Dates: Aug. 3,4, 8,9,10,11, 15,16,17,18Class Time: 9:30-12:30pm OR 12:45-3:45pm OR 4-7pm
Class Dates: Aug. 22,23,24,25,26, 29,30,31, Sep. 1,2 Class Time: 9:30-12:30pm OR 12:45-3:45pm OR 4-7pm


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Faculty Update for Fundraiser for Ukraine

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From Ivanna Pavliuk, EL Coordinator and UA Educational Assistant:

Hello GRS community!

I wanted to thank you all for your kindness and generosity and share the results of our united efforts. 

  • 3 weeks of non-stop baking

  • over 1500 macarons baked

  • over $3000 raised!!!

All this money is already transferred to support the Ukrainian Army and humanitarian aid for Ukrainians who were affected by the Russian attack. 

Thank you from the bottom of my heart for your contributions and support!

If you are interested in continuing to support Ukraine, here are some Ukrainian-based organizations that have been working tirelessly supporting Ukraine. 

Слава Україні! (Glory to Ukraine!)
Ivanna Pavliuk

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Tickets Are Live for the Blue Heron Bash

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Tickets are live for this year’s Blue Heron Bash! Come meet other GRS adults for an afternoon of community building and fundraising. Use our handy QR code or click below!

BUY TICKETS NOW

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Student Organized Blood Drive May 18th

The Great River School National Honor Society is excited to announce that we’ll be holding a blood drive this spring in collaboration with the American Red Cross! Blood drives are an easy and meaningful opportunity for healthy individuals to give blood to those in need. There are many benefits to donating blood. Firstly, the blood donated by just one person can change countless lives. Additionally, because there is testing that comes along with giving blood, this is a great opportunity to learn about your blood type, COVID antigen levels, and any blood disorder that you may have.

You’re eligible if you are 17+ or 16 y/o with caregiver consent and fit a few additional health criteria. If you’re at all interested, please fill out a quick interest form linked below. 

For questions, reach out to Chloe at cgustafson@greatriverschool.org or another NHS member or see the FAQ linked below.

We can’t wait to see you there!

Interest Form

Frequently Asked Questions

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PEG Earth Day Event

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Celebrate Earth Day by helping to clean up and improve Great River School’s campus on Friday, April 22nd!

There are a variety of fun tasks to choose from organized with suggested classroom signup (but feel free to sign up for what interests you). Chopping wood, spreading new mulch, sanding outdoor blocks, painting octagon chairs, putting a new trail in, and more - there is something for everyone at every age.

We'll start as early as 8:30am and you can work as long as you like. The 'Eggroll Queen' food truck will be there to purchase rice bowls and egg rolls (or you can bring your own lunch).

A 'gear swap' will happen throughout the day where you can swap items, leave items to donate and/or grab items for your household. All lost and found items will be up for grabs to anyone as well!

Clean, Build, Eat, Recycle and Community!

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Top Ten Things You Can Do to Help with the Blue Heron Bash

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Top Ten Things You Can Do to Help with the Blue Heron Bash

10. Have a gift card to someplace that you won’t use? Donate it here 2022 BHB Donation Form
9. Donate tickets to a sporting event, concert or show
8. Donate a weekend at a cabin or a timeshare.
7. Donate a bottle (or more) of wine (drop off at front desk or watch for curbside drop off dates)
6. Host a Great Gathering! More info here: 2022 Great Gatherings
5. Own or frequent a business you want to share with the community? Donate!
4. Donate something you made. We love to highlight GRS makers! 2022 Makers Market Donation
3. Give us an hour of your time. There are lots of fun things to do to make this happen. We’d love to use your talents. Volunteer signup is here: https://www.signupgenius.com/BHB
2. Buy your tickets and come hang out with new and old friends! Get your tickets here:
https://bit.ly/GRSBHBTickets22
1. Attend the Bash & sign up for Great Gatherings and bid on awesome things!

Student Organized Blood Drive May 18th

The Great River School National Honor Society is excited to announce that we’ll be holding a blood drive this spring in collaboration with the American Red Cross! Blood drives are an easy and meaningful opportunity for healthy individuals to give blood to those in need. There are many benefits to donating blood. Firstly, the blood donated by just one person can change countless lives. Additionally, because there is testing that comes along with giving blood, this is a great opportunity to learn about your blood type, COVID antigen levels, and any blood disorder that you may have.

You’re eligible if you are 17+ or 16 y/o with caregiver consent and fit a few additional health criteria. If you’re at all interested, please fill out a quick interest form linked below. 

For questions, reach out to Chloe at cgustafson@greatriverschool.org or another NHS member or see the FAQ linked below.

We can’t wait to see you there!

Interest Form

Frequently Asked Questions

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BIPOC Caregiver Committee Meeting Tonight

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The BIPOC Caregiver Committee is a group of caregivers who meet the first Thursday of 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 tonight Thursday, March 31st at 7:45pm. Want to join the BIPOC Caregiver Committee? Email Anu (adean@greatriverschool.org) to get connected!

*we adjusted April’s meeting to accommodate Spring Break!

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Archery for All Grades Starting April 12th

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Archery for ALL GRS students grades 1-12 will begin on Tuesday, April 12th for the next 8 Tuesdays ending May 31st.

New this year is an option for Lower Elementary! This group will shoot from 3:15-4pm. Upper Elementary shoots from 4:15 to 5pm. Adolescent shoots from 5:15-6:15pm. All sessions will be in the gym at GRS. Space will be limited, so sign up quickly.

We could use some extra helpers with the Lower Elementary group to assist with full safety and fun (so non-archery-specific positions). If you can lend a hand, contact Jeremy Sartain at sartain.jeremy@gmail.com.

Tuition is just $100 and includes a t-shirt. Scholarships are available.

Register here!

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Seeking Crosswalk Volunteers

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Looking to avoid the long pickup line? Remember that caregivers can pick up or drop off on the other side of Pierce Butler and have students utilize the pedestrian bridge to walk a short distance to school. Note - students should be dropped at Pierce Butler & Hamline and cross using the pedestrian crosswalk.

In order to best serve students at this crosswalk, parents have organized a parent/caregiver crossing volunteer group to help kids safely cross Pierce Butler. Get some volunteer hours in when you serve as a crossing guard at the Pierce Butler and Hamline Ave. intersection before or after school!

Sign up here - each month has a different tab on the upper left side.

We want to remind caregivers and students that car pick-up and drop-off should happen only on the south side of the school, off Energy Lane. Click here for a previous announcement about pick-up and drop-off.

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The Blue Heron Bash Needs Your Donations

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The 2022 Blue Heron Bash needs your donations! There are many ways to participate so get creative. The auction will be April 25-30.

Donate in one or more of the following categories: 2022 BHB Donation Form

  • LOCAL ESTABLISHMENTS : support local restaurants and stores. Buy gift cards and donate them to the auction. Support the businesses and GRS at the same time. If you are a GRS family and own a business we want everyone to know it and support you.

  • GREAT GATHERING: share your skills by offering a great gathering on cooking, crafting, gardening, beer brewing and more! 2022 Great Gatherings
    Or donate an online class (the Loft, local community education, etc.)

  • MERCHANDISE : donate games, gift baskets, art, jewelry, unwanted gifts, unused gift cards and more! Think of things that would be appealing to members of the community.

  • MEMBERSHIPS & SUBSCRIPTIONS: support your favorite museums, gyms, state and national parks, online news sources, public media stations, CSA, streaming services by donating a membership or subscription.

  • READINGS OR PERFORMANCES: offer a poetry reading, musical performance, or donate tickets to an online event from one of your favorite music or theater venues.

  • SERVICES: offer to build a website, consult on a resume, create a logo, or more!

  • MAKERS MARKET: we want to celebrate the Montessori tradition of hand work and highlight students and families who create art, crafts, food, etc. in our 3rd annual Makers Market. More info & sign up here 2022 Makers Market Donation

For more information check us out on the GRS website!

https://www.greatriverschool.org/blueheronbash

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NoMythic is Going to the Robotics World Championships

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Written by Joseph Steinhauer:

NoMythic just went to Duluth for the Northern Lights regional competition. A lot happened, and we have some big news to share with you all.

Our robot performed well, and we scored in twelfth place by the time we were paired with other teams, when, with our alliance, we got to the quarterfinal matches!

The awards ceremony was very eventful. Phoebe Kirchner, our team captain, won the well-deserved Dean’s list finalist award! She was recognized for her commitment to creating a welcoming team environment and culture. We are so incredibly proud of her, and we would like to thank her for her incredible amount of work done to the team and its culture.

We are delighted to say that NoMythic will be going to the FIRST robotics world championships in Houston, Texas this year. We were awarded the Engineering Inspiration award, which gives us  the opportunity to go to worlds, with our entry fee paid for by NASA.

Though our entry fee is provided, we still have a lot of other things to account for as we prepare for our trip. Transportation, hotels and rooming, and food are all incredibly important things to consider, and all of the aforementioned cost money. All in all, we are expecting the trip will cost us around $27,000.

That’s why we’re asking for your help. Would you be willing to donate to the team to help us achieve our goal of going to worlds this year? You can donate to us by way of the “donate” tab on our website, or through our GoFundMe set up for this purpose (https://tinyurl.com/NoMythic2491.) No donation is too small or too large, and any amount of support, monetary or otherwise, helps us immensely both in our goal to go to Houston this year and our larger goal to grow future generations of passionate problem solvers.

We are also looking for support from sponsor companies. If you have a potential company that could sponsor us, please don’t hesitate to email Joseph Steinhauer at jsteinhauer@greatriverschool.org, Toby McAdams at tobymcadams@gmail.com, Michael Flood at mflood@greatriverschool.org, or the team email (2491nomythic@gmail.com) with the contact information for a representative of the company.

Again, we would like to thank you for your support of the team and its students, and we’re looking forward to telling you about our journey to world championships!

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Call for Artists to Feature at the Blue Heron Bash

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Do you own or work at a business you would like to promote to the GRS Community? Are you an artist or maker and have goods or services to share? We would love to feature you at the Blue Heron Bash April 25-30!