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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 Ultimate End-of-Year Picnic
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All GRS Ultimate families are invited to a potluck dinner at Newell Park on Monday, June 13th from 5-8pm.
GRS Summer Camp - Build Your Own Longboard
We are partnering with Urban Boatbuilders to offer a brand new camp called Build Your Own Longboard. This 8-day program (M-Th, 8-1 to 8-11) offers 7th-10th graders the opportunity to design and build your own longboard from start to finish using various woodworking tools. Learn about construction, tool use and design from one of their woodworking instructors. Don't know how to ride a longboard? No problem - we'll teach you. You can feel proud while riding around your neighborhood on a board you built yourself! Only 5 spots left!
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 Summer Camp - Adolescent 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 now. 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:
7th-10th Grade- Print Making (July 25-28), Open Art Camp (Aug 1-4)
8th-12th Grade- Advanced Ultimate and Goaltimate (July 11-14)
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.
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!
Half Day for Grades 7-12 Tomorrow
Tomorrow, Friday, June 3rd, will be a half day (dismissal at 11:45am) for all adolescent students in grades 7-12 in order to allow for trip preparations.
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!
GRS Ultimate End-of-Year Picnic
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All GRS Ultimate families are invited to a potluck dinner at Newell Park on Monday, June 13th from 5-8pm.
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.
UA Key Experience Volunteer Sign Up
Upper Adolescent Key Experiences are back & we need your help to make them extra special for students & staff!
There are many volunteer opportunities like picking up a rental van or a trip’s worth of tents. If you don’t have time to give, there are also items you can purchase to donate. You can even order online & have them delivered directly to school!
Check out our volunteer sign up here: Upper Adolescent Spring Key Experiences 2022
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!
Half Day for Grades 7-12 This Friday
Tomorrow, Friday, June 3rd, will be a half day (dismissal at 11:45am) for all adolescent students in grades 7-12 in order to allow for trip preparations.
UA Spring Key Experience Registration Reminders
Please complete trip registration as soon as possible!
Registration Form: UA Key Experience Student Info 2022
Seniors also complete Wilderness Inquiry participant registration
Update Medical Forms (Send to Health Coordination Dan Wilder dwilder@greatriverschool.org or Adam Koehler akoeher@greatriverschool.org)
Begin Collecting Camping Gear
Look through the 10-12 Trip Packing List
Inform your student’s advisor or Adam if you need help obtaining gear
Volunteer or Donate
We need your help to make the key experiences extra special for students & staff! There are many volunteer opportunities like picking up a rental van or a trip’s worth of tents. If you don’t have time to give, there are also items you can purchase to donate. You can even order online & have them delivered directly to school! Check out our volunteer sign up here Upper Adolescent Spring Key Experiences 2022
For more information, you can watch this video recording (presented-4/26) or go through this informational slideshow. We also invite you to look over the trip COVID mitigation strategies here.
Upcoming Musical Concerts
Dear Great River School Families and Friends,
The GRS Music and Theater students are excited to be sharing their work in a series of performances over the next few weeks! Masking is highly recommended for these events. All events are held in the Performance Space. If you have any questions about these performances, please email Zack Scott (IB Music Night, Instrumental Groups) or Caroline Miesle (IB Theater, One-Acts, Choirs). We hope to see you there!
Wed June 1 at 4:00: Student Directed One Acts
Wed June 1 at 6:30: Instrumental Ensembles Concert (9-12 Musicianship and Music Theory Classes)
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!
UA Spring Key Experience Registration Reminders
Please complete trip registration as soon as possible!
Registration Form: UA Key Experience Student Info 2022
Seniors also complete Wilderness Inquiry participant registration
Update Medical Forms (Send to Health Coordination Dan Wilder dwilder@greatriverschool.org or Adam Koehler akoeher@greatriverschool.org)
Begin Collecting Camping Gear
Look through the 10-12 Trip Packing List
Inform your student’s advisor or Adam if you need help obtaining gear
Volunteer or Donate
We need your help to make the key experiences extra special for students & staff! There are many volunteer opportunities like picking up a rental van or a trip’s worth of tents. If you don’t have time to give, there are also items you can purchase to donate. You can even order online & have them delivered directly to school! Check out our volunteer sign up here Upper Adolescent Spring Key Experiences 2022
For more information, you can watch this video recording (presented-4/26) or go through this informational slideshow. We also invite you to look over the trip COVID mitigation strategies here.
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.