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Summer Camps for 7th through 10th Graders!

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Calling all 7th-10 graders!  We have a variety of camps for you this summer.  You can join us for Urban Biking or our Bikepacking trip.  You can play ultimate with a variety of players in half or full day camps. We also have a half day camp called “Como Park Adventures” where we explore Como Park for afternoons of sports, swimming at Como Pool, fishing and/or canoeing in Como Lake, exploring the woods, going on a bike ride, flying some kites, playing some mini-golf or perhaps something else the group decides would be fun.  We also have a variety of art camps (Fiber Arts, Open Art, Adventures in Drama, and Rockin’ at the River).   

For schedules and registration, go to https://great-river-school.jumbula.com/home or email Brent Cummins at bcummins@greatriverschool.org with any questions.

Don’t forget, we are also offering a “Late Worm” $40 discount for up to two camps.  Simply put in this code at the checkout page: 24LateWorm40 and be sure to click the “Apply Coupon” button to activate it.  

As always, we are dedicated to making summer camp possible and affordable for ALL through our early-bird pricing, sibling discount, multi-program discount and our Pay What You Can program.

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REMINDER: End of the Year Picnic! Tuesday, May 28th, 2024

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Celebrate the End of the School Year with a Picnic! Join us for good company, food & fun at the Como Park Playground at the West Picnic Lot across from ComoTown after school on Tuesday, May 28. Food Truck Fare available for purchase or bring your own picnic!

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HELP NEEDED: Garden Under the Stars Dance, Thur., May 23, 2024

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VOLUNTEER HELP! This dance is being planned by students and is not possible without the help of our caregivers and community members! We need your help with setup and cleanup! Sign up to volunteer or donate here!

We are counting on you! Only a few days left to sign up!

All 9th & 10th grade students are invited on Thursday, May 23th from 7:00pm-9:00pm to the Garden Under the Stars Dance which will take place in the gym here at Great River School.

Summer Garden Under the Stars is the theme and there will be snacks, drinks, and music! Dress code is Formal and Admission will cost $10 for entry.

Spirit Award - Towards the end of the night everyone will vote for two winners of the dance Spirit Award, which will be whoever you think brought the most spirit and good energy to the dance!

Winners will receive a crown and will each get to request a song to play.

Don't vote for a student outside of 9th or 10th Grade.

BE KIND! It's not a competition so don't bring yourself or anyone else down!

Brought to you by LA & UA Student Leadership

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End of the Year Picnic! Tuesday, May 28th, 2024

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Celebrate the End of the School Year with a Picnic! Join us for good company, food & fun at the Como Park Playground at the West Picnic Lot across from ComoTown after school on Tuesday, May 28. Food Truck Fare available for purchase or bring your own picnic!

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TONIGHT! Join us for the SEAC Committee Meeting, Monday, May 20th; 6 - 7pm

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There will be a SEAC (Special Education Advisory Council) meeting on Mon., May 20th from 6 - 7 pm. 

Join the SEAC meeting on Monday, May 20th from 6-7pm either in person or online (zoom link below) for the topic: Navigating the College transition. 
https://minnstate.zoom.us/j/96213611466

Special guest Nee Na Xiong, Director of Disability Services with Saint Paul College, will share some overview information and be available for Q and A. 

This session is perfect for Adolescents with an IEP or 504 but is open to all parents / guardians of students currently receiving special education services. 

The meeting will be in the media lab at Great River School. If you are unable to attend in person, you can attend via Zoom. Please contact Jeremy Sartain for a Zoom link at sartain.jeremy@gmail.com or 612-414-5224. 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.

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TIME CHANGE: Chamber Choir Concert moved to 6:15pm, Wed., May 22

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This Wednesday, our high school Chamber Choir students will present a concert of their own for the first time in almost a decade! Any lower adolescent who enjoys singing and is curious about what choir looks and sounds like at the high school level is strongly encouraged to come to this free night of singing, as well as anyone else who enjoys quality music!

Please note that due to a recent conflict with the Girls' Ultimate conference championship, this concert is now beginning at 6:15pm (still on Wednesday, May 22nd). The concert will finish no later than 7:30pm. Thanks for supporting our performing artists!

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Summer Camp: New camp and Late Worm Discount!

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**NEW CAMP**  Vatina (Elementary Art Workshop Guide) is leading our Pride Camp, June 17-20 from 9:00-12:00 for 4th-7th graders.  Campers will learn about LGBTQ activists and artists and make art to honor them. We’ll also learn about the history of Pride parades and make costumes, signs, and art for the following weekend's Pride parade or everyday Pride! Registration Link

We are also offering a “Late Worm” $40 discount for up to two camps.  Simply put in this code at the checkout page: 24LateWorm40 and be sure to click the “Apply Coupon” button to activate it.  

For schedules and registration, go to https://great-river-school.jumbula.com/home or email Brent Cummins at bcummins@greatriverschool.org with any questions.

As always, we are dedicated to making summer camp possible and affordable for ALL through our early-bird pricing, sibling discount, multi-program discount and our Pay What You Can program.

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Join us for the SEAC Committee Meeting, Monday, May 20th; 6 - 7pm

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There will be a SEAC (Special Education Advisory Council) meeting on Mon., May 20th from 6 - 7 pm. 

Join the SEAC meeting on Monday, May 20th from 6-7pm either in person or online (zoom link below) for the topic: Navigating the College transition. 
https://minnstate.zoom.us/j/96213611466

Special guest Nee Na Xiong, Director of Disability Services with Saint Paul College, will share some overview information and be available for Q and A. 

This session is perfect for Adolescents with an IEP or 504 but is open to all parents / guardians of students currently receiving special education services. 

The meeting will be in the media lab at Great River School. If you are unable to attend in person, you can attend via Zoom. Please contact Jeremy Sartain for a Zoom link at sartain.jeremy@gmail.com or 612-414-5224. 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.

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End of the Year Picnic! Tuesday, May 28th, 2024

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Celebrate the End of the School Year with a Picnic! Join us for good company, food & fun at the Como Park Playground at the West Picnic Lot across from ComoTown after school on Tuesday, May 28. Food Truck Fare available for purchase or bring your own picnic!

Help needed! Volunteers for the 7 / 8 Spring Formal are needed still!

We are in need of your help to make this Thursday's dance a success! Please consider signing up to help donate your time! We are still in need of help Setting up the dance and Cleaning up afterwards.

Sign up here before it’s too late!

This event is made possible by the work of Lower Adolescent Student Council members. Thank you!

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Join us for the SEAC Committee Meeting, Monday, May 20th; 6pm

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There will be a SEAC (Special Education Advisory Council) meeting on Monday, May 20th at 6pm. 

All parents / guardians of students currently receiving special education services are invited to attend and share constructive feedback. 

The meeting will be in the media lab at Great River School. If you are unable to attend in person, you can attend via Zoom. Please contact Jeremy Sartain for a Zoom link at sartain.jeremy@gmail.com or 612-414-5224. 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)

Why Might I Want To Participate On A SEAC?

Parents give many reasons for joining a SEAC, including these:

  • I may be able to help other families and children with disabilities in my school district.

  • I can share what I’ve learned since my child began his education.

  • I can support the school professionals in my district.

  • I will be a good role model for my child.

  • I feel good when I make a contribution to this community.

  • I will learn information and skills that may help me work more effectively with my school district.

  • I will meet others with similar goals, both parents and school professionals.

  • I may build positive relationships with others in my district.

  • I will become more knowledgeable about special education.

  • By sharing my unique perspective and insights as a parent, I may help the school district work more effectively with families and improve outcomes for children.

(Source www.pacer.org)

Some background information about Jeremy Sartain:
”I am currently the Board Chair for Great River School.  One reason I joined the Board is to assure special education (staff, caregivers and students) had representation.  My wife, Jennie, and I are organizing SEAC meetings this year (with help from Brad and Lindsey). “

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Summer Camp "Late Worm" Discounts!

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We have a few camps that need a few more campers, so we are offering a “Late Worm” $40 discount for up to two camps.  Simply put in this code at the checkout page: 24LateWorm40 and be sure to click the “Apply Coupon” button to activate it.  

For schedules and registration, go to https://great-river-school.jumbula.com/home or email Brent Cummins at bcummins@greatriverschool.org with any questions.

As always, we are dedicated to making summer camp possible and affordable for ALL through our early-bird pricing, sibling discount, multi-program discount and our Pay What You Can program.

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One Acts are tomorrow, Saturday, May 11th!

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Student-directed one-act performances are TOMORROW on Saturday, May 11th at 6pm! Come see 2 one act plays directed by grs students, sophomore Honesty Oliver and Senior Jackie Le! Come support the grs theater program!

10 Ways to Survive the Zombie Apocalypse by Don Zolidis (Honesty Oliver, director)

It's the end of the world and hordes of rampaging zombies are about to kill you. What do you do? Try your hand at kung fu against the undead? Attempt to reason with creatures that would rather eat brains than use them? Turn to this handy and hilarious guide to survive the apocalypse! (Hint: sacrifice the weak is step number one.)

Good Cop Bad Cop by Ian McWethy,  Jason Pizzarello (Jackie Le, director)

A catastrophic street sign switcheroo has two rookie detectives grilling a motley crew of suspects and witnesses. Everyone from the high school mascot to a guy who may be Super Mario is pumped for information...and while these suspicious characters are combative, ridiculous, and downright incompetent, none of them seems guilty. With the clock ticking and their jobs on the line, can this good cop and bad cop collar a suspect before it's too late?

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Today is the last day to Vote! Great River School Board Elections 2024 - 2025

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Today is the final day to vote in the Board Election for the 2024-2025 school year! Thank you to all of our candidates for being willing to serve on the board! We have a great group of candidates. Caregivers and Faculty, please check them out here! 

Voting will close at 11:59pm CST Tonight.

If you have questions, feel free to reach out to executive@greatriverschool.org.

All parents, faculty, and board members are able to vote. Voting is open digitally from Monday through Thursday this week! cast your vote here! Election results will be shared the following week. 

Questions? Email executive@greatriverschool.org. 

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Bike with Us This Summer!

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Bike with Us This Summer!

–Spring is here and people are tuning up their bikes for the season.  If you are one of these people, check out our bike camps at Great River School.  Join us (Derek Damron and Nadine Wetzel) for our first ever Bike Packing Adventure where campers will bike and camp for 5 days (June 24-29) between Red Wing and Mankato.  This camp is for 7th-10th graders.  Invite your friends (you don’t need to be a GRS student)!

If you don’t feel like camping, we have you covered! Sign up for our Urban Biking Adventures, June 11-14, where campers start and end at GRS and bike to different lakes and parks everyday.  This camp is for 5th-9th graders.  Descriptions and registration information can be found here: https://great-river-school.jumbula.com/7th-10th-full-day-

Please email Brent Cummins at bcummins@greatriverschool.org with any questions.

As always, we are dedicated to making summer camp possible and affordable for ALL through our early-bird pricing, sibling discount, multi-program discount and our Pay What You Can program.