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 Great River School, an urban Montessori learning community, prepares students for their unique roles as responsible and engaged citizens in the world.
Founded on leadership, service, and peace formation, Great River fosters independence, critical thinking, respect, responsibility to self, to others, and to the earth. |
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Financial Aid Workshop - Postponed |
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The Financial Aid Workshop scheduled for Monday, February 8 has been re-scheduled to Wednesday, February 10. The workshop will begin at 6:30 pm. Karen Cedars, our school counselor, and a financial aid counselor from Hamline University will present information about college financial aid issues. All high schol students and their families are invited to come talk about financing the next step after GRS - college. Issues covered will include financial aid such as work study, grants, scholarships and loans. There will also be some discussion about the FAFSA, the federal free application for financial aid, and planning for financing college. For more information, please contact Karen Cedars at 651-305-2780, ext 104 or
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Evening Out at Kieran's Pub |
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The Great Extravaganza Planning Committee is pleased to invite all GRS supporters to join us for socializing and dinner at Kieran's Pub in Minneapolis on Wednesday, February 24 beginning at 6:30 pm. Come meet new friends, see old ones and eat a great dinner. (Dinner will start at 7 pm.) It will also be an opportunity to hear about our plans for the spring fund raiser, the Great Extravaganza! Kieran's offers wonderful food from which we have chosen three entres - salmon, shephard's pie and a veggie burger. Along with main course will be dessert. The $25 covers your meal and gives you a free ticket to the Great Extravaganza on May 8. Validated parking is available in a nearby parking ramp or on the street. Please download the flyer and send your payment to Great River School by February 15. For more information, please contact a member of the planning committee at
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. Hope to see you there! |
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The GRS News, the weekly newsletter of Great River School, will be published most Tuesdays throughout the year. Updates, reviews and reminders are part of the information included. The February 2, 2010 issue of the GRS News for 2009-2010 is now available.
Other documents that might be helpful:
1) Kieran's Pub Ticket order form - Adult Mixer on February 24 (respond by 2/12)
2) Coffee Order Form - for your weekly coffee order due on Mondays by noon
The newsletter is also available to GRS families as an email on Tuesday of each week via the GRS News email list and Yahoo!Group. Please contact
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if you would like more information about how to get on either of these lists or if you would like to put something in the newsletter. |
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The GRS School Board will meet on February 17 beginning at 6:30 pm at Great River School. The agenda will be posted as soon as it is available. Minutes for the February meeting will be posted after approval at the March board meeting. |
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Our enrollment lottery was held on February 2. All applications received by 2/1 were entered into the lottery. Application forms received after this date will go onto the waiting list in the order received. Students who would still like to apply may complete an enrollment form and send in to GRS. At this point in time, there is a waiting list for all grades. For more information, please call Lydia McAnerney at 651-305-2780, ext 102. Application for 2010-2011 |
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The GRS School Board held the January meeting on January 20, 2010 at 6:30 pm at Great River School. All community members were invited. Meeting Agenda Minutes for the meeting will be posted on the Board section of the website after approval at the February 2010 meeting. |
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Community Voices - Thursday, February 25 |
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Thursday, February 25 beginning at 6:30 Community Voices is for ALL GRS parents/guardians and community members. Current and prospective parents/guardians are invited to come together with other adults to discuss what is going on at Great River. This forum is a way for people to get to know one another and bring their ideas and concerns to the faculty. The Voices meetings rotate between an Open Meeting format where people can discuss whatever issues are before them at that momemt and a Presentation Meeting where a particular topic is discussed. The next Community Voices meeting will focus on athletics with our Athletic Director, Marcus Walker on hand to discuss the program. Bring your questions, concerns and ideas to share with other parents/guardians and faculty. Gather at 6:15 pm for socializing and refreshments and we'll start the meeting at 6:30. We will wrap up by 8 pm. Hope you can make it. |
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All Adolescent 1, 2 and 3 students must register for courses for the second semester before leaving for winter break. The course guides are now available. Most students signed up on Wednesday, December 16. Those students who have not chosen classes yet should talk to Karen Cedars. Please contact
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if you have questions about the process or class offerings. Second Semester Course Guides for:
Adolescent 1 (Grades 7 & 8)
Adolescent 2 (Grades 9 & 10)
Adolescent 3 (Grades 11 & 12) Second Semester Survey Forms (to be turned in by Friday, 12/18)
Adolescent 1 (Grades 7 & 8)
Adolescent 2 - Grades 9
Adolescent 2 - Grade 10
Adolescent 3 (Grades 11 & 12) |
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