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The Pink Tower

By lmcanerney | Published: November 12, 2011

Great River School has accepted the extraordinary opportunity to be part of the new documentary being created to insert Montessori into the national dialogue on education.  From the website http://www.buildingthepinktower.org, “We enter the lives of children as they experience Montessori education in classrooms ranging from pre-school through high school. From the backyard of an urban housing [...]

Collections help support GRS

By lmcanerney | Published: October 29, 2011

Over the past 7 years, GRS families have been quietly collecting milk cap lids from KEMPS and Land O’Lakes and Boxtops for Education from many products.  We count them up and send them in to the various companies and receive a check a few months later. Each year, this adds up to between $300 and [...]

IB Exam payment due

By lmcanerney | Published: October 26, 2011

For seniors taking one or more IB exams in May 2012, invoices are being mailed home. When you receive your invoice, please submit payment to Melanie Peterson-Nafziger, IB Coordinator, by November 9, 2011, or arrange a payment plan with Melanie by Nov. 9. Make checks payable to Great River School. Students who qualify for free/reduced [...]

Harvest Festival

By lmcanerney | Published: October 11, 2011

Over 100 people attended Great River’s second annual Harvest Festival on Saturday, October 15.  We had wonderful stone soup and apple cider and donated bread from the New French Bakery in Minneapolis.  Many people turned out to socialize, purchase items from the A2 Micro-economy program, and enjoy the fall crisp air.  Thanks to everyone who [...]

2010 – 2011 Annual Report

By lmcanerney | Published: October 4, 2011

Each fall, Christina Beck, Head of School, completes the Annual Report for the Minnesota Department of Education on the curriculum, instruction and student achievement for the prior year.  This report documents the progress of the school including demographics and enrollment, faculty, board, achievement (including test scores) and more.  The FY11 Annual Report has been submitted and [...]

Lunch Program Information

By lmcanerney | Published: September 20, 2011

Response to the lunch program from CKC has been very positive. Look for the next month’s menu coming in the middle of this current month. Please click on Lunch Program Information on the tab above or the Lunch Menu tab under MOST REQUESTED (above right) for future months’ menus.

Payment ($4 full priced lunch; $.40 for reduced price lunch) for October lunches must be to GRS by Wednesday, September 28. For all months after this, orders and payment are due on the 20th of the month. Look for the November menu before the first of October.

Thank you! If you have any questions, please contact Andria Sibert ext. 123.

French Language Instruction at Great River

By alichtov | Published: September 13, 2011

Through a partnership with St. Paul-based Language Sprout, GRS is pleased to offer French language instruction after-school on Mondays and Wednesdays this year.  The class will be tailored to the participants, based on the levels and needs of those enrolled. Our curriculum follows a two-year rotating format that incorporates written, spoken, and listening comprehension. We will meet for 3 hours [...]

Volunteering at Great River School

By lmcanerney | Published: September 6, 2011

Great River School depends on volunteers to support various aspects of the program.  We appreciate all the time, energy and ideas volunteers bring to make the school a richer place.  While we will periodically ask for specific help with a project, it is helpful for people to carefully consider how they can be involved.  Please [...]

School Supply Lists

By lmcanerney | Published: July 31, 2011

Orientation for the 2011-2012 academic year at Great River School is on Wednesday, August 31 and school begins on Thursday, September 1.  Sales for school supplies are happening all over.  Here are supply lists for all levels: Adolescent 1 Supply List Adolescent 2 Supply List Adolescent 3 Supply List

Garden producing

By lmcanerney | Published: July 27, 2011

The GRS garden was planted by students and over the summer, is being maintained by students.  The rain has increased production and made it easy to keep plants growing.  This week, a load of lettuce, kale and other items were donated to the food shelf.  It is wonderful to see the results of hard work [...]