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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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This year, all students will register for electives during the summer so they will have a schedule at orientation on September 1. If you were not able to come in to school during the registration sessions, please complete the registration process as soon as possible. It can be done electronically or by making an appointment with Aaron Lichtov, Registrar by
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or by phone at 651-305-2780, ext 104. (Note: Aaron will be on vacation July 26 - 30. Please contact
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(ext. 102) or
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(ext 101) - 651-305-2780 - to come in during this week). Registration Forms
RETURNING STUDENTS: Parents/guardians should download and complete a 2010-2011 registration packet (no physical or immunization form is needed) or come into school and update last year's forms.
NEW STUDENTS: Parents/guardians have most likely already completed forms. Please check with
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if you are not sure what might be missing. ALL GRS STUDENTS: Registration for Electives
1. Download and read the Elective Course guide for your level.
2. Download and print the schedule for your level.
3. Rank elective choices (1, 2, 3 etc.) by writing the numbers directly on the schedule for both semesters (fall and spring)
3. Write your name on the top of the sheet.
4. Return by August 6 to Aaron Lichtov, Registrar by
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or US Mail - Great River School, 1326 Energy Park Drive, St. Paul, 55108 Adolescent 1 (Grades 7 & 8)
NOTE: All A1 students must register for one semester of Philosophy. 8th grade students who had Philosophy last year will also need to sign up as it is a different course than last year's course.
Course Sequence for the IB Diploma Candidate
GRS Graduation Requirements Adolescent 2 (Grades 9 & 10)
NOTE: Please refer to the GRS Graduation Requirement and Suggested Course Sequence for an IB Candidate (above) as you choose your classes. Those students who want to pursue the IB Diploma should sign up for Spanish and either IB Art or IB Music. Theory Of Knowledge will be offered as part of the core classes. Students wlil sign up for those classes on a weekly basis. Adolescent 3 (Grades 11 & 12)
NOTE: Please refer to the GRS Graduation Requirement and Suggested Course Sequence for an IB Candidate (above) as you choose your classes. Those students who want to pursue the IB Diploma should sign up for Spanish and either IB Art or IB Music. Theory Of Knowledge will be offered as part of the core classes. Students wlil sign up for those classes on a weekly basis.
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With the beginning of school just over a month away, it is time to think about fall sports at GRS. Varsity Soccer - location tba
Practice for any high school student wishing to try out for the 2010-2011 team (students in grades 9 - 12 or 8th grade with special permission from Enrique Garita, coach) will begin on Tuesday, August 17 and end on September3 when the roster of 18 will be announced. If you wish to play, but cannot make any of these practices, please contact Enrique as soon as possible by
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. Practice Schedule:
Tuesday, 8/17 and Wednesday, 8/18 from 9 to 11 am
Monday, 8/23 and Tuesday, 8/24 from 9 to 11 am
Wednesday, 8/25 from 3:30 - 5:30 pm
Friday, 8/27 from 3:30 to 5:30 pm
Monday, 8/30 from 3:30 to 5:30 pm
Wednesday, 9/1 and Thursday, 9/2 from 3:30 to 5:30 pm
Friday, 9/3 from 3:30 to 5:30 pm - TEAM ROSTER (18 players) ANNOUNCED Varsity Volleyball
For more information, please contact Marcus Walker by phone at 651-329-2219. A1 Soccer
Soccer for students in grades 7 & 8 will begin after the fall Odyssey with practices 2 days a week and games on Fridays at the Fort Snelling fields. Watch for information coming soon. |
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Meeting the Needs of students & families |
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Over the next year, the Diversity Committee, formed in 2009, will continue to discuss ways to better address the issues of race, ethnicity, sexuality, and in general, the diverse needs of a diverse group of students. Please read the letter that recently went out to all faculty, families and community members of Great River School to outline the process we will undertake to build our intercultural competency to address some of the related issues. |
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The Great River School office is open this summer. Office hours are 10 am to 2 pm, Monday - Friday. These may vary once vacation schedules are approved, so check back if you plan to go to the school. GRS will be closed on the following Mondays - July 26, August 2,9,16,23. Have a great summer. |
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The Faculty and Board of Directors congratulate the Class of 2010 on their graduation and wish them well as they begin the next chapter of their lives.
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Our enrollment lottery was held on February 2. 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 contact Lydia McAnerney by phone at 651-305-2780, ext 102 orby
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. Application for 2010-2011 |
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Congratulations to New Board Members |
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Congratualations to our newly seated Great River School Board Members. Teacher Positions: Nelson Inz, Aaron Shackle and Brad Wildman
For more information, please read about them in the Faculty Biographies Parent/Community Positions: Elizabeth Childs, John Haine and Leigh Hansen
For more information, please read about them in the Parent/guardian and Community
Member biographies Questions? Contact
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Donating to GRS through GiveMN.org |
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Thinking about making a donation to Great River School? Please use GiveMN.org for your donations. Using this site saves GRS transaction fees and is simple to use. Click HERE (2009-2010 Key Experiences/General Donation) for a direct connection to GiveMN.org where you can make a pledge payment for the Key Experiences fund or a general donation. Click HERE (Annual Fund) to make a donation to the 2009-2010 GRS Annual Fund. In 2010-2011, all donations to the Key Experiences Fund will be made to the GRS Foundation. That link to GiveMN is not ready yet. If you want to make a pledge and begin paying, please make checks out to GRSF. Thank you. |
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