Elementary

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Welcome to the Announcement Daily Digest

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Dear GRS students, families, and faculty,

Welcome to the 22-23 school year! Great River knows that some of the most equity-focused work we can do is ensure that our community feels well-informed about happenings at the school. 

We will regularly communicate using the following channels:

Announcement Blogs & Automated Daily Digest Emails

Our Announcements Blog is hosted on our website at www.greatriverschool.org/announcements. We will regularly update this page with non-urgent school announcements (upcoming events & activities, volunteer opportunities, etc). 

This year, we will use an email service to send new announcements daily (you are currently reading this!). All families will be opted into these level-specific announcements and will receive a daily email digest of any announcements.

If you don’t want to receive these emails, you can unsubscribe using the link at the bottom of the daily digest.

You can always check what is being posted by going straight to www.greatriverschool.org/announcements or by checking the level-specific links below: 

If you are not receiving these updates, email office@greatriverschool.org to troubleshoot. It’s possible we don’t have the correct contact information for you in Powerschool! 

Direct Emails

In case of urgent communication, you will receive an email directly from David Núñez, Stacey Kreger, or Great River School with more information. 

Family Newsletters

GRS sends a monthly community newsletter, usually on the first Monday of the month (with some exceptions, depending on the school calendar). These newsletters are to feature student accomplishments and events at the school.  The first newsletter of the year will come on October 3. If you do not receive these messages, reach out to office@greatriverschool.org to make sure your contact information is updated! 

Social Media:

GRS maintains our Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter pages. 

We do not maintain or supervise the GRS family Facebook pages listed below, although they are good resources for connecting with fellow families. 

We’re looking forward to a great school year together!

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GRS First Annual Logo Contest!

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Who: Any current GRS student 

What: Design a fresh logo for Great River School that reflects community themes such as the heron, goats, chickens, water/rivers, our spaces and/or our experiences

Why: To use on limited-edition spiritwear to raise funds for Great River

How: To enter, please send a photo or scan of your design to: kanway@greatriverschool.org by October 24, 2022

Winner will receive a special prize from Holly Bell’s tote AND a free T-shirt with YOUR LOGO!

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BIPOC Caregiver Group - Summer Reading List

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Hello GRS community,

Over the past month, many of you have added books to the BIPOC reading list below. Thank you so much for your contributions. The BIPOC caregiver group would like to invite you to take some time over the summer to read and explore the stories on this list. You may also continue to contribute to the list, as you read over the summer and desire to share a book that touched your heart, mind, and soul. Below is the book list itself and also a link to add more books to the list. Hope you have a wonderful summer. 

Again the purpose of this book list is for the GRS community to share books that they have read about the BIPOC experience. 

BIPOC Booklist to add suggestions.

BIPOC Booklist suggestions from the GRS community

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Thank You Great River Donors

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The parent-led Great River School Foundation wishes all your family a fun and restful summer. As we close out the school year, we want to give a warm thank you to our donors. 

Donors—both one-time givers and sustainers—provide essential funding to support the unique learning opportunities and life-changing experiences that define the Great River education. 

Thank you for supporting our school. Have a great break!

The Great River School Foundation

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Last Chance to Submit GRS Annual Caregiver Survey

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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!

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BIPOC Caregiver Committee Meeting Tomorrow

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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 Summer Camp - Lego Robotics

Due to popular demand, we have added a 2nd week of Lego Robotics! This camp is the perfect way for kids to start learning more about coding, programming and robotics. During this camp you will learn the basics of building and programming a Lego SPIKE Prime Robot. The dates are July 25-28 from 9:00-4:00. There are only 12 spots, so sign up quick!

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.

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GRS Annual Caregiver Survey

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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!

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Girls on the Run - Seeking Fall Coaches

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It is not too early to start thinking about a FALL Girls on the Run (grades 3-5) or Heart & Sole (grade 6-8) team! We always have runners on a waiting list so we need COACHES! That could be YOU, even if you don't consider yourself a runner. Can you run a block? YOU can be coach, really you can. Start thinking about what you can do to help, even if you aren't able to be at practices (2 per week September - early November). Be looking for info from GRS in late July or early August.

Questions - reach out to Nadine Wetzel-Curtis on Facebook messenger over the summer.

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BIPOC Caregiver Committee Meeting Next Week

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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!

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PEG End of Year Social TONIGHT

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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.

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Theory of Knowledge Exhibition - June 1st

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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!

GRS Summer Camp - Elementary 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.  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:

Pre/K Camps- Games Galore (June 27-30), Games and Crafts from Around the World (July 11-14), A Bug’s Life (July 25-28)

4th-7th Camps- Let’s Go Camping at Como (July 11-14), Experienced Ultimate (4th-7th), Sports of All Sorts at Como (July 18-21), Animal Adaptations at Como (July 18-21)

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.

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PEG End of Year Social

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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.