Q&A Session with the Board: Becoming a Board Member | Wed., April 12; 3:30pm

Just a reminder that the application deadline has been extended the application deadline to Friday, April 21st and postpone the elections from April 10-14 to May 1-4. Please consider applying!

As of April 10th, we are in need of at least 2 more teacher applicants, and 3 more caregiver or community applicants.  Maintaining a staffed board is an important part of maintaining our charter.

For More Information: GRS Board Information 2023
To apply complete this link or scan the QR code to the left: GRS Board Application Form

Great News! GRS Board application deadline has been extended to April 21st!

Due to our need for members next year, and the convergence of the Blue Heron Bash, Conferences, and Spring Break, at the same time as our planned communication and recruitment, the GRS Board voted to extend the application deadline to Friday, April 21st and postpone the elections from April 10-14 to May 1-4. Please consider applying!

As of March 29th, we are in need of at least 2 more teacher applicants, and 3 more caregiver or community applicants.  Maintaining a staffed board is an important part of maintaining our charter.

For More Information: GRS Board Information 2023
To apply complete this link or scan the QR code to the left: GRS Board Application Form

Great News! GRS Board application deadline has been extended to April 21st!

Due to our need for members next year, and the convergence of the Blue Heron Bash, Conferences, and Spring Break, at the same time as our planned communication and recruitment, the GRS Board voted to extend the application deadline to Friday, April 21st and postpone the elections from April 10-14 to May 1-4. Please consider applying!

As of March 29th, we are in need of at least 2 more teacher applicants, and 3 more caregiver or community applicants.  Maintaining a staffed board is an important part of maintaining our charter.

For More Information: GRS Board Information 2023
To apply complete this link or scan the QR code to the left: GRS Board Application Form

Thank you Spring Conference Volunteers!

We had some amazing volunteers for this years conferences! We put in 100 hours and had a great time in the kitchen getting to know each other, and preparing meals! 

Thanks to our donors who contributed $1521 already to cover expenses for snacks, beverages and food! The venmo donations made it so easy to coordinate purchasing! We still have a deficit of $421 if you still want to contribute, you can venmo @sagewellbeing, last 4 of phone number 5781. Anything additional will go toward our end of year teacher gift fundraising. 

Our next PEG Planning meeting is tuesday April 4, (yes over spring break), 6:00 - 7:30pm

Topic: Planning for the Earth Day Clean Up Event. on April 22, 9am - 12 noon. 

Join Zoom Meeting
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81880261294?pwd=MUhzUit4OWF4V1RUS2gwTWJ3VmpmQT09
Meeting ID: 818 8026 1294 | Passcode: 934910

Earth Day Clean Up Event Sign Up Genius: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0D49A4A62BABF94-earth1

Future Dates for GRS Parent Engagement Group (PEG) Meetings
        May 2, 2023 06:00 PM
        Jun 6, 2023 06:00 PM
        Jul 4, 2023 06:00 PM
        Aug 1, 2023 06:00 PM

For more information contact:
Mary Sage, Sage Wellbeing

sagewellbeing.org

marysage108@gmail.com

805-801-5781

Soup for Sale! Available while supplies last!

Stock your freezer with this delicious soup made by students in the10th grade CAS in the GRS Kitchen. Frozen in 3.5 qt bags. All soup is vegan and gluten free. Try all 3 varieties! Available for a limited time while supplies last! 

http://www.bit.ly/GRSBHBTICKETS23

Hearty Miso Soup

Three Bean Chili

Thai Sweet Potato

Soup for Sale! Available while supplies last!

Stock your freezer with this delicious soup made by students in the10th grade CAS in the GRS Kitchen. Frozen in 3.5 qt bags. All soup is vegan and gluten free. Try all 3 varieties! Available for a limited time while supplies last! 

http://www.bit.ly/GRSBHBTICKETS23

Hearty Miso Soup

Three Bean Chili

Thai Sweet Potato

Soup for Sale! Available while supplies last!

Stock your freezer with this delicious soup made by students in the10th grade CAS in the GRS Kitchen. Frozen in 3.5 qt bags. All soup is vegan and gluten free. Try all 3 varieties! Available for a limited time while supplies last! 

http://www.bit.ly/GRSBHBTICKETS23

Hearty Miso Soup

Three Bean Chili

Thai Sweet Potato

Fundraiser for GRS Mythic Robotics Team

Thank you for attending the Blue Heron Bash!

Thank you for participating in the 2023 Blue Heron Bash! 

Donors, sponsors, volunteers, and everyone who came in person and bid online—we couldn’t do it without you! 

Together we raised more than $26,000 for our school. 
Great Gathering sign ups and Fund-a-Need donations remain open:  bit.ly/GRSBHBTICKETS23

Help is needed with post-event tasks:

Like organizing or writing thank you notes?  We need volunteers to organize auction winnings (Wednesday) & write thank you notes this week during conferences Thursday & Friday.  Please sign up if you can help.

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30e0d49a4a62babf94-under#/

GRS All-Ages Chess Club

GRS is partnering with the Twin Cities Chess Club this spring for a guided chess club.

The Twin Cities Chess Club will provide coaching for any students interested in developing their game. Any skill level is welcome! Open to grades 1-12.

Meetings: Wednesdays, 3:30-4:30 pm, April 12-May 31 (8 sessions) 

Cost: $100

Space is limited. Scholarships in case of need and discounts for current Big Canoe participants are available; contact bigcanoe@greatriverschool.org

Registration: Sign up by filling out this form. 

Please pay the fee at this link to complete registration.

Two more days until Blue Heron Bash! Saturday, March 18, 6 - 10pm

Blue Heron Bash Tips: 

• Bring cash if you wish to play the wine pull (as a game of chance by law must be paid for using cash).

• If you can’t attend you can still participate in the online auction by registering free on the ticket page bit.ly/GRSBHBTICKETS23

• Childcare is free!  Limited availability for ages 5-12. Sign up here Childcare RSVP BHB 2023

See you there! Buy tickets at bit.ly/GRSBHBTICKETS23

This Saturday, March 18, 6–10 pm at GRS

Announcing a Second Ninja Training Camp

Due to popular demand, we are offering a 2nd Ninja Camp during the week of June 26.  This camp is for 1st-3rd graders and will be filled with chances to break out your best ninja skills! Obstacle courses, team challenges and treasure hunts are some of what to expect from the week.  Each day will focus on a vital ninja skill: Stealth, Projectiles, Observation, and Agility.  Early Bird Discount for this camp is extended to March 27.  Sign up at GRS Camp Home Page. 

To fill out the Pay What You Can form click Here.  Questions?  Email Brent at bcummins@greatriverschool.org

FOUND ITEMS: Car Keys and a retainer

A set of car keys were found in the Elementary by a student on Friday, March 10th. If you lost your car keys in the Elementary recently, please check in with Lindsey Hartjes or Brad Wildman in SpEd or Derek Damron in the elementary to claim them.

Found on Monday, March 13th outside, a top clear invisalign type tray, Serial # 329818 and a number 13 or 18 noted beside the black star on the tray in the picture. If this is your tray, please stop by the front desk to claim your retainer from Holly.

Blue Heron Bash Silent Auction is OFFICIALLY OPEN!

The Blue Heron Bash Silent Auction is OPEN!!

Get a peek at all the offerings and start bidding now: ourschoolsupport/GRSBHB23

Early Bird Discount Ending Soon for Summer Camp

The Early Bird Discount is ending on March 20!  Don’t miss your chance on big savings for GRS summer camp ($50 for full day camp and $25 for half day camps).  As a reminder, we offer camps from preschool all the way through high school seniors.  Our themes range from art, ultimate, sailing, biking, sports, games, pottery, cooking, and more!  To see what camps we have to offer, visit: GRS Camp Home Page.  To fill out the Pay What You Can form click Here.  Questions?  Email Brent at bcummins@greatriverschool.org

Blue Heron Bash is right around the corner!

Our biggest event of the year is coming up fast! Volunteers make it happen—sign up today: https://bit.ly/BHBvolunteer23 

Many different options available: pre-event, post-event, and day-of. 

Now accepting donations to the Wine Pull— drop off in the office by Friday March 17.

New to the BHB? Read more about it here: http://bit.ly/BHB101

Blue Heron Bash Wine Pull donations! Silent Auction Coming Soon...Sun. March 12th

The Blue Heron Bash is now collecting wine pull donations at the front desk until Friday, March 17. Help us get to our goal of 100 bottles!
For more information about the Blue Heron Bash & SIlent Auction, visit our website: www.greatriverschool.org/blueheronbash

We thank you in advance for your donation!

Senior IB Art Show, Opening Wed., March 22

The opening of the Senior IB Art show will be in the performance space next Wednesday, March 22 at 4:30-5:30pm and is open to all. 15 seniors have curated an exhibition with work they have made over the past year and a half. Students have worked across a variety of media, showcasing their skills in ceramics, painting, digital drawing, and more. Each artist has created a body of work expressing what they feel passionate about.

Come support these fantastic artists. Can't make it to the opening on Wednesday?
The exhibits will be on display during conferences March 23-24.

Great River Chess Club

Impress your opponents and increase your IQ while having fun playing chess. 1-12, all chess levels are welcome.

Wednesdays @ 3:30-4:30 pm

April 12 - May 31

8 classes, $100

Challenge yourself! Play Chess!

Exercise Your Brain

Sign up using this form. 

Questions? Email bigcanoe@greatriverschool.org, tcchessclub@gmail.com or call 952.457.4800

Blue Heron Bash Wine Pull donations! Silent Auction Coming Soon...Sun. March 12th

The Blue Heron Bash is now collecting wine pull donations at the front desk until Friday, March 17. Help us get to our goal of 100 bottles!
For more information about the Blue Heron Bash & SIlent Auction, visit our website: www.greatriverschool.org/blueheronbash

We thank you in advance for your donation!