An adolescent student is seeking an airbrush to complete an art mural project and is asking the community for help. Do you have an airbrush you could lend or give to the school?
Contact Randi McClure (rmcclure@greatriverschool.org) if so!
Pickup and Dropoff Reminders
We have continued to see caregivers picking up and dropping off students directly on Energy Park Drive - this is very dangerous for moving traffic and blocks the bike lane.
We are also continuing to hear from our neighboring businesses that caregivers are using their parking lots as pickup and dropoff locations. Please help us to be good neighbors by not trespassing on neighboring businesses’ property. This includes the hotel across Energy Park, as well as the parking lots on either side of Great River’s campus.
We want to remind caregivers and students that car pick-up and drop-off should happen only on the south side of the school, off Energy Lane.
Looking to avoid the long pickup line? Remember that caregivers can pick up or drop off on the other side of Pierce Butler and have students utilize the pedestrian bridge to walk a short distance to school.
Spring Conference Sign Up - No School Thursday or Friday
Conferences this fall will be held on Thursday, March 24th and Friday, March 25th. There will be no school these days.
This spring, we will offer a hybrid model of conferences for those families with an increased need for COVID-19 protection. If you are vaccinated, comfortable and able, we request your presence for an in-person conference (everyone must wear a mask and be COVID-symptom-free). Should you need a virtual conference over Zoom, you will have that option. We ask that all unvaccinated caregivers sign up for a virtual conference.
Students in grades 4-12 are with the student, caregivers, & the student's advisor or classroom guide.
Students in grades 1-3 are with caregivers and the guide only.
If you require an interpreter for conferences, please email office@greatriverschool.org with the language required so we can set that up.
Sign up Here with your student's advisor (adolescent) or classroom guide (elementary). Unsure who their advisor is? Ask them! Or you can email office@greatriverschool.org and we can look it up for you.
Multiple Households/Families - if your child splits time between two households and both caregivers want/need to attend the conference, please schedule it together. If this is not possible, exceptions can be made by emailing the Program Director of your level.
If you have specific concerns that you want to discuss with a guide who is not your student's advisor, please contact them directly to discuss via phone or email, or set up a meeting before or after conference days. All guides will be able to talk with you about students' overall academic standing. Guides will be booked all day on both days in conferences with their own advisees.
More than one child at GRS? Sign up early to maximize your chances of getting back-to-back appointments!
Want to help support our faculty potluck? Our faculty work long days during conferences and families traditionally support them with meals. Click here to donate time or food for the potluck!
Remember, you can always find all volunteer opportunities linked on PEG’s website! Thank you for your help!
Archery for All Grades Starting April 12th
Archery for ALL GRS students grades 1-12 will begin on Tuesday, April 12th for the next 8 Tuesdays ending May 31st.
New this year is an option for Lower Elementary! This group will shoot from 3:15-4pm. Upper Elementary shoots from 4:15 to 5pm. Adolescent shoots from 5:15-6:15pm. All sessions will be in the gym at GRS. Space will be limited, so sign up quickly.
We could use some extra helpers with the Lower Elementary group to assist with full safety and fun (so non-archery-specific positions). If you can lend a hand, contact Jeremy Sartain at sartain.jeremy@gmail.com.
Tuition is just $100 and includes a t-shirt. Scholarships are available.
IB Senior Visual Art Show This Week
The opening of the Senior IB Art show will be in the performance space on Wednesday, March 23rd at 4:30-5:30pm and is open to all. 13 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. Exhibits on display include
The role of memory and storytelling
Comic-book inspired monsters and noir detective panels
Imagining the emotions of adolescents through color and form
Mixed media family portraiture
...and so much more!
Come support these fantastic artists. Can't make it to the opening on Wednesday? The exhibits will be on display during conferences March 24-25.
Curbside Wine Donations for the Blue Heron Bash NEXT WEEK
Blue Heron Bash organizers are seeking donations of wine bottles for the wine pull! Please consider donating one or more bottles of wine in the $20 range for the fundraiser!
You may drop off the wine donations with Holly at the front desk, or when you drop off your student on Monday, March 21 as we’ll have volunteers collecting wine bottles. If you have a large donation, text or call Jennie Hardman (218-213-7476) and she can come pick up from you!
To see more information about the Blue Heron Bash, check out the website!
Spring Conference Sign Up
Conferences this fall will be held on Thursday, March 24th and Friday, March 25th. There will be no school these days. This spring, we will offer a hybrid model of conferences for those families with an increased need for COVID-19 protection. If you are vaccinated, comfortable and able, we request your presence for an in-person conference (everyone must wear a mask and be COVID-symptom-free). Should you need a virtual conference over Zoom, you will have that option. We ask that all unvaccinated caregivers sign up for a virtual conference.
Students in grades 4-12 are with the student, caregivers, & the student's advisor or classroom guide.
Students in grades 1-3 are with caregivers and the guide only.
If you require an interpreter for conferences, please email office@greatriverschool.org with the language required so we can set that up.
Sign up Here with your student's advisor (adolescent) or classroom guide (elementary). Unsure who their advisor is? Ask them! Or you can email office@greatriverschool.org and we can look it up for you.
Multiple Households/Families - if your child splits time between two households and both caregivers want/need to attend the conference, please schedule it together. If this is not possible, exceptions can be made by emailing the Program Director of your level.
If you have specific concerns that you want to discuss with a guide who is not your student's advisor, please contact them directly to discuss via phone or email, or set up a meeting before or after conference days. All guides will be able to talk with you about students' overall academic standing. Guides will be booked all day on both days in conferences with their own advisees.
More than one child at GRS? Sign up early to maximize your chances of getting back-to-back appointments!
Want to help support our faculty potluck? Our faculty work long days during conferences and families traditionally support them with meals. Click here to donate time or food for the potluck!
Remember, you can always find all volunteer opportunities linked on PEG’s website! Thank you for your help!
Chinook Book Fundraiser
One year digital subscription is a suggested donation of $20 or pay what you can. You can always donate a subscription to a GRS staff member!
The Chinook Book app helps you discover more sustainable ways to live, work, and play through inspiring stories, savings, rewards, and prizes. With mobile offers that can be redeemed online or in-store, plus monthly giveaways of gifts, groceries, and more, you’ll always find a new way to save while helping your community thrive.
Use the QR Code to fill out the google form and pay via Paypal OR fill out the google form and drop your payment at the GRS front desk
A special link with access to your subscription will be emailed to the address you provide.
Funds raised go to support the many wonderful programs that make Great River School such a wonderful place!
Last Week of Performances for 9 to 5 - Get Your Tickets Now
9 to 5 The Musical, with music and lyrics by Dolly Parton and book by Patricia Resnick, is based on the seminal 1980 hit movie. Set in the late 1970s, this hilarious story of friendship and revenge in the Rolodex era is outrageous, thought-provoking, and even a little romantic.
Recommended for ages 13 and up. This performance contains adult themes.
As compliant with GRS guidelines, masks are required for both audience and performers. Audience members should be vaccinated or have a negative test result within 72 hours of the performance.
Our actors will be performing unmasked and will be tested daily for COVID-19. The show’s crew will remain masked and the audience will be more than 6 feet from the stage.
Spring Sport Boys Volleyball
(Click here to see a full-size version of the above flyer)
Tryouts are on March 21st and March 23rd - all 7-12th graders who identify as boys welcome!
Interested? Fill out this interest form.
The Blue Heron Bash Needs Great Gatherings Hosts
Great Gatherings are fixed-price social events that bring people together while raising money for our school. They have been on pause for the last two years, but we're ready to bring them back, and we need to add new hosts and experiences. Please consider hosting an event as a fun way to connect with other GRS families!
Examples of Great Gatherings from the past included family events like pancakes in the park, back-yard movies, or puzzle and game nights; adult only events like wine and cheese, a hosted weekend at a cabin; and workshops -how to make kimchi, woodworking, arts and crafts, yoga. Host by yourself, or co-host with a friend or two! Really, any opportunity to get together can be a Great Gathering!
Here's the Google form to register your gathering idea -we'll be offering the gatherings for folks to sign up to attend at the Blue Heron Bash next month but you can plan your event for any time in the next 12 months.
Email greatgatherings@greatriverschool.org if you have questions.
GRS Summer Camp - Early Bird Discount Ending Friday
Our Summer Camp Early Bird pricing ends this Friday, March 18 (just before spring arrives), so be sure to sign your camper up soon to get in on the savings. We still have spots for our super fun Camp of All Camps (full day camp every week for 4th-7th graders). Our ultimate frisbee camps are starting to fill up, so act fast.
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.
Spring Conference Sign Up
Conferences this fall will be held on Thursday, March 24th and Friday, March 25th. There will be no school these days. This spring, we will offer a hybrid model of conferences for those families with an increased need for COVID-19 protection. If you are vaccinated, comfortable and able, we request your presence for an in-person conference (everyone must wear a mask and be COVID-symptom-free). Should you need a virtual conference over Zoom, you will have that option. We ask that all unvaccinated caregivers sign up for a virtual conference.
Students in grades 4-12 are with the student, caregivers, & the student's advisor or classroom guide.
Students in grades 1-3 are with caregivers and the guide only.
If you require an interpreter for conferences, please email office@greatriverschool.org with the language required so we can set that up.
Sign up Here with your student's advisor (adolescent) or classroom guide (elementary). Unsure who their advisor is? Ask them! Or you can email office@greatriverschool.org and we can look it up for you.
Multiple Households/Families - if your child splits time between two households and both caregivers want/need to attend the conference, please schedule it together. If this is not possible, exceptions can be made by emailing the Program Director of your level.
If you have specific concerns that you want to discuss with a guide who is not your student's advisor, please contact them directly to discuss via phone or email, or set up a meeting before or after conference days. All guides will be able to talk with you about students' overall academic standing. Guides will be booked all day on both days in conferences with their own advisees.
More than one child at GRS? Sign up early to maximize your chances of getting back-to-back appointments!
Want to help support our faculty potluck? Our faculty work long days during conferences and families traditionally support them with meals. Click here to donate time or food for the potluck!
Remember, you can always find all volunteer opportunities linked on PEG’s website! Thank you for your help!
Calling All Lost Silverware
Our kitchen is missing much of our silverware, specifically spoons and forks. If your student has accidentally brought home any of this silverware, please return to the kitchen when possible!
IB Senior Visual Art Show
The opening of the Senior IB Art show will be in the performance space on March 23 at 4:30-5:30pm and is open to all. 13 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. Exhibits on display include
The role of memory and storytelling
Comic-book inspired monsters and noir detective panels
Imagining the emotions of adolescents through color and form
Mixed media family portraiture
...and so much more!
Come support these fantastic artists. Can't make it to the opening on Wednesday? The exhibits will be on display during conferences March 24-25.
Learn How To Play Ultimate Frisbee for 5-8th Graders
Are you interested in Ultimate Frisbee but not sure how to play or if you'll like it? Then stay after school one or more of the next three Wednesdays to learn the basics. We'll go over some of the rules, how to play, and work on throwing skills in the gym. With the gender format of play, we are in real need of more girls for our teams. 5 players are on the field at a time (2 male, 2 female, and 1 any gender/non-gender)
-March 16--3:15-4:15--Open to 7th-8th grade girls and non-binary only
-March 23--3:15-4:15--Open to all 5th-8th grade beginning Ultimate players
-March 30--3:15-4:15--Open to all 5th-8th grade girls and non-binary
Please contact me if you have any questions.
Brent Cummins
Outdoor Education and Summer Camp Director
bcummins@greatriverschool.org
GRS Ultimate Fundraiser
From student-athletes:
The GRS Stars are so excited for this season to begin! With spring just around the corner, the season is about to start! We are in need of funds to pay for fields at McMurry, pay our coaches, and possibly get new jerseys this year. With the help of IB art student Sebastian Blue, we have created new limited edition Stars merch. The money made through selling this merch will go straight to the ultimate fund to pay for this season and future seasons. We truly couldn't do it without the support of friends and family and we are so thankful for everyone who has helped us. Because this is limited edition orders will only be available through March 21 so please order it ASAP!
CLICK HERE TO ORDER STARS MERCH
or scan the below QR code:
Call for Wine Donations for the Blue Heron Bash
Blue Heron Bash organizers are seeking donations of wine bottles for the wine pull! Please consider donating one or more bottles of wine in the $20 range for the fundraiser!
You may drop off the wine donations with Holly at the front desk, or when you drop off your student on Monday, March 21 as we’ll have volunteers collecting wine bottles. If you have a large donation, text or call Jennie Hardman (218-213-7476) and she can come pick up from you!
To see more information about the Blue Heron Bash, check out the website!
Lunch Orders Open for March and April
The kitchen has released a new menu for March & April! We’re excited to be highlighting another Heron To Go favorite - Coconut Cauliflower Sweet Potato Curry.
Please remember to pre-order lunches for your child for these months! Haven’t ordered using our lunch portal before? Find tutorials and helpful links on our Nutrition website.
GRS Summer Camp - Outside Camps Available
Do you have a 4th-7th grader that is looking for a camp that is 100% outside? Well, we have loads of them! They are:
June 20-23 from 9:00-12:00, Mtn. Biking Camp at Carver Lake and Lebanon Hills
June 20-23 from 1:00-4:00, Large Group Games at Como Park
June 27-30 from 9:00-12:00, Beginning Ultimate Frisbee at Como Park
June 27-30 from 1:00-4:00, Animal Survival at Como Park
July 11-14 from 9:00-12:00, Experienced Ultimate at Como Park
July 11-14 from 1:00-4:00, Camping 101 at Como Park
July 18-21 from 9:00-12:00, Sports of All Sorts at Como
July 18-21 from 1:00-4:00, Animal Adaptations at Como
Our camps are a fun way for your camper to spend a week exploring, building, learning, moving, creating, and having a blast. At GRS, we treat each other and our environment with respect, and we are focused on being safe while having fun. We are open to all people from everywhere. No Montessori or Great River School experience necessary for a great summer here.
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.