The BIPOC Caregiver Group would like to gather book titles and reading suggestions from all members of the GRS community. As a community of readers, this is a way to share what you or people in your home have been reading that represents BIPOC voices. Please take some time to fill out the form and add to the list. We would like as many suggestions as possible by the beginning of June so that the BIPCO caregiver group can share what we have gathered before summer.
Link to the BIPOC booklist form
Reminder: This Friday is a Normal School Day
This Friday, May 27th is a normal school day. We have no school the following Monday, May 30th, for Memorial Day.
No School on Memorial Day
We will have no school on Monday, May 30th. Happy Memorial Day!
Robotics Open House After School on Monday
Come check out our robotics Open House next Monday, May 23rd & learn more about the different teams & super cool robots for grades 7-12! Hosted by FTC Teams 9459 & 11270.
If you did LEGO League in the past, this is the next level in the FIRST Robotics Program.
Grom - LA Student Dance Tonight
Join us for an end-of-the-year Lower Adolescent Student dance! Friday, May 20th 7-9pm in the GRS gym. All are welcome! Pay what you can, donations welcome.
If your child is interested in bringing a guest from a different school, please fill out a Guest Permission Form. Paper copies can be found in the front office entryway as well.
Email zray@greatriverschool.org with any questions or concerns. We’ll see you there!
Bike Trip Prep - Volunteers and Food Donations Needed
Lower Adolescent caregivers, we need your help to prep for the upcoming Bike Trip! There are lots of ways to volunteer - see them all at https://bit.ly/grsbiketrip2022.
You can also order snacks or gear and have them shipped directly to GRS! Check out the Bike Trip Amazon wish list here: https://amzn.to/3wsAg4t
BIPOC Reading List
The BIPOC Caregiver Group would like to gather book titles and reading suggestions from all members of the GRS community. As a community of readers, this is a way to share what you or people in your home have been reading that represents BIPOC voices. Please take some time to fill out the form and add to the list. We would like as many suggestions as possible by the beginning of June so that the BIPCO caregiver group can share what we have gathered before summer.
Link to the BIPOC booklist form
Grom - LA Student Dance Tomorrow
Join us for an end-of-the-year Lower Adolescent Student dance! Friday, May 20th 7-9pm in the GRS gym. All are welcome! Pay what you can, donations welcome.
If your child is interested in bringing a guest from a different school, please fill out a Guest Permission Form. Paper copies can be found in the front office entryway as well.
Email zray@greatriverschool.org with any questions or concerns. We’ll see you there!
GRS School Board Annual Meeting - May 26th
The GRS School Board’s Annual Meeting is coming up on May 26th at 7pm and will be followed by the regular board meeting. Community members can virtually join by following the Zoom link in the public calendar event.
Grom - LA Student Dance This Friday
Join us for an end-of-the-year Lower Adolescent Student dance! Friday, May 20th 7-9pm in the GRS gym. All are welcome! Pay what you can, donations welcome.
If your child is interested in bringing a guest from a different school, please fill out a Guest Permission Form. Paper copies can be found in the front office entryway as well.
Email zray@greatriverschool.org with any questions or concerns. We’ll see you there!
Theory of Knowledge Exhibition - June 1st
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!
Half Day Tomorrow Wednesday May 18th
Wednesday, May 18th will be a half day for all grades. We will dismiss at 11:45am to allow for teacher professional development.
Robotics Open House This Monday
Come check out our robotics Open House next Monday, May 23rd & learn more about the different teams & super cool robots for grades 7-12! Hosted by FTC Teams 9459 & 11270.
If you did LEGO League in the past, this is the next level in the FIRST Robotics Program.
BIPOC Student Event - This Week Friday
GRS is excited to announce that on Friday May 20th from 11 am to 1 pm, we will be having a BIPOC event for all grade levels. We will go to Griggs Field, have lunch, and play games organized by the Upper Adolescent students. This space is being created to allow our BIPOC students to be together in an affirming and positive way. Contact Tina in elementary, or Tia, Anu, and Dove in LA and UA if you have further questions (click here for a link to the staff directory).
Upcoming Musical Concerts
Dear Great River School Families and Friends,
The GRS Music and Theater students are excited to be sharing their work in a series of performances over the next few weeks! Masking is highly recommended for these events. All events are held in the Performance Space. If you have any questions about these performances, please email Zack Scott (IB Music Night, Instrumental Groups) or Caroline Miesle (IB Theater, One-Acts, Choirs). We hope to see you there!
Thu May 19 at 7:00: IB Solo Theater Performances
Tue May 24 at 7:30: Chamber Choir, Mixed Choir, and 7-8 Instrumental Music Creative Expression)
Wed May 25 at 7:00: IB Music Night (11-12)
Wed June 1 at 4:00: Student Directed One Acts
Wed June 1 at 6:30: Instrumental Ensembles Concert (9-12 Musicianship and Music Theory Classes)
BIPOC Student Event - May 22nd
GRS is excited to announce that on Friday May 20th from 11 am to 1 pm, we will be having a BIPOC event for all grade levels. We will go to Griggs Field, have lunch, and play games organized by the Upper Adolescent students. This space is being created to allow our BIPOC students to be together in an affirming and positive way. Contact Tina in elementary, or Tia, Anu, and Dove in LA and UA if you have further questions (click here for a link to the staff directory).
Bike Trip Prep - Volunteers and Food Donations Needed
Lower Adolescent caregivers, we need your help to prep for the upcoming Bike Trip! There are lots of ways to volunteer - see them all at https://bit.ly/grsbiketrip2022.
You can also order snacks or gear and have them shipped directly to GRS! Check out the Bike Trip Amazon wish list here: https://amzn.to/3wsAg4t
Notice of Board Special Meeting
Great River School Board will hold a special board meeting on Monday, May 16th to review GRS Pandemic Operations. All community members are welcome to attend, using the Zoom link in the calendar event.
The beginning of the meeting will include up to 15 minutes for Public Comment (read the policy here).
Email executive@greatriverschool.org with questions!
GRS School Board Annual Meeting - May 26th
The GRS School Board’s Annual Meeting is coming up on May 26th at 7pm and will be followed by the regular board meeting. Community members can virtually join by following the Zoom link in the public calendar event.
BIPOC Reading List
The BIPOC Caregiver Group would like to gather book titles and reading suggestions from all members of the GRS community. As a community of readers, this is a way to share what you or people in your home have been reading that represents BIPOC voices. Please take some time to fill out the form and add to the list. We would like as many suggestions as possible by the beginning of June so that the BIPCO caregiver group can share what we have gathered before summer.
Link to the BIPOC booklist form