Students in grades 7-9 will have no school on Thursday, June 9th, to allow for a Bike Trip recovery day.
GRS Ultimate End-of-Year Picnic
(click here for a full-size image of the above flyer)
All GRS Ultimate families are invited to a potluck dinner at Newell Park on Monday, June 13th from 5-8pm.
Bike Trip Recovery Day on Thursday
Students in grades 7-9 will have no school on Thursday, June 9th, to allow for a Bike Trip recovery day.
GRS Summer Camp - Build Your Own Longboard
We are partnering with Urban Boatbuilders to offer a brand new camp called Build Your Own Longboard. This 8-day program (M-Th, 8-1 to 8-11) offers 7th-10th graders the opportunity to design and build your own longboard from start to finish using various woodworking tools. Learn about construction, tool use and design from one of their woodworking instructors. Don't know how to ride a longboard? No problem - we'll teach you. You can feel proud while riding around your neighborhood on a board you built yourself! Only 5 spots left!
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.
Last Day of School Next Friday
Next Friday is our last day of school! Students will be dismissed at 11:45am. Families are welcome to observe our ending gratitude ceremony or last day ice cream social. See more details here or sign up here to volunteer.
Have a wonderful summer!
GRS Summer Camp - Adolescent 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 now. 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:
7th-10th Grade- Print Making (July 25-28), Open Art Camp (Aug 1-4)
8th-12th Grade- Advanced Ultimate and Goaltimate (July 11-14)
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.
GRS Annual Caregiver Survey
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!
Girls on the Run - Seeking Fall Coaches
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.
Half Day for Grades 7-12 Tomorrow
Tomorrow, Friday, June 3rd, will be a half day (dismissal at 11:45am) for all adolescent students in grades 7-12 in order to allow for trip preparations.
BIPOC Caregiver Committee Meeting Next Week
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!
GRS Ultimate End-of-Year Picnic
(click here for a full-size image of the above flyer)
All GRS Ultimate families are invited to a potluck dinner at Newell Park on Monday, June 13th from 5-8pm.
PEG End of Year Social TONIGHT
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.
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 for Grades 7-12 This Friday
Tomorrow, Friday, June 3rd, will be a half day (dismissal at 11:45am) for all adolescent students in grades 7-12 in order to allow for trip preparations.
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!
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)
PEG End of Year Social
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.
GRS Annual Caregiver Survey
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!
No School on Memorial Day
We will have no school on Monday, May 30th. Happy Memorial Day!
Tomorrow, Friday, May 27th is a normal school day.
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!
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