Upper Adolescent

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Ultimate Frisbee Family Info Meeting

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Interested in playing ultimate frisbee in Spring 2022? We have teams for players in grades 5-12. Join our virtual kickoff/information meeting to get information on registration, schedules for practices and games, and more! We recommend players and families join to learn details. The meeting will be recorded and posted on the Stars website the week of the meeting if you are unable to attend. 

Questions? Reach out to ultimate@greatriverschool.org.

What: Ultimate frisbee family and player kickoff/information meeting

When: Tuesday, March 1st, 2022 - 6:30pm for middle school (5th-8th grades) and 8pm for high school (9th-12th grade)

Where:  Please click the link below to join the webinar:

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86121783907?pwd=ckhZYkxXOW42VzhjRnRwNGdwYnVWZz09

Passcode: 980619

Or One tap mobile :

    US: +19292056099,,86121783907#  or +13017158592,,86121783907#

Or Telephone:

    Dial(for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location):

        US: +1 929 205 6099  or +1 301 715 8592  or +1 312 626 6799  or +1 669 900 6833  or +1 253 215 8782  or +1 346 248 7799

Webinar ID: 861 2178 3907

    International numbers available: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kdRsXIp0Nx

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GRS Summer Camp - Ultimate Frisbee Camps

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Ultimate Frisbee is a very popular sport at Great River School.  In order to keep the Spirit of the Game alive over the summer, we are offering Ultimate Camps for all skill levels.  We have separate beginners and experienced camps for 4th-7th, one for all skill levels for 7th-10th graders and an experienced camp strictly for high schoolers, 9th-12th grade.  These will all be led by our very own Aiden Clements and Scott Alseben who are amazing Ultimate players and coaches.  These are during the weeks of June 27 and July 11. 

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.

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Become a Great River Sustainer Today

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“The school goes from grade 1-12, is only ~700 students, has a smaller budget than surrounding schools, and encourages lots of involvement. All this means that we know that students and families are a big part of the school and how it runs.”  GRS parent, Elementary and Lower Adolescent

Thank you to all of the families who have donated, become Sustainers, or upped their sustaining donor amount this month! 

Your contributions support the unique learning opportunities and life-changing experiences that define the Great River education. 

Haven’t donated yet? It’s not too late! Click here to donate

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Winter Musical Tickets Now on Sale

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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.

Click here to see more information and to purchase tickets!

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GRS Ultimate Fundraiser

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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:

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Thank You Great River Sustainers

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Thank you to the many families that have contributed to Great River School during our February fundraising drive! Your contributions support the unique learning opportunities and life-changing experiences that define the Great River education. This year, fundraising dollars are helping create outdoor learning and dining spaces so that kids can spend more time outside.

Haven’t donated yet? Visit greatriverschool.org/give to join the community in supporting Great River students.

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Support Great River School

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“It's such a great place for my kid to be himself. The teachers are very supportive, there are unique opportunities, and (of course) the goats!” GRS parent, Lower Adolescent

“We are part of a community with shared values around caring for each other, our community, and our world.” GRS parent

GRS depends on your financial support to continue to provide all the things that we love, from Montessori educational materials and athletic equipment to food for classroom pets and camping gear.

Sustaining donors offer a consistent source of funding the school can rely on month after month. Click here to donate.

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No Drop Off or Pick Up in Neighboring Lots

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We want to remind caregivers and students that pick-up and drop-off should happen only on the south side of the school. Caregivers should never pick up or drop off students in the business’ parking lots on either side of Great River. 

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.

Thank you for helping us to be respectful neighbors!

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Show Your Love for Great River School Today

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We love being part of the Great River community with you! 

“What’s not to love, honestly?! We love that Great River School is a community that is dynamic and actively trying to reflect and engage the real world our children are living in and the humans they are becoming.” GRS parent, Elementary

Show your love for our school today! If you are able, please consider becoming a monthly donor. Click here to donate.

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Last Call for Great River School Enrollment Applications

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Does your student have a sibling you want to enroll at Great River School? Have a friend who has been interested in our unique educational setting? Applications for the 2022-23 enrollment lottery are due February 15th, 2022 at 11:59pm. 

To apply, check out our enrollment website for more information or fill out our 2022-23 Application for Enrollment. You must submit a separate application for each student and for each school year. 

We will hold our virtual enrollment lottery on February 22nd at 10am. For more information, email enroll@greatriverschool.org.

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Chinook Book Fundraiser

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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!

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Sustainers Support Great River School

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“...my kids' friends are what bind them to the GRS community.  They appreciate their guides' efforts to provide them with lessons that challenge them and help them to understand the complicated and amazing world that they live in.”

-GRS parent, Upper Adolescent 

Did you know that Great River is a non-profit institution and receives 87 cents for every dollar that district public schools receive? Donations from families help make up for this difference and provide the unique learning opportunities and life-changing experiences that define the Great River education. No amount is too big or too small—even $5 a month helps! greatriverschool.org/give 

Families that give monthly make the biggest impact on Great River fundraising by offering a consistent and reliable source of funds.

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Winter Outdoor Social: Ice Skating & Snowplay TODAY

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Winter Outdoor Social: Ice Skating & Snowplay

Presented by the Parent Engagement Group (PEG).

Join us on February 11, from 3-5pm at Groveland Park in St Paul. The address is 1961 St Clair Ave, St Paul, MN. Loaner ice skates will be available through park facilities. There is a big field for games and running around so you are welcome to come skate, play and socialize. Name tags will be provided so we can all get to recognize and know each other again! Hosted by Jeremy Sartain (Shingobee parent)  and Mary Sage (Little Elk parent).

Caregivers are responsible for their child(ren). Masks should be worn when in the proximity of others per MDH guidelines.  Hot chocolate and hot tea will be provided.  

Please RSVP on Sign-up genius here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050A4BA8AF2AA6FB6-211