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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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Policy Committee Working Group Tomorrow

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The GRS Board Policy Committee is holding a working session tomorrow January 19th, from 3:30-5:30pm on Zoom, to discuss Great River’s harassment and violence, bullying, and discipline policies and advise them as part of our school’s equitable practice. 

These current policies can be found at the links below:

Bullying Policy

Harassment & Violence Policy

Family & Student Handbook (p 54-58). 

We highly encourage all interested community members to attend.  You may want to review the policies linked above in advance. A virtual Zoom link was sent to all caregivers on January 12th - if you need the virtual meeting link to be resent, email office@greatriverschool.org

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Summer Camp Registration Open

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Summer Camp Registration is now open!  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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Summer Camp Registration Open Next Wednesday

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Summer Camp Registration to open on Wednesday, January 12!  Camps will be divided by the following entering grades: Pre/K, 1st-3rd, 4th-7th, and 7th-10th. 

Some of our Adolescent themes will be art, cooking, mountain biking, sailing, building your own longboard, robotics and more!  Sign up soon to get the Early Bird Discounts.  You can also contact Brent Cummins with any questions at bcummins@greatriverschool.org.  As always, we'll have scholarships available for all!  https://www.greatriverschool.org/summercamp.

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Voluntary Vaccination Survey

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Now that all our students have the opportunity to be vaccinated against COVID-19, Great River School is collecting information regarding its students’ COVID-19 vaccination status. This data will be used by Great River School for the purpose of determining when and for how long students must quarantine if they are exposed to an individual who has tested positive for or otherwise been diagnosed with COVID-19, based on guidance from the Minnesota Department of Health.

This disclosure is voluntary, and there is no requirement for any student to provide Great River School with this information. Find the survey at https://bit.ly/grsvaccinesurvey.

Elementary Summer Camp Registration Open Next Wednesday

Summer Camp Registration to open on Wednesday, January 12! Camps will be divided by the following entering grades: Pre/K, 1st-3rd, 4th-7th, and 7th-10th.

Some of our Elementary themes will be art, outdoor survival skills, fun at Como, sports, science, games, animals and the environment, robotics and more! You can do half days or sign up for morning and afternoon sessions to make it a full-day. New Friday add-on if you want to make it a full week as well.

Sign up soon to get the Early Bird Discounts. You can also contact Brent Cummins with any questions at bcummins@greatriverschool.org. As always, we'll have scholarships available for all! https://www.greatriverschool.org/summercamp.

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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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BIPOC Caregiver Committee Meeting Tomorrow

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The BIPOC Caregiver Committee is a group of caregivers who meet the first Thursday of 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 tomorrow Thursday, January 6th at 7:45pm. Want to join the BIPOC Caregiver Committee? Email Anu (adean@greatriverschool.org) or Cassie (curbano@greatriverschool.org) to get connected!

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Lunch Orders Open for January and February

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The kitchen has released a new menu for January and February! We’re excited to announce that the kitchen is adding another hot lunch day on Wednesdays and will be highlighting another Heron To Go favorite - Broccoli Alfredo (with, of course, a delicious gluten-free option).

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.

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BIPOC Caregiver Committee Meeting on Thursday

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The BIPOC Caregiver Committee is a group of caregivers who meet the first Thursday of 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 this Thursday, January 6th at 7:45pm. Want to join the BIPOC Caregiver Committee? Email Anu (adean@greatriverschool.org) or Cassie (curbano@greatriverschool.org) to get connected!

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End of Year Giving

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As 2021 comes to an end, please include Great River School in your year-end giving. Great River is proud to be a tuition-free, public Montessori school, open to all students. The school receives 87 cents for every dollar that district public schools receive. Your support is vital—community giving helps close that funding gap and provide the unique learning opportunities and life-changing experiences that define the Great River education. 

No gift is too big or too small. Every dollar helps support Great River students. Thank you for your generosity and community!

https://www.greatriverschool.org/give