It’s time to start planning BIKE TO SCHOOL DAY at Great River. Can you help?
Meet up with other parents TONIGHT, Wednesday, March 2nd, 7pm at BlackStack Brewing to help plan!
Girls on the Run Registration Open
Registration is OPEN for 3rd-5th graders who can run and have fun Mondays and Wednesdays from 3:15-4:45. Practices will begin April 11th (after spring break) and go through June 4th.
Registration is open through March 7th and will be a lottery for equity. The lottery will happen on March 8 and families are notified shortly after. Scholarships are available and require no additional documentation so don't let that stop you from registering! Please only register if you are able to commit to both days.
Currently, we have enough coaches for ONE team (20 participants) and if we have additional coaches sign up, there could be a second team. Here's the registration link for runners.
Questions - contact Nadine @ nwetzelcurtis@greatriverschool.org
Donation Call for Testing Mints
MCA testing season is upon us and to improve concentration (and as a treat), students get a mint as they begin their test. Please drop off donations at the front office!
GRS Summer Camp - Full Day Camps Available
Come and join us for a full week of Summer Camp! You can sign up for a morning camp (9:00-12:00) and combine it with an afternoon camp (1:00-4:00) to make it a full day of fun. Campers will need to bring their lunches and will enjoy an outdoor, supervised lunch/recess in between the camps.
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.
Ultimate Frisbee Family Info Meeting TONIGHT
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
BIPOC Caregiver Committee Meeting on Thursday
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, March 3rd at 7:00pm. Want to join the BIPOC Caregiver Committee? Email Anu (adean@greatriverschool.org) or Cassie (curbano@greatriverschool.org) to get connected!
No Drop Off or Pick Up in Neighboring Lots
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!
PEG Winter Social Next Sunday March 6th
Sunday, March 6th, 1-3 pm
1151 Wynne Ave, St Paul, MN 55103
RSVP to attend HERE - fire keepers and cocoa slinging volunteers welcome.
Bring your own sled, marshies, chocolate, & grahams, plus a roasting stick! Feel free to coordinate in your own small groups to share.
Volunteers to bring solo stoves, firewood welcome.
We will supply the hot cocoa and fixings and the fun! Bring your own mug to help us reduce waste please.
Ultimate Frisbee Family Info Meeting
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
Bike to School Planning March 2nd
It’s time to start planning BIKE TO SCHOOL DAY at Great River. Can you help?
Meet up with other parents on Wednesday, March 2nd, 7pm at BlackStack Brewing to help plan!
9 to 5 Tickets Available
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.
Budget and Equity Working Session Next Thursday
Budget/Equity Working Session with David Nunez, Head of School
Join this working session in order to complete an ORID reflection on the equity and transparency survey data, and use that to generate possible next steps for the 2022-23 budget and budget processes at GRS.
Date: Thursday March 3rd- Hosted By David
Time: 4:00 PM- 5:15 PM
Location: Zoom Working Meeting at this Zoom link.
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.
No School Thursday and Friday
There will be no school for all grades this Thursday & Friday for our annual teachers’ retreat.
Ultimate Frisbee Family Info Meeting
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
GRS Summer Camp - Ultimate Frisbee Camps
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.
LIST Volleyball for Grades 5-7
Please fill out this quick interest form if you are interested in playing volleyball with LIST league this spring. LIST league offers the opportunity to sample sports in a co-ed, fun, low-competition setting with two practices and one game per week. The season will run from March-April.
Please sign up if interested--participation numbers will determine if we can field a team this year.
Practices: tentatively scheduled for Mondays and Fridays after school
Games: late afternoon Wednesdays
Cost: $135 (includes T-shirt, scholarships are available in case of need)
Coach: Mary Sollitto
Questions: Email bigcanoe@greatriverschool.org
No School This Thursday and Friday
There will be no school for all grades this Thursday & Friday for our annual teachers’ retreat.
Become a Great River Sustainer Today
“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
No School On Monday
There will be no school for all grades on Monday, February 21st for President’s Day.