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).
GRS Summer Camp - Elementary Camp of All Camps
Calling all 4th-7th graders to join us for our all-day experience called Camp of All Camps!
This is the only camp that has a Wheels Wednesday, goes to the pool every week, and provides the most freedom and choice of activities of all the camps. Come hang out with our very own Alexis Jackson and Chad Hofland. Alexis might even make you a slushie!
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.
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)
Student Leadership Voter Registration This Week
Come register to vote Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, week of May 16! Student leadership will be hosting the voter registration drive in the front lobby during lunchtime from 1-1:30pm. Students must be 18 or older by the next election, November 8. Please bring a form of ID with you. Hope to see you there!
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
Half Day on 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.
Drivers Education at Great River
DRIVER’S EDUCATION (Students who are 14 years of age and older)
This 30-hour program will be conducted by a certified instructor from the A+ Driving School and will fulfill the state driver’s education requirement. The course will address the “how to” and “whys” of safe driving. The format of the class will be lecture and active discussion. After completion of the program, students will be able to set up and participate in behind-the-wheel sessions to meet the six-hour state requirement.
Classes will meet VIRTUALLY through ZOOM Teleconferencing!
All registration can be done through: www.APlusDrivingSchool.net
Need to miss a few classes--NO PROBLEM. Easy Make-Up classes!
We offer classes all year long with multiple time offerings each day. Take class from ANYWHERE through teleconferencing!
LIVE INSTRUCTORS! FUN CLASSES! PAYMENT PLANS AVAILABLE!
CLASS DATES and REGISTRATION: www.APlusDrivingSchool.net
Distance Learning Classes! Take classes online from home.
SPRING 2022
Class Dates: April 11,12,13,14, 18,19,20,21, 25,26Class Time: 3-6pm OR 4-7pm OR 6:15-9:15pm
Class Dates: April 27,28, May 2,3,4,5, 9,10,11,12Class Time: 3-6pm OR 4-7pm OR 6:15-9:15pm
Class Dates: May 16,17,18,19,20, 23,24,25,26,27Class Time: 3-6pm OR 4-7pm OR 6:15-9:15pm
SUMMER 2022
Class Dates: June 2022 13,14,15,16, 20,21,22,23, 27,28Class Time: 3-6pm OR 4-7pm OR 6:15-9:15pm
Class Dates: June 29,30, July 5,6,7,8, 11,12,13,14Class Time: 9:30-12:30pm OR 12:45-3:45pm OR 4-7pm
Class Dates: July 18,19,20,21, 25,26,27,28, Aug. 1,2Class Time: 9:30-12:30pm OR 12:45-3:45pm OR 4-7pm
Class Dates: Aug. 3,4, 8,9,10,11, 15,16,17,18Class Time: 9:30-12:30pm OR 12:45-3:45pm OR 4-7pm
Class Dates: Aug. 22,23,24,25,26, 29,30,31, Sep. 1,2 Class Time: 9:30-12:30pm OR 12:45-3:45pm OR 4-7pm
Tree Trust Planting Tomorrow
Great River School is becoming a Learning with Trees School thanks to a grant received from Tree Trust!
On Wednesday, May, 11th GRS students will be planting 79 trees and shrubs around campus. The trees and shrubs will be MN natives and mostly deciduous trees. We will be getting fruit trees and many edible shrubs. Tree name tags will be placed on all trees, including their indigenous name. We will have 8 outdoor benches installed to support the outdoor classroom experience.
(click here to see the full-size tree planting map)
Families please take the time to get to know the trees on our campus and in your neighborhood too.
Any questions can be directed to Scott Alsleben LA Advisor/Occupations Guide (salsleben@greatriverschool.org).
Mountain Bike Ride at Carver Lake Park - 5/22
Derek Damron (Elementary Program Assistant) and Sam Olson (Lower El parent) are inviting *all ages* to come ride mountain bikes at Carver Lake Park on Sunday, May 22nd at 2pm (weather permitting).
Here is a link to the trail map - check it out if you have never been there before! We will meet at the skills area to warm up for a bit, then divide into groups for some trail riding! The majority of folks will likely be there for a few hours. Bring your own snacks, water bottle, bikes, helmets, etc. We will have some tools, a floor pump, first aid, and water in case anyone needs them!
Please reach out if you have any questions about what bikes would be appropriate for this activity. If you NEED a bike in order to join us, please reach out to ddamron@greatriverschool.org and we can try to figure something out. Hope to see you there!
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, August 1st to August 11th) offers 7th-10th graders the opportunity to design and build their 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.
GRS Summer Camp - Elementary Lego Robotics Camp
Due to popular demand, we have added a secnd week of Lego Robotics! This camp is the perfect way for kids to start learning more about coding, programming, and robotics. During this camp, students will learn the basics of building and programming a Lego SPIKE Prime Robot. The dates are July 25-28th from 9:00am-4:00pm. There are only 12 spots, so sign up quick!
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.