Experiential Learning in May (ELM) - SENIORS ONLY

Once IB testing concludes, seniors take part in Experiential Learning in May (ELM) May 25-June 3rd. ELM is available to all students in good academic standing. While fun, ELM is still a graduation requirement, and students are expected to be there unless they are finishing up course work or if there is a medical reason they can't attend. You can find the ELM calendar link here.

Families should complete the ELM permission forms and the specific Sailing Center waiver and the Storm Drain Cleaning permission form as soon as possible. Any questions can be directed to Director of College Access and ELM leader extraordinaire Theresa Hitchens Olson (thichensolson@greatriverschool.org).

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BIPOC Reading List

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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

Grom - LA Student Dance Tomorrow

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!

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!

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Theory of Knowledge Exhibition - June 1st

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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!

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Robotics Open House This Monday

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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.

Click here to see a full-size version of the below image.

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BIPOC Student Event - This Week Friday

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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.

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Upcoming Musical Concerts

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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)

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BIPOC Student Event - May 22nd

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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).

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Notice of Board Special Meeting

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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!

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BIPOC Reading List

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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

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Drivers Education at Great River

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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


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Tree Trust Planting Tomorrow

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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).