Hooray, They're Home!
The 7th graders have returned safely from their week away at Kanuga!  For all those new to this week of learning away from campus, Kanuga is a team building trip that all students go on at the beginning of 7th grade.  The middle school 7th grade becomes a very close knit group after this trip, almost like family.  It is especially good when there are new students in the 7th grade.  The students learned to work together and cooperate on various team building activities.  They challenged themselves on things they are not comfortable doing.  Activities included: a course in cooperation, Orienteering (using a compass), a night hike and using natural night vision, rock wall climbing, an overnight hike and camp, white-water rafting and a high ropes course at the end of the week.  This year, the group was even able to squeeze in a short trip to Triple Falls in DuPont Forest where "the Hunger Games" was filmed. The students had a great time and asked if they could stay another week!

Here's the Scoop!
Please join us for the Fall Family Ice Cream Social
Sponsored by the Grace Parent's Association
TODAY, Friday, September 30, 2016, 5:30-7:30 PM
 
        The ice cream is FREE and our way to kick off the school year!    
The ice cream is generously donated by Cold Stone Creamery.
**Ice cream is not allergy friendly**

Chubby Burrito Food Truck will be present for your dining pleasure.
10% of profits will be donated back to Grace Parent's Association.

Little Picassos at Grace
PK3, PK4, and Kindergarten have been using their creative minds to create some beautiful art work.  Each class visits Mrs. Amy once a week.


Artist of the Week
This week's Artists of the Week are Ellie and Michael from the 2nd grade.  They created their cool cats with oil pastels.  "Julie the Cat" and "Marlie the Cat" are looking pretty amazing!


Welcome to Mrs. Rencarge



We are very excited to announce that we have a new Business Administrator!  Mrs. Rencarge has come in with enthusiasm and excellent credentials.  She is also mom to Marcy in Kindergarten.  Please welcome Michelle as she joins Grace Episcopal Day School's staff.
Friendly Reminders
  • Carpool:  Please either use the carpool lane or walk your child to the gate. Children can not walk by themselves to the gate if the parent has parked his/her car.  
  • If your child is dismissing early from school, you must walk into the office to pick up your child.  We will not let children leave from the office without the appropriate adult.  
  • Yearbook:  Did you know Grace's yearbook is assembled by parent volunteers?  Remember to add photos to your child's class Shutterfly site.  The yearbook team relies on these photos for the Grace yearbook.  If you don't know about your child's class Shutterfly site, talk to your child's homeroom parent.  Thank you to those who have been adding photos.  It is a huge help!
Mark Your Calendars
  • Monday, October 3 - We will be taking an all school picture after Flag.  Please make sure your child is on time so he/she is included in the photo.
  • Thursday, October 6, 5-9 PM - Grace Episcopal Day School night at YOUR PIE - Join us for pizza and fun at Your Pie in Fleming Island!
  • Saturday, October 8, 9AM-12PM - Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk - The walk goes past the school and we will have a table with treats for the walkers.  If you're interested in helping out email Mrs. McGee at mmcgee@geds.net
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