The Grace Fund Class Competition
You should have received a brochure in the mail this week explaining The Grace Fund.  In addition to tuition, Grace Episcopal Day School relies on investments from parents, faculty, staff, alumni, Trustees, and Church Vestry members to provide the quality education you expect for your child.  To inspire investing in Grace and your children, we will have a friendly participation competition between classrooms.  The classroom to reach 100% participation in giving to The Grace Fund first will win a class box of prizes.  As important as participation is, we want you to be thoughtful in your gift.  Please consider a gift that is in response to your love for our school and is comfortable for your family.  Know that your investment in Grace is deeply appreciated and spent wisely.  The competition will include all donations made through Friday, November 11th.  
Grace Parent's Association Needs You!


The next scheduled Grace Parent's Association meeting is this Monday, October  17th, 2016, in the Grace House, immediately following Flag.  Everyone is welcome. Come to get details on upcoming events, volunteer opportunities, and of course, to meet new faces and have fun! 
Did you hear?  
Grace is forming its first robotics team!  
Students in 4th - 8th grade are eligible to participate.  Practice will be on Thursdays, 3:30-5:00, starting October 20.  Teams can plan to participate until late January or early February, depending on performance in the tournaments.  A maximum of 10 students can serve on the team.  The registration fee is $250 and does not include expenses associated with attending tournaments.   Enrollment will be available to the first 10 students who complete the registration form and pay the initial fee.  Payment may be paid in full at time of registration or paid in two installments of $125 in October and December.  Check out the first Lego League website at www.firstlegoleague.org for informational videos, photos, and more details.
Support Your Undefeated Eagles!


The Eagles have made it to the final soccer tournament!  Our first game will be Tuesday, October 18th, at 4 PM.  The tournament games will be played at Patton Park in Jacksonville.   We are set to play the winner of Pinewood and Beaches.   Please come support our winning team!   Go Eagles!!

Artist of the Week
This week's Artist of the Week is Madeleine from the third grade. Look at the detail in her awesome racecar drawing!  Nice job, Madeline!
Dates  and Announcements
  • FCIS requires that all schools have a minimum of 170 days and, GOOD NEWS, our calendar already had 175 days so that at this time we do not need to worry about any hurricane make up days.  Yay!
  • If you or anyone you know is interested in a part-time handman/woman job at Grace, please send your resume to Mrs. Massey at smassey@geds.net.
  • Look for the Grace table this weekend at the Town of Orange Park Fall Festival!  Come by to say hello!
  • Spirit Night at Your Pie, Fleming Island will be Thursday, October 27th, 5-9 PM.
  • Mark your calendars for Wednesday, November 9th for Grandparents and Special Friends Day.  Festivities will being at 8 AM with a welcome reception in the Church Narthex.
  • The Fall Book Fair is coming!  Circle November 8-10th on your calendar!  More details will be provided as the date gets closer.
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