Have you taken the family survey yet?
Before Thanksgiving Break an email with a link to a Grace Family Survey was sent out to Grace parents.  If you haven't had a chance to complete the survey yet, please do so.  It's anonymous, only 5 questions, and should only take a couple of minutes.  We value your input and want to make sure your voice is heard.  

CLICK HERE TO COMPLETE THE SURVEY
  
Save the Date...Parent's Night Out
December 9th
5:30-8:30 

Drop your kids off for a night of games, crafts, dinner, and watching the Polar Express!  They can even wear their PJs if they want!
 
Location: Church Parish Hall
Ages: 6 and up
Cost: $10 for the first child, $5 for each additional
Sign up by Dec. 7th by calling church office or jenniferk@hope-haven.org
Sponsored by Grace Episcopal Church
Hosts: Mary Caldwell, Jen Keyworth, Rev. Kedron Nicholson

Lion King Auditions
Grace Episcopal Day School invites you to be a part of Disney's The Lion King Jr!
  • Students from Kindergarten - 8th can participate in the Elton John & Tim Rice musical masterpiece.
  • Auditions for grades 1st-8th will take place Tuesday, December 6th & Wednesday, December 7th from 3:15-5pm. Students will be asked to both act & sing during their audition. Everyone who auditions will be cast in the show.
  • Kindergarteners need not audition & will be members of the ensemble, featured during the large musical numbers.
  • To be a member of the cast, the cost is $150.00. 
  • Rehearsals will mainly be Tuesdays & Wednesdays beginning January 10th and the performance will be held on Thursday, April 20th.
  • An audition form & flyer was sent home in the November 30th Wednesday folder. The audition form & at least 50% of the payment must be turned into the front office prior to auditioning. For Kindergarteners, please turn in the audition form & at least 50% of the payment by December 7th. The balance for all cast members is due by January 10th.
Please let us know if you have any questions.
Cherie Chandler & Cathy Barnes
Meet Mr. Bob

Mr. Bob has joined us at Grace.  He is the new Director of Maintenance and we are so happy to have him!   He also happens to be the grandparent of Lilianna and Kenneth.  When you see him around, make sure to say hello!  

Hour of Code
Many  of our Grace Episcopal Day School students will be participating in the 
Hour of Code, which will be held during the week  of December 5 - 11, Computer Science Education Week. This is an event that is held annually to recognize Admiral Grace Murray Hopper who was a computing pioneer. 

The  Hour  of  Code website states that this event "started as a one- hour introduction to computer science, designed to demystify  code, to show that anybody can learn the basics, and to broaden participation in the field  of computer science. It has since become a worldwide effort to celebrate computer science, starting with 1- hour coding activities but expanding to all sorts  of community efforts." 

Learning to read and write a computer language help students build the following skills:

Critical thinking skills
Collaboration skills
Perseverance
Precision
Problem solving skills
SPORTS Sign Ups Are Happening NOW
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Are You Ready for Some Football?

Any boy or girl in 4th-6th grade who is interested in playing flag football is invited to sign up.  Coach Neal Mars will be leading the Eagles to victory!
  • Co-ed teams play 7 v 7
  • Practices begin 1/9 and will be held on campus after school, days and times TBA
  • Games are on Tuesdays beginning 1/24 - 2/28
  • Games are played away @ NFISAC participating schools
  • Tournament in March TBA
  • A minimum of 10 players are needed to field team
  • Cost is $125 to participate
  • Current sports physical/consent form must be on file in the office
  • The deadline to sign up is Monday, December 12th
  • Please see Dana Whitelaw in the front office to sign up!!
  • Please direct any questions to Meredith Hoffmann to mhoffmann@geds.net
It's Time for Volleyball!

Any boy or girl interested in playing co-ed volleyball in 3rd-6th grade is invited to sign up with Dana Whitelaw in the front office.   Deadline to sign up is Monday, December 12th.  Information regarding our upcoming season follows:

  • Practices can begin January 9th
  • Practices will be held on campus after school @ 3:30 - 4:30 on Mondays and Thursdays
  • A minimum of 10 players are needed to field a team
  • Season will consist of 2 jamborees held on Thursday, February 23rd and March 9th @ Jax Country Day
  • Please have current sports physical/consent on file in the office
  • Cost to participate will be $125

We are excited to be able to offer athletics to this age!  Should any questions arise, please e-mail me at mhoffmann@geds.net .
Artist of the Week
This week's Artists of the Week are Luke and Cera from the 8th grade.   They created beautiful watercolor paintings of cacti.  Aren't these gorgeous?   We have very talented students at Grace!  
   

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