Our mission at Grace Lutheran Church and School is to bring in, build up, and send out disciples for Jesus Christ. Our school prepares children for a life of discipleship by helping them to grow in faith, knowledge, and character.
Thank you to everyone who attended Curriculum Night on Wednesday. I trust you found it to be informational and helpful. One topic that I did not have a chance to talk about in the general session is the dress code. Please see the note below for a few highlights and a link to the full dress code. Car magnets to promote our school are available at the school office. Stop by and pick one or two up if you wish. We are also in need of a part-time IT person. See the note below if you or someone you know may be interested. Have a great weekend!
Bill Koehne, Principal
August 31, 2018
September 2-8
Sunday Church Services, 8:30 & 11:00 am
Monday Labor Day, No School, Building Closed
Tuesday 5-6 grade field trip
Cross Country practice, 3:00-4:00pm
Boys Varsity volleyball practice, 3:00-4:30pm
Jr. Varsity volleyball practice, 4:30-6:00pm
Wednesday School chapel service, 8:30am
5-6 grade field trip
Dismissal at 2:15pm
Coed Jr. Varsity volleyball practice, 2:15-3:45pm
Varsity Boys volleyball practice, 7:00-8:30pm
Thursday 5-6 grade field trip
Cross Country practice, 3:00-4:00pm
Girls Varsity volleyball practice, 3:00-4:30pm
Friday Hot Lunch
Coed Varsity volleyball practice, 3:00-4:30pm
Saturday Lombard Invitational Cross country meet, 9:00-12:00
Please report absences to the direct school number at 708-366-6901.
Our school lost and found is already growing. Please remember to put your child’s name in jackets and lunch bags.
A Magical Summer of Reading
Congratulations to those 5-8th graders that went above and beyond their required summer assignments and turned in reading logs. Students who will be receiving a reward received a note in their Tuesday folder this past week. The pizza lunch reward will be served on Monday, September 10th. Students will each receive 2 slices of pizza, fruit and juice. While we are referencing our allergies list to take care of any specialty lunches needed, please feel free to email
jfleisch@graceriverforest.org
by Tuesday, September 4 with any allergy notes.
Students who turned in their logs from grades SK-4th will receive an invitation to attend a special activity time on Wednesday, 9/12 during the school morning. A snack will be served, crafts, activities and a read-aloud story will be enjoyed by our little readers. Thanks for all of your hard to work to prevent the summer slide!
Gradelink Registration:
If you have not already done so, please take time this weekend to login and complete the online registration. If you did not receive an email from Gradelink on Thursday with username and password information, please contact the school office.
IT person needed: Grace Lutheran Church & School is looking for a part-time (3-4 hrs/day) technology coordinator. You don’t need to be an expert at this point to apply. We need someone with technology interest and aptitude who is willing and excited about learning the necessary skills. You will be trained by our out-going IT person and will be supported by an outside vendor we have contracted with for expert advice. Good interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills are a necessity. If interested, contact Bill Koehne in the school office or Jim McClanahan in the business office.
Dress Code: Our dress policy is not too stringent, but here are some expectations. The full policy can be found at this
link.
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Shoes must have a closed toe and closed heel. (I have seen a lot of sandals so far this year)
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Students in Grades 3-8 must have shoulders completely covered (no tank tops)
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Students in Grades 5-8, no athletic shorts or athletic pants
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Shorts should reach the mid-thigh in length
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If wearing leggings or spandex style material, they should be covered through the mid-thigh
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If wearing a spandex material on top, it must be covered by a shirt
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Clothing should be in good repair, free of holes and rips
Enrichment Classes – The Grace Parent Organization (GPO) has once again coordinated a wide selection of afterschool enrichment courses. Classes fill up quickly so don’t delay. One correction, the Spanish class being held on Wednesday for grade 3-6 is
2:15-3:15
Hot Lunch forms must be turned in and paid for by Tuesday, September 4 to participate in the first Hot Lunch Friday, September 7.
If you missed getting a school directory at Curriculum Night, please contact the school office.
