Grace School News

December 23, 2021

News from the principal

It is hard to believe we are already at Christmas. The school year is going so well! Thank you for supporting our school and your children throughout another atypical year.

We invite to you worship with us at Grace Lutheran Church tomorrow and throughout the Christmas season. Look for an email coming shortly from Grace Church regarding service dates and time.

Merry Christmas and God’s Blessings to you in the New Year. We will see everyone again on January 10.
Art Teacher: Mrs. Hammer is moving to a new, full-time position outside of Grace. We thank her for her dedication to our students over the many years while in a variety of roles at Grace. God’s Blessings to you Mrs. Hammer as you transition to a new role.
 
We are in need of a part-time Art Teacher to begin January 10. If you know of anyone who may be interested in this position, please have them send their resume’ and letter of interest to Principal Koehne at bkoehne@graceriverforest.org  
 
COVID update: While cases are rising all around us, only two students at Grace, a PK student and a 4th grader, are currently contagious with COVID-19. With such a high percentage of our students healthy, we will continue with the Christmas Eve services on Friday. Look for an email today from Grace Church with more information regarding in-person worship this weekend.
 
Christmas Eve Services: Our students have been working diligently in preparation for sharing the Good News of the Birth of our Savior on Christmas Eve. The services are at 4:15pm and 6:00pm. Students in the 4:15 service need to report to their assigned location by 3:45pm.
               1st & 2nd graders to the 1st grade classroom
               3rd & 4th graders to the 4th grade classroom
               5th-8th graders in the Cross first to the robe room, then to Fellowship Hall
               Pageant participants not in the Cross to the Sacristy
Other details:
               The church and school will open at 3:00pm.
               If you arrive before 3:45, students must remain with parents until 3:45.
               Students in Grades 1-4 are asked to wear dress clothes.
               Students in Grades 5-8 should wear comfortable dress shoes and dress clothes that will not be too hot under their robe.
               There will be a snack in between services for students who are participating in both services.
While participating students will be spaced at 3’ distancing, congregation members will not. Everyone must wear a mask. If you feel more comfortable watching the service from home, use this link.    
               The nursery will be available for both services.
 
Parent Survey: Thank you to everyone who completed the survey this past week. We will analyze results in January and make plans based on them.
 
 
Serving Grace,
Bill Koehne
Principal


From Mrs. Maggio in the school office

The 5-8 grade choir will sing for the Chicago Wolves game on Friday, January 28, at 7:00pm. All 5-8 grade students and their families are welcome to attend. For more information and to order tickets please find the form here. Orders are due Wednesday, January 12.

Starting in January GPO will again be offering two lunches each month. The first will be sandwiches from Firehouse Subs and the second will be pizza from Slice Factory. Your can find the form and schedule here. Use the link at the end of the form to pay online. The first lunch will be Friday, January 14. Please sign up by the end of the day Sunday, January 9.

School news   

Reminders: School resumes Monday, January 10.
The last day of school for Early Childhood classes is Wednesday, December 22.
Only students participating in the Christmas Eve services need to attend on
Thursday, December 23.





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