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Grace School News
November 3, 2023
Thank you to the 5th-8th grade choir members and parents who attended Sunday worship last week. The choir sounded amazing and truly enhanced the worship service. This Sunday, our 1st & 2nd grade choir will sing at the 10:00 service.

Our next Community Conversations meeting is set for Monday, November 13, from 7:00-8:00pm. This is an open meeting for parents to come and learn about the Character Counts program which the school is launching in November. Meet with parents and share thoughts around this topic.

Earlier this week you received information about the Children’s Christmas Eve services. Please take time to review this material and then complete the Google Form regarding your children’s participation. We ask that all forms be completed by Sunday evening, November 12.
School Office News:
Lost and Found: Please check the lost and found for sweatshirts, hoodies and water bottles.
Elementary Open Gym on Saturday, November 11 (9-11am)
1st - 5th Graders and their families are invited to join us for a couple hours of gym fun and treats. Please bring your own water bottle. Coffee and treats will be served.
Welcome to the Basketball Season!
All paperwork needs to be turned in by next Tuesday, Nov. 7 to Mrs. McCabe through the school office. Forms received from your fall sport do not need to be duplicated. These forms are required:
*Concussion form
*Parent Permission form
*Viking Code of Honor
-A current physical is also required.

Lou Malnati's Pizza Fundraiser next Wednesday, November 8!

Mention Grace Lutheran when you call to order or use the code "GRPRSFUND23" when you order on the Lou Malnati's site and Grace will get 20% of your total! Offer good at the Oak Park, Elmhurst and Broadview locations.
All women of Grace Church and School are invited to Bunco Night
hosted by the Grace Moms of High School+
We will be playing Bunco while enjoying seasonal sweet and savory charcuterie boards, wine, hard cider and non-alcoholic beverages.
Book Group
Join us as we discuss the book "Good Inside: A Guide To Becoming the Parent You Want To Be" by Dr. Becky Kennedy. Pick up a copy of the book at your library, local bookstore or on Amazon. This will be a two-part series on Sunday Nov 5th and Sunday November 12th, 9-9:45am in the youth room.  This group will be facilitated by Joanna Schubkegel, Parish Nurse.  All are welcome.
RSVP by Nov 4th to Joanna at jschubkegel@graceriverforest.org
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Parent University, Wednesday, November 15, 6pm
Parent University is coming up on Wednesday, November 15, at 6:00PM at Oak Park and River Forest High School. This free event is open to all parents and caregivers of students attending Oak Park, River Forest, and surrounding area schools (public and private). This transformative event is dedicated to nurturing students’ mental health in this fast-paced world. Empower yourself with the knowledge and tools to support your child’s mental wellness journey! Topics are listed in the flier. Registration is highly recommended. For more info and to register, scan the QR code in the flier or visit the website.
Book Fair
Anderson’s Book Fair is coming to Grace! The book fair will be held from Nov. 27-30. Students will be visiting the book fair during the week. Stay tuned for parent hours to visit and more information! 
Get your Grace Viking Key Chain
Get your Grace Viking key chain!
Viking key chains are for sale at the school office. Please see Mrs. Allen. The cost is $6 each, cash or credit.
All money collected goes to support our teacher and school events.
Thank you for your contribution!
** Supplies are limited**

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