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Grace School News
November 10, 2023
Thanksgiving is not here yet, but we need to plan for Christmas Eve. We need a survey completed for every student in Grades 1-8 so that we know whether or not your child will be participating in the Christmas Eve service this year. Please find the link below to complete this very quick questionnaire.

There is lots of new information below. Enjoy reading and enjoy your weekend!
School Office News:
Lost and Found: Please check the lost and found. We have coats, lunchboxes and more!
Important for Grade 1-8
Johanna Johnson needs to know if your child will participate in the Christmas Eve services. Attached is the information and the link to sign up. The deadline for this information is this Sunday evening. A response for every student is needed. Here is the link to the online poll. Thank you!
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.
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

Migrant Needs
There has been a recent influx of migrants to Oak Park/Chicago. Local churches, including Grace Lutheran, are committed to providing for needs on the ground level, If you are interested in up-to-date information on items needed for migrants, please visit the Grace Links tab (there is a collection bin in the atrium). 
Chapel Buddy Pizza
Chapel Buddy Lunch on Monday, November 20th (proceeds support GPO and Night Ministry Stocking Project). If your child eats lunch at school and is here that day, there is the option to purchase pizza for lunch. Your child is also welcome to bring lunch from home and still participate. Pizza lunch sign up and details can be found here.
Book Fair
Anderson’s Book Fair is coming to Grace! The book fair will be held from Nov. 27th-30th . Students will be visiting the book fair during the week. Parents can visit during the hours below.

Parent hours to visit the Book Fair:
  • Monday Nov.27th: 8-9am and 3-6pm
  • Tuesday Nov. 28th: 8-9am and 3-6pm
  • Wednesday Nov. 29th: 8-9am and 2-5pm
  • Thursday Nov. 30th:8-9am and 3-7pm

Here’s a preview of some of the titles the Book Fair will have.
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 teachers and school events.
Thank you for your contribution!
**Possible Stocking Stuffers!!**

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