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Grace School News
January 12, 2024
Earlier this week we kicked off our Character Counts program. Character Counts lifts up the six pillars of Trustworthiness, Respect, Responsibility, Fairness, Caring, and Citizenship as key characteristics of a person with high character. When in the building you will see several banners displaying these pillars of character. Our focus for January is Responsibility. Lessons in class and weekly announcements will provide opportunities for students to dwell on these characteristics. The pillar of Responsibility is displayed in Green. We encourage everyone to wear something green on Friday, January 19 and Friday, January 26 in support of this effort.
SCHOOL NEWS:
SCHOOL CLOSED MONDAY - MLK
Re-enrollment is here!! Information should be in your inbox. The deadline for completing the re-enrollment process is January 31. If you're considering enrolling another student at Grace this fall, please fill out their application as soon as possible using this link: https://graceriverforest.schooladminonline.com/
 
If you have any questions, please reach out to Ana Garcia at agarcia@graceriverforest.org - thank you!
We extend a warm invitation to all our wonderful Grace parents to be a part of our annual school open house. Your support is invaluable in making the event a success. Together, let's showcase the vibrant community spirit that defines Grace Lutheran School. Please consider signing up for volunteer opportunities – your contribution makes a meaningful difference. 
Taste for Grace, Wine Donation Party - January 19, 7pm (adults only)
Join hosts Josh & Joanna Schubkegel for a fun evening of wine tasting and fellowship. Hors d'oeuvres, wines, and desserts will be served. Please bring a bottle of wine valued above $30.00 to donate to the Graceful Evening wine pull!
Family Super Ball - February 2, 6-8pm
Join us for this year's family dance - the Super Ball! Wear your favorite team colors or jersey and come for a night of dinner and dancing!
Cost is $20 per family (cash or card at the event). RSVP by January 29.
Bourbon Tasting and Donation Party - February 3, 7pm (adults only)
Please join hosts Cheryl & Ed Bourelly (Maya, 6th) and Aimée and Marcus Davis (Esmé, 5th and Aïda, 8th) for the evening to sample a variety of bourbons to benefit Grace school. We will provide the bourbons to taste, and you bring one unopened bottle (per couple) of bourbon, whiskey or scotch valued at $40 or more. 
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). 
Basketball Concession Help
Please sign up to help make Grace Basketball a success! We need help setting up, selling and cleaning up for concessions. No experience required. You don’t need to be on the team to participate.
Students can earn service hours also!
SAVE THE DATE
Graceful Evening, our annual formal dinner-auction fundraiser will be on

Saturday, March 9th, 5:30pm

Nineteenth Century Club in Oak Park.  

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.
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