May 6, 2022
News from the principal
Our spring MAP testing continues next week for students in Grades 2-6. A good night's sleep and a healthy breakfast are great ways to prepare the mind for clear thinking. Check out the school calendar at the link below to find out which tests are scheduled for each day.
Congratulations to our 3rd-8th grade track team members who earned many ribbons at the Conference meet last Saturday. 5th-8th graders continue their season tomorrow in Lombard. Good luck to all of our athletes.
Thank you to everyone who contributed to a wonderful Teacher Appreciation Week. Your creativeness and generosity was certainly appreciated by our staff.
As you may have heard, Mrs. Maggio and Ms. Gotsch are retiring from their positions at the end of June. There will be a reception for them between church services on Sunday, May 22 in Fellowship Hall. If you would like to contribute towards a gift for either of them, you may do so using this link. Any contributions made by May 19 will be presented to them at this reception. A committee of teachers are working on other ways to celebrate Mrs. Maggio during the last week of May. Look for information on this in the coming weeks.
Make plans to join us on Friday, May 20 at 7:00pm for our lower grades musical, Rats.
Have a great weekend. Happy Mother’s Day to all of our moms.
Bill Koehne, Principal
From Mrs. Maggio in the school office
Our next school lunch will be Friday, May 13. If you would like to order for your child, here is the link. You must place your order by Sunday evening.
School news
Orchestra and String Lessons Update
Students in grades 1 through 6 had a great time learning about string instruments on Tuesday and learning about orchestra. Several parents even showed up after school to learn more about taking lessons in the fall. At this time, we would like to have the names and e-mail addresses of those who might be interested in starting lessons this fall. You are not committing to anything at this time. Please e-mail Pastor Costello at mcostello@graceriverforest.org to let him know the name of your student, the student’s grade next year, and which instrument the student may wish to study with Ms. Lewis (violin, viola) or Ms. Hatmaker (cello) in the fall. We’ll be sure to reach out around registration time before school begins. Please contact Pastor Costello with any questions you may have, also. Thank you!
Walk in the Memorial Day Parade
The River Forest Memorial Day Parade is on Monday, May 30, and Grace Lutheran School will be sponsoring a “float” in the parade. We are looking for interested families to walk with us. Please contact Tina Baird at tbaird@graceriverforest.org if you are interested.
Walther Christian Academy is hosting a 5K Run/Walk fundraiser on Saturday, June 4 at 9:00am. The race starts and ends on the Walther track and goes through the Melrose Park neighborhood. Last year it was a wonderful community event...with tacos at the finish line! Please go this link for more information.
Once your child is fully vaccinated, please send a copy of their vaccination card to the school office.
