Grace School News
November 11, 2022
Thank you to our 89 parents who completed the Climate and Culture Parent Survey last week. Your input is so valuable to us. Please look for a second survey to be distributed next week as we continue to gather and analyze data in preparation for our Accreditation review. 
 
Congratulations to our boys volleyball team who finished in 5th place at the LSA State Tournament last weekend. In addition to this, the team was awarded the Sportsmanship Award. This award is voted on by the tournament directors and given to one boys team and one girls team each year. We are very proud of our players and coaches on a great weekend of volleyball and representing themselves is such a fine way!
 
Today is the end of our first trimester. Look for report cards to be sent home before Thanksgiving break.

All parents are invited to attend a parent information session on Monday, December 5 at 7:00pm at Grace. The topic is Cyber Safety and will be led by Officer Ransom, our school resource officer from the River Forest Police Dept.  

Volunteers Needed
Grace in need of some volunteers to help at dismissal as a crossing guard. This would be a once-a-week commitment from 2:55 - 3:15. If you are interested, please call the school office at 708-366-6901 or email office@graceriverforest.org.


Don’t forget! Our prayer group meets on Tuesday, November 15 this month, due to the Thanksgiving Holiday. Meet us in the conference room from 8:0am to 8:55am.
Due to Thanksgiving, we are moving our next mom walk up by a week! Join us at drop-off (8:00 to 8:15ish) in the atrium on Friday, November 18. If the weather is awful, we will still meet for a chat, tea, and coffee in the atrium. We look forward to seeing you!


The Scholastic Book Fair is coming to Grace!
The book fair will be held from Nov. 28 - Dec. 2. Students will be visiting the book fair during the week. Stay tuned for parent hours to visit and more information! 
DONUT SALES NEXT WEEK
During the months of November and December our 5th and 6th grade classes and their families along with the Night Ministry (www.thenightministry.org), are sharing their gifts, time and talents to provide stockings for local individuals experiencing homelessness. To support this cause, they will be selling donuts in the atrium next Tuesday and Wednesday mornings, November 15th and 16th. Please support the students with a sweet treat! More info to come next week.
A Night in the Trees
The entire SK class and their parents are invited to Mrs. Pederson’s 1st Grade classroom for “A Night in the Trees”. This will take place on Thursday, December 1st from 6:00pm to 7:30pm. This fun family night will include a story, craft, STEM activity, and a snack. Email Ana Garcia to let us know that you’re coming! agarcia@graceriverforest.org
Everyone is welcome!
On Saturday, December 3, Carolers from Grace will be a part of Wonderfest in Oak Park. Another opportunity is available Sunday, December 18.



Absences:
Flu and cold season is upon us!! When your child is absent for any reason, please call 708-366-6901 or email office@graceriverforest.org to report your child's absence.
COVID protocol/Returning to school after an illness: For COVID symptoms (which vary greatly) a negative COVID test is required with in 24 hours of their return to school. An at home test is fine. Please mark the test with their name and the date. Email a picture of this negative test to office@graceriverforest.org. Thank you.



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