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Grace School News
November 22, 2022
And now, our God, we give thanks to you and praise your glorious name. 1 Chronicles 29:13. I am thankful to God for everyone involved with Grace Lutheran School. For our students who have grown so much academically and spiritually and are generous to others in so many ways. For our teachers and pastors who find special ways to mold our students in faith and knowledge. For our parents who provide so much of their time to make the Grace experience complete for our students. Thank you Lord, for blessing our school and all who are here. 

If you are looking for a place to worship on Thanksgiving Day, please join us at Grace at 10:00am. It is a festival service filled with instrumentalists and Grace Church’s adult choir.

Parent Survey: Thank you to everyone who completed the Climate and Culture Survey a few weeks ago. We are now asking parents to complete this Parent Survey from Cognia as we continue to identify our strengths and areas for growth in advance of our accreditation visit next spring. Please take 15 minutes this weekend to complete the survey. Thank you.

Christmas Eve service: In order to prepare for the Christmas Eve service, we need every parent of a 1st-8th grader to complete this participation form. Those who don’t complete it will receive a phone call from us. We need this information now. If you have not already done so, please take time to complete it today.  


Have a great weekend!

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.
Calling all Photographers
if you have any favorite photos that you captured at Grace sporting events, activities, dances, or class parties please send them to kkoehne@graceriverforest.org so the Yearbook staff can choose the best photos to include in the 2022/23 Yearbook.  Also, 8th grade parents, please send in a favorite baby photo of your soon to be graduate so we can include that in the Yearbook as well. You might want to get your 8th graders approval, or maybe not! 😊
We are looking for a gently used individual trampoline with a handrail to support some of our students. If anyone has one that they are ready to get rid of we would appreciate it. Thank you. Please contact Karla Koehne at kkoehne@graceriverforest.org.
The Scholastic Book Fair is coming to Grace!
The book fair will be held from Nov. 28th - Dec. 2nd . Students will be visiting the book fair during the week. Parent can visit during the hours below. 
Parent hours to visit the Book Fair: 
  • Monday: 3pm-4pm 
  • Tuesday: 8-9am 
  • Wednesday: 8-9am and 6-7pm 
  • Thursday:8-9am and 2:30-6pm 
  • Friday: 8-9am and 2:30-6pm 
Don’t forget to sign up for eWallet! A safe cashless option for students in grades 1-8 to shop the Book Fair. 
Students can purchase items with cash, or you can also set up an EWallet for them. EWallet is a safe cashless option to shop the book fair. This digital payment option can be used at the school Book Fair or online at the Virtual Book Fair. 
Can’t make it in person? Consider checking out the Virtual Fair and get a jump–start on shopping.
Volunteer at the Book Fair - November 28 to December 2
We need some adult volunteers to help during the parent shopping hours for the book fair, please sign up if you're able!
Pizza Fundraiser - November 29
Save the date for our Lou Malnatis fundraiser! Available at the Oak Park, Elmhurst and Broadview locations. More details coming soon!
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
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Ladies Night Ornament Exchange - Thursday, December 8, 7-9pm

Join us for a Mom's night Christmas mixer. Please bring an ornament to exchange. Festive drinks and snacks will be served.
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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.  
Faculty/Staff Christmas Gifts
It is our tradition to show our appreciation to faculty and staff by giving them a monetary gift collected from the families of our students at Christmas. You will receive a hard copy in the Tuesday folder next week, but you can also find one here. If you wish to participate all gifts are due on Friday, December 9.  
Thank you,
The Room Parents
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.



Happy Thanksgiving! See what’s new on the Grace School blog this week! We have an interview with Mrs. Underhill, thankful quotes from Grace families, and a spotlight on Grace’s 5th place win at the Fenwick Math Competition. Check it out!  
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