We have successfully made it through ten weeks of school. Thank you parents for helping us get to this point by being so conscientious about keeping everyone in the school safe.

Please note that the first trimester ends in two weeks on November 13.

Be well. Stay safe

When doing your online Amazon ordering, please consider logging in through AmazonSmile. It doesn't cost the consumer extra, but Grace receives .5% of the purchase price of your items.

There are many Grace Lutheran Churches, so it is important to choose "Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church of River Forest," Once you choose Grace, it will stay for all future purchase. Thank you.

Every year our 5^th & 6^th graders have raised money for the stocking project that benefits The Night Ministry, https://www.thenightministry.org/ . Although this is an unusual year, the teachers and students felt this project was especially important in times like these. Next Thursday and Friday, they will be selling individually packaged donuts at lunch. Donuts are $2.00 each and exact change is appreciated. Thank you to Grace parent Roxanne Dominis for providing a gluten free option.

It's not too late to order school lunches. Firehouse Subs is providing individually wrapped sandwiches, chips and dessert in a brown bag lunch. For dates, details and sandwich offerings click on the link below. The next lunch is on Friday, November 13. The deadline to order is November 6.

Questions, contact Joanna Schubkegel jschub@mac.com

All of the information students and parents need to record carols at home can be found on the school website. Click on Parent Resources, then Christmas Eve Information.

Audio files should be emailed to Pastor Costello by November 1.

Calling all parents! Did you know you are the P in the GPO (Grace Parent Organization)? Please join your fellow parents and Principal Koehne for the first of four virtual All Parent Meetings on Monday, November 16, 7:30-8:30 pm (via zoom, link forthcoming). We will hear updates on the school and each participant will be able to select a breakout room to participate in a small group conversation on the topic of their choice:

Full and Wednesday Remote Learning: Share feedback and ask questions

A Graceful Evening: Contribute your ideas to how to make our 2nd virtual event a success

Community Building: Help us plan ways to stay connected safely over the winter and beyond

Sharing about GLS: Learn ways to help us market the school

Team Temp Checks. Sign up to help with morning arrival here. Questions?

Contact Joanna Schubkegel at jschub@me.com.

Part two of "Black Voices at Grace" features a new panel, including Grace School kindergarten teacher Jackie Johnson, and new focal points framing the discussion. Panelists will discuss how they experience racism at work, in the community, and at Grace Church and School. The session will be moderated by the Rev. Sherman Hicks, retired bishop of the ELCA Metro Chicago Synod.

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