Reminder for Tomorrow

Dear Families,

We are excited for a fun day outdoors tomorrow afternoon.  The seniors have been hard at work planning a Field Day for our elementary students.  Please remember to send along the following with your child:

-water bottle (if not already at school)

-good shoes for active play (a hat for good measure)

-sunscreen (please apply at home and feel free to send along if your child will reapply at school)

Thanks so much.  

Nadine

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Nadine McNiff

Lower Elementary Guide

Great River School

1326 Energy Park Drive

651-305-2780

"The child's development follows a path of successive stages of independence, and our knowledge of this must guide us in our behavior towards him. We have to help the child to act, will and think for himself. This is the art of serving the spirit, an art which can be practiced to perfection only when working among children." (The Absorbent Mind). 

Work Share Reminders

Hello Wonderful Families,

It was lovely to see so many of you at work share last week and we look forward to seeing more families tomorrow afternoon for our second work share event.  The South door (to the elementary building) will be unlocked at 1:25.  We ask you to wait until this time to enter so classrooms can prepare and continue their afternoon work periods.  Also, we will be enjoying time outside, on the playground, after work share.  We ask you to join us there if you are waiting for a sibling.  Students will be dismissed at the regular time.  Please read here for a reminder on work share details this year.

We hare excited to welcome you tomorrow and have the children show you all they can do!

Thanks,

Nadine

PS-  In case your child is excitedly talking about our Mystery Guest today, here is a picture​

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​.  They really enjoyed it!

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Nadine McNiff

Lower Elementary Guide

Great River School

1326 Energy Park Drive

651-305-2780

"The child's development follows a path of successive stages of independence, and our knowledge of this must guide us in our behavior towards him. We have to help the child to act, will and think for himself. This is the art of serving the spirit, an art which can be practiced to perfection only when working among children." (The Absorbent Mind). 

Como Pool Correction

Hello Families,

I wanted to clarify a note from my most recent reminders.  The field trip to Como Pool is not optional, however, the donation is optional.  Hope this is more clear.  

Thanks

Nadine

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Nadine McNiff

Lower Elementary Guide

Great River School

1326 Energy Park Drive

651-305-2780

"The child's development follows a path of successive stages of independence, and our knowledge of this must guide us in our behavior towards him. We have to help the child to act, will and think for himself. This is the art of serving the spirit, an art which can be practiced to perfection only when working among children." (The Absorbent Mind). 

Rice Creek Notes and Reminders

Hello Families,

We just have three notes and reminders for you today:

1. Como Pool - June 6th: Yesterday, we sent home permission slips with your children for our trip to Como Pool on Wednesday, June 6th.  It's an optional field trip, but please take a look at the form when you get the chance. 

2. Parent Appreciation Day: Due to lack of space, unfortunately, we have decided as a level that we will not be able to host parent appreciation day at school.  But keep an eye out for a little appreciation coming your way...

3. A note from the administration:

Dear Elementary Parents,

The end of the year is quickly approaching!  Many classrooms are planning off campus adventures and we want to make sure that families are aware of a safety protocol that was developed in elementary this year to ensure the safety of all students.

In order to participate in off campus activities, students must follow community norms.  If a student demonstrates a significant challenge to follow adult instructions that could lead to safety concerns, the student will remain on campus doing an alternate activity.

If there are safety concerns regarding your child, you will be contacted by your child's classroom guide.  Additionally, if behavior challenges happen while off campus, parents will be notified that there is a concern and the possibility that they will need to pick up their child.

We look forward to finishing off the year in ways that are joyful and safe for all students!

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Nadine McNiff

Lower Elementary Guide

Great River School

1326 Energy Park Drive

651-305-2780

"The child's development follows a path of successive stages of independence, and our knowledge of this must guide us in our behavior towards him. We have to help the child to act, will and think for himself. This is the art of serving the spirit, an art which can be practiced to perfection only when working among children." (The Absorbent Mind). 

Rice Creek Updates

Hi All,

Happy May!  We have enjoyed the sun and warmth with outdoor picnic lunches, garbage cleanup around the school, and extra time outside for community games.  We hope the warmer weather is providing some fun at home too.  Following are some reminders and important dates.

Events

May 7-11-Spirit Week :

PJ Monday: Wear your PJ's or comfy clothes! Make sure to wear something that covers your feet (Slippers, Shoes, Ect)

Rainbow Tuesday: Dress Up in as much of one color as possible. If you don't have all of one color wear as many different colors as possible. 

Wacky Wednesday: Go Crazy. Some Examples: Crazy Hairdos, Wear Clothes inside-out, mismatched colors, accessorize, ect.

Dress Up Like a Book Character Thursday: Dress up like your favorite book characters: Some Examples: Curious George, Dr Seuss Characters, Fancy Nancy, Hermione, Harry Potter, Percy Jackson, Tintin, Pippi Longstocking, Clementine, Narnia characters.

Formal Friday: Dress up Fancy! Some examples: Suits, Dresses, Ties, Suspenders.

  

May 10 and 17th (1:30-2:30pm sign up here)- LE Workshare

May 23rd- 2nd grade Going Out to Como Zoo

May 31-Field Day (an event put on by seniors for elementary students; more details to come)

June 5th-Parent Appreciation (details to come)

June 6th-Como Pool (permission slip to come home soon)

Notes:

Lost and Found will be cleaned and donated this Friday.  Missing something?  We will give children time to find their things this week, if needed.

Nadine

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Nadine McNiff

Lower Elementary Guide

Great River School

1326 Energy Park Drive

651-305-2780

"The child's development follows a path of successive stages of independence, and our knowledge of this must guide us in our behavior towards him. We have to help the child to act, will and think for himself. This is the art of serving the spirit, an art which can be practiced to perfection only when working among children." (The Absorbent Mind).