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Great Expectations School News - February 10, 2022

Feb 10, 2022 05:36PM ● By Editor

Great Expectations School News

Thank you, dear families, for your continued flexibility!  It looks like we have another "snow day" on our hands.  This can be fun for some, but bring disappointment to others - and cause logistical issues for families (something we truly do wish to avoid).  Please share with your young ones that PJ day, slated for tomorrow, will most likely be rescheduled for next Thursday.  Teachers will be working to reschedule other significant events also in the works for tomorrow.  Since the Hygge Fest is continuing this weekend in Grand Marais, I wish you a cozy, relaxed time with your family during this snowy event!

Important Dates & Events

  • PJ DAY! - Tentatively rescheduled for Thursday February 17
  • SCHOLASTIC BOOK FAIR - Tuesday-Thursday, 2/15-2/17, 3:30-6:00pm, Sawtooth Elementary Library.  
    NSFCU again has generously agreed to sponsor a free book (up to $5 value) to all students K-5!  FLYER
  • STORYTELLING CAMPFIRE - Interested in volunteering to lead a station for the storytelling campfire on March 4th from 1:30-2:45?  Duties include telling a story (fiction, fantasy, historical, folktale, song, etc.).  Each station is 8 minutes long.  Storytellers will repeat the story to each classroom.  Interested volunteers can contact Nikki Rice at [email protected]
  • AFTER SCHOOL THEATRE DESIGN & TECHNOLOGY CLASS -  Begins February 15.  COMPLETE SCHOLARSHIPS NOW AVAILABLE! Details HERE
  • SCHOOL BOARD MEETING - Thursday, February 17, 4-6 pm on Zoom
  • NO SCHOOL - Friday, February 18 (Professional Development)
  • NO SCHOOL - Monday, February 21 (Presidents Day)
  • CRAZY HAT DAY! - Friday, February 25
  • SAWTOOTH MOUNTAIN CLINIC TOPIC OF THE MONTH -  HERE
     

In the Classrooms:



The Bear Cubs enjoyed a snowshoe hike from Pincushion Mountain to Cedar Grove Park this afternoon! 


A Beaver gets creative with snow and made a "snow cone" friend! / The Beavers gather materials for making a beaver dam



This week the Otters started to study genetics and heredity. The students learned about chromosomes and DNA, and made DNA models out of licorice and marshmallows! 

Public Health Update

Sign up for Covid-19 Routine Testing Program on Wednesdays, this February at the Community Center:

February 16th
From 1:00pm to 4:40pm
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050C4DAEAB2CA6FF2-february7
 
As always, please call the office if you have any questions on school-related items.  We are happy to assist you!
Boreal Ship Spotter - larger view here