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Great Expectations School News 12/10/21

Dec 10, 2021 05:14PM ● By Editor
December 10, 2021

Wintery Greetings, Families!

Why is shoveling snow a chore at home and great fun for kids when at school?  The snow has turned the playground into a magical space with hills for climbing and sledding, thanks to the parking lot snow plow.  Please consider sending extra dry clothes to school to keep your child comfortable for the day.  Warm mittens and socks are most important.  Read on for more of this week's news:

Important Dates & Events

  • GOAL SETTING CONFERENCES - If you missed the sign up, there is one more night of conferences: next Wednesday, Dec. 15.  Please contact your child's teacher if there are no spots remaining and you wish to meet with them. https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080A4DAAAE2EA31-goal7
  • SWIM LESSONS - Mon-Thurs, Dec.13-16: Bear Cubs and Fawns
  • SCHOOL BOARD MEETING - Dec.16, 4-6 pm 
  • WINTER BREAK - Dec. 20-31 (last day of school is Friday, Dec. 17)
  • SCHOOL RESUMES - Monday, Jan. 3, 2022!
  • PEEK IN THE MOUTH DENTAL SCREENING - Friday, Jan. 14 
  • NO SCHOOL - Monday, Jan. 17 - Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
  • NO SCHOOL - Monday, Jan 24 - Professional Development Day

In the Classrooms:

This morning's all school gathering was led by the Wolves East and West.  They began by leading the school in a favorite song:  Land of the Silver Birch, then performed a mini-skit demonstrating the do's and don'ts of the playground and equipment, as well as the importance of taking care of our school grounds.  The Wolves are Land Stewards at GES and work to clean up the school grounds and report back to their classes what they found and accomplished. They have provided a suggestion box for others to contribute ideas to improve the school grounds.  Thank you Wolves!  Your work is important and appreciated!

Public Health Update


The next youth vaccination clinics are scheduled for December 15 (children ages 5-11) and December 16 (children ages 12 and up).  If you are interested in signing up please use the following link:  https://coronavirus-response-cook-county-minnesota-1-cookcountymn.hub.arcgis.com/
 

Great Lunch

Did you know that signing up for your child's lunches on EZLunch is, well - EASY?!  
  • Simply login to ezschoolapps.com
  • Click on Parent Login
  • Enter your password (or click change password if you do not have a password set up and you will be emailed a password update screen)
  • Once logged in, click the Preorder tab  
  • In the Person tab, scroll and click on your child's name
  • Select all meals desired on the monthly menu
To set up payment:
  • Click on the Student Bank Tab
  • Scroll and select your student's name
  • Click on Add Payment window and choose your preferred payment method. 
  • Enter the amount and Save
  • Check or cash payments can also be brought to the school office
EZ Lunch automatically sends a reminder when your balance is negative.  Questions?  Email [email protected].

Please note:  Even if your child qualifies for free or reduced lunch, it is still necessary to sign them up for meals on EZLunch.  It is the only way for Great Lunch to account for meals served, track expenses and ensure they prepare enough meals each day.

Thanks for your assistance!
 
As always, please call the office if you have any questions on school-related items.  We are happy to assist you!
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