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Great Expectations School News - April 22, 2022

Apr 22, 2022 06:40PM ● By Editor
April 22, 2022

A note from Director Rachael


Can you believe there are only 6 weeks left of the school year?  While Spring may not be “in the air”, signs of spring have certainly arrived at GES.  During the past few weeks our 8th grade Otters attended a course registration seminar at Cook County High School and we hosted incoming Bear Cub families at Kindergarten Information Night.  Plans have been made for end of year field trips.  The Bear Cubs, Fawns, and Beavers will be heading to Chik-Wauk,  the Wolves will head to Ely for an overnight stay at the Wolf Center,  the Lynx will be spending a day at Hartley Nature Center,  and the Otters will have an end of year retreat at Wolf Ridge.   We look forward to seeing you at the upcoming Writing Celebration on April 28 and during the annual Plant Sale on May 21.  Thank you for sharing your children with us!
Rachael

Important Dates & Events

  • FRIDAY FUN DAYS REMAINING IN APRIL:
  • 4/29: Character Day - Dress as your favorite Book or Movie Character
  • MCA TESTING in grades 3-8: 4/19-4/29
  • AEOA FOOD DISTRIBUTION - Wed, 4/27 Flyer
  • WRITING CELEBRATION - Thursday, 4/28 5:00-6:30 pm
  • TEACHER APPRECIATION WEEK - 5/2-5/6
  • BIKE TO SCHOOL DAY - Biking or walking to school allows for a little bit of exercise before starting the day and improves children’s learning. Walk or bike to school May 4th for Bike to School Day, an annual celebration that promotes biking to school as a fun and safe activity for students.
  • SCHOOL LUNCH HERO - Friday, 5/6
  • GES ANNUAL PLANT SALE! - Saturday, 5/21 8:00-2:00
  • MAP TESTING WINDOW - 5/9-5/20 Grades 3-8
  • STEP UP DAY! - 5/27 Students spend part of the afternoon in next year's classroom
  • NO SCHOOL - Monday, 5/30 Memorial Day
  • SUMMER BASEBALL/SOFTBALL FLYER
  • HEALTHY KIDS DAY - Healthy Kids Day - Cook County YMCA

In the Classrooms:


The Beavers dress "Fancy"!

Afternoon Crossing Guard Helpers from the Wolves West:


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In honor of Earth Day, the Otters transplanted tomato seedlings!  You can also help transplant seedlings in the greenhouse tomorrow morning from 9-noon!  Enter through the courtyard doors. Stay as long as you can.
 

Public Health Update

 
Covid-19 Community Level:  LOW

Regular Covid 19 testing continues to be available for school age students and school staff Wednesdays at the Cook County Community Center 1:00-4:00 pm.  Please find below the dates and links for Routine Testing opportunities in April.

Great Lunch


Great Lunch needs a few new Board members!  We especially need someone who can be a treasurer (we do have a bookkeeper). 
Treasurer duties include:
  • Make deposits to the bank account
  • Write checks/pay bills
  • Keep financial records on Google Drive account
  • Prepare treasurer reports for Great Lunch meetings
For more information, contact Beth Kennedy [email protected].  Thanks!
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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