Picture Day is Rescheduled

Please note on your calendars, picture re-take day has been rescheduled for 

• Wednesday, October 29th.

Congrats CARES Students of the Week!

CARES Students of the Week

SPAN (Synergy/SAGE Parent Action Network) Meeting

SPAN is the Synergy/SAGE Parent Action Network.  We are also known as the Prior Lake-Savage Chapter of the MN Council for the Gifted and Talented.  Our mission is to support the academically advanced students, their parents, and their educators in our school district.  SPAN hosts meetings featuring speakers and specific discussion topics throughout the school year.  Our first meeting will take place on Tuesday October 21 at 7pm in the WestWood Media Center; Patty Bradley will speak to the group on Gifted 101.  If you have questions or would like to be placed on our email list, please email Apryl at span.priorlake@gmail.com. 

October Community Education Flyer and Halloween Party Information

Check out the October Community Education Flyer, which includes information about the Community Halloween party on October 25th!

Chip Shoppe Fundraiser - Reminder!

The Chip Shoppe Fundraiser is ending on TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 30^TH

• PLEASE DO NOT turn in order forms that include/list ANY items that were ordered online.
•         ONLY write the number of items sold online in the box at the top right corner of the order form.
• Turn in your online receipt and payment to school if that is the option you chose online.
• PLEASE write your PRIZE option in the box provided at the bottom of the order form.

FUNDRAISER PICK UP WILL BE ON OCTOBER 24TH!     

  

Early Release Days

The ultimate worth of professional development for teachers is the essential role it plays in the improvement of student learning.  Research states that the best way to improve student achievement is to increase our teachers' effectiveness.

In order to provide professional development opportunities for our staff, four early release days have been built into the district calendar this year.  Please be aware that Nov 7, Jan. 29, & April 9 will be early release days for students.  

At Grainwood, students will be released from school at 1:00 p.m. on early release days.  Please remember to work these days into your family's schedule in order to provide for your child's daycare needs.  We appreciate your cooperation!

The last day of school, June 11, students will be released from school at 12:00 p.m

Family Movie Series

How often can you see 6 movies for only $6?  Now you can!

In the interest of quality movie entertainment for the entire family, our school is proud to sponsor, in cooperation with Muller Family Theaters, this Family Matinee Series.

Follow this Link to see the popular, family-friendly movies that have been selected for you and your family's viewing pleasure.  Additional copies of the order form for tickets are available in the office.

A series ticket is good for (1) one admission to each movie and part of the proceeds of each ticket will be donated to our school.

Enjoy!

Fire and Lock Down Drills

As you may have heard from your child after school Friday, we completed our first of five required fire and lock down drills in the afternoon.  We typically host these drills back-to-back in order to limit interruptions.  Teachers were well aware of the scheduled times for the drills on Friday, allowing them plenty of opportunity to review expectations and practice with their students (especially those kindergarteners).  The next four drills are unscheduled, but are always announced as drills over the intercom system.  Here's to making Grainwood a safe place!

School Picture Day

Grainwood's Fall picture day is scheduled for next Friday, September 26th.

Retake picture day is scheduled for Wednesday, October 22nd.

Chip Shoppe Fundraiser Under Way!

Yesterday, your son or daughter brought home Grainwood's fall fundraiser packet.  We launched the event yesterday afternoon with an all-school assembly, which triggered a lot of energy and excitement from the students!  For the fifth consecutive year, we have partnered with the Chip Shoppe for this event.

Please review the fundraising procedures with your child.  He/she has been encouraged only to sell to family, friends and well known neighbors.  Door-to-door sales have not been encouraged.  A prize catalog is included in your child's packet, along with a letter from the principal about an alternative donation option (for those who would prefer their child not sell items).  Thank you for all your support with either option.  Fundraising orders are due Wednesday, October 1.  Product delivery will take place on Friday, October 24.  Safe and happy selling!

CARES Students of the Week

Hooray for our CARES heroes of the week!

Jr. Naturalist Applications

Earlier in the week, 3rd, 4th and 5th grade students brought home a Jr. Naturalist application.

Our Junior naturalists are kids who LOVE to be outside and kids who LOVE to learn more about our environment!  They are GW leaders who are willing to get dirty, ask questions and explore the world around them.  They not only learn outside every chance they get, but they are also leaders by helping our GW community become a more earth-friendly place to learn!

If your child is interested in being a Junior Naturalist, please have them complete the application and hand it in by this Friday, September 19th.

PTC Mixer Reminder

PTC Mixer Reminder!

Please remember all Grainwood families are invited to the first PTC (Parents and Teachers for Children) meeting of the year tonight, Tuesday the 16th at 6:30 pm! The first half will be a very informal mixer including cookies, lemonade, and door prizes in the cafeteria. Children will then be invited to stay in the Kids' Co room with staff while parents get down to details in the Media Center, wrapping up by 8:00. Please see the PTC blog for more information, including agenda and minutes from previous meetings... grainwoodptc.blogspot.com.

Hope to see you there!

Morning Drop-Off Procedure

Dear Grainwood Families,

For those who transport their children to school each morning, or on occasion, please notice the NO PARKING signs posted in the grass near the curb.  This should assist in creating a space dedicated for student drop-off each morning.  Please utilize this area for drop-off by pulling over to the curb and letting your child off.  DO NOT pull into the yellow or handicap areas in front of the building for drop-off or stop your vehicle in the street.  Dropping off at the curb, between the signs, will create the safest drop-off scenario for all!

1.  Students are monitored in the AM beginning at 8:15.  Be early when dropping off your child.  In poor weather conditions (rain or extreme cold), students are allowed inside the building.
2.  Please do not park in or block the three designated handicap spaces or the yellow striped area in the front of the building.  We have several students and families who require the handicap spaces each morning.  Please be mindful of their needs.
3.  Drop your student off down the sidewalk near St. Paul Avenue.  He/she/they can walk up the sidewalk and still enter school on time.
4.  Lastly, go slow, take your time, and please do not go around other cars and block on-coming traffic or let your child out in the middle of the street.

Thank you for your attention to a safe and peaceful morning drop-off!  Safety should be number one priority for everyone!

Fall Community Fest

Fall Community Fest is Monday, September 15th at the Prior Lake High School.  This is fun for the entire family:  door prizes, children's activities, non-profit organizations and local business.  Mark your calendar!

For more information please click HERE

School Forms Due!

For the well-being of your child, please remember to turn in your updated emergency information as soon as possible.  If your child becomes ill or injured at school, this information, along with current telephone numbers, are critical for our health office and office staff!  If there are any legal proceedings regarding the welfare of your child, please make sure our office has a copy of the appropriate legal papers.

If you have not turned in the other back-to-school forms yet (Birthday Book Club, Email permission, field trip permission, pick-up or walker form and handbook sign-off) please do and have your child hand them in on the first day of school.

Please contact our office with any questions at 952-226-0305.

Thank you!

Back-to-School Night Parking

We are looking forward to seeing Grainwood students and their families tonight!  

Please feel free to park in our back parking lot and enter the school through door #11S, the door near the playground.

See you tonight between 4-6pm!

Grainwood has a NEW School Social Worker!

Dear Grainwood Families,

I want to take this moment to share information about a staffing change that has recently taking place at Grainwood for the upcoming year.  Cheryl Wendt, our school social worker and long-time district employee, has excepted a new position outside of the district (in a leadership role) and will not be returning this fall.  Congrats to Cheryl!  In her place, we are very excited to announce that we hired Renee Krausert, Edgewood's part-time social worker, to be a part of the Grainwood team.  Welcome Renee!  Please introduce yourself to Mrs. Krausert at Open House next Thursday, September 4.  

Principal Glynn 

Transportation Information

Grainwood Families,

Transportation information is now live in Infinite Campus. The attached list serve (click link HERE) was sent out to all families today notifying parents of bus stop information, school meal options, data privacy opt-out forms and a host of other important details as families prepare for the first day of school.

Please note that some transportation information is still being loaded into Infinite Campus for students with dual households for busing. That information will be complete prior to the start of school. This has also been communicated to parents in the list serve and within the Infinite Campus message section. 

Principal Glynn

Noon Supervisor Needed at GW!

Attention GW Families,

We are in need of a Noon Supervisor for the upcoming school year.  This position is daily, on student contact days, between the hours of about 10:50-12:50 PM.  If you are interested, or know of an adult/parent that may be looking for such an opportunity, please pass along the following information.  

The posting can be found on the district main page under the "EMPLOYMENT" tab beginning Wednesday, August 27.  The posting will exist until Thursday, September 4.  Thanks for your help!  (All questions can be directed to Mr. Glynn)

Principal Glynn

Fee Pay Instructions

Grainwood Families,

Just recently the district sent out information about how to register and create your family's FeePay account and deactivating your PayPAMS account.  Please take a moment to do this prior to the start of the school year!  (Instructions found HERE!)

We look forward to using FeePay as our new system of collecting payments from families and eliminating almost all cash and check exchanges between our office, classrooms and home.  Thank you for your patience as we launch this new system!

Patrick Glynn
Principal

Help Needed!!!

Hello Grainwood Families.  

 

I hope you all are having a great summer!  

 

I want to thank everyone who has helped with the Grainwood Gardens this summer, it all looks beautiful.  This week we had new mulch delivered.  We are looking for a few families to help distribute the mulch on either side of the front walk and near the building on the east side of the 2nd and 3rd grade wing sometime the week of August 11th.  It shouldn't take more than an hour or so to complete and two rakes, one shovel and one wheelbarrow will be provided.  (Feel free to bring more).

 

If this is something you are interested in helping with, please contact Mr. Glynn or Mindee in the office (952) 226-0300.

 

Thank you for your time and dedication to Grainwood Elementary

 

Tracy Hennessy 

Volunteer Coordinator

 

 

Grainwood Gardens Mulch Distribution

Week of August 11th- any time frame

Contact:  Mr.  Glynn or Mindee (952) 226-0300

Grainwood Office to Communicate with Schoology

Dear Grainwood Families,

Early this fall, Grainwood will be supporting families to make sure they are fully utilizing Schoology as a primary communication tool between school and home.  To support our efforts, the Grainwood office (and all elementary school offices) will be transitioning away from current formats (for example: our school blog) to Schoology full-time.  We thank you for your patience during this transition.  

Please be aware that Schoology 101 will be offered to families during the assessment days on September 8+9.  While your child is being assessed, staff will be assisting parents (most likely in a Grainwood computer lab) to make sure connections and settings are properly in order for strong communication throughout the year.

As your building principal, I am also growing my own knowledge and will be practicing with Schoology the remainder of the summer.  Please follow along.  Lots yet to learn!

Hope you all are enjoying your summer!  

Principal Glynn

Report Cards - Important Reminder

Just a reminder, Quarter 4 Report Cards were posted on Friday, June 6^th and are available on Family/Student Access.  Please print out a copy for your records BEFORE June 30, 2014 as Family/Student Access will no longer be available after that date due to program upgrades and maintenance.

Have a great summer!

Scholastic Summer Reading Challenge - Log-In Help

Dear Grainwood Families,
If you are having issues logging in to keep track of your summer reading minutes, please try the following solutions.

1) Click on the "forgot your password?" link below the log-in area.  That should take you to a screen where you will enter your screen name (username) and answer a security question.  Your child picked this security question at school when they practiced logging in for the first time.  If that question is answered correctly, the username and password should pop-up for you to see and log- in successfully.

2) Contact Scholastic Customer Service:

Customers Within the United States:

1-800-SCHOLASTIC (1-800-724-6527), press #1    

Mon-Fri - 7:00 AM - 12:00 AM    Sat - 9:00AM - 6:00PM

You can access Scholastic's Summer Reading Challenge Site by clicking HERE or by simply clicking the link on the top left of the blog.

Reminder - Back to School Supply Kit Orders Due June 10th!

Take the stress out of back-to-school supply shopping by ordering a school supply kit!

• Each kit contains exactly the items your child’s teacher has requested for next school year.  You may use the order form sent home in May or simply order online at Edukit's Grainwoood Supplies Web Page.
• Remember, listed prices are effective only through June 10th.

Address of Family Changes

If you are moving or have any family status changes, please keep the Grainwood Office informed.  You may call and leave a message on our main number 952-226-0300, or email:  mhemann@priorlake-savage.k12.mn.us.  This information will help as we create our class lists for next year and insure that we have current mailing information.
You may foresee a change in family status or day care provider for the next school year.  If this is the case, and you wish to request that your child attend school in another building instead of Grainwood, you may request an in-district transfer.  Forms for in-district transfers can be found on the district website.

Back to School (2014-15) Event

Mark your calendars for the Back-to-School Event being held on Thursday, September 4th.  Information about this event will be included in the mid-August mailing.

District 2014-2015 School Calendar

Please be reminded that the District no longer prints or mails a district-wide calendar.  A printable version of the calendar is available on the web site along with Free-and Reduced Price lunch information under Parents at Prior Lake/Savage District Website.

Book A Wocky

Celebrate a summer of reading with Bookawocky at the Scott County libraries! 

Bookawocky 2014 starts on Saturday, June 7 and runs through Saturday, August 9.  Kids ages 0-18 are invited to participate for fun events, programs, and rewards that celebrate kids and reading! 

It’s easy to join in the fun!  Get started by going to Kids Summer Reading (for preschoolers through kids ENTERING grade 6).

Want to participate online? Visit bookawocky.org starting June 1st, but be sure you also go to the Scott County Library’s Bookawocky sites for KIDS and TEENS to see what prizes you get when you earn badges and check out all the events!

Summer Office Hours

The school office will be open 7:00am-3:00pm through June 20th.  We will reopen on August 4th.

Grainwood's Academy Awards!

The stars were shining at our "Academy Awards" All School Meeting this morning!  Staff and students were dressed to impress!  Thank you to all the friends and family who attended.

Students were recognized for Jr. Naturalist, Perfect Attendance, Adopt-a-Hallway and Bathroom award, CARES Superheroes of the Year and Standout Student award.  Also covered was the kick-off to our summer reading program with Scholastic, "Read for the World Record".

Dot Berggren (technology) and Becky Ascheman (media) were honored as 2014 retirees.  We thank them for their service and wish them the best in retirement!

Kindergarten Graduation and Concert - Watch Via Livestream Today

For those of you who would like to watch the Kindergarten Graduation and Concert today but are unable to be at Grainwood, there is an opportunity to watch via live stream.

Go to Grainwood's Kindergarten Graduation and Concert starting at 1:30.

Enjoy!

4th Grade Jigglebots

4th grade students from rooms 261 and 263 competed in Jiggle Fest on May 23rd. Students learned about electricity and followed the unit up by completing an E-STEM project they call Jiggle Bots. Children were challenged to design and engineer a creature that would jiggle across the finish line. We are happy to congratulate Ryan Anderson as our 2nd Jiggle Fest Champion!

Birthday Book Club

Each year we invite students to donate a new book to the Grainwood library in honor of their birthday.  This
year, 153 new books were added! Thank you families and students for participating in this Grainwood tradition.  Over 540 new books have been added to our library over the last 3 years!  All students who donated this year will be recognized at our last all-school meeting on Wednesday, May 28.

Save the Date! Important Scheduling Information For Your Child!

On August 12th, 13th and 14th we will be offering the “Great Start to Kindergarten” experience for incoming Kindergarten students. A trained staff member will work with each child one-on-one to measure reading, math and social skills. The testing will take up to 30 minutes and will help us place your child in the kindergarten classroom that is best suited for him/her. Sign- up information will be coming to you via e-mail or mail if you do not have internet access.

We are also pleased to inform you that on September 8 and 9, all students in grades 1-5 will meet with their new, 2014-15 teacher individually for approximately 30 minutes for literacy assessments.

The assessment results will give teachers the data they need to target instruction for students from the first day of the school year. The first day of school for students in grades K-5 is September 10.

You will receive communication in early August that will include information on how to sign-up for an assessment appointment online.

We are already looking forward to welcoming your student to the 2014-15 school year!

Report Cards

Student report cards will be posted online and available through Family/Student Access on June 6th.  You will need your  login and password to sign in. Please make sure you have this information before school is out for the summer. If you have questions or problems logging on, please contact the school at 952-226-0300.

End of the Year Medication Pick Up

Please pick up your student’s remaining medication/inhalers/epi-pens/etc. from the health office staff on May 29th (by dismissal time).  Medications/Inhalers/Epi-Pens/etc. cannot be sent home with elementary and middle school students. Medications/inhalers/epi-pens/etc. not picked up cannot be discarded due to the tighter pharmaceuti- cal waste regulations. Please help the District curtail unnecessary costs by picking up your student’s unused medication.

#GetUpNGo Walk-a-Thon Final Update

We are happy to report that Grainwood's 3rd annual #GetUpNGo Walk-a-thon raised $7,094.17!  Our goal was met and true to his word, Mr. Glynn buzzed his hair for the event!

The weather was perfect and smiles could be seen on students and staff for the entire 20 minute walk. Thanks again to all the volunteers who put this event together, especially Kate Hopkins, Michelle Grabow and Molly Lujan.  Thank you to all the generous donors as well!  Remember, almost every dollar raised this year will be set-aside for future improvements to our school's playground, which includes equipment and blacktop.

                                                                                                                           

                       

Camp Invention - Coming to Grainwood this Summer!

Camp Invention is Coming to Grainwood featuring the Morphed Program  

June 9-13 from 9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. 

This camp is for students who are entering 1^st to 6^th grade!

Please go to www.campinvention.org to register!

Students take apart electronics to build an epic, insect-themed pinball machine in our I Can Invent: Pinbug^™ module. They’ll use tools to uncover mechanical guts and upcycle them into bumpers, targets and scoreboards. Then they’ll angle their way into pinball physics, anatomy and math by propelling the ball onto the playfield with the ultimate DIY cardboard launcher and insect leg flippers to rack up points and win the Pinbug Jackpot. 

Design Studio: Morphed!^™ is a participant-led module that allows your students to invent and tinker with circuits and design solutions to nature-based challenges. Children work together as entrepreneurs, team leaders, and designers as they prepare to bring their invention to market in an environment modeled after real-world research and development spaces. Set your students’ imaginations free as they receive video messages sent by inventors from the National Inventors Hall of Fame and the  

In our Amplified^™ module, students explore the dynamic realm of the five senses on a bionic adventure. They’ll form research teams and unlock clues to uncover nature’s blueprints, which hold the key to superhuman senses. To build essential STEM skills, they’ll develop bionic gadgets and explore sensory illusions. They’ll even shoot information down zip-lines to a bionic brain in a final challenge to decode a mega-sensory mix-up. Amplify your students’ senses in this sensational module!

Students build morphing vehicles that operate on land, in the air and underwater in our exciting Super Go^™ module. They’ll utilize nature’s designs to explore energy, fuel, movement, and animal features, and then they’ll apply these discoveries to motor-powered vehicles, in preparation for the Super Go Road Rally. Your students will build ramps, tunnels and high-speed STEM skills that put them on the fast track to success.

Thank you!

Walkathon Goal - ALMOST THERE!

The clock is ticking!  Only 1 day left to turn in your money for Grainwood's Get-Up-N-Go Walk-a-thon, which is Thursday, May 22nd.  So far we have raised $5,550, but need your help to meet our goal of $7,000!  Remember, if we meet our goal, Mr. Glynn will buzz his hair (let's not disappoint the students and Mr. Glynn)!!!

Thank you for your support!

And the Award Goes To...

Grainwood Students and Families

You’re Invited!

What: The Grainwood Academy Awards

When: May 28^th at 9:00 AM

Where: Grainwood Gym

Come see who wins and who is lucky enough just to be nominated! Meet us on the red carpet in your fanciest attire!

Last Day of School

The last day of school at Grainwood is just around the corner.  The final day of school is May 29th.  This will be a three hour early release day.  The school day will end at noon. 

Lost and Found

See anything familiar in the below picture?

Please come take a look at our lost and found  Any items not claimed by the last day of school will be donated.

CARES Heroes of the Week

Keep in Touch with Classmates Over the Summer!

As summer break approaches, we want to remind you to pick up a student directory if you haven't already.

A students directory is a handy resource when setting up play dates or planning that summer Birthday party.
They are available in the office for $2.00

#GetUpNGo Update

Dear Families,

By now, most likely all of you have heard about the extra added incentive tied to the Walk-a-thon this year.  YES...if the students raise $7,000, I will have my hair buzzed!  (Thank you CARES Heroes!!!)  With approximately 1 week to go, please assist your child in their fundraising efforts and have all raised dollars returned to Grainwood by Wednesday, May 21.

More importantly, I want to remind everyone why we have a walk-a-thon and the role it plays to assist Grainwood students and families.  Years ago, when Grainwood moved away from participating in the all-district elementary carnival (now on hiatus), we wanted a fundraiser that promoted healthy habits and provided 100% profit.  It was also important that volunteer hours for such an event were reasonable and could accommodate family involvement.  We found this in the #GetUpNGo!

Almost every dollar raised this year will be set-aside for future improvements to our school's playground, which includes equipment and blacktop.  (New blacktop alone will cost $56K.)  While there are no specific plans in order, PTC is dedicated to putting these funds aside and accumulating dollars over the course of a few years to assist in the necessary upgrades for both the playground and blacktop.  (District dollars would also be included.)

Please come join us next Thursday, May 22 at about 1:30 PM for the third annual #GetUpNGo.  Walk or watch, come be a part of our wonderful new tradition!

Sincerely (but a bit nervous),

Patrick Glynn
Principal

P.S.  My barber gladly offered to participate on her day off!

Middle School Tour

On Monday, May 19th, fifth graders will be going, by bus, over to the middle schools for a short tour of the buildings they will be attending in 6th grade.  This gives them a chance to walk through, talk to a counselor and get a tour from current students.








Students will also have the opportunity to ask questions of the current middle school students and an adult representative of the middle school.

Summer Skills Books

Dear Grainwood Families,

With this extremely long summer ahead of us, we are offering your child an opportunity to keep his/her math and literacy skills sharp until school resumes again in the fall on September 10.  Summer Skills Books give children an academic edge and self-confidence when they return to school for the following year.  Please consider integrating these books into your child's summer routine.

• For more information or to order online please visit the  SUMMER SKILLS website.
• An informational flyer and copy of the fax/mail-in order form can be found HERE.  (A copy of this flyer and order form will also be sent home with your child).

Parents...we also welcome you to review a sample of the Summer Skills Books we have on-hand in the Grainwood office.

CARES Students of the Week

Reminder - Grainwood Day at Edelweiss is tomorrow!

Grainwood Elementary invites family members and friends to Edelweiss Bakery for year number 4 of "Grainwood Day at Edelweiss."  10% of all in-store sales of any menu items purchased tomorrow Saturday, May 10th will be donated to the Grainwood Elementary Activities Fund and Healthy Snack Program.

Come out and see classmates and Grainwood families while enjoying the delicious Edelweiss bakery goods. A big thank you to Mark and Julie Bowles, owners of Edelweiss, for their support!

Volunteer Tea

Volunteers and your children, please join us for a breakfast treat recognizing you for all that you do at Grainwood!  

When:  Tuesday, May 13 
Where:  Grainwood's cafeteria
Time:  7:45-8:15am


Thank you again for all you do, the Grainwood staff looks forward to celebrating with you!

Grainwood's Environmental Learning Festival (EE Day) Thursday, May 8th

Grainwood's Environmental Learning Festival (EE Day) is on Thursday, May 8th.  Our theme this year is WATER IS LIFE! Kindergarten, 1st, 3rd, 4th and 5th grades will be outside at Grainwood participating in environmental activities. The 2nd graders will be at Lakefront Park participating in their environmental activities. Students in 2nd grade ONLY, please remember to bring a bag lunch. Students in all other grades (K, 1st, 3rd, 4th and 5th) will be eating school lunch at Grainwood. All students in each grade level should wear a shirt according to their grade level color (see below):

Kindergarten (wear BLUE)
Topic: What makes a bird a bird?

1st Grade (wear GREEN)
Topic: Animals in their habitats

2nd Grade (wear RED)
Topic: Animals of the Wetland/Meet Reptiles and Amphibians

3rd Grade (wear WHITE)
Topic: Biotic Index, Macro Invertebrates

4th Grade (wear ORANGE or PINK)
Topic: Enviro Scape

5th Grade (wear Prior Lake colors-BLUE AND GOLD)
Topic: Live Raptors/Adaptations for Survival


Reminders for the day...your child will be spending the majority of his/her day outdoors learning about our surroundings through the context of science, math, social studies, language, phy ed, art and even music. Please make sure your child is dressed appropriately. Layers are best (t-shirt, sweatshirt and/or jacket). Tennis shoes are a must. Crocs, flip flops or sandals are not conducive to the activities your child will be a part of this day. Students should also bring a reusable water bottle they can carry throughout the day. They should come to school with sunscreen on, but also prepared for rain!

Teacher Appreciation Week

Teacher Appreciation week is next week, May 5-9.  Please take this opportunity to let your child's teacher know how appreciated they are!  We love our teachers!!

CARES Students of the Week

Grainwood's CARES Heroes for the week of April 28th!

May Nurse's Notes

May 2014 Nurses Notes

·         Annual Health/Emergency Contact Letter

The 2014-2015 Annual Health/Emergency form will be sent to your home over the summer. Please mail or return the form by the first day of school.  Please make sure you send it to the Health Office of the school where your student will be attending in the fall.   If mailing, please mark the envelope “Attention Health Office”.

·         Emergency Action Plans

If your student has asthma, seizures, diabetes, severe food allergies, or severe bee sting reactions, we request completion of forms specific to these conditions yearly.  They will be sent home with your student before the end of this school year.  Please return them to school next August with medications and doctor orders, as needed.

·         End of Year Medication Pick-up

Medications/Inhalers/Epi-Pens/etc cannot be sent home with elementary and middle school students.  Medications/Inhalers/Epi-pens/etc not picked up cannot be discarded due to the tighter pharmaceutical waste regulations.  Please help the District curtail unnecessary costs by picking up your student’s unused medication.  We recommend leaving rescue medication (Epi-Pens etc) at school until dismissal of the last day.  Please pick up all medications no later than May 29th (by dismissal time).  Please call your schools Health Office if you wish to make other arrangements.

·         Summer Camps

Listed below are resources for summer camps for kids!

http://www.startribune.com/lifestyle/196033301.html

www.ymcatwincities.org/camps.                                                       

http://thebestcamps.com/best-minnesota-camps.html.

      

Enjoy Summer Break!

Health Services

Community Education - Summer 2014

• To learn more about the fun and enriching programs Prior Lake - Savage Community Education has to offer please click HERE.

• You can also visit the Community Education Website here or using the link on left side of this blog.

• Feel free to contact the Community Education office at 952-226-0086 with any questions about summer programs and how to get your child registered.

Tomorrow is MN Wild Day at Grainwood

To celebrate our MN WILD and their success so far in the Playoffs, tomorrow is MN WILD Day at Grainwood!  Wear your WILD apparel to school (no hats please).

Go WILD!

Final Book Check-Out and Return

The last day to check-out a book from our library is Wednesday, May 7.

Final book return is Wednesday, May 14th.

Thank you for your cooperation!

Upcoming Art Show

CARES Heroes of the Week!

Spring Choir Concert

Caution - Treble Makers at Large!

Wanted:  families and friends who would like to sit and enjoy a lovely spring choir concert!  Come see 4th and 5th graders from Grainwood and Westwood sing songs to the theme of American Music.

When:  Thursday, May 1
Time:  7:00-8:00pm
Where:  Grainwood Gym

**Please note, for those unable to attend the evening performance, you are welcome to attend the concert for students that same day, Thursday, May 1st at 1:50 pm.