Pop Tabs

Thanks to all the students and families who contributed to our aluminum pop tab collection.  In mid June, the pop tabs were delivered in 2 medium sized boxes to the local McDonald's, who will make sure they are then sent to their Ronald McDonald House collection site.  Thank you for taking the time to save your pop tabs!

2011-2012 Start Times

The school start and end times for Grainwood Elementary will remain the same next year. The 2011-2012 school day will be 8:30AM-3:00PM.

Report Cards

Student report cards will be posted online and available through Family Access on June 13th. Please go online where you can review and print your child's final report card of the year. This new system will be an efficient way to deliver important grading information to your family.

Follow these steps to access your child's report card:
1. Go to http://www.priorlake-savage.k12.mn.us/plsas/site/default.asp
2. Go to the Family Resources drop down menu
3. Select Family/Student Access
4. Click on Enter Family/Student Access towards the bottom of the page
5. Enter Login & Password

If you need help accessing your login & password, please contact the Grainwood office at 952-226-0300. Families without computer access will be sent home a hard copy on June 13th.

Enjoy your summer!

Kindergarten Graduation

This past Tuesday afternoon, the Grainwood Kindergarteners participated in their annual graduation ceremony.  The ceremony began with a concert, coordinated by the music teachers, a distribution of a diploma and a short reception in the kindergarten rooms.  Please check out the ceremony below via video.

Kindergarten Graduation Video

Also, upon request, please also enjoy the slideshow presentation put together by the kindergarten teachers in honor of their students.  Congratulations Graduation Class of 2023!

Awards Day at Grainwood

Yesterday at your last All School Meeting, Grainwood recognized numerous individuals and student groups for their successes this year.  First and foremost, I want to recognize the 17 students who did not miss a day of school ALL YEAR.  Congratulations to those students and families for having perfect attendance!  We also recognized our Grainwood Junior Naturalists for their contributions this year, our fifth grade all-district track and field first place finishers and, for the very first time, C.A.R.E.S. Superheros of the Year.  Two students, a boy and girl from each classroom, were nominated by their peers for demonstrating C.A.R.E.S. year long! 

C.A.R.E.S. Superheros of the Year!



GW Junior Naturalists

Students with Perfect Attendance





Grade 5 Track and Field First Place Finishers



Summer Office Hours

Grainwood's summer office hours are 7:00-3:00 until June 30th. Our offices will be closed the month of July and will reopen on August 1st. During the time our offices are closed, questions can be answered by calling the district office at 952-226-0000.

Camp Invention

A Camp Invention program will be held on July 11-15 from 9:00a.m.-3:30p.m. at Twin Oaks Middle School. If you are interested in signing up and would like more information, please click HERE.

District Calendar is Digital

Please remember that the district no longer prints or mails a district-wide calendar. A printable version of the calendar will be made available this summer on the website along with Free-and-Reduced Price lunch information. You can find calendar information under "Family Resources" on the district website or click on the following link: www.priorlake-savage.k12.mn.us/168410419200667/site/default/asp

Health Services - REMINDER

Dear Parent/Guardian:

Please pick up your student's remaining medications/inhalers/epi-pens/etc. from the health office by the end of the school day, June 9th.

Medications/Inhalers/Epi-Pens/etc. cannot be sent home with Elementary and Middle School students. Controlled substances will only be sent home with Senior High students if special arrangements are made by the parent with Health Services and the parent is advised of the med count being returned home. Medications/Inhalers/Epi-Pens/etc. not picked up cannot be discarded due to the tighter pharmaceutical waste regulations. Please help the District curtail unnnecessary costs by picking up your student's unused medication.

Thank you,
Health Services

Last Day of School is a 3-Hour Early Release

June 9th, the last student day of school, is a 3-hour early release day. Students will be dismissed at 12:00 p.m. Lunch will be served to students on that day.

Many times parents like to make the last day of school special for their children. Celebrating the completing of the school year is a terrific idea. We have a few requests as you plan your events. We find it difficult to make sure each child finds his/her way to the buses in all the excitement. If you are planning an event with a group of students, please arrange to pick up the students at their homes. We request that all students follow their normal routine home as usual on this busy day. We want to make sure that children get home safely. Keeping the number of students being picked up by parents to a minimum on this day helps us. If you have any questions, please contact Mr. Glynn at 226-0300.

Thank you for your assistance.

Fifth Grade Graduates DARE!

Thursday afternoon, the fifth graders from Grainwood, Westwood and Saint Michael's gathered in the GW Gym for the annual DARE Graduation Celebration.  Officer Scott Johnson of the Prior Lake Police Department and DARE officer for PLSAS Schools, alongside Mitch Popple, Rotary Club Member, presided over the celebration.  Congratulations go out to Alexis (GW), Lauren (WW) and Mayme (St. Mike's) for representing each school as this year's DARE Essay Winners!  These three students are now eligible for a $1000 scholarship upon high school graduation and staying drug and alcohol free.  Families, thank you for helping educate your students about the harmful effects of drug and alcohol abuse.  May our fifth graders futures be full of good choices! 

Innisbrook School Supplies Back-to-School Pack Sale

If you haven't ordered your child's Back-to-School Pack, it's not too late! For more information, click HERE.

D.A.R.E. Graduation

D.A.R.E. Graduation for our fifth grade students will be held on Thursday, June 2 at 1:00 p.m. in the Grainwood Gym.