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Thursday, November 7, 2013

Kindergarten Live - Full Day Kindergarten Informational Tour

Please click HERE to learn more about upcoming informational tours regarding free all day kindergarten for the 2014-15 school year. The tours will take place on Thursday, November 21st at either 10:00 AM or 6:00 PM. They will include a tour of the school, story time and exploring a kindergarten classroom. Your child will take home a free book!

Wednesday, November 6, 2013

Optimist Club Honorees

Each Fall, the Optimist Club of Prior Lake recognizes
a few students from each school in the community for, "demonstrating sincere devotion to the welfare of others through their service to fellow students, school, community or city" during their annual Youth Appreciation Week.

This year, Mary and Savanna were chosen as Grainwood's Fifth Grade Honorees!

Congratulations girls and congratulations to all the other Honorees!

Tuesday, November 5, 2013

Help Enhance our Media Center on Give to the Max Day!

Did you HAIR the big news?

November 14th is "Give to the Max Day" - a one-day fundraiser for individuals, businesses and their employees to donate to their favorite, charitable organizations. In fact, it's become one of the world's largest, one-day fundraiser! Grainwood, like most schools, qualifies as a recipient! Take a look at the below link and share with your employer (don't forget to check out the video starring 2 Grainwood students!). Funds raised from this event will help enhance our media center.

Click HERE to view this initiative and donate.

Chip Shoppe Delivery

Chip Shoppe items will be available for pick-up Thursday, November 7th from 3:00 PM - 7:00 PM in the gym. Your child brought home a yellow reminder slip of this on Monday. Please make arrangements to pick up your order at that time.

Thanks for your support of Grainwood!

SPAN - Synergy/SAGE Parent Action Network

SPAN (Synergy/SAGE Parent Action Network) will hold its next meeting on Monday Nov. 11 at 7pm in the WestWood Media Center. Please note the date change. Dr. Richard Cash (Educational Consultant, see www.nrichconsulting.com) will present: Beyond Ability: What it Really Takes to Be Successful. Attendees will learn about real and practical strategies that can assist in enhancing a gifted child's schooling and life experiences to prepare them for their future. The talk is aimed at an audience of both parents and teachers. Teacher CEU certificates will be available. Please email Apryl at span.priorlake@gmail.com with questions or to be placed on our email list.

Monday, November 4, 2013

November 2013 Nurse’s Note

The cold and flu season is upon us. If you haven’t already done so, please consider getting your flu shot to protect yourself and those around you. Frequent hand washing is also a strong defense in preventing illness. If your child does become ill, please remember the following before sending them to school:

If the student has had a fever of 100 degrees or more, the student should stay home for 24 hours after the temperature returns to normal without medication.

If the student has vomited or had diarrhea, he/she should stay home until 24 hours after the last episode.

If the student has any rash that may be disease-related or the cause is unknown, check with your health care provider before sending him/her to school.