Arctic Blast
Glacier Ridge Elementary School 02.26.21
Dear Glacier Ridge Families,
Monday is the first day of March and it is also the first day of our last term. It's hard to believe that we have been in this remote/hybrid learning now for almost a whole calendar year. As we finish out the year we hope that we move back to a normal year beginning in the 2021/22 school year.
We have an exciting event next Tuesday with our Glacier Ridge Reads. We welcome the internationally known singer/entertainer Ralph Covert. We hope that you will join us for some "Read" White and Blue. In honor of this day let's all wear some Red, White and Blue!
The weather this week has been relatively balmy and it has allowed the students to get outside a bit. We look forward to some of this for the weekend so we can all get out to enjoy some sunshine and fresh air!
Have a wonderful weekend.
Mr. Jacobsen and Mrs. Reinhardt
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GREO - 5th Grade Pizza Party
This event was created to help raise money for 5th grade yard signs, t-shirts, and end of the year celebration. This event is open to the entire school and we greatly appreciate your support.
GR Reads Schedule
Celebrate Read Across America Day at Glacier Ridge Reads, March 2
Wear "READ," white, and blue on Tuesday, March 2 to celebrate Read Across America Day! AND, EVERYONE is welcome to our Glacier Ridge Reads Zoom event on March 2 at 2 PM. Our Guest Reader will be Ralph Covert from Ralph's World. For more information and active links, click here: http://bit.ly/grreads3-2021 For more information about our special guest Ralph Covert, click here: https://www.ralphsworld.com/
Reading Rodeo Incentive (January 14-March 5, 2021) <-- LAST WEEK!!!
Howdy, Pardners! Keep submitting one form EVERY TIME you complete a reading activity for a participation prize or a chance to win other prizes! Reading activities include attending Glacier Ridge Reads, posting a photo of your child dressed for a spirit day, reading 100 minutes, attending Harry Potter Club, and MORE! Here is the link to the activity log form: https://bit.ly/readingrodeo2021
Need more information? Details regarding the Reading Rodeo Incentive can be found here.
Questions? Email ndougherty@d47.org OR gwjohnston@d47.org.
PTA Plant Sale
Glacier Ridge Spirit Wear
2021 Glacier Ridge Elementary Alumni Scholarship
Purpose: To provide educational scholarships for high school seniors who attended Glacier Ridge Elementary School.
Sponsor: Glacier Ridge Elementary PTA
Eligibility Criteria: Applicant must be eligible to graduate from Crystal Lake School District #155 with a minimum academic grade point average of 3.0 (B) and have attended
Glacier Ridge Elementary School at least one full academic school year.
Selection Criteria: Consideration will be given for academic as well as other achievements, leadership activities, and extra-curricular involvement.
Award Amount: $1,000. Monies can be used toward any ongoing educational experience, including, but not limited to: college, junior college, or technical school, and apprenticeship fees, books and materials, travel, and room and board associated with ongoing education.
Duration of Award: Non-renewable
Application Process: Applications must be completed online at:
https://forms.gle/yjP1CzBV9CjWkGQd6
Deadline: April 1, 2021
Contact Information: Glacier Ridge PTA Scholarship Committee
Picture Re-Takes - Please note the change for remote students
Picture re-take day will be held March 12th. In person students who were not present on picture day will have their photo taken between 10am-Noon.
Students who are remote learning and were unable to attend the February 5th session will also need to come during the 10am-noon time slot. Please contact the office to make coordinate. To ensure proper social distancing we cannot accept walk-ins, you must make prior arrangements.
Color Portraits has a pre-pay on-line ordering option available by clicking here. Students requesting a picture retake will turn in their picture package at the retake. A few weeks after retakes you will receive the same package with their retake image.
Should you have questions regarding your students photos, package selection, additional orders, etc. Color Portraits has a help center at cphelpcenter.com or 847-382-7505.
Yearbooks
You can start to capture memories and order your 2020-2021 Glacier Ridge Yearbook!
To purchase and customize your yearbook, please go to www.TreeRing.com/validate. Then enter our school’s passcode: 1013872192942816. The deadline to order and customize the two free custom pages is April 19, 2021. The yearbook price is $20.00.
For more information on purchasing a yearbook, visit: http://bit.ly/grsyb21
For more information on designing the 2 free custom pages, visit: http://bit.ly/grsybcp21 and http://bit.ly/grsybsp21
Is your child not feeling well?
For In Person Learners: If you have called your student in ill, you must have direct contact with our nursing staff regarding when and how to return to learn.
Upcoming Important Dates
March 1st - Spirit Wear Orders Due
March 2nd - Glacier Ridge Reads
March 5th - Butter Braid Pick up from 1pm-3pm
March 5th - Craft Night Supply Pick Up from 1pm-3pm
March 12th - Picture Re-Take Day
March 29th - Spring Break Begins
April 5th - Classes Resume after Spring Break
Glacier Ridge Elementary
Email: jmjacobsen@d47.org
Website: https://www.d47.org/grs
Location: 1120 Village Road, Crystal Lake, IL, USA
Phone: (815)444-4850
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GlacierRidgeD47
Twitter: @GlacierRidgeD47