Gator Tales
Grace Episcopal School Vol. 26, April 28, 2017
A Message From Dr. Ricks
Parents and Friends,
It has been a busy time as we head into our last four weeks of school. There are so many things to celebrate as we wrap up another successful year at GES. It was wonderful to watch all of our student athletes receive their awards and medals at both the Lower and Middle School Banquets.
Head of School
Student Council Elections
5th Grade American Revolution Play
GES Spring Book Fair
6th Grade Trip to Avery Island
7th Grade Trip to the Memphis
Calling All Summer Campers!!
Next Week at Grace
Monday May 1st
- K-2nd Chapel 8:00AM
- PreK-3 - K Chapel 8:20AM
Tuesday May 2nd
- Middle School Chapel 8:00AM
- Lower School Sports Banquet 1:30 PM KH
- Medieval Feast - 4th Grade - 6:00PM
Wednesday May 3rd
- 1st-6th Grade Holy Eucharist 8:00AM
- GES School Board Meeting - 6:00PM
Thursday May 4th
- 3rd Grade to Little Theatre 1:30PM
- Aloha Pep Rally 1:30PM
- Father/Daughter Dance 6:00PM Bayou Desiard Country Club
Friday May 5th
- GES Field Day
- Noon Dismissal - No Lunch or GAP
Church News
Save the Date: Crawfish Communion and End of Year Blessing
Grace Episcopal Church will host its third annual Crawfish Communion (with End of Year Blessing for Teachers and Students) on Sunday May 21st—there will be only one service that day: 10.15am. There will be fun for all. Prices for tickets and t-shirts are in the works. Keep an eye out for more information.
Graduation Recognition
On Sunday, May 21st, at our 10.15am service, we would like to recognize those graduating from eighth grade, high school, college, and graduate school. We will list graduates names, school from which they are graduating, and their post-graduation plans (work or school). Please send graduate information to Angie (secretary@gracechurchmonroe.org) at the church office by Monday, May 15th.
Theology on Tap
Our next Theology on Tap will be held at the Ouachita Brewing Company on Tuesday, May 2nd at 6:00pm. Join us for a discussion of relative, contemporary, and practical topics with a Christian perspective, all while sharing a pint of Monroe’s own micro-brewed lager. Space is limited, so sign up on our Facebook page. See you there!
New Bible Study Class
Starting Sunday, May 14th , Fr. Michael will begin a class on Paul’s letter to the Philippians. By studying this short letter by St. Paul to a young church, we get to witness how he has worked out a “wonderful, many-colored picture of what Jesus achieved, of God’s worldwide plan and how it all works out in the lives of ordinary people.” To help us in our study we will be using N. T. Wright’s, For Everyone Bible Study Guide: Philippians. Grace Church will purchase several copies of the book which you may then purchase from us. The cost of the book is $7.66. Please contact the Church office if you would like a book.
Living Compass Class
A class on "Wellness in Relationships" will be taught for four weeks beginning April 30th and continuing on May 7th, 14th, and 21st. It will begin at 9:15 in the Grace School conference room, and child care will be provided. This class was taught during the winter at the same time as the parenting class, and several people have asked for it to be repeated. Grab a cup of coffee and a donut ....all are welcome!