Gator Tales
Grace Episcopal School Vol. 3
A Message From Dr. Ricks
Parents and Friends,
It is hard to believe that we are hitting the half-way mark in this first quarter. There is such excitement in the air as we prepare for our annual Book Fair. Today was our big kick-off, and Ms. Dee and the library sponsored a "Come to School Dressed as Your Favorite Book Character!" It was wonderful seeing all of the clever costumes and dressings that our students and teachers put together. The 8 th grade really got into the spirit of things, and understanding that this is their last Book Fair, went all out. Every boy in 8th grade adopted a "camper" from the book Holes by Louis Sachar. Watching them emerge from their cars this morning in their orange jumpsuits was a sight, and I was extra excited because I came as the Warden! What I love about our school is how our students embrace "Grace Life" with passion and exuberance. It is exhilarating to work, talk, and teach amongst students who don't know the meaning of the word "apathy."
Some of you may not be aware of the changes in our Elementary Science Program. Please help me welcome our new MakerSpace director, Ginger Knight. Mrs. Knight teaches STEM initiatives and activities in the Grace MakerSpace, and students in grades 1-5 visit once a week for experiments, engineering, and science. I hear that the 1st and 2nd graders are obsessed with potions! Our Lower School Open House is on September 23, and I encourage you to come to meet Mrs. Knight and hear more about her plans for our STEM LAB.
I hope you all had a wonderful Labor Day weekend, and the return from this holiday always marks a real settling in to the year. September will bring Grandparents’ Day, the Book Fair, Open House, and Johnny's Pizza Night—it’s a big month!
Warmly,
Dr. Beth J. Ricks
Head of School
Cowboy Ty - PREK-4
Holes - The Warden and the Inmates
PREK-4 Barr with her reading buddies
2nd Grade Readers
If you Give a Mouse a Cookie! 5th Grade
Second Grade Boys
A Message from our Librarian - Dee Cagle
Book Fair Schedule Next Week!!
Monday, September 14th
7:30-7:45 Open
9:00-9:30 PREK3 - Laura Centola
10:30-11:00 4th Grade
11:30-12:00 Kindergarten - McHenry
12:30-1:00 3rd Grade - Monk
Tuesday, September 15th
7:30-7:45 Open
9:30-10:00 PREK-4 - Stephanie Heck
10:00-10:30 1st Grade - Jessica Lyons
11:30-12:00 Kindergarten - Jones
12:30-1:00 3rd Grade - Puckett
3:10-3:30 Open
Wednesday, September 16th
7:15-7:45 Open: Breakfast with Bookworms
8:30-9:00 PreK3 - Trish
12:45-1:30 5th Grade - Coley
2:00-2:30 2nd Grade - Starr
3:00 Closed
Thursday, September 17th
8:00 Open
8:45-9:15 5th Grade - Dillard
9:15-9:45 PreK4 - Emma Barr
10:00-10:45 1st Grade - Crowson
12:30-1:15 2nd Grade - Posey
3:00 CLOSED
Friday, September 18 - Grandparent's Day!! (1/2 Day of School)
*Opens after Grandparent's Day Program
Book Fair Schedule (Monday September 14th-Friday September 18th)
Monday: 7:30-3:30
Tuesday: 7:30-3:30
Wednesday: Breakfast with Bookworms 7:15-7:50, Fair closes for the day at 3:00
Thursday: 7:50-3:00
Friday: Fair opens after Grandparent's Day Program
Athletic News
Cross Country
The GES XC team continues to prepare for their first meet at Ouachita Jr, High on September 12. 3-8th grade will compete. The first meet for LS runners will be September 19th at Calhoun Middle School.
Basketball and Soccer
Basketball and Soccer are fast approaching. If you signed up for those sports at the Back to School Bash, your child is enrolled. The deadline to sign up is September 14th. Fees will be determined and due soon afterwards.
We still have needs for parents to help work the ULM concession stands to raise money for your child's grade. All money raised goes to Playground and Recreation enhancement and upgrades. There are 5 ULM home games. Please contact your Lead Grade Parent for more information.
If you want to follow ALL the GES Gator action, please follow us on twitter at @gesathletics. We are #gatorproud.
Rick Greene
Athletic Director
Gator Football and Cheerleading
Grandparent's Day
SchoolTime Uniforms - Closing in Monroe
Next Week at Grace
- Johnny's Pizza Night - 5-8PM - McKeen Plaza Location
- 6-8 Grade Chapel at 8:00AM
- 7-8th Grade Football Game 6:00PM
Wednesday, September 16th
- Holy Eucharist Grade 1-8, Parents are welcome!! 8:00AM
Thursday, September 17th
- 3rd, 4th, 5th Grade Chapel at 8:00am
Friday, September 18th
- Grandparent's Day (1/2 Day)
GES Concession Stand at the ULM Home Games
(Games will be: Sept. 12th, Oct. 3rd, Oct. 17th, Nov. 14th, Dec. 5th)
Calendar Updates
Monday September 21st
- Gator Football @ Glenbrook
- Football 7th and 8th Grade - St. Fred's
- Football 7th and 8th Grade - St. Fred's
- Lower School Open House - 5:30PM Grace Episcopal Church
- TGIF - Johnny's