Arctic Blast
Glacier Ridge Elementary School 03.19.21
Dear Glacier Ridge Families,
It was an exciting week here at Glacier as many of our youngest students attempted to catch a leprechaun. Although they were not successful there was clear evidence that leprechauns were attracted to the traps, and they did create a lot of chaos.
This weekend seems to be shaping up to be a great one. We hope that everyone is able to take some time to get out in the sunshine.
All the best,
Mr. Jacobsen and Mrs. Reinhardt
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GR Reads Schedule ** UPDATED**
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 here.
Deadline: April 1, 2021
Contact Information: Glacier Ridge PTA Scholarship Committee glacierridgealumnischolarship@gmail.com
MONARCH MADNESS TOP 5
Glacier Ridge students voted and chose their favorite Monarch Title for 2021. Here are the results, from 284 votes:
- Can I Be Your Dog? won with 23% of the vote!
- The Good Egg (13%)
- If Sharks Disappeared (10%)
- Douglas, You're A Genius! (9%)
- The Sun Is Kind Of A Big Deal (7%)
The Illinois Monarch Reader's Choice winners will be announced on Friday.
Glacier Ridge Reads **SCHEDULE CHANGE**
Our April GR Reads will be a remote visit from the author of Bob, Not Bob!, Liz Garton Scanlon. The date has changed to Thursday, April 15, 2021 @ 2 PM. In honor of her book, A Sock Is A Pocket For Your Toes, wear CRAZY socks and LOTS of pockets for Spirit Day on 4/15. For more information about this amazing author, visit https://lizgartonscanlon.com/ The Glacier Ridge Reads events will continue to use the same link, to attend remotely, even though students will be attending school at that time. The link is: https://d47.zoom.us/j/88250930894 Classrooms will join our Zoom, and family members are welcome, too! We will be in touch about the schedule changes for Glacier Ridge Reads in May. GRReads Schedule April-May 2021.pdf
Reading Rodeo Incentive
Thank you to all the families who helped students enter the Reading Rodeo Incentive. We had almost 1000 entries! WOW! Participation and raffle prizes will be passed out before Spring Break. In person students will receive their prizes in class, while remote students can pick up prizes once we have emailed you. Questions? Email gwjohnston@d47.org or ndougherty@d47.org.
Remember to KEEP READING, Y'ALL!
5th Annual Sodexo Future Chef Competition
We’re excited to announce the 5th Annual Sodexo Future Chef Competition! The culinary competition is open to all District 47 4th and 5th grade students. The goal of the competition is to help educate kids about healthy eating habits. This year’s culinary contest theme is HEALTHY COMFORT FOOD. To enter, interested 4th/5th graders should submit a recipe to foodservice@d47.org by April 2, 2021. Visit the District 47 website for more information.
5º Concurso Anual de Futuros Chefs de Sodexo
Nos complace anunciar el 5º Concurso Anual de Futuros Chefs de Sodexo. La competencia culinaria está abierta a todos los estudiantes de 4º y 5º grado del Distrito 47. El objetivo de la competencia es ayudar a educar a los niños sobre los hábitos alimenticios saludables. El tema del concurso culinario de este año es COMIDA SANA Y CONFORTANTE. Para participar, los alumnos de 4º y 5º grado interesados deben enviar una receta a foodservice@d47.org el 2 de abril, 2021. Visite el District 47 website para más información.Medication Authorization Forms
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.
Annoucements
- There will be no building Open Houses this school year.
- Incoming Kindergarteners will be screened in August this year rather than June.
Upcoming Important Dates
March 24th - PTA Zoom Meeting
March 26th - Glacier Ridge Spirit Day (wear your GR spirit wear)
March 29th - Spring Break Begins
April 1st - PTA Alumni Scholarship Closes
April 5th - Classes Resume after Spring Break with new hours 9:00am-3:30pm
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