Arctic Blast
Glacier Ridge Elementary School 9.13.19
Dear Glacier Ridge Families,
Have a great weekend!
Mr. Jacobsen and Mrs. Adams
Polar Paw Award
Come see Klondike at our Polar Picnic on Sunday!
Getting our Brains Ready
2nd Annual PTA Fun Run
The Glacier Ridge PTA is excited to announce the 2nd Annual Fun Run taking place on Thursday, September 26, 2019! 100% of the proceeds will go to the students of Glacier Ridge! In addition to the links below, click here to learn just exactly what our amazing PTA does for the students at Glacier Ridge. Thank you for all of your support! This year's Fun Run is bound to be EPIC!
We’re off to a great start! Total as of Sept 4th (student & business donations combined): $5,574.22
Reminders:
- T-shirt/permission form (pink flyer) due by this Friday (Please be sure to return this as we are still missing many of these)
- Business Sponsorship (sponsor levels) due by this Friday
- Next collection is Wednesday, 9-11-19 (please turn in donations in an envelope)
- Prizes will be sent home starting next week (and they ARE cumulative)
Roaring Runners - Fall Session Starts Monday, September 16th
We are so excited to announce a new season of the Glacier Ridge Running Club—Roaring Runners! It is going to be a great year! Roaring Runners is an excellent way to stay in shape and hang out with friends at lunch recess. Click here to obtain a participation application.
Student Directory - Deadline Sept. 15
If you would like to have your child/children's information added to the PTA sponsored directory, please fill out this questionnaire. This is the ONLY way for your information to be included in the directory, there will not be a paper version of this form. All responses must be submitted by September 15th. *Remember- to receive a directory you must be a PTA member.
Glacier Ridge Reads - Sept 18
Glacier Ridge School Titlewish
Want to help make the GRS Library even better? Donate through GRS Titlewish!
You can choose an amount to donate or choose a title and we can let you know the cost. Donate books to celebrate your child’s birthday, to add to a series, or just because. Click here for full details.
Please visit this titlewish website and click the Donate button.
Thank you for considering helping ALL GRS students with the gift of books.
Questions? Email gwjohnston@d47.org
Read at Home with the Principals
We love to read and want to include you and your students in the fun!
As we have done the past several years, Mr. Jacobsen and Mrs. Adams would love to read to your children in your home. Beginning in October, each month the Principals will visit a different home to read to students. If your student would like to be entered into the drawing for this fun event, please complete the on-line registration form below. Your entry form will automatically be submitted once you complete the information found on the form. Contest winners will be notified the week of Oct. 1st.
Fall Parent University
Fall 2019 Parent University - Raising Resilient Children: Developing a Growth Mindset by Jackie Rhew
The Fall 2019 D47 Parent University event will be held Tuesday, September 24, 2019 from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Bernotas Middle School, 170 N. Oak St. in Crystal Lake. Clinical consultant and powerful speaker Jackie Rhew will provide essential tools for parents to help them build resiliency in their children. Parents will learn how to help children come out of their comfort zone, deal with making mistakes, accept criticism as part of the learning process, and take risks that may result in failure. This is a free event for ALL D47 families and Spanish translation will be provided. Childcare/kids’ activities will be provided for kids ages 3 and up by licensed District 47 staff. Children must be potty trained and registration is required. Activities for kids ages 5 and up include games and movement activities; mindfulness/yoga; and storytime by the Crystal Lake Public Library. Click the following link to reserve your spot for childcare: D47 Parent University Childcare Registration. Doors open at 6 p.m. Walk-ins welcome; registration is not required except for childcare. Parking is available in the main lot at Bernotas and at St. Thomas church.
Upcoming Important Dates
September 15 - Polar Picnic 11:30 am - 1:30 pm
September 18th - Glacier Ridge Reads 6:00 - 7:00 pm
September 26th - PTA Fun Run (STUDENT ONLY event during the school day)
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