Monthly News from PEG
March 2024
Upcoming Community Events and Volunteer Opportunities
- March 19th: Parkway Pizza Fundraiser
- March 21st, 22nd: Spring Conferences
- April 1st: PEG Meeting 6pm-8pm
- April 5th: Panera Fundraiser
- April 20th: Blue Heron Bash
- May 7th, 4-8pm, Chipotle Fundraiser
PEG Special Guest, Kate McCreight, GRS Foundation
Join as at the next PEG meeting, April 1st at 6:00pm, to hear from GRS's Foundation Board Chair, Kate McCreight. Learn about the foundation, it's goals and upcoming events! Also stopping by will be Aja, GRS's communication coordinator. Hear all about staying in touch and keeping informed!
March Conferences Food and Volunteers!
March Conferences are March 21st and March 22nd!
Let's feed our amazing staff!
This round, PEG will be collecting donations for staff meals and snacks during conferences. Ordering through the kitchen will keep costs low and centralize ingredients/food and resources. Scan the QR code for PayPal or Venmo to donate!
Would you rather donate your time? Wonderful! We need helping hands in the kitchen preparing food and serving our staff. Click here to volunteer!
Donate for Meals Here:
Blue Heron Bash
Join the committee to help plan the Blue Heron Bash, our biggest fundraiser and a great night out! Volunteer here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0D49A4A62BABF94-under?useFullSite=true#/
Check out the GRS website for info!
Email: blueheronbash@greatriverschool.org
Save the date: Blue Heron Bash is April 20th, 2024!
Parkway Pizza Fundraiser March 19th!
Panera Fundraiser April 5th!
Chipotle Fundraiser May 7th!
An Ask from CAS
Lindsey expressed the desire to have more varied and exciting internship opportunities available for 11th and 12th grade students. Is your workplace or makerspace in need of an intern on Wednesdays from 1:00-3:45pm? Email Lindsey at lweaver@greatriverschool.org, or scan the QR code below and follow the google form prompts.
Gina Sedlacek is seeking individuals who have a unique talent, special interest, or passion for Lower Adolescent CAS projects. These individuals would come to campus or host students in their space once a week for 2-4 weeks to share their specialities! No interest is too niche, if you can share, email Gina at gsedlacek@greatriverschool.org, or scan the QR code below and follow the google form prompts.
Join the Parent Engagement Group!
The Parent Engagement Group works to create GRS community events throughout the year. "PEG" meets once per month, usually on the first Monday of each month (see GRS calendar) in person AND on Zoom.
No volunteer obligations are necessary; come when you can, volunteer or organize events that speak to your creativity, or just offer your expertise, knowledge, and support!
Next Meeting is Monday, April 1st from 6:00-7:30pm, GRS Zoom Meeting: Click Here