Gator Tales
Grace Episcopal School Vol. 10, November 4, 2016
A Message From Dr. Ricks
Parents and Friends,
The Evergreen orders are in, and a special thanks to the PTF and the tallying team (Kerri James, Stephanie Bryant, Liz McQueen, Jessica Rainwater-Grigson, Kara Sims, Amanda Wooten, Amie Hinkle and Katie Moreland). We should have a final count soon.
Next week, several of us will attend the National Association of Episcopal Schools Conference in New Orleans. We will be out Wednesday through Friday, and it will be a time of fellowship and professional development with our colleagues from other Episcopal Schools.
We had a FANTASTIC week towards reaching our Annual Fund goals. Thank you, thank you, thank you! If you have not yet pledged, please take some time this weekend to read through the information and think about your level of support. No gift is too small. As an incentive, the first grade to reach 100% Parent Participation will win a party at Altitude!
Warmly,
Dr. Beth J. Ricks, Ph. D.
Head of School
Grace Gives Back
Service
PreK3 - Louisiana Methodist Children's Home
PreK4 - Ronald McDonald House
Kindergarten - US Troops in the Middle East
1st grade - Helping the Homeless via Monroe Police Department
2nd grade - Ouachita Parish Animal Shelter
3rd grade - Linwell Elementary Backpack Program
4th/5th grades - Northeast Louisiana Veteran's Home
Middle school - Salvation Army Angel Tree
In addition to Giving Grace at Grace Episcopal School, Grace Church will provide Thanksgiving meals for families in need through The United Way 2-1-1 Service Center. The cost to feed a family of six is only $35.00. If you would like to join the effort to provide these families a Thanksgiving meal to cook in the comfort of their own homes, please place your designated donation marked "Breaking Bread" and drop your donation by the school office.
November Parent Lunch
This Week at Grace
Monday, November 7th
- K-2nd Grade Chapel at 8:00 AM
Tuesday, November 8th
- Election Day!!! Students can wear their Vote for Grace T-shirt and Shorts/Pants
- 6th - 8th Grade Chapel at 8:00 AM
Wednesday, November 9th
- Holy Eucharist Grades 1-8, Parents are welcome!!
- 3rd-5th Grade Chapel
- TGIF - Creamery