Gator Tales
Grace Episcopal School Vol. 17 (2017-2018)
Next Week at a "Gator Glance"
Monday, January 29
- K-5th Grade Chapel @ 8:00 am (Grace Church)
- Last Day to Order Gator House Medallions @ 3:00 pm
Tuesday, January 30
- 6th - 8th Grade Chapel @ 8:00 AM (Middle School Commons)
- Grace Mardi Gras T-Shirt Day (wear your 2018 Grace Mardi Gras t-shirt and uniform bottoms)
Wednesday, January 30
- Holy Eucharist Grades 1-8, Parents Welcome @ 8:00 am
- 100 Days of School
Thursday, February 1
- King Cake Delivery in Car Pick Up @ 3:00pm
Friday, February 2
- Purple, Gold and Green Day (wear your Mardi Gras colors and flair)
- Krewe of Zoo Pep Rally @ 2:00 pm in the Grace Gym
- Gator House at the Krewe of Janus parade: 5:00 pm at Warehouse No. 1
Upcoming Half/ Off Days
Winter Break: February 12 & 13 (Return 02/14)
Friday, February 23rd- Noon Dismissal- Grace Gala
One of Dr. Ricks’ favorite quotes!
News from Grace Episcopal Church
Wherever you are on your faith journey... Grace welcomes you!
Annual Meeting & Potluck Lunch This Sunday
The Annual Parish Meeting and Potluck Lunch of Grace Episcopal Church is scheduled for January 28, 2018. Please bring your favorite dish to share. There will only be one service this Sunday at 10:15am, because of the meeting. The election of three Vestry members and four Diocesan Convention delegates will be held at that time and only recorded givers of record will be allowed to vote, but everyone is welcome to attend the pot luck lunch. We look forward to seeing you all there.
Habitat for Humanity Work Day
Deacon Bette is helping organize "Episcopal Work Days" for Habitat for Humanity this spring. The first one scheduled is Saturday, Feb. 10th. If interested please contact Deacon Bette at bjkauffman@gmail.com. Details of time and place will follow and please know you do not have to be an expert builder to participate. There's a task for everyone.
Camp Hardtner Summer Schedule Is Here
A gift of summer camp is a gift your children will remember forever.
Our 2018 summer camp dates and rates are now available and registration will open in January through our online system. Visit www.camphardtner.org or call 318 765 3794 for more information.
First Camp- June 1-3: $200
Grades 2 and 3 with parent/guardian
Primary Camp- June 18-23: $475
Grades 4, 5, and 6
Jr. High Camp- June 27-July 3: $575
Mid High Camp- July 9-15: $575
Sr. High Camp- June 7-14: $675
Camp Able- July 19-23: $400
Family Fun for Everyone!
10th Annual Gator House
Orders end January 29th at 3:00 pm
Join us for the Krewe of Janus parade & enjoy Mardi Gras with the Gators!
Saturday, February 3rd
Warehouse No. 1
5:00 pm until the end of the parade
$10 per medallion or $35 per Family Pack (4 medallions) includes:
-Special Medallion
-Private/ roped off area
-Food, Tea and Water
-Jumpers, Outdoor Games, Giant Jenga, Bubbles and more!
-Seating
-Bathrooms
Order your medallions at www.graceepiscopalschool.ecwid.com
Hosted by Gretchen Pettis, Duane Humphries and Warehouse No. 1
Don't Forget to Order your Gambino King Cakes
Orders due by January 30th at 5:00 pm
Meet our Sponsor Party Entertainment!!!
Don't Forget to order your Gala Tickets!
- Sponsorship Table & Party- $1,200 for 8 seats
- Individual Seats at a Sponsorship Table- $150.00 per seat
- General Admission at 7:00 pm- $50.00 per ticket
Need child care on the upcoming 1/2 Day?
*We need at least a minimum of 20 children to signup!
1/2 Day Care Details:
-$35.00 per child (Discount for multiple children)
-Must bring a sack lunch that doesn't have to be heated
-Supervised by Grace teachers
-Times: 12:00 pm- 5:30 pm
-Pick up at Grace Gym
Great Gators!
Booster Club Team Spotlight
GES Spelling Bee
GES Spelling Bee Winners!
1st- Armin Ziaee: 6th
2nd- Lauren Graham: 7th
3rd- Chandler Pettis: 7th