Gator Tales
Grace Episcopal School Vol. 23, January 13, 2017
A Message From Dr. Ricks
Parents and Friends,
What a wonderful Awards service we had Wednesday morning! It was so nice to see all of you here to help celebrate your children and their accomplishments. Despite the challenges of getting back in the habit of early mornings, everyone has seemed enthusiastic about returning to school. January is a really good month to settle in for good teaching and learning. This third quarter often marks the real high point of the year with the most substantive curricular work, so please continue to support your children and encourage them to work hard.
Next Friday marks our much anticipated Black Out Pep Rally. This is always a spirited time, and the kids look forward to it all year. Friday will be a "Black Out" Dress Day; it is so much fun watching everyone get their "glow" on!
I am continually impressed by the fantastic work displayed outside the classrooms. The Kindergarten classes have created abstract interpretations of nighttime snow activities, the 3rd graders have generated timelines and family trees, and the 4th and 5th graders have displayed understandings of geometric shapes through building snowmen. The 6th, 7th, and 8th graders are deep into research and preparation for upcoming Science and Social Studies fairs. The Spring Semester promises to be full of exciting events and opportunities. I love seeing your children eagerly take on these challenges in their journeys as lifelong learners.
A special note of thanks to those parents who participated in this morning's prayer group, and I encourage all who are interested to come next month and pray for our school, teachers, and students. How blessed we are...
Warmly,
Dr. Beth J. Ricks, Ph. D.
Head of School
Sponsorships are DUE Friday, January 20th!!
Gardening with Mrs. Dee - Middle School Girls make Bird Feeders
Registration Packets
1st Grade Field Trip "Down on the Farm" at the IKE
Next Week at Grace
Monday, January 16th
- NO SCHOOL - MLK Day
Tuesday, January 17th
- Middle School Chapel at 8:00AM
- 8:00AM - 2017-2018 7th Grade Parent Meeting
Wednesday, January 18th
- Grades 1-8 Holy Eucharist - Parents are welcome to attend!!
- GES Science Fair
- 3-5th Grade Chapel at 8:00 AM
- Gala Sponsorship Packets DUE