Georgetown-Ridge Farm CUSD #4

Mrs. Crowl's class having a FANGTASTIC Halloween.

The 1st grade team really added a splash of color to our Halloween this year!

Our 3rd grade team dressed as Rock, Paper, Scissors!

Mr. Herrin's class is having a SPOOKTACULAR Halloween!

#WeAreGRF Proud of our veteran NHS members along with our newly inducted students. We have some of the best students in Vermilion County, right here at GRHS!

Gov. JB Pritzker has proclaimed October 22-28 as Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Week in Illinois to highlight the need to reduce lead exposure in children. Lead exposure can cause damage to the brain and nervous system, slowed growth and development, learning and behavioral problems, and even coma and death at severely high levels. Anyone can be exposed to lead, but children are at greatest risk. Lead can also be passed from a pregnant person to their unborn child. Children 6 years of age and younger are required to be evaluated for lead exposure risks by their physician and receive a blood test, if necessary. Children are recommended to be evaluated or tested at 12 months and 24 months of age, and at 3, 4, 5, and 6 years of age. IDPH also urges pregnant persons to be evaluated for lead exposure and tested if deemed necessary. IDPH and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have determined that one of the most effective ways to ensure children are protected from the harmful effects of lead is by reducing their exposure to lead contaminated dust in homes where lead-based paint was used prior to being banned. Simple measures such as regularly wet mopping hard surfaced floors and frequently washing children’s hands and their toys as they play should be utilized. In an effort to address the risk of lead poisoning in older homes, IDPH has instituted the Comprehensive Lead Education, Reduction, and Window Replacement (CLEAR-Win) program to reduce the financial burden of lead abatement for low-income residential property owners. Qualified property owners can apply for grants from local agencies from now through June 30, 2025, for window replacement and, where necessary, other lead hazard control techniques to reduce lead paint and leaded plumbing hazards. Approximately 58% of houses in the state were built before 1978 and, among those, about 40% contain a lead hazard. The CLEAR-Win grantee agencies include Christian County Health Department, Ford County Public Health Department, Lee County Health Department, Montgomery County Health Department, and Winnebago County Health Department. For more information, visit: https://dph.illinois.gov/topics-services/environmental-health-protection/lead-poisoning-prevention/clear-win.html

This is a reminder that Wednesday, November 1, 2023 is a scheduled 11:15 a.m. dismissal day for all buildings. This is noted on the updated calendar. Thank you!

Pine Crest is looking for a part-time Personal Aide. The hours for this position would be 7:30-11:00am. Email Avaughn@gobuffaloes.org or Zmccorkle@gobuffaloes.org if interested.

#WeAreGRF Our community is invited to the Veterans Day activity. Come celebrate and honor our Veterans.

We have lots to celebrate this week! Our 7th Gr. GBB team placed third in the Shiloh Halloween Tournament. Our 8th Gr. team came out with first place in the same tournament. Congratulations to both teams! We have a busy week ahead and are looking forward to Halloween tomorrow. Please remember that school rules apply to your costumes. We are also celebrating 8th Grade Night for our Lady Panthers on Nov. 2! This is the last week for our clothing sales! Orders must be placed by Nov. 6. We appreciate your support!

Drive-in movie tonight at GRHS! Donations only. 7:00 start time. See you there!

Hello Parents, Parent Support Team (PST) Meeting - November 2 Let's have an open discussion about BULLYING---how to prevent it and ways to support our kids through it. Join us for a PARENTS ONLY meeting to share our concerns about bullying, learn tips and strategies to prevent bullying and support our kids through any bullying, and exchange ideas for how to address bullying with our kids. ALL GRF PARENTS ARE INVITED TO ATTEND. What: GRF Parent Support Team--OPEN TO ALL GRF PARENTS When: Thursday, November 2nd from 6pm - 7:30pm Where: Georgetown Public Library Dinner and Childcare provided if you register by THIS Wednesday, November 1st. CLICK LINK TO REGISTER: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSewH6WNrGFeJsiMIQ3uH7EW1LWnbFW8ul7uYSMf6TNGbvobSg/viewform Kind regards, PST Team

Community Service Posting - Applications open for Mrs. Claus Workshop - 2023 Georgetown Ladies Community Club (GLCC) Mrs. Claus Workshop will help provide assistance to Georgetown-Ridge Farm School district families who will NOT be receiving ANY support from ANY other sources this Christmas season. Once again this is a community sponsored service project. We are providing this service to assist children in our community receive help this Christmas. We will be matching each child to a sponsor/organization who will "adopt" each child. Application form: https://forms.gle/2CZVb39ftcKD1aKk9 Application deadline: 11:59 PM on Thursday, November 9th. Sponsored by: Georgetown Ladies Community Club (GLCC)

We are having a sock drive October 24th-30th for SOCKtober. Students can bring in new socks to be donated to a local shelter. The grade level with the most socks brought in will get ice cream at lunch. They can bring them in to their 2nd block teacher. Please help MMJH donate.

We are having a sock drive October 24th-30th for SOCKtober. Students can bring in new socks to be donated to a local shelter. The grade level with the most socks brought in will get ice cream at lunch. They can bring them in to their 2nd block teacher. Please help MMJH donate.

#WeAreGRF Information on our big day of support! Feel free to come by the HS office and donate to this great cause. Friday, October 27, 2023, will be “It’s All in the Jeans Day” at GRHS. Let’s come together to support those who have been affected by this ugly disease. Please give your $5.oo donation to Mrs. Graham or Mrs. Hackler. If you have a pink shirt, please wear it on the 27th. The NHS is also supporting “Hats Against Breast Cancer” on the 27th. Students are invited to give a donation to Breast Cancer to be able to wear a hat. Students will be given an “All in the Jeans Day” sticker to show they are participating. March for Marva will also be held on the morning of the 27th. The GRHS family (staff and students) will walk a lap around the track in honor of Marva Moore. Marva, a special education and co-teacher at GRHS, fought hard in her battle against breast cancer. Our lap is to honor her and our loved ones who have fought against this terrible disease. Everyone please meet at the front doors of the high school around 7:45 am on Friday the 27th. The NHS thanks you for your support!

Pine Crest Families, I am delighted to announce that this week marks the beginning of Red Ribbon Week in the gym. Red Ribbon Week is an opportunity for people of all ages to unite and take a stand against drug use. This year, we're encouraging everyone to show their support by wearing the official Red Ribbon Week theme color: RED. By doing so, we can all play a role in creating a safer and healthier community. Red Ribbon Week will run from October 23 to October 31, 2023. I am also asking for students wear a sports jersey or camo on Friday. The class with the most participation will receive a prize. Thank you for your enthusiasm and participation in this important initiative. Best regards, Mr. Coleman

Costume Parade reminder for Pine Crest!

Dear Parents, Thank you for participating in the E-Learning today. We were able to orient new teachers and students to the E-Learning platform as well as refresh all staff and students on Google Classroom and Seesaw platforms. We received valuable feedback from families on technology glitches and our Technology Department is working to mitigate any problems. I appreciate your support as we prepare for future E-Learning Days due to inclement weather. Sincerely, Jean Neal, Superintendent

Check out the events for this week and don't forget about our clothing shop! It is open until November 6th. Customization with your name and number are no additional cost! https://stores.inksoft.com/WS92220