Parent Presentation (October 12th) - Keeping Our Kids Cyber Safe @ MMJH Gym (6:30 p.m.. - 8:00 p.m.) GRF CUSD #4 will be hosting a presentation of "Keeping Our Kids Cyber Safe". It will held at MMJH, Georgetown, IL. MMJH and GRHS parents are encourage to bring their child(ren) and their devices to this cutting edge training and exercise between Parents and Students. All parents, guardians, Teachers, and Grandparents are welcome to attend as well. Detective Wistocki, nationally recognized High Technology Cyber Crimes Specialist, will be presenting proactive strategies, expert insight,, and invaluable resources designed to empower you to combat Cyber-Bullying and Sexting. Parents will go through how to have that technology talk with their child. Presenting information and Strategies on: 1) Understanding cyber-crime 2) Understanding appropriate protocols for disclosing cyber-bullying and sexting. 3) How to report criminal Cyber-Bullying. 4) Understanding the dangers of many popular apps. 5) Understand social media laws such as Harassment, Cyber-Stalking, and False Personation. 6) How to empower yourself to report cyber crime and harassment. 7) How to protect your "digital foot print" and understand what it means to your future.
Kind regards, GRF CUSD #4
Parent Presentation (October 12th) - Keeping Our Kids Cyber Safe @ MMJH Gym (6:30 p.m.. - 8:00 p.m.)
GRF CUSD #4 will be hosting a presentation of "Keeping Our Kids Cyber Safe". It will held at MMJH, Georgetown, IL.
MMJH and GRHS parents are encourage to bring their child(ren) and their devices to this cutting edge training and exercise between Parents and Students.
All parents, guardians, Teachers, and Grandparents are welcome to attend as well.
Detective Wistocki, nationally recognized High Technology Cyber Crimes Specialist, will be presenting proactive strategies, expert insight,, and invaluable resources designed to empower you to combat Cyber-Bullying and Sexting. Parents will go through how to have that technology talk with their child.
Presenting information and Strategies on:
1) Understanding cyber-crime
2) Understanding appropriate protocols for disclosing cyber-bullying and sexting.
3) How to report criminal Cyber-Bullying.
4) Understanding the dangers of many popular apps.
5) Understand social media laws such as Harassment, Cyber-Stalking, and False Personation.
6) How to empower yourself to report cyber crime and harassment.
7) How to protect your "digital foot print" and understand what it means to your future.
Kind regards,
GRF CUSD #4
Reminder: Students are not allowed to bring any medication to school to take it on their own without a written doctor's order and consent signed by a parent /guardian, including over the counter medications. Also, students are not allowed to have cough drops at school. Cough drops are also considered a medication and they are a choking hazard. Do not send your child with cough drops, over the counter medication, or prescription medication (without proper paperwork through the school nurse) to school. If you have any questions, please contact your school nurse at your building.
Sensory Halloween Information.
OCTOBER LUNCH HS AND MMJH
OCOTBER LUNCH HS AND MMJH
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OCTOBER LUNCH HS AND MMJH
Hey Parents! We are excited to be partnering with Gateway Family Services to help address the mental health needs of our students at GRF. They will have 9 week groups, only taking place on Wednesdays when school is in session, that will focus on strategies for navigating some of the tough things in life. Here is a short video to learn a little more about this program:
https://youtu.be/B-IzbBluLtM
The groups will have limited spots available and so we encourage you to get them registered ASAP! You can register your student at: https://wix.123formbuilder.com/form-6116931/sur-thrive-consent
High School and MMJH Families - If you did not get a dental form sent home yesterday and wish for your student to participate on November 7th, the form is attached. Please call you individual building with any questions.
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WE WILL BE OFFERING A DENTAL CLINIC NOVEMBER 7TH FOR THE JUNIOR HIGH AND HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS. WE CHANGED COMPANIES AND WILL BE USING MILES OF SMILES THIS YEAR. IF YOU DO NOT HAVE PRIVATE INSURANCE OR MEDICAID THERE WILL BE NO CHARGE. THIS WOULD BE THE PERFECT OPPORTUNITY FOR YOU TO GET YOUR CHILD'S MANDATORY 6TH OR 9TH GRADE DENTAL EXAM OR IF THEY NEED AN ANNUAL CHECK UP PLEASE TAKE ADVANTAGE. JUST COMPLETE THE FORM SENT HOME WITH YOUR STUDENT TODAY AND RETURN TO SCHOOL, SO WE CAN GET YOU ON THE LIST!
September is Alopecia Awareness Month.
Please wear blue on Friday the 23rd to increase awareness of Alopecia.
The GRF Student and Family Market had a big shipment today. Five hundred pounds of meat and many pantry items. Any GRF student and/or their family are welcome to shop for free. Name, address, total number in family, and number of children is all that is required. Feel free to bring your own shopping bag or plastic bags are provided. Families are limited to one large and two small meat items per week. The Market is located within the high school building and is open at 2:00 p.m. and closes at 3:00 p.m. Visitors to the Market must buzz in for entrance to the building. This Market is funded through a grant with the Eastern Illinois Food Bank. The staff and students work together to stock shelves when an order comes in. We are blessed to have this in our school community. #WeAreGRF
The GRF Student and Family Market had a big shipment today. Five hundred pounds of meat and many pantry items. Any GRF student and/or their family are welcome to shop for free. Name, address, total number in family, and number of children is all that is required. Feel free to bring your own shopping bag or plastic bags are provided. Families are limited to one large and two small meat items per week. The Market is located within the high school building and is open at 2:00 p.m. and closes at 3:00 p.m. Visitors to the Market must buzz in for entrance to the building. This Market is funded through a grant with the Eastern Illinois Food Bank. The staff and students work together to stock shelves when an order comes in. We are blessed to have this in our school community. #WeAreGRF
Georgetown - Ridge Farm is looking for substitutes in all of our kitchens.
If you are interested, please contact Darla Attutis at 662-8488.
Please check out our August Newsletter!
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Please check out our August Newsletter!
Reminder that today is an 11:15 dismissal for school improvement.
The White House announced this morning that free COVID home rapid tests through the USPS will end this Friday, Sept 2nd.
Each household is allowed to order 8 tests x 3 different times = 24 tests
Please order for your household ASAP & tell your co-workers, family, friends, neighbors. Follow this Web address: https://www.covid.gov/tests