One of our PreK students brought in their pet Blue and Yellow Macaw for our Pet Study. The students were very excited to have the opportunity to meet such a beautiful animal and learn about exciting, unique pets people can have.
5th grade has been having a great time at Outdoor School this week. Ms. Stephenson and Mrs. Byrom's class have been having fun in the woods at Forest Glen. It's so great to see kids outside and getting active.
Mrs. Crowl's 3rd grade class was able to candle their eggs this morning to check on their growth. They're right on track for day three growth and you can see the embryo starting to grow!
GEORGETOWN-RIDGE FARM
KINDERGARTEN ROUND-UP
2023-2024
The Georgetown-Ridge Farm School District is rounding up Kindergarteners for the 2023-2024 school year. All Kindergarten aged children in the Georgetown-Ridge Farm Unit #4 School District who will be five years old before September 1, 2023 will be admitted to Kindergarten.
Kindergarten Round-Up screening will be held at Pine Crest Elementary School April 17 - 20. Please call 217-662-6981 to schedule a time to bring your student for testing.
Documents required to register your Kindergartener are as follows:
• Current physical including a Diabetic screen and Lead screen
• Immunization record
• Certified Birth Certificate
• 2 Proofs of Residency – Power bill, Water bill, Disposal bill, Rental agreement, Mortgage papers, Real Estate Tax bill, etc.
School law requires that all Kindergarteners have the following: a PHYSICAL exam – including Lead screen and Diabetic screen, a DENTAL exam, and an EYE exam. Make appointments now. A health card will be given to parents for the doctor to complete. Students will not be able to attend school until we have a birth certificate on file and all medical and immunization requirements are complete.
At the screening, your child will go with different staff members to be screened for abilities, skills, and speech. Parents will complete additional paperwork while waiting.
If you have questions, call 217-662-6981.
VIDEO: GRF School Board Candidate Form recoding form Tuesday, March 28th. Please click on the link below to hear about each of the school board member candidates responses during this recorded forum. Thank you.
https://youtu.be/s8vYTZ6gvm8
REMINDER ANNOUNCEMENT: THE SCHOOL BOARD CANDIDATE FORUM IS TONIGHT, TUESDAY, MARCH 28TH AT THE GRHS CAFETERIA (500 W. MULBERRY) FROM 6:00 P.M. TO 8:00 P.M. COME IN PERSON OR LOG ON TO FACEBOOK LIVE AT EXACTLY 6 P.M. ( https://youtube.com/live/jqnaYVtQ3K8?feature=share ) TO HEAR ABOUT EACH OF THE SCHOOL BOARD MEMBER CANDIDATES. THE CANDIDATE'S PREPARED RESPONSES WILL BE POSTED ON THE GRF WEBSITE FOLLOWING THE FORUM. THANK YOU!
Reminder! There is no school tomorrow, Friday, March 17, 2023. School will resume after spring break on Monday, March 27, 2023.
Mrs. Goodwin's class worked on sorting and graphing today with Lucky Charms!
Reminder!
Report cards - Progress reports, went home today with students. Schedule a Parent-Teacher conference by calling your building.
https://apps.apple.com/app/id1504699951
Be sure to download the District app! It's the best way to stay up with all things good at GRF!
Please attend.
REMINDER - Our scheduled 2023 Spring Break is approaching. Next week is a four day week (Monday through Thursday). There will be no school Friday, March 17 through March 26. Students return to school on Monday, March 27th.
REMINDER - Time change is Sunday!
5th grade headed out to Forest Glenn today for their maple syrup tour. It looks like everyone had a really great time! Love seeing kids out in nature and smiling.
Reminder - the end of third quarter is Friday, March 10, 2023. Any missing work needs to be turned in before that date.
Report cards will go home with students on Wednesday, March 15th.
Parent Teacher Conferences are scheduled for Wednesday, March 15th and Thursday, March 16th from 4 to 7 p.m.
Please contact your building to make an appointment. High School parents do not need to make an appointment and can "walk in" to see teachers.
Please direct any questions to your building. Thank you.
Please take advantage of Keeping Our Kids Cyber-Safe, sponsored by the Vermilion County Regional Office of Education and East Central Illinois SEL Hub, on March 30, 2023, from 5:45 - 6:30. The event is located at the DACC Bremer Theater and dinner will be served. The event is free. Call the Regional Office at 217-431-2668 for a reservation. See the attached flyer for more information -
https://5il.co/1qbw4
Mr. Thomas and Mr. Cavanaugh attended the Job Fair at Illinois State University today to recruit new teachers to our district. #WeAreGRF
