Parents & Guardians, COMING SOON: GRF is very excited to offer online registration for this upcoming school year's registration process. Hopefully you will find it easy to navigate and a convenient use of your valuable time. Our district website will have a GRF Online Registration page with supports, resources, and tutorials to support parents & guardians with this new process. ( Beginning of May)
The federal Digital Equity (DE) program and Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) program may allocate over $1B in funding to Illinois to accelerate high-speed internet access statewide and ultimately help close the digital divide. In preparation for this, the Illinois Office of Broadband, in partnership with the University of Illinois System, recently launched a series of local coordination efforts to gather input on broadband-related needs and priorities from a range of stakeholders. The State will be hosting in-person listening sessions for residents, nonprofits, and local organizations in Danville on April 13. The Illinois Office of Broadband will also host small group meetings with government stakeholders before the public sessions to better understand the broadband needs, priorities and experiences of local governments agencies, including schools. Please see the details below.
Upcoming event: Listening sessions for residents, local organizations, and nonprofits Thursday, April 13th , 5:30-6:30 pm at Danville Area Community College Vermilion Hall - Room 306 2000 East Main Street
RSVP at https://danville-session.eventbrite.com
Please RSVP to Abby Ottenhoff at abby@ao-strategies.com if you plan to participate. How you can help:
1. Attend a listening session to share feedback on your experiences, barriers faced, needs and aspirations with broadband. Please feel free to include district leaders or relevant key staff.
2. Spread the word and urge residents or community organizations to join the resident or non-profit sessions. We’ve attached a digital flier that you can forward to the communities you serve or share on your social media channels!
3. Reach out to illinoisbroadbandlab@ullinois.edu with any questions or requests for assistance.
Thank you!
We were very excited today to celebrate our 4th and 5th grade A-B and High Honor Roll students! Congratulations and keep up your hard work to finish the year strong. We are so proud of you!
Ms. Willoby and Miss Siddens 2nd grade enrichment RTI students completed a research project on an animal of their choice. Students did their own research and drawings to create a book full of information and interesting facts about their animal!
Last week Pine Crest was abale to recognize two of our outstanding 5th grade students at the student IPA recognition. Monday we honored these students with a well deserved lunch of their choice.
Dental forms are due May 15th, for students in kindergarten, 2nd, 6th and 9th grade. Any exam 18 months prior to May 15th will be acceptable.
Today we honor Kathy Swick, our Golden Ruler recipient. Kathy is a dedicated teacher who has spent nearly her entire career in GRF. She subbed in the district for 10 years, including Frasier School, before teaching the next 17 years in kindergarten. As student needs have shifted over the years, Kathy has adapted to meet the needs of her students. She is willing to take on the challenges that come with change throughout her years in education. Mrs. Kathy Swick is beyond deserving of the Golden Ruler.
REMINDER
Our attendance schedule for this week is:
Wednesday, April 5, 2023 - 11:15 dismissal
Thursday, April 6, 2023 - 1:40 dismissal
Friday, April 7, 2023 - No School
REMINDER
Our attendance schedule for this week is:
Wednesday, April 5, 2023 - 11:15 dismissal
Thursday, April 6, 2023 - 1:45 dismissal
Friday, April 7, 2023 - No School
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!
