Weekly Update: January 27th, 2023
Weekly Update: January 27th, 2023
Dear Grinnell Newburg Board of Education, Staff, Families, and Friends:
Happy Friday! I would like to thank all of our families for their patience and support when school had to be closed unexpectedly. The fog rolled in so quickly, and it just didn’t want to leave the area. Typically a two-hour delay would have done the trick! I want to especially thank our bus drivers for keeping us informed. Our students and staff's safety and security during inclement weather is a priority. Our goal is to ensure that by 8:30, during a 2-hour delay, we notify all if we close for the day. Thanks to our drivers who were checking roads, we were able to call it by 8:20 AM.
I would also like to thank our teachers and families for engaging in conversations this week as we hosted parent-teacher conferences. This time is valuable to both parents and teachers as we discuss your student’s progress and plan to meet their needs to be successful in school. Thank you to our teachers for all you do to guide and support our families.
Baby Lamb at Fairview:
Monday at Fairview, Mrs. Edelen and Ms. Mertens students had the chance to meet a baby lamb From Mr & Mrs. Edelen's farm. They had a great time bottle-feeding and interacting with Blizzard, the baby lamb.
Winter Whirl Information:
Mardi Gras Whirl will be held Saturday night from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. for GHS Students. Tickets are $10 per person at the door, with no advance ticket sales. Cash only. Student activity cards do not serve as a ticket.
In order to attend, students must be in good standing with no outstanding detentions or under suspension.
Students wishing to bring a non-GHS date must have a GHS Dance Guest Form completed and returned to the office by noon on Friday. Forms are available in the office on the counter.
Cory Hall will be set up in the GHS Cafeteria for photos of couples and groups. Pictures will begin as students arrive until approx 9:30 p.m. Picture order forms can be downloaded from Cory Hall Photo website: http://coryhallphoto.com/dance-order.pdf
Davis Food Drive: Donations for MICA
Beginning January 30th - February 17th:
Boxes are at the Drake Library, Grinnell Mutual, the Grinnell chamber, Hy-vee, and the Grinnell Newburg school office. Please donate canned foods or other items.
Don’t want to donate food items? Checks can be made payable to “G-N Schools” and dropped off at the district office (925 Broad Street) or Davis Elementary (818 Hamilton Ave). Students will purchase items with donated dollars.
For more information, click here.
Band Boosters:
The Grinnell Band Boosters will be sponsoring the "Tunes & Treats" Jazz Band Concert and Dessert Night. The event will take place on Friday, Feb. 3 starting at 5:30 p.m. in the GHS Auditorium. The Band Boosters will have individual and family-sized bagged desserts available for purchase at the conclusion of the concert. These fundraising efforts will go towards middle school and high school contest entry fees, future uniform purchases, and other needs in the band department. If you are interested in helping with bringing a dessert to sell at the event, please click the following link: Sign up for Treats
The Grinnell Middle School Jazz Band will begin at 5:30. Their set will include Rock Melon by Tim Fisher, The Funky Monkey by Rick Stitzel, and Come Fly With Me arranged by Rick Stitzel. The Grinnell High School Jazz Band will follow the GMS Band and will perform Puddle Jumpin' by Kris Berg, Always and Forever, composed by Pat Metheny and arranged by Robert Curnow, and Manteca, arranged by Mike Tomaro. Please come support the MS and HS Jazz Bands and the Grinnell Band program for the 2023 "Tunes & Treats" Jazz Band Concert and Dessert night!
Free Dental Clinic:
Free Dental Clinic for kids ages 3 - 18yrs. One-Day Clinic on Jan. 27th, 2023 & Flexible Appointments in February! Click here to view the flier and find all the necessary information.
Poweshiek County Community Impact Survey Information:
I’m writing to formally invite you to participate in a survey as part of The Poweshiek County Community Impact Feasibility Study. This is an exciting initiative being conducted by Central Iowa Shelter and Services (CISS), Poweshiek County, and the City of Grinnell designed to consider how to best address poverty and homelessness in Poweshiek County. CISS is Iowa’s largest low-barrier shelter and the lead agency for coordinating housing services within the 15-county Rolling Hills Coalition, of which Poweshiek County is included.
Iowa-based partner, SHYFT, is conducting this initial comprehensive survey to reach as many community members as possible for their input. Additionally, we kindly ask that you please forward this email/share the survey link with others.
This survey is being used to discover as many of the potential community needs as possible. Below is a link to the survey that provides further information. It’s ~25 questions and intended to take roughly 7-10 minutes. The survey is anonymous. It cannot be paused, so please allot for the anticipated time. The survey will be open and available from 1/23 – 2/10.
Poweshiek County Community Impact Feasibility Study
Virtual Backpack:
If you are looking for an opportunity to get your student connected in the community, be sure to check out the Virtual Backpack. There are a lot of new flyers on the backpack. Be sure to take a look!
Have a wonderful weekend. Keep an eye out for the weather this weekend. Potential winter storm Saturday morning. Stay warm!
Sincerely,
Janet