Weekly Update: August 9, 2019
Weekly Update: August 9, 2019
Dear Grinnell Newburg Board of Education, Staff, Families and Friends:
We are only two weeks away from the first day of school! We look forward to welcoming you back to the 2019-20 school year. I know that the administrative team is energized and ready for our students, staff and families. We miss you over the summer! There is nothing better than that first day seeing our students ready to learn! We look forward to greeting you soon!
Opening Day for Staff: August 20th School Offices and District Office Closed
The District and School building Offices will be closed on August 20th due to staff opening day activities. All staff will be participating in Professional Development therefore we ask that if need assistance to please come see us or call us before or after this day! This day is very important for all staff, administrative assistants, teachers, cooks, custodians, and administrators to kick off the school year through active engagement activities to build our team and focus for our students. Thank you for your flexibility!
Registration:
Please be sure that you register your student on-line if you have not already done so. We have about 65% of the district registered. This important step will ensure that your student will be assigned to a class or schedule.
Free and Reduced Meal Application and Fee Waiver Forms:
Applications for Free/Reduced Meals are now available. These forms can be found on our website here or in the parent portal. You can find instructions on how to complete the forms here.
Transportation:
Need your student to ride the bus? Sign your student up for transportation here.
Open house dates:
Back to School Newsletter Booklet:
Once again we have an informational newsletter that is filled with important information for you and your family. It is available here, online, and hard copies of the booklet can be found in your student’s school office. We have hard copies also available at Fareway, Hy-Vee, McNally’s, Mayflower Office, Walmart & Saints Rest. The 2019-20 calendar is on the last page of the document for your use. School Supply lists, registration fees, school picture dates, contact information, and orientation dates are just some of the important informational pieces that you will find in this valuable resource.
Check out the virtual Backpack here.
LINK: Check out the afterschool program opportunities for students.
Visit LINK Facebook or the press release.
Upcoming Events:
August 12 First day for High School Fall Sports practice
August 14 School Board Meeting
August 16 Fall sports preview night
August 16 New Teacher Orientation
August 20 First Day For All Teachers
August 23 First Day of School
August 23 Fall Middle School Sports
August 29 Ag Day Central Park
I hope that you have an amazing weekend! Best wishes to all that are participating in the State Fair events! Keep me posted about your results!
Sincerely,
Janet