Weekly Update: August 19th 2022
Weekly Update: August 19th, 2022
Dear Grinnell Newburg Board of Education, Staff, Family, and Friends:
Happy Friday before the first day of school! All staff is looking forward to welcoming our students back to school for the 2022-23 school year! I hope that you enjoy a wonderful weekend. We hope that you are gearing up for an amazing year.
Emergency Practice Test:
At 4:00 today, I will be sending out an emergency practice test. You should receive an email, voice message, and text message. If you do not, please look at your Infinite Campus Portal to ensure your phone records are up to date.
Football scrimmage this evening:
This evening the football team will be scrimmaging on the practice field. It looks like the 11th ave to sunset intersection will be open for families to park on the old tennis courts from across the practice field. The turf project is in its final stages but was not ready for tonight’s events. If you are coming to the scrimmage game, please bring a Gatorade donation as your entry ticket. The preview portion for all teams this evening has been canceled. It has been suggested that you bring a lawn chair. There are some bleacher seats available.
First Day of School:
Tuesday, August 23, 2022, is the first regular day for classes. There will be a two-hour early dismissal on the first day of school. Here is Tuesday’s schedule:
Elementary FV, BP, and Davis 7:55-1:00
Middle School 8:00-1:05
High School 8:30-1:15
Start and Dismissal times for regular school days are:
Elementary FV, BP, and Davis 7:55-3:00
Middle School 8:00-3:05
High School 8:30-3:15
New Staff in the District:
We had a wonderful kick-off celebration on Thursday, August 18, with all staff. We welcomed many new faces to our Tiger Family! We look forward to a spectacular school year!
Lemonade Stand Library:
Lily Kolpin and Clara Seney had a lemonade stand in July and raised almost $200 for books for their libraries at Fairview and Davis. Mrs. Pease gave them some ideas on a wishlist, and they also selected some of their own books. They’re pictured presenting a few of the books to Mrs. Pease. Nice work!
Haircuts at Sharp Barbering:
Sharp Barbering saw over 75 students for a free haircut as they geared up to head back to school. Students from Grinnell, BGM, Newton, Tama, and SE Polk County signed up for the free event. Thank you, Sharp Barbering, for supporting our students as they return to the classroom. Also, thank you to Green States Credit Union for donating supplies to support students.
Back to School Bash:
Just a reminder that the Back to School Bash event will be held on August 27, 2022. See the poster for further details! Thank you to the Read to Lead committee for your efforts.
Tiger Pack Sign Up:
You can sign up for Tiger Packs on this form by September 1, 2022, to receive your Tiger Pack on September 9. Sample Packs will be distributed to all students on August 26, 2022, with further flier information. Sign Up here Tiger Pack Form.
Authorized Iowa Substitute Class:
Click Here! to get information about an authorized class to become an Iowa Substitute Teacher!
Tiger Express Newsletter 2022-2023 You will find information regarding the 2022-23 school year in this publication. It is a wonderful resource for your reference throughout the school year. We will have an updated version of additional new staff in the weeks ahead.
Free and Reduced lunch forms and information:
Lunch Program:
Here is the link to the Application for Free and Reduced Meals and
This is the information that the Department of Education shared: Meals will not be “FREE” to all students in SY2022-23. For SY 2022-23, the USDA is transitioning back to the National School Lunch Program (NSLP) and School Breakfast Program (SBP). Students that are eligible and approved for free or reduced-price meals will continue to receive meals at no charge (free) or at a reduced meal price (30 cents for breakfast and 40 cents for lunch). These forms will be available online through the infinite campus parent portal. Please complete these forms beginning next week. We will have them updated on our website too. We encourage everyone to complete them online. If you need assistance with these forms, please contact our Director of Foods services, Kim Sieck, at kim.sieck@grinnell-k12.org For more information, visit the Nutrition website.
Open House Information:
Bailey Park: Monday, August 22nd, 3:00-4:30 p.m.
Fairview: Monday, August 22nd, 3:00-4:30 p.m.
Davis: Monday, August 22nd, 3:30-5:00 p.m.
Middle School
Monday, August 22nd
New 6th-8th grade students: 3:00-3:45
Orientation at 3:00 in the mini-theater & open house to follow
4:00 - 4:45 — 5th Grade students
Orientation at 4:00 in the gym & open house to follow
5:00-5:30 — Returning 6th Grade Open House
5:45-6:15 — Returning 7th Grade Open House
6:30-7:00 — Returning 8th Grade Open House
Freshman Orientation
Grinnell High School will be hosting an orientation for all
Freshman on August 22th, from 5:00-6:15 PM. All incoming 9th Grade students and their parents are invited. High School Faculty and Student Ambassadors will be present to meet with students and parents and answer questions about the classes and activities at GHS. Incoming 9th graders and their guardians will meet with Principal Seney in the auditorium at 5 PM and will go through their schedule, meet instructors, and pick up laptops in the Media Center directly following.
New Student Orientation can be scheduled by appointment by contacting high school counselors Amanda Pearce (amanda.pearce@grinnell-k12.
Have a great weekend! See you next week!
Janet