Weekly Update: November 18th 2022
November 18th, 2022
Dear Grinnell Newburg Board of Education, Staff, Families, and Friends:
Happy Friday! I wish you and your family a wonderful Thanksgiving next week! As I look back on the opening of the school year, I am very thankful to the Grinnell-Newburg School Community for continuing to provide for our students. We are grateful for the grants to support programs, donations that assist our students in need, and the spirit of giving to make Grinnell a wonderful place to live, grow and learn. Thank you to our staff for supporting our students daily. Enjoy your Thanksgiving next week!
Thanksgiving Holiday Information:
This is a gentle reminder that school offices will be closed Wednesday, November 23-25, for the Thanksgiving break. The District Office will be open by appointment on Wednesday, November 23, from 8:00-12:00 pm.
Grinnell-Newburg Announces Inductee into GHS Hall of Fame:
Grinnell-Newburg Alumni representatives have accepted the nomination for Edith Renfrow Smith, class of 1932, to be inducted into the GHS Hall of Fame. Her ceremony will be held on December 2, 2022, at approximately 10:00 am during the pride assembly. She will participate via zoom! Edith is 108 years old and is being inducted for her work as an educator and more than 40 years of volunteer service to her community. She has lived a life of serving others! She is also the first black woman to graduate from Grinnell College. You can learn more about her and her family here. Thank you to our Grinnell Drake Library for providing this historical information. Please join me in congratulating Edith! Her plaque will read Edith Renfrow Smith, 1932, "Educator, Altruistic Volunteer at Goodwill and the Art Institute of Chicago."
Jingle Bell Holiday:
Take a look at the schedule for the Grinnell tradition! It will be cold outside! I hope everyone has an enjoyable time!
ASI Tour:
The 8th graders went on a tour of ASI this week. They learned about the sign-making process and the various jobs it takes to make a sign, from the initial sale to shipping out the finished product. Thank you to Ben Laitmer for taking the time to show the 8th graders the ASI facility.
Girls Wrestling Champions:
The Grinnell Girls Wrestling program competed in our first-ever girls' wrestling invite at South Tama on Thursday, November 17, with 16 schools competing.
Ali Wood was the champion of her bracket.
Alyssa Kriegel placed second in her bracket
Abbi Hatcher & Lexi Kephart both finished 4th
Ali became the first champion in our girl's wrestling program. Congratulations to Ali, Alyssa, Abbi, Lexi, Coach Farmer, and Coach Skillern.
Debate Team:
Congratulations to the Varsity debate team for winning the 2022 Central Iowa Debate League Championship! Peter Simpson, Alexander Crites, Grace Redington, and Kiran Jones won 8 out of 8 ballots cast by the judges in their four rounds of debate against Norwalk's Varsity team. In addition, Alexander Crites and Peter Simpson earned Varsity all-conference recognition, and Kiran Elfenbein, Owen Shepardson, and Liam Crites earned JV all-conference honors.
Diving State Champion:
Trista Thompson is the state diving champion!
Coaches had a proud moment after celebrating Trista's Championship Win! Thank you swimming and Diving Coaches for all that you do for our athletes!
Grinnell Athletic Boosters :
Get your TIGER GEAR here! Click on the link below. Store closes 11/20/2022
https://stores.
Items will be back in time for Christmas!
Have a wonderful weekend! Stay Warm!
Janet