Georgetown-Ridge Farm CUSD #4

Hello Parents, Parent Support Team (PST) Meeting - November 2 Let's have an open discussion about BULLYING---how to prevent it and ways to support our kids through it. Join us for a PARENTS ONLY meeting to share our concerns about bullying, learn tips and strategies to prevent bullying and support our kids through any bullying, and exchange ideas for how to address bullying with our kids. ALL GRF PARENTS ARE INVITED TO ATTEND. What: GRF Parent Support Team--OPEN TO ALL GRF PARENTS When: Thursday, November 2nd from 6pm - 7:30pm Where: Georgetown Public Library Dinner and Childcare provided if you register by THIS Wednesday, November 1st. CLICK LINK TO REGISTER: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSewH6WNrGFeJsiMIQ3uH7EW1LWnbFW8ul7uYSMf6TNGbvobSg/viewform Kind regards, PST Team

Community Service Posting - Applications open for Mrs. Claus Workshop - 2023 Georgetown Ladies Community Club (GLCC) Mrs. Claus Workshop will help provide assistance to Georgetown-Ridge Farm School district families who will NOT be receiving ANY support from ANY other sources this Christmas season. Once again this is a community sponsored service project. We are providing this service to assist children in our community receive help this Christmas. We will be matching each child to a sponsor/organization who will "adopt" each child. Application form: https://forms.gle/2CZVb39ftcKD1aKk9 Application deadline: 11:59 PM on Thursday, November 9th. Sponsored by: Georgetown Ladies Community Club (GLCC)

We are having a sock drive October 24th-30th for SOCKtober. Students can bring in new socks to be donated to a local shelter. The grade level with the most socks brought in will get ice cream at lunch. They can bring them in to their 2nd block teacher. Please help MMJH donate.

We are having a sock drive October 24th-30th for SOCKtober. Students can bring in new socks to be donated to a local shelter. The grade level with the most socks brought in will get ice cream at lunch. They can bring them in to their 2nd block teacher. Please help MMJH donate.

#WeAreGRF Information on our big day of support! Feel free to come by the HS office and donate to this great cause. Friday, October 27, 2023, will be “It’s All in the Jeans Day” at GRHS. Let’s come together to support those who have been affected by this ugly disease. Please give your $5.oo donation to Mrs. Graham or Mrs. Hackler. If you have a pink shirt, please wear it on the 27th. The NHS is also supporting “Hats Against Breast Cancer” on the 27th. Students are invited to give a donation to Breast Cancer to be able to wear a hat. Students will be given an “All in the Jeans Day” sticker to show they are participating. March for Marva will also be held on the morning of the 27th. The GRHS family (staff and students) will walk a lap around the track in honor of Marva Moore. Marva, a special education and co-teacher at GRHS, fought hard in her battle against breast cancer. Our lap is to honor her and our loved ones who have fought against this terrible disease. Everyone please meet at the front doors of the high school around 7:45 am on Friday the 27th. The NHS thanks you for your support!

Pine Crest Families, I am delighted to announce that this week marks the beginning of Red Ribbon Week in the gym. Red Ribbon Week is an opportunity for people of all ages to unite and take a stand against drug use. This year, we're encouraging everyone to show their support by wearing the official Red Ribbon Week theme color: RED. By doing so, we can all play a role in creating a safer and healthier community. Red Ribbon Week will run from October 23 to October 31, 2023. I am also asking for students wear a sports jersey or camo on Friday. The class with the most participation will receive a prize. Thank you for your enthusiasm and participation in this important initiative. Best regards, Mr. Coleman

Costume Parade reminder for Pine Crest!

Dear Parents, Thank you for participating in the E-Learning today. We were able to orient new teachers and students to the E-Learning platform as well as refresh all staff and students on Google Classroom and Seesaw platforms. We received valuable feedback from families on technology glitches and our Technology Department is working to mitigate any problems. I appreciate your support as we prepare for future E-Learning Days due to inclement weather. Sincerely, Jean Neal, Superintendent

Check out the events for this week and don't forget about our clothing shop! It is open until November 6th. Customization with your name and number are no additional cost! https://stores.inksoft.com/WS92220

#WeAreGRF On Saturday, three members of the GRHS Chess Team went to Mattoon High School to compete in the Trahan Chess Tournament against nine other schools from east and central Illinois. Franklin Sullivan, Legend Hughes, and Cole Turner participated in the open tournament where they were competing for individual medals. Legend Hughes brought back the 5th place medal and Franklin Sullivan brought back the 2nd place medal! This was their first tournament and they all did a great job!

Two Quarter Tuesday at Pine Crest tomorrow!

Starting October 24th through November 6th, students will be selling raffle tickets for the Pine Crest PTO Fall Cash Raffle. Tickets will be $1 each. The drawing will take place on November 8th.

Senior Night is this Thursday evening vs. Momence. Kickoff is at 7pm! Please come out and show support for the senior students that have dedicated themselves to GRHS athletics.

Check out our clothing shop! It is all GRF branded high quality apparel that you can customize for no additional cost. The store closes on November 6! Don't miss out on your chance for these items! https://stores.inksoft.com/WS92220

#WeAreGRF Some good keys to live by! Mr. Balgeman's classroom.

Any boys, and guardians of boys, interested in playing basketball and are in 6th or 7th grade should attend a meeting on Mon., Oct. 16 at 1pm at MMJH in the cafeteria to meet the new coach and turn in physicals, concussion forms, and sports fees. All three items must be taken care of before athletes may participate in practices. Practice for the 6/7th grade team will be from 4-5:30PM at MMJH beginning Wed., Oct. 18-Fri., Oct. 20. Further information will be coming that week. We look forward to seeing you there!

This afternoon we had our first House Challenge of this school year. Students did a bean bag challenge and did amazing! We would like to congratulate NOBILIS on their win!!

Come on out and enjoy a movie, drive-in style!

Please review and save this information for the E-learning Day on Monday, October 23, 2023, at the end of Fall Break. There is no in-person attendance on school campuses that day. Students will return on Tuesday, October 24, 2023.

Delta Dental joined Pine Crest this morning for a special assembly on oral health. All the kids had a great time and the presentation was very informative.