GRCHS Morning Announcements Friday April 30
School Business
AP Testing Next Week
Beginning next week Monday, May 3, and continuing through Monday, May 17, there will be no bells or "tones" of any kind during the school day. This is due to AP testing which requires no distractions. Please cooperate with your teachers to be in your classroom on time and remain until the usual dismissal time. Your cooperation is appreciated!
School Lunch 🥙
- Friday: Fredo Friday
- Monday: 'Mac your Way' - pork BBQ, honey glazed chicken, bacon, broccoli, fruit
Activities & Clubs
Esports
The Eagles Esports teams have been in a high school league for the past two months, competing against over 50 other high school teams from across the state. Now, the playoffs are beginning. The Super Smash Brothers Ultimate team will be streaming their perspective live on Saturday, with the bracket beginning at 10 am at twitch.tv/joeshark. We hope to see you there to support our team!
World Language Week activities
Friday: Share your story (in your native language)
Look for Focus Time sessions set up by language teachers to hear students tell their stories in their native language. If you attend one of the FT sessions, your name will be entered in a raffle!
Seniors!
Seniors, it’s Friday! Another treat awaits! You can have your cake...and eat it too, we’re excited to celebrate YOU!
Today is Senior Decision Day
The class of 2021 will be wearing shirts and hats from their post-high school destinations. Please check out the monitors for information on where our seniors are headed next year and make sure to help us celebrate the class of 2021!
Cap and Gown Pickup 🎓
If you did not pick up your cap/gown order last week, please drop by the office this week to get it!
Virtual Students — you may drop by the office any time between 8am-3:30pm this week to pick up your orders.
Remember graduation is coming quickly on Tuesday, May 18. We are looking forward to celebrating the class of 2021!
Secret Seniors 🤐
It's secret senior week. Be sure to surprise your secret senior throughout the week. Make sure they don't know who you are. This will be a great week to celebrate our seniors!
Senior Banquet May 15 💃🏽
Seniors! Senior Banquet is on Saturday, May 15! Come to Eagles Stadium from 7-11pm for appetizers, dinner, dessert food trucks, dancing, photo and TikTok booths, firepits, games, and more! Tickets are $15 and will be sold during lunch and Focus on May 3, 4 and 6. Come join us to "light up the night!"
Senior Chapel Details ⛪
Cardboard Testimonies
Seniors pick up your cardboard for your Cardboard Testimonies in Mr. VanderWerf's room (107) today. Be sure to get the short video to him (mvanderwerf@grcs.org) by May 6. Questions? Contact Mr. VanderWerf (mvanderwerf@grcs.org)
Senior Video 📹
Seniors - come to Mr. VanderWerf's room (107) Thursday (April 29), or Friday (April 30) to create your senior video. Come by yourself with a group of others! Questions? Contact Mr. VanderWerf (mvanderwerf@grcs.org)
The International Student Program is looking for a little social media engagement help.
This could be done as a classroom internship for a semester (or year) during the 2021-2022 school year or it could be a paid position (about 3-4 hours/week). If you are pretty tech savvy and have an interest in learning about the ISP and helping spread the word about GRCS, please stop by the International Student Program office (room 202 by the prayer wall) to ask questions, grab an application and talk with Mrs. Williams.
Part time Job with the football team
The football team is in need of 1-3 student managers to help organize equipment, film practice (with a camera and/or drone), potentially make highlight videos, and other activities to be determined. Hours would be in the morning during summer and after school in the fall. Students will be provided some Eagle football gear and will be involved on game days. Payment will likely be a stipend based on how much work is performed. Please talk to Coach Sundberg if interested - ksundberg@grcs.org or stop by room 220.
Ranked, A New Musical is coming to a screen near you! 🎭
You don’t want to miss our Spring Musical. Ranked tells the story of a dystopian world where academic competition reaches new heights as public leaderboards define each student’s worth. In the face of an intense and perverse culture of performance, Lily must come to grips with her place in the status quo as she watches friends and enemies alike destroy themselves and each other to score their way to the top. When an unthinkable lie is discovered, the fate of these students’ futures hangs in the balance.
Ranked will be presented Thursday, April 29, Friday, April 30, and Saturday, May 1. All performances are at 7:00pm and will be livestreamed from our auditorium.
As always, HS students will be able to view the event for FREE!
Watch your student email for your unique student promo code and instructions on how to secure your digital ticket to the show.
Participate in the 2021 Student Ambassador Program Virtual Silent Auction!
This online fundraiser will remain open until 5 p.m. on April 30, all proceeds from this entirely student-driven fundraiser will benefit biomedical research and K–12 and graduate education programs at Van Andel Institute. To participate, visit VAISAP.givesmart.com or text VAISAP to 76278. If you have any questions, please reach out to Kaylee Rodenhouse or McKenzie Hollern at McKenzie.Hollern@vai.org.
Eagle Links is hosting a pop can & plastic grocery bag drive in honor of Earth Day (April 22) & to benefit Mel Trotter Ministries. ♻️
Please bring pop cans & plastic grocery bags to room 219 (right next to the teachers' lounge upstairs) now through the end of April. Thank you in advance for your support!
Want to welcome a little more Spain into your home?
Our GRCS community has the opportunity to welcome 8 students from Madrid, Spain for 8 weeks this next summer/fall. These students (9th and 10th graders) are excited to experience life in West Michigan! They want to live with an American family and attend classes here at GRCS for a few weeks. Are you interested in Spanish culture? Perhaps you are studying Spanish and enjoy hospitality. If so, then this could be a great opportunity for you and your family! Students will arrive in Grand Rapids on August 6 and depart in early October. Stop in the ISP office (room 202 by the Prayer Wall) to talk with Mrs. Williams for more information or have your parents contact Mrs. Williams at jwilliams@grcs.org or 616-574-5652.
Spring SAT Test Prep
Are you taking the SAT on May 8? Focused practice immediately before the test is the best investment you can make!
Small group format. Individualized instruction. Proven strategies.
- SAT 4-day workshop, May 3 - 6
- Target date: May 8 SAT
- Schedule: Mon-Tue 6-8 PM, Wed-Thur 6-9 PM
- Instructors: Mrs. Parker, Mrs. Madole, and Mrs. Hartemink
- To register or inquire, contact shartemink@gmail.com or 616-498-1372.
Summer Gettysburg Trip
Mr. Vos (teacher at GRCMS) is offering a summer Gettysburg trip. June 27- starting at 6:00 PM, June 28, and June 29 for all history enthusiasts, regardless of age, interested in learning about the Battle of Gettysburg in a once in a lifetime experience. World-Class speakers which include: Garry Adelman, Doug Douds, and Jim Hessler will be teaching about the battle along with Jim Vos. This is a unique opportunity because the typical person does not have access to these highly sought-after speakers. The trip is limited to the first 36 paid participants. If you would like more information regarding the trip, email Jim at jvos@grcs.org.
FACES - Cultural Exchange
As many of you know, each year our school hosts students through the FACES Program.
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Ambassadors were not able to attend last fall. However, the Guatemalan students have continued with their preparation in Guatemala and will participate in this Cultural Exchange in the 2021 fall and are eager to be a part of our community.
These young participants spend nearly two months living with a host family while attending classes and participating in extracurricular activities at school. The program has led to wonderful friendships and has provided our students and our guests with a widened perspective of the world.
If your family would like to consider Hosting a Guatemalan Ambassador during the 2021 Fall; we encourage you to join a Zoom Meeting hosted by the FACES Team Coordinators.
Also, the FACES Team will present an exciting opportunity to learn more about the opportunity of Visiting Guatemala for a Summer Program in 2022, that includes a wonderful Community Service Project with a local school in their country.
Date: Thursday, May 6th 2021
Time: 4:30 PM (Eastern Standard Time)
Meeting ID: 879 7532 9394
Passcode: FACES
Let me know if you have any additional questions, or and feel free to reach out to Gaby Padilla, State Coordinator, at gaby.padilla@
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