Iroquois Campus News

End of Year Prayer Walk at Iroquois on May 20 at 8:30 am

Let’s end the year how we started: in prayer to our God! Join us to pray together, thanking God for his faithfulness to us this year. Meet near the front sign shortly after drop-off. Feel free to bring kids in strollers and you are welcome to invite grandparents or other friends of GRCES to join. Masks are required. We’re looking forward to seeing you there!

Retirement Celebration — Grada Groen

Join us in celebrating Grada Groen's upcoming retirement! Please send notes or cards of appreciation and congratulations for Grada's wonderful years of teaching to the GRCS Iroquois campus at 1050 Iroquois Dr. GR 49506

Family Fun Night is Coming! See details below in the PTO section.

Virtual Lost and Found 

CLICK HERE to view photos of lost and found items. If you see something that belongs to your child, email Laura at lszotko@grcs.org, and the item will be sent home with your child. 

Please check this regularly. Since it's so easy to view, unclaimed items are being donated throughout the year.

Covid Awareness

• Students should stay home from school if anyone in their household is waiting on Covid test results.
• Thank you for staying vigilant and for completing the daily health screen!
• Thank you for keeping your kids home when they have symptoms!

Virtual Learning

• You MUST contact the office to arrange virtual learning (616.574.6500).
• Please do not contact teachers about arranging virtual learning. 
• Thank you for understanding that the teacher needs time to pull materials together so virtual learning will not begin immediately upon request. 

2021-2022 Preschool and Kindergarten Registration

Preschool and kindergarten registration for 21-22 is open for all families! We encourage you to register your child as soon as possible to save their seat at www.grcs.org/register.  

Kent County COVID-19 Testing Sites

For more information on testing sites or to register for a testing day, call 616.632.7200 or register online.

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PTO News

Family Fun Night — Friday, May 21, 4:30 pm — 7:30 pm

Family Fun Night is coming in a reimagined way!  Join Iroquois & Evergreen families on Friday, May 21 for a scavenger hunt around Grand Rapids.  

Download the hunt app here (https://scavr.app/join/7LhZt1ATVyVS0Nya7ak4) and take the entire family on an adventure.  You will need to register with an email address, download the app from your app store, and then open the GRCES Scavenger Hunt event.

Activities will be available beginning on Friday 5/21 @ 4:30 pm and prizes will be awarded for participation so be sure to get your hunt on!  The top 10 point earners will receive the grand prize - you won't want to miss it.  Prizes and snacks are provided at specific locations - everyone wins!

If you would like to volunteer for a few small duties related to the evening, please take a moment to let us know using this signup genius link (https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0D4CACAA28A7FC1-grces).
 

GRCES PTO Recap

See the 2020-2021 recap email sent to GRCES Iroquois and Evergreen families.

Easiest PTO Fundraiser EVER!!

Simply send original receipts from SpartanNash stores (D&W Fresh Market, Family Fare, Forest Hills Foods, and Ada Fresh Market) to school either via your child or mail to school (GRCES 1050 Iroquois Dr. SE Grand Rapids MI 49506 Attn: PTO). Spread the word!

Any questions, please contact Lisa Alles at lisa.alles1@gmail.com.

Another EASY fundraiser for our school!

Fill up the PaperGator with junk mail, magazines, newspapers, and school papers. Collect from family and friends too! Click here for the list of accepted items: papergatorrecycling.com/accepted-materials/.