Today, on Thursday April 2nd at 4:00, the teacher wave parade will be coming to Terril. They will meet together in the school parking lot and then go for a slow drive through the streets of Terril starting at 4:00 PM. If you live in the country, we encourage you to come into town. See you there!
Teacher Parade change-up: Our bus drivers are doing different tasks today (such as one being on call for the ambulance). Because of that, we are asking that if you live in the country and wish to see the Teacher Parade, come on into town and park your car. In Graettinger, we will travel on the north/south streets through town. In Wallingford, we will try to do the same. Thank you.
Attention Parents, Families and Community!
On Wednesday, April 1st, the Graettinger-Terril Elementary, Middle School and High School staff will be conducting an "Education Parade" through the communities of Graettinger and Wallingford as well as on surrounding bus routes. At 4:00 PM, it will start out from the school in Graettinger and then travel primarily on the north/south streets through town. It will then head toward Walingford and the surrounding areas.
On Thursday, April 2nd, this same group will conduct the parade through Terril and surrounding area. We encourage you to be ready to wave and smile! The staff miss everyone!
In an effort to limit interactions for our food service staff members and also due to positive feedback last week, we will be sending both Thursday and Friday meals home on Thursdays each week at all G-T locations . R-A will still send breakfasts/lunches on Thursdays and Fridays. Please spread the word.
📢Attention to all NHS applicants:
If you received an application packet and intend to apply, please scan and email your FULL application to mjeffrey@gt.ratitans.org OR mail it to the school. If you mail it, please indicate "Attn: Mrs. Jeffrey-NHS" above the address. The application deadline of April 7th has not changed. If you have questions, please email Mrs. Jeffrey!
Good tips for all of us
Our sophomores and juniors presenting their National History Day projects to a panel of judges on 3/9. Thanks to all who volunteered to support our students through this process. Half of this group is currently preparing their projects to compete (digitally) at the district level
For students and families during our time at home! I didn't create this, another school counselor did and shared it with me. Some great ideas!
Looking for something science-y to do?? Here is a scavenger hunt that involves searching your own home and yard to appreciate the science in your daily life! Feel free to share images of your most interesting finds!
Music Students k-5 can stay busy with our rhythm baseball springtraining! Every spring I play rhythm basebase in my room. I get a plastic bat and wod up some paper into a ball and set up chairs to be the bases. Then I pitch. To get on base they must clap or count the rhythm. Fun!
The air was filled with the smells of baking on Thursday. During Foods 2, the students completed an assignment which included preparing a quick bread/muffin/pancake recipe using a non-yeast leavening agent. The results were awesome!
Our trip with GT/RA seniors to the Capitol and Iowa Hall of Pride on March 10th.
Food Service Update: Due to the possibility of inclement weather Friday morning, we will distribute meals for BOTH Thursday and Friday on Thursday, 3/19. There will be NO distribution on Friday.
COVID-19 Update #4
Just a reminder that we are offering grab and go breakfasts and lunches from 9:00AM-10:00AM at both the Graettinger and Terril buildings. Meals can be picked up on the East side of the Graettinger building at the door nearest to the lunch room. Meals can be picked up in Terril at the Elementary main office.
Due to the shutdown of all educational facilities at Graettinger-Terril, we have deactivated all fobs to the weight-room in Graettinger. We will be extending all memberships for the time we are shut down to those who have purchased memberships.
Information regarding conferences. This morning G-T administration met with teachers and discussed conferences. If you signed up to meet with your student's teacher for conferences on Tuesday or Thursday, you can expect that teacher to reach out to you soon. We have NOT required teachers to reach out at the time that you signed up for due to other obligations that they may have had arise in the past few days. We HAVE instructed teachers that they must reach out to you in the near future to discuss your student's progress here at school. Grade reports for MS/HS will be sent out early next week. Elementary Report Cards were sent home via mail yesterday. Thank you for your understanding as we navigate this unfamiliar situation
MUSIC STUDENTS! Please hang on to your fundraiser money and order forms! For now, we are extending the fundraiser until we resume school or further notice. If you are not comfortable keeping the money, then return it!
Update Regarding COVID-19 and School Closure.
Gov. Reynolds is recommending that Iowa schools close for four weeks. Graettinger-Terril and Ruthven-Ayrshire Schools will be closing Monday March 16, 2020 until further notice. A more detailed message will be posted tomorrow afternoon.