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First day of Bigs/Littles in our middle school!
We have paired up our 8th and 6th grade girls for peer mentoring and are starting out with fun ice breakers to get to know each other, followed by building up confidence, communication skills and resilience throughout the year!
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We now have a link to the G-T daily announcements on the app! We will continue to send out the announcements daily. This is just another way that you can easily access the daily activities at Graettinger-Terril!
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When you're driving around Iowa,Minnesota, and South Dakota keep your eyes peeled for this Ronald McDonald House of Rochester, Minnesota truck trailer. Our very own 6th grader Hailey Schnell is in the image on the far left of the trailer! Thank you, Hailey, for sharing the image!
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Congratulations to Carter Murray who achieved his 100th win last night! Way to go, Carter!!!
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Staff from GT/RA, Okoboji and Spencer are attending Immersion Training at the Iowa BIG school in Cedar Rapids. This new learning will help all three districts to work together to implement the innovative, learner-centered model with their students.
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The Graettinger City did get the water break fixed at the Graettinger Building, so we will have school tomorrow, Wednesday, Dec. 5. We cannot drink the water from the drinking fountains until it is tested. We should find out in the afternoon, but we are asking parents to send a water bottle with your child.
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Due to a water main break Graettinger MS/HS will be dismissing at 2:15. Elementary will dismiss at normal time.
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Last night's Elementary Concert was a packed house. The 5th grade band performed and the students sang their hearts out. It was an awesome concert!
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Tonight is the Elementary Christmas Concert at 7 PM in Terril. The Scholastic Book Fair will be open before and after the Concert in the lunchroom!
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Middle school/High School Students, please check your school email for our morning schedule tomorrow. Seniors with open campus during both 1st and 2nd period need to report to school at 11:07 for lunch. Travel safe in the morning!
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Graettinger-Terril CSD will be 2-hours late tomorrow, Monday, Dec. 3.
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It is a bit foggy out today but we wanted to show you the progress over the last week! The old IT/AG building has been removed and the dirt work continues!
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The Okoboji Wrestling Invitational at Milford Saturday( 12/1) has been cancelled.
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The Elementary Christmas Concert Practice takes many hands to organize and assist. This morning, our practice went well and the kids look forward to the performance. The concert is Monday night, 3 December at 7:00 PM.
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We are mobile!! Graettinger-Terril CSD now has an easy to use app that you can download on your smart phone from your app store. We have also updated our website! The app and website will be continually updated and a place where you can find all of your school related news!
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The 2018-2019 G-T/R-A Wrestling season will kick off tonight with a home triangular vs Okoboji and Spencer. Please join us starting at 6:00 PM in the Graettinger Gym. Come hungry as the booster club will be serving pizza!
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Good Luck to our Titan Dance Team as they will be performing at State Dance in Des Moines today!
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It is always great when we can get all staff together across all grade levels and districts for professional development! This morning teachers are learning about working with students who may have had adverse childhood experiences. What a great way to head into break!
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There will be no School Today 11.21.18. On behalf of Graettinger-Terril Community School District, we would like to wish you a wonderful Thanksgiving break!
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Boys BB Hall of Pride Scrimmage @ North Union starts at 6:00 PM with the JV. Admission is $3.00 or 2 canned good items for food bank.
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