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Welcome New Families! 
Get Connected!

Click HereThe "Parent Facebook Page" is a great way to keep in touch with other River Grove families and the PTO. It is a private group; you will need to answer a few questions to join.

Click here to check it out: www.facebook.com/groups/rivergroveparents

"Required Family Forms" for 2022-23 Includes Transportation Needs
— Due Friday, June 17, 2022 —
Regardless of whether you require busing, please complete the form.
 
Click HereThe Required Family Forms 2022-23 includes the Transportation Needs section and Directory Information Opt-Out. Regardless of whether you require busing, please complete the form.

However, if you DO need busing, please respond by Friday June 17, 2022. We build our routes from scratch every year, and need time to plan busing.
Required Transportation Needs and Directory Info Form 2022-23

Summer Dates at River Grove
Band/Orchestra Lessons and Summer Camp
 
At River Grove, band and orchestra begin in 4th grade! If your student is going into 4th next year, and is interested in the music program, please contact Andrew Dussl: adussl@marineareaschool.org. Also, any 5th and 6th grade students who didn't participate this year are welcome to join! Send Mr. Dussl a note.
 

Summer Music Lessons:
Click HereSummer Lessons with Andrew Dussl are an option for those who would like to continue honing their newfound instrumental skills or for any new music student who would like to get a jumpstart for the upcoming school year.  Lessons will be held once per week for 30 minutes on Tuesdays and/or Thursdays depending on availability.  Contact Mr. Dussl for available times at: adussl@marineareaschool.org.

-Starts the week of June 13th and continues through the last week of July.  
-Week of July 4th will be off
-Makeups can be rescheduled directly with Mr. Dussl.
-Fee: $25 per lesson

Beginning Band/Orchestra Summer Experience!   
Highly recommended for incoming beginning band and orchestra students!  This is a great opportunity to gear up for the school year as a new band or orchestra member.  Students will learn the basics of their instrument over two weeks in "like-instrument" small groups.  Students will play some music games, learn basic playing technique, rhythm, note identification, as well as how to care for and maintain their instrument.  

-August 8th through August 18th
-Monday through Thursday.
-One hour time slots for each instrument.  Band students during the morning, orchestra students during afternoons (exact schedule depends on participation).
-Fee: $80

Please go here to register/pay via credit card, or send an email to Mr. Dussl to register.
Band/Orchestra Lessons and Summer Camp Online Registration
New Kindergartners Playdate July 20 at 3:30pm
 
Our New Kindergarten Summer Playdate has been set for July 20 at 3:30pm
  • A special playdate only for kindergarten families!
  • Get to know your kindergarten teaching team and new classmates!
  • Enjoy our forest playground.
Questions? Please contact the teachers: Madison Boesel (mboesel@marineareaschool.org) and Jessica Hansen (jhansen@marineareaschool.org). 


Back-to-School Dates

Back-to-School Open House for All Students

Week of August 22
  • A few highlights:
  • Informal gathering to get to know the campus and see old and new friends
  • Treats provided by your PTO
  • Learn about after-school clubs
  • Learn about community organizations for kids
  • Drop off meds for health office
  • Complete outstanding forms
  • Learn where the classrooms are and get to know campus

Welcome Conferences for All Students

August 31 – Sept 1
  • Welcome Conferences will be an opportunity for the teachers to meet with each student individually before the first day of school.
  • Teachers may do some informal assessments to help better understand where their students are both academically and socially as we start the new school year.
  • Drop off school supplies in classrooms.

First Day of 2022-23 

Tuesday, Sept 6, 2022
 

Events and Info from Local Partners
Marine Community Library Events for Kids
  • Win Prizes in the Kids’ Reading Incentive Program!
    • Click HereFrom June 11 through August 27. Let’s get reading! Report on a book you’ve read to be eligible for a weekly prize. 
    • Reading forms are available at the Library, or visit this page to download forms. Drop off completed forms at the Library.
  • Check Out All of the Library's Programs for Kids!

City of Marine on St. Croix Events and Info
City of Scandia Events and Info
Off The Wall Studio Summer Art Camps

Click HereSummer Fun! Art Camps and projects are designed as a means of enhancing and engaging your child’s creativity and imagination during the summer months they are not in school. Students enrolled in Summer Fun! Art Camps continue creative learning and exploring in a positive and encouraging environment. Camp classes are designed for all school aged children.

Off The Wall Studio
2000 Industrial Blvd, #3
Stillwater, MN 55082

The Zephyr Theatre in Stillwater

The amazing group that directed our production of Shrek has many events and opportunities throughout the year. 
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