The Grove School

Just a reminder that there is no school on Monday, May 25th in honor of Memorial Day...

(and another reminder - the 11th/12th campout is on Tuesday-Wednesday of next week)!

All community members invited! At 9:15am in the lower level of the high school building at 200 Nevada Street (we recommend parking in Heritage Park and taking the path to the High School off of Orange Street - Guides will be present to help), 9th graders will demonstrate their leadership and communication skills by inviting their community to take action on topics they care about. These presentations will take place in a "science fair" type setting where community members can view all projects and speak to the researchers. Students presenting have worked to research their chosen topic and then create an engaging presentation to help the audience learn and act on that sustainability issue.

Of course, this means that they need their community to present to (that's YOU!). All Grove Community Members are invited to join the 9th graders as they work to make the world a better place.

Upcoming Counseling for rising Freshmen (Class of 2030) and Seniors (Class of 2027) this week!

-May 13, 1:30pm Class of 2027 students (current Juniors/rising Seniors) join counselor Anke Pilz in BSH1 to learn about options beyond HS and the first steps to take for preparing for matriculation and applications - deadlines will be here before you know it! This will lead into a series of GPTG sponsored workshops in the fall.

-May 14, 5pm is Class of 2030 Freshmen (that means if you are in 9th grade next year!) Info Night with Tina Catren. Join on Zoom (see newsletter/email for link) to learn about what to expect for your 9th grade year, including graduation requirements, HS credits, and more!

May 2 at Farmers Market: Support the Booster Club, give the gift of life, and a gift certificate for In-N-Out during a blood drive from 8am-12pm. Look for the Lifestream mobile unit near BSH during Farmers' Market.

Please pre-register for an appointment at https://giftoflife.lstream.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/126894,. 20 donors helps both organizations meet their goals!

Participants under 17 must fill out parental consent form. See attached flyer and form.

Calling the Class of 2027 and their families!

Join counselors to get a start on your Senior year in the Barton Schoolhouse on Tuesday, April 28th at 6:00 p.m.

Learn about what to expect and how you can prepare for application season, financial aid, and choosing the right school for matriculation following graduation. Get answers to questions!

Register at the link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfTbBJFPV28GVCe0xHiaZKS2URT0XbDGnphiN4m2weJD7mYqw/viewform ! See you then!

The 9th-10th Grade Campout is on April 23-24 at Silverwood Lake. 9th and 10th grade students are asked to complete the interest form by Wednesday, April 15 to aid in planning (scan the QR code on the flyer).

This and all campouts are paid for through the Be the Key campaign - make sure we don't run short because of rising gas costs by donating today. These and other field trips do not happen without your generosity https://groveptg.org/products/be-the-key-2024-2025

Students grades 7-9 are invited to work with Building a Generation and enroll in "RAP" to help students manage stress, build confidence and self-esteem, and work on interpersonal skills.

This year's final cohort starts on this Wednesday, April 8 and there are still spaces for some students. The cohort will meet for eight Wednesdays from 1:30-3pm. Space is limited and families must complete the interest form: https://docs.google.com/forms/u/0/d/1JKeFc8j2PybPb8UNaHDZ4OcbSoS7nrLNUJd5o4DHOY4/viewform?ts=6826379c&edit_requested=true. Information is also included on the attached flyer.

Students may receive a gift following successful attendance and curriculum completion.

We strongly encourage students to join!

Thank you to everyone who supported CAWE and Winterims! It is truly a community effort and we appreciate every little bit of help and everyone who attended Demo Day (especially in this heat!).

A reminder that The Grove School will be on Spring Break from March 23-April 3.

We will see you back on Monday, April 6, although you can probably catch us at on Saturdays, rain or very warm shine!😊

DEMO DAY ON FRIDAY, MARCH 20 AND YOU ARE INVITED TO SHARE!

On Friday, all plans converge for a day of demonstrations of learning and YOU ARE INVITED. On Friday, March 20 from 12:30-3pm, students will present all kinds of activities and demonstrations to any visiting community members who are able to attend. All demonstrations will take place on the middle school campus.

Students are expected to attend the required school hours on Friday: 8:30am-3:20pm. Lunch will be provided.

We are thrilled to announce that Grove has been named as a California Distinguished School for 2026. We have met the criteria for Achievement Gap Closers, meaning our data show we have accelerated academic progress for two or more groups that have been historically underserved, while also demonstrating achievement for all students that is above the state median and maintaining or increasing academic performance for all students.

We are honored to be part of only 408 schools in the state, 20 in the county, and two in the district to have been given this distinction. This achievement stands as a testament to what is possible for charters, and the hard work and dedication of our teaching team and community at large. Way to go, Grove Team!