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 A Note From Stephanie Kowald, Head Of School
The Fruits of the Spirit is a new character education program at Grace. One of my mentors and former Head of School, Cathy Hardage developed the program.
The Fruits of the Spirit character education program is based on the bible verse Galatians 5:22-23. There are approximately nine months in the school year and there are nine fruits. A fruit is assigned to each month and is introduced to first through eighth grade students by the Christian Formation teacher, Dana Peterson. Throughout the month, the corresponding fruit will be discussed. Each teacher will select a student or students that they believe demonstrate the month's fruit. Additionally, students will nominate a peer from their class that they believe best represents the fruit of the month. The selected students will be recognized in a monthly chapel and will receive a certificate.
According to our Mission Statement, "Grace Episcopal Day School provides a program of academic excellence while preparing children to live responsible lives in a community grounded in the Christian faith." It is my hope that this character education program will provide another opportunity to facilitate the development of the whole child. Thank you to all of our families for the blessings of your children.
"But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control." Galatians 5:22-23
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 Local Fare Food Show Thursday, October 2 Grace is hosting a Local Fare Food Show. Join us Thursday, October 2nd for an evening with our friends from Local Fare Farm. Learn several easy recipes for local fruits and veggies. It all happens in Benedict Hall beginning at 6:30 pm on Thursday, October 2nd. Anyone is welcome so invite your friends and healthy food lovers to attend this delicious event.
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 Grace Day Sunday Sunday, October 5 Mark your calendar for October 5th at 10:30 am. Grace Church is hosting Grace Day Sunday to highlight the ministry of the school. The service will be very similar to the school's chapel services. We encourage GEDS student's and families to participate in lay leadership. Plan now to join other Day School families on this unique opportunity to worship together. Contact Rev. Kedron Nicholson for more information.
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 Blessing of the Animals Sunday, October 5 The blessings continue for the entire family, including our pets. Bring your beloved furry friends to Orange Park's Town Hall Park on Park Avenue and Kingsley for the annual blessing of the animals. Enjoy music, a blessing service, and meet our friends from Safe Animal Shelter, Clay County Humane Society, German Shepard K-9 Rescue, and Community Hospice Pet Peace of Mind Program. It begins at 4:00 pm in Town Hall Park.
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Grace Parents Association Meeting
Tuesday, October 7
The next GPA meeting is Tuesday, October 7th after the Flag assembly. All Grace parents make up the GPA. We help to staff and coordinate numerous fun events, provide faculty support, and build friendships with fellow parents. Meet in the Grace House on the south east corner of the campus. Contact Rebecca Cower, our GPA president for more information. ______________________________________________
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 Artists of the Week Congratulations to Grace and Emily, Artists of the Week. Each week our art department selects an outstanding artwork for this recognition. Our sixth grade studied the work of George Rodrigue. Grace and Emily each created stunning interpretations Rodrigue's "Blue Dog." We recognize the student artists at our Tuesday morning Flag assembly. You can see the original artwork on display in the school office.
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 Grace Soccer What a great season for the Golden Eagles. The final two games are Tuesday October 7th at 3:45 pm at Grace Lutheran and Thursday October 9th at 3:45 pm at our home field, the Fleming Island Soccer Complex on Old Hard Road. Make your plans to attend our games in October. See the Grace athletics website for the game schedule.
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 In The Classroom
A Visit From Blazin Reptiles
King snakes, pythons, iguanas, a large monitor lizard and many more creatures stopped by the fourth grade class recently. Together with their pre-k 4 buddies, the students learned a lot about the behavior and characteristics of reptiles in a way they will not soon forget. Visit the Grace Facebook page to see more pictures. |
 The Grace Fund
The Grace Fund is the foundation of fundraising efforts at GEDS. Your gifts support continued growth in the arts, technology upgrades, financial aid, campus improvements and faculty professional development. Thoughtfully consider your participation level and make a pledge to this year's campaign. Contact Greg Holton form more information. ____________________________________________
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 Product Rewards Box Tops For Education
The Box Tops Classroom Awards will be given a the end of October. We have prizes for top earners in each class and a prize for he top earner in the school. Bring in those Box Tops and support Grace in your regular consumer activities. C ontact Langdon Zimmer for more information.
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 Easy Peasy Fun Run
This fall Grace is sponsoring the Easy Peasy Fun Run Series in Jacksonville. Specifically, GEDS is providing leadership and staffing for the Kid Zone during the parent's run. Visit the Easy Peasy website and sign up for this inaugural fitness run for the whole family. Proceeds benefit the Easy Peasy Kids Fitness Foundation. We are delighted to partner with Eden Kendall, the foundation president and radio co-host 99.9 Gator Country.
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 Grace On Air Students Lead the Morning Salute on Tuesday, September 30
Listen for our fifth and sixth grades at 7:00 am Tuesday, September 30th for the Morning Salute. The students will lead 99.9 Gator Country listeners in the Pledge of Allegiance. Tune in frequently, our students will be regular guests of the Morning Salute feature! Our friend Eden Kendall is thankful for GEDS and often promotes the school on her popular Facebook page and her morning radio show on 99.9.
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 Service of Installation Wednesday, October 1
You are cordially invited to attend the installation service for the Rev. Kedron Nicholson on Wednesday, October 1st at 6:30 pm at Grace Episcopal Church. A reception will follow. The church is located at 245 Kingsley Avenue in Orange Park. Clergy are invited to vest and process in white stoles. _______________________________________
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Grace Episcopal Day School
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156 Kingsley Avenue
Orange Park, FL 32073
(904) 269-3718
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"but they who wait for the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings like eagles; they shall run and not be weary; they shall walk and not faint."
Isaiah 40:31
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