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Looking Back at Fall 2021

May 19, 2022

The 2021-2022 school year has been challenging. GRPS families, students, staff members, and stakeholders had to adjust, re-adjust, and flex …

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Preventing Summer Learning Loss

April 18, 2022

After achieving in school all year long, some students actually slide back during the summer months, losing important math and reading …

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Standardized Tests

February 8, 2022

When they take their standardized assessments, your child might be feeling the pressure to perform. As a parent or caregiver, it’s only …

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Developing Relationship Skills

January 10, 2022

Building positive relationships is the foundation for success. Like most parents, you probably want your kids to become leaders and heroes, …

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Literacy

December 14, 2021

It’s always a good time to think about reading, a fundamental building block of learning. We all know that first children learn to read, and …

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Mindfulness and Gratitude

November 4, 2021

Children of all ages can benefit from mindfulness, the simple practice of bringing a gentle, accepting attitude to the present moment. It …

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Gratitude & Mindfulness

October 11, 2021

The GRPS Family and Community Engagement office knows our district’s families are experiencing stress during this pandemic. However, you and …

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Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

September 7, 2021

Grand Rapids Public Schools’ commitment to equity and inclusion is stated in the district-wide mission: We aim to “ensure all Grand Rapids …

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Strive for Less than 5!

August 16, 2021

When children miss just one day of school per month, even in kindergarten and lower grades, they will be LESS likely to graduate from high …

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Starting School Safely

July 19, 2021

As we adjust to the impacts of COVID-19, the GRPS FACE team aims to support the health, safety, and wellbeing of our district's students, …

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