The Grove Newsletter
October 28, 2025
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From Fun Nights to Future Success. See What’s Ahead at Groves
Mark your calendars for a night of fun and connection, the Lower School Friday Night Fun & Parent Social is on Friday, November 7. One for the kids, one for the grown-ups, and plenty of community spirit all around!
Students: Friday Fun Night
Date: Friday, November 7, 2025
Time: 6:30–8:30 PM
Location: Groves Academy
Cost: Free
Games, crafts, sports court action, a cozy movie, and snacks galore. We’ll bring the fun while kids laugh, play, and make memories together.
Parents: Parent Social @ Park Tavern
Date: Friday, November 7, 2025
Time: 6:30–8:15 PM
Location: Park Tavern
3401 Louisiana Avenue South
St. Louis Park, MN 55426
Cost: We’ll provide some appetizers. Drinks and additional food are pay-your-own. No purchase necessary to attend.
Join fellow Lower School parents for an easygoing night of conversation and connection.
RSVP (strongly encouraged, not required): One simple form covers both events.
Questions?
Contact Emily Groebner, GPO Chair, at [email protected] or 612-459-3054.
Community — the Groves way.
Mark your calendars for a night that’s all about fun, friends, and community! Join us on Friday, November 14, for our Middle School Friday Fun Night & Parent Social. Two great events happening at the same time, designed to bring our Groves community together.
Students: Friday Fun Night @ Groves Academy
Date: Friday, November 14, 2025
Time: 6:30–8:30 PM
Cost: Free!
Get ready for an evening packed with excitement — from games and sports court action to creative crafts, a cozy movie, and plenty of snacks. It’s the perfect chance to relax, connect, and celebrate with friends!
Parents: Social @ Park Tavern
Date: Friday, November 14, 2025
Time: 6:30–8:15 PM
Location: Park Tavern
3401 Louisiana Ave. South
St. Louis Park, MN 55426
Cost: We’ll provide some appetizers, and drinks or additional food are pay-your-own (no purchase required to attend!).
This casual, come-as-you-are gathering is a great way to meet other Middle School parents.
RSVP (strongly encouraged, not required): One simple form covers both events.
Questions?
Contact Emily Groebner, GPO Chair, at [email protected] or 612-459-3054.
It’s going to be a night full of laughter, community, and connection, and we can’t wait to see you there!
Date: Tuesday, November 11
Time: 6:30 –7:45 PM
Location: Virtual Event
Parents and caregivers of Groves’ 7th and 8th-grade Middle Schoolers, you’re invited to On the Move: Advancing to Upper School!
Join us for an evening of connection, insight, and celebration as we look ahead to your child’s next chapter. See how Groves continues to nurture their strengths, build confidence, and prepare them to soar in Upper School.
During this interactive session, you’ll:
- Meet Division Directors who will guide your child’s next stage of growth
- Explore a typical Upper School day and curriculum
- Hear from current Groves families
- Get answers during a live Q&A
- Receive key re-enrollment and tuition assistance updates
Date: Thursday, November 13
Time: 6:30 –7:45 PM
Location: Virtual Event
Parents and caregivers of Groves’ 5th & 6th-grade Lower Schoolers, you’re invited to On the Move: Advancing to Middle School!
An engaging virtual gathering designed for Groves’ parents and caregivers. This evening is about celebrating your child’s next chapter and gaining clarity on what’s ahead as they transition into Middle School.
You’ll have the chance to:
- Meet Division Directors who will guide your student’s next stage of learning
- Experience a “day in the life” of Middle School
- Explore our curriculum and how each division supports academic and social growth
- Hear from current Groves families
- Ask your questions during a live Q&A
You’ll also receive key re-enrollment and Tuition Assistance updates to help you plan with confidence.
Alumni Spotlight
“Groves didn’t justchange my life, it gave me the confidence to build one I’m proud of.”
Mariah Zingale | 2013-2017
“When I started at Groves in 9th grade, I was reading at a 4th grade level and couldn’t even order off a menu. By senior year, I had read the entire Harry Potter series and today, I’m a registered nurse in the Neuroscience ICU, helping save lives. Groves didn’t just change my life, it gave me the confidence to build one I’m proud of.”
Mariah Zingale | 2013-2017
