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Let’s Team Up for Student Success

Dates: TODAY, Tuesday, October 14 & TOMORROW, Wednesday, October 15
Time: 1:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Location: Groves Academy
We can’t wait to see you!

Lower School Fall Festival

Our beloved Lower School Fall Festival is happening during the school day on Friday, October 31! Parent volunteers transform classrooms with science experiments, creative crafts, and festive games.

This year, students will make (and melt!) their own ghosts, craft pine cone owls, yarn mummies, and Q-tip skeletons, and enjoy activities like witch hat toss, Halloween Bingo, and the mummy relay.

We need volunteers! This is our largest parent-run event of the year, and no experience is needed. Morning instructionals will teach you all you need to know. Costumes are welcome (school-friendly, of course).

Come join the fun and help make this magical day possible!

Volunteer Today!

Volunteer with Free Bikes 4 Kidz

Date: Saturday, October 25, 2025
Time: 12:00 – 3:00 PM
Location: Free Bikes 4 Kidz MN Warehouse
Sponsored by Groves Student Council

Requirements:

• Ages 12 and older are welcome. One adult chaperone is required for every four kids.
• Any child under 18 attending without a parent must complete and sign this waiver to submit at check-in.
• Bike Cleaners: no experience needed. You will clean a wide range of bikes, getting them ready for repair by preppers and mechanics.
• Bike Preppers and Mechanics: Limited spots; experience required (tire/tube changes, pedal adjustments, etc.).

Signup: Register individually at FB4KMN

Volunteer Signup: Use Group Code: Grove17FB4k

Questions? Contact Curtis Olufson at [email protected]

Thank you in advance for joining and helping make a difference in the lives of thousands of kids!

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Experience Dyslexia Simulation

Date: Tuesday, October 21
Time: 6:30 – 8:00 PM
Location: Groves Learning Organization
Facilitated by Decoding Dyslexia of Minnesota

This interactive, in-person workshop will immerse you in a series of activities designed to replicate the challenges faced by individuals with language-based learning differences. You’ll gain a deeper understanding of the frustrations and resilience experienced by students with dyslexia and similar learning differences.

What to Expect:

• Hands-on activities simulating reading, writing, and processing challenges
• Guided reflection and discussion led by Decoding Dyslexia facilitators
• Strategies and resources for supporting learners

Please arrive 10 minutes early to allow time for check-in.

We look forward to sharing this powerful experience with you!

Register Here

Photo Retake Day

For students who were absent on Picture Day or need a new photo, retake day is Wednesday, October 22.

New Parent Social

More than an event, it’s a chance to connect!

Date: Thursday, October 23
Time: 5:00 – 8:00 PM
Location: Groves Academy
Join us for an evening to connect with fellow new parents and caregivers! Enjoy drinks, appetizers, and a brief program introducing our school leadership, admissions, and advancement teams, then mingle and build relationships within the Groves community.

Sign Up Today!

Save the Date and Help Make it Magical!

The annual Groves Gala is set for Friday, April 17, at The Depot.

Want to plug in, meet other Groves’ parents, and power our biggest fundraiser of the year? Join the Gala Committee.

The Committee meets once a month for one hour, immediately following morning drop-off (or join virtually).
Help secure auction items and sponsorships, boost attendance, and plan the fun touches that make the Gala unforgettable.

We’d love you on the Committee!

Questions? Contact Advancement

SIGN UP TODAY!

Alumni Quote

“Groves taught me the importance of showing up and how to stay organized and succeed using planners, tools like Grammarly, and text-to-speech. I learned how to tackle my work with confidence.”

Tom Iverson | Groves Academy 2012-2019