Grand Rapids

Gymnastics Academy

“Building confidence, self-esteem and leaderships skills through gymnastics and dance instruction in a safe and positive atmosphere.”

July/August 2006 Newsletter

 

Change in August Schedule

Due to Minnesota hosting this year’s National Championship and USA Gymnastics Congress this year, GRGA has adjusted its August schedule.   The four-week session for August will be split in two.   The first two weeks of August will be July 31-August 13.    The gym will be “off” and the summer clinic will be held during the third week of August (8/14-8/19) for levels 2 through 6.   Then, the final two weeks of the August session will be from August 20th to September 1st.   

 

Tall Timbers Day Parade

GRGA wants your child’s participation in this year’s Tall Timbers Day Parade on Sunday August 6th.   Each child participating in the parade will receive a FREE T-SHIRT from GRGA to wear during the parade and a candy bag after the parade.    Also, before the parade, Andrea and Patrick will host a hot dog cook-out at their house, conveniently located at the parade start.  We welcome parents and siblings to participate as well.  We will have a “riding” float this year for those who do not wish to walk.  Please sign up in the lobby to participate in this fun event.      

 

Fall 2006 Schedule

The Fall 2006 schedule is available in the gym lobby along with fall sign up sheets.   Please fill out your fall registration form and deposit it in the payment box.  Fall classes fill up fast and additional classes likely will not be added due to the lack of time available.    

 

Dates To Know

August 6 – Tall Timbers Day Parade / Cook Out

August 12th – Applebee’s Pancake Breakfast fundraiser

August 19 – 2006 National Championship Bus Trip

August 13-16 – Summer Clinic

August 13-20 – No Classes at GRGA

September 5 – Fall Schedule Begins

 

New Fall Dance Classes

GRGA has added several new dance class options to our fall 2006 schedule.  We will now be offering “Kid’s Hop/Jazz” as well as a “Ballet/Modern” for two different age groups.  Any student participating in a gymnastics class in addition to dance will receive a 10% discount toward their dance tuition cost.    

 

 

Grand Rapids Gymnastics Academy

1887 East Highway 2

La Prairie, MN 55744

218-326-3001

www.grgymacademy.com

 

 

Visa Championship

If you’re interested in attending the 2006 National Championships in Saint Paul and have not signed up yet, spots are filling fast!  Please see the easel in the lobby for more information on the chartered bus trip that is open to everyone.   If you have any questions or wish to sign up, please visit the information desk.   Any unsold seats as of July 20th will be sold to the public.  

 

GRGA Annual Holiday Show

GRGA will host a Holiday Show again this year at Greenway High School for ALL dance and gymnastics students, including pre-school.   As the date nears, GRGA will order leotards for each student.   The cost for each leotard can be taken from your fundraising account.  So, if you haven’t begun fund-raising yet, this is a great reason to start.  Participation in the show is entirely optional. 

 

Fall Open Gym

In order to provide more attention to our members and keep open gym a fun and safe event for all, open gym will now be a member-only event.   To participate in open gym, you must be enrolled in current classes.  GRGA also encourages members to utilize open gym as a make up class for any absences from regular class during the week.   We ask that you continue to call prior to missing class or attending any make up classes.   This helps GRGA ensure proper student to coach ratios.   

 

Gymnasts of The Month

Autumn Stokes – level 2

Justine Stoltz – level 4

 

Dancer of The Month

Savanna Stoltz

 

Candy Bar Fundraiser

All members are invited to participate in candy bar sales to help fundraise for their individual accounts.   Fundraising money may be used for the National Championship bus trip, the holiday show or competitive expenses.    Candy bars are available now and will be available throughout July and possibly August.   

 

Applebee’s Pancake Breakfast

The Grand Rapids Applebee’s will host the GRGA competitive team on August 12th from 8:00 to 10:00 AM for a pancake breakfast fundraiser.  GRGA competitive members will be pre-selling tickets for $5 each that are good for a full pancake breakfast courtesy of Applebee’s and their staff.   Also, at Applebee’s this day, GRGA’s team will be holding a car wash to further benefit their fundraising accounts.    Come by and support the GRGA team on August 12th and have an awesome breakfast at Applebee’s.   Tickets will be available before the event by purchasing from a competitive team member or at the information desk in the lobby.   Tickets can also be purchased at the door during the event. 

 

 

 

Grand Rapids Gymnastics Academy

1887 East Highway 2

La Prairie, MN 55744

218-326-3001

www.grgymacademy.com