All District 16 staff, parents and guardians, as well as the general public are invited to a Showcase of Word and Song at James M Hill Memorial High school between the hours of 4:00 and 7:00 pm, on Wednesday, December 8th, 2010. The experience will allow you to taste a variety of student musical performances, art displays and stories set in the mood of the holiday season. Donations of non-perishable items will also be accepted at the door for our local food banks.
The entire learning community of Gretna Green Elementary would like to officially welcome our newest addition to our teaching staff. Ms. Hitchman will be replacing Ms. Bransfield for the duration of her maternity leave. We all look forward to the positive energy and creativity that Ms. Hitchman will add to the learning environment of our students. Welcome Ms. Hitchman!
We are very excited to announce that Mr. Comeau will be acting Vice-Principal in the absence of Ms. Bransfield. Ms. Bransfield started her maternity leave this week. We wish her well and are anxious to meet her new baby due in January. We are also looking forward to having Mr. Comeau leading our school along with Mr. Buggie!
The entire learning community of Gretna Green Elementary would like to congratulate Mrs. O'Toole on the recent arrival of her first child. Brett was born on November 30th at 10:18 pm and he weighed 9lbs 2 ounces. We all know that Mrs. O'Toole and her husband Jamie will make wonderful parents, bravo!
Our very own custodian is sporting a new look today. Mr. McKinnon has had his trademark moustache since 1986. In support of the Movember campaign he decided to go stacheless. Wow what dedication to a worthwhile cause. I think we can all agree that Mr. McKinnon looks ten years younger!
Gretna Green were caught in a time warp today as they took in some fun filled activities that were popular back in the 80's! In celebration of Gretna Green's 30th anniversary monthly activities have been ogranized. Today students played marbles, hopscotch, flipped cards and tried their best at double dutch. A great time was had by all. Take a peek at our image gallery for some the memorable moments.
The epidemic of bad facial hair sprouting on the faces of Mr. Cabel, Mr. MacIntosh and Mr. Ryan was not an effort to sport a new "facial fashion". Luckily, it was for a good cause: The Movember campaign, which encourages men to grow moustaches during the month of November to raise money for the fight against prostate cancer, afflicts one in six men. We applaud these three young men for supporting a great cause, bravo!
The entire learning community of Gretna Green recently banded together in support of our student David Wilson. David will be undergoing a surgery in the coming weeks. A recent benefit organized by a wonderful group of parents exemplified the strong community spirit that flourishes among our parents, students and teachers on a daily basis. The entire Wilson family would like to acknowledge all those involved with the following words of thanks, "The Wilson family would like to thank everyone for their generous donations at David's Benefit.
Students in grades 3 to 5 have begun their annual Chess Club today. Chess is being played on Wednesday's and Thursday's this year for all those students who have joined. It is a great way to exercise our mental stamina and the kids are having fun!
The students of Gretna Green had a great time at noon hour today! They took advantage of the sticky snow conditions and made a snowman wonderland on our school playground. Check the latest image gallery for some of the highlights.
