After a phenomenally well run campaign and some persuasive speeches. The students of Gretna Green have spoken. This year's elected student council will undoubtedly represent student interests exceptionally well in the months ahead. Please join us in congratulating the Gretna Green Student Council for 2010 - 2011. They are:
Front row left to right: Molly H. Secretary, Kristy V.- President, Megan C.- Vice-President
Middle row left to right: Drew S.- grade 3 class rep, Kale P.-grade 4 class rep, Ben S. -grade 3 class rep, Isabella G. -grade 3 class rep.
The annual Gretna Green Open House was a huge success once again this year. Many parents and students enjoyed ice cream and sweets and an opportunity to meet their respective teachers. The reception was exceptionally well attended and we are all looking forward to another wonderful year at Gretna Green Elementary!
Pam McEachern of Edgewater Embroidery will be at the Welcome Back to School Dessert Delight Night on Thursday, September 16. She will be providing us with samples of Gretna Green clothing that is available for ordering. Following is a price list (name and school crest is included in the price):
Hoodie - $35.00
Zip-up Hoodie - $40.00
T-Shirt - $12.00
Sweatshirt - $25.00
Track Suit - $80.00
Hat, Scarf & Mittens - $30.00
Hat - $12.00
School Teddy Bear - $20.00
The entire learning community of Gretna Green celebrated an excellent kick off to our academic year. The grade five students lead us all in song and dance and it was a great way to embrace our school spirit. New staff members were introduced and Ms. Bransfield along with Mr. Buggie greeted everyone with a warm welcome. It was also a perfect time to kick off our official student council elections which will roll out shortly. A great time was had by all!
The boys and girls had a great start to their year today. It was nice to hear the sounds of laughter and student voices once again in our hallways! We are all looking forward to fun learning opportunities and would like to welcome everyone back to yet another spectacular year!
The entire learning community would like to extend a warm welcome to all new and returning students attending Gretna Green Elementary in September! We are all excited to begin a new year with a learning environment that promotes a caring, cooperative and innovative community of learners. This year will undoubtedly offer an array of learning opportunities that will make your learning experience at Gretna Green Elementary a memorable one. See you all on September 7th!
Mr. Rodney Buggie has been appointed as the Acting Principal for the 2010-2011 school year. Mrs. Simmons will be taking a position as a Technology Mentor for the year. Gretna Green is happy to have Mr. Buggie join our team and are looking forward to having him lead throughout this school year.
The entire learning community of Gretna Green Elementary would like to extend their sincerest thank you to this year's Grade Five Year Book Committee. Student members were Haylie, Taylor, Emily and Taufah. We would also like to extend a special thank you to our school secretary, Mrs. Clark, who oversaw the entire project! The year books were a big hit among our students at the grade five banquet. We appreciate the number of dedicated hours and effort put into this formidable memoir over the last two months of school by the entire committee!
The grade five students ended their year with a congratulatory banquet for the entire team. A special celebratory nod went out to Zachary N., Taufah, Jarred and Janessa who all received special year end awards. The students all reminisced about their fond memories of Gretna Green and thoroughly enjoyed their afternoon! Check out our latest image gallery for some of the highlights.
The grade five students acknowledged our very own Mrs. B. Briggs upon her retirement after many years of service in our school cafeteria. Each student presented her with a personal written anecdote of why she will be missed by all of us. Mrs. Briggs was then presented with a beautiful bouquet of flowers and song. Good luck to you Mrs. Briggs. We will all miss you!
