Once again, Student Appreciation Week was a big hit this year. The students took on the teachers in the annual Survivor Challenge. The students are happy to report that they came out victorious. Congratulations to Devon D. who was crowned this year's "Ultimate Survivor". The entire learning community would also like to thank Mrs.
The staff at Gretna Green want to thank our parent community for all the special treatment last week during Staff Appreciation Week! You help to make Gretna Green a "Great Place to Learn"
The grade fives were in the Olympic spirit on Friday as they spent their morning cross country skiing at the Miramichi Cross Country Ski Club. The kids had a great time. We would like to thank Mr. Peter Gadd for making this special outing possible. Peter was instrumental in providing lessons and ski equipment and making this special day a memorable experience. A special thanks to Bunnie Dumpsey for navigating the kids through the Red Trail. Thanks again from the grade five students for a great time!
Congratulations to Jadyn Mah! Jadyn won Most Talented in the K-2 Student Category for the "So you Think You Can Dance" competition held at MVHS today. Also congratulations to Erin Savard, Alex Williston and Madison Matchett who competed for Gretna Green in the Grade 3-5 Category!
Due to the school closures in the southern section of District 16 and
the anticipated road conditions in the area, tonight's CUTE Awards
ceremony has been postponed until Thursday evening February 18th. The lobby showcase will begin at 6:30 pm and the official ceremony will start at 7:00 pm.
The grade five students of Gretna Green would like to thank Miramichi Police Sergeant, Merle Campbell, for a memorable tour of our very own Miramichi Police Station. We had the opportunity to get a first hand view of how the Miramichi Police Force work as a team to make our community a safer place. Constable Chadwick also reinforced how important it was for our students to continue making good choices and furthering our education. A definite highlight was to get a personal meeting with the latest addition to the force, K-9 Timo, along with handler Lori McEachern. Thanks again Sergeant Campb
On Friday, February 12, students at Gretna Green helped celebrate the opening the 2010 Olympic Games by hosting their own Math Measurement Olympics. Each class competed in a series of 5 events; Side Step, High Jump, Straw Javelin, Cotton Ball Shot Put and Paper Plate Discus Throw. Bronze, Silver and Gold medals were given to the students who earned the top points for their class. All students earned a certificate of participation. See the image gallery for pictures!
The grade five students have started a recycling program at school with the help of Hebert's Bottle Exchange, located on Wellington St., Chatham. We have set up an account for the school at this location. The grade five students would like to encourage you to drop off your recylables at Hebert's Recycling as a donation for our year end field trip to Moncton. Thank You!
Mr. Comeau is one the Finalists for the Innovative Use of
Technology Award which will be presented at the upcoming
District 16 CUTE Technology Award show, which are scheduled to take
place February 17th. He needs your vote.....click here to help him win
this award he is so deserving of!!
http://www.district16.nbed.nb.ca/cutevote2010
