At 8:30 PM on Saturday March 26, 2011 - lights will switch off around
the globe for Earth Hour and people will commit to actions that go
beyond the hour.So let's support this environmental cause Gretna Green and flick the switch at 8:30 on Saturday!
The grade fives had a memorable day today. They had a video conference with Canadian Space Agency scientist Vicky Hipkin. During their conference they spoke of an assortment of topics regarding our atmosphere, planets and lunar conditions. The students also duplicated the atmospheric conditions of Mars under the guidance of expert Vicky Hipkin. It certainly was a memorable day for everyone!
Our floor hockey season is off and running once again this year. The boys and girls are having fun under the guidance of their coach Mr. Ryan. Check out our latest image gallery for some of the highlights.
Congratulations to the Girls' Min Pulamoo basketball team who won the bronze medal in this weekend's provincials. It is always refreshing to see our students succeed in and outside of school. The bronze medal recipeints are Kamryn M., Alexis M., Megan C., Katie A. and Lauren S. Congratulations girls!!!
Gretna Green hosted its annual Science Fair today. Congratulations to the following students for being selected to represent our school in the upcoming District 16 Science Fair to be held on March 23rd at Grenta Green. Our finalists are (Grade 3) Bilal, Isabella, Matthew R., Patrick, (Grade 4) Brydie, Shaylin &Lauren, (Grade 5) Saood, Katelyn & Alicia, David N., David W. and Sophie. The grade 3-5 students did a fantastic job presenting to both parents and students throughout the day. The display of Science content and fabulous knowledge shared by our students was second to none.
The Scholastic Book Fair will be held at Gretna Green next week in the library! Please come out and support this great event!
Don't forget to fill out the ballot on the back of the flyers that
will be sent home this week for a chance to win $50.00 worth of free
books. $25 for your child and $25 for his or her classroom.
Also, if your child spends $25 on Tuesday they will recieve a free
stuffed puppy and a book in a carrying case. Don't miss out on this great
opportunity! There is a limited quantity.
Gretna Green is busy once again providing fun and interactive learning opportunties for our students! Thursday, March 17th is not only St. Patrick's Day but it is also our School Science Fair and our PSSC Math Family Fun Night. Parents and family are invited to view our grade 3-5 student Science projects on March 17th from 1:30-2:15. We would also like to invite all of you to our PSSC Math Family Fun Night being held in the cafeteria at 6:30 on March 17th as well. So come on out tomorrow and enjoy these unique learning opportunities for both you and your child!
The entire learning community of Gretna Green would like to extend a safe and joyful March Break to all of you. May you take this time to spend with family and friends and we look forward to your return on March 14th. We would also like to take this time to thank all those who made this week's Student Appreciation Week such a huge success. Mr. Ryan, Ms. Morehouse and a core group of devoted students should all be commended for their dedication and hard work. Bravo team!
The Home & School Committee have done it again! Our Home & School have suceeded in making our students happy and making Gretna Green a great place to learn once again this week. Each class was given an assortment of board games; much to the pleasure of teachers and students. We are so lucky to be surrounded by such positive and devoted parents who contribute to the overall quality of learning of our students throughout the year!
