The entire learning community of Gretna Green would like to wish you all a fun filled yet restful March Break. We all look forward to your return on March 11th!
This month's assembly was filled with applause, cheers, song and dance as we rapped up another month of celebration at Gretna Green. Home & School President, Kim Mah, presented prizes to our top fundraisers and our monthly awards and certificates were also celebrated. This month's assembly finished off with some great student talent as they danced for the entire school. Good times!
Some of our students were given the opportunity to listen to some fine percussionists with other students at Carrefour Beausoleil. They were thoroughly impressed with the display of talent and looked forward to putting to practice some of the skills they learned on their own student desks.
During a recent hockey tournament in Sunny Corner, the Carlee Carney Memorial Tournament, some of our own Gretna Green students were victorious! Players were, Colby Smith, Ethan King, Caleb Donnelly, Matthew Roy, Matthew Brennan and Amy Adams. They won 1st place in the Atom Division of the Tournament and brought home Gold medals. They were lead by head coach Mark Donnelly, Caleb's dad.
Tips for Keeping Lunch Safe:Always wash hands before preparing or eating lunch. This is the one of best ways to prevent food spoilage and contamination.Keep cold foods cold. Keep hot foods hot. Clean all lunch boxes, thermal bags, plastic utensils and containers in hot soapy water. DO NOT re-use plastic wrapping and bags.Wash all fruits and veggies under cold running water.For more on keeping lunches safe visit: http://asd-n.nbed.nb.ca/healthy-lunches-healthy-learners .
Drinks – Keeping Lunch Healthy
Dietitians of Canada recommends:Children 1 to 8 years old get 6 cups of fluid per day.
9 to 13 years old girls should get between 8-9 cups per day.
9 to 13 year old boys should get between 10-13 cups per day.
For more on Water, Milk and 100% Fruit Juice, which are good choices for drinks, as well as other information about what to drink visit http://asd-n.nbed.nb.ca/healthy-lunches-healthy-learners .
Gretna Green Home & School hosted their first Family Winterlude today and a great time was had by all! Families took part in snowshoeing, cross country sking and skating on our outdoor rink. The afternoon proved to be a fun time for everyone and we all look forward to doing it again next year!
The Gretna Green Home & School would like to remind all students that all fundrasing money is due on Monday, February 25th. This year's list of prizes are fantastic. Prizes are as follows - Top Fundraiser: Ipad, 2nd place: Nintendo WiiU, 3rd place: Digital camera. For every $50.00 raised, students' names will be put in a draw for an Ipod Touch and the top fundraising class for both K-2 and 3-5 will win a class pizza party! So with such a great list of prizes make sure you support our Home & School and make this year's fundraising campaign the best ever!!!
The entire staff of Gretna Green Elementary would like to thank all those responsible for making this week's Staff Appreciation a memorable week for everyone. The daily snacks, treats,full meals, cards and letters went above and beyond anything we could have expected. We truly are blessed to be surrounded by such a fantastic learning community and for that ... we thank you!
Bradyn, Caleb, Jaden and Nick learned a little more about the use of telescopes today with the help of Mr. Adam Hayward all the way from Amsterdam. Mr. Hayward skyped in today for an online tutorial on the use of these amazing scientific instruments! We will keep you updated with our progress over the next few months as the learning continues!
