Gretna Green is supporting the MOvember campaign and is raising awareness for men's health issues. All students that bring in a toonie will be given a mustache to wear on Monday, November 25th. Please help support this important cause! Check out our student created promotional video in Students' Corner on our school homepage or by clicking this link,
http://gretnagreen.nbed.nb.ca/other/video/school-movember-promo-video
Randy Urquhart surprised our staff this morning with a load of coffee and treats from Tim Hortons. What a perfect way to start our day for the entire staff at Gretna Green! Remember ... you are way ahead in a Honda!
Energy Drinks and Sport Drinks
Energy drinks (ie.
Redbull, Monster, Red Rain, Rockstar, Amp, Five hour Energy) claim to give you
more energy and make you more alert. However, they are full of caffeine and
sugar! They
also contain other substances, such as guarana, that has 2-3 times more
caffeine than a coffee bean. The amount of caffeine in most energy drinks
exceeds the recommendations for children. Caffeine
can cause nervousness, anxiety, stomach/intestinal upset, rapid heart rate,
trouble sleeping, headache, fatigue, irritability and poor concentration. Therefore, energy
We will be holding our annual Scholastic Book Fair this coming week from November 18th -21st. Students will be visiting the Book Fair on Monday, November 18th to view all the wonderful English and French books the Fair has to offer. Times for the Fair are as follows: Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday - 9:00-3:00 p.m. and on Thursday during parent-teacher interviews from 9:00-3:00 pm and again from 4:00-7:00 pm. So come on out and purchase some fantastic books.
Mme Gallant and Mr. Cabel opened their students' eyes to a virtual exchange via skype today. The students had the opportunity to speak with MVHS students and teachers along with their host families who are all taking part in a student exchange in Holland this week. The dialogue was enlightening and a great way to reconnect to Miramichi students and give them a little a taste of home as they visit Holland.
Our school district has created a new bus policy regarding the number of stops students can make within a week. Students are now permitted to have one permenant stop plus one alternate. Please click on the link in this message for further details from our superintendent.
Benefits of Physical ActivityHere are some benefits of doing physical activity each day:1.Better health2.Improved fitness3.Better posture and balance4.Better self-esteem5.Weight control6.Stronger muscles and bones7.Feeling more energetic and happier8.Feeling less stressed and more relaxed9.Increased concentration/ better academic score
Here are some risks of being inactive:1.Heart disease2.Obesity3.High blood pressure4.Diabetes5.Osteoporosis6.Stroke7.Depression8.Colon cancerAs you can see, you can really benefit from being physically active!
(ASD-N Healthy Learners Program)
Gretna Green held its Remembrance Day Program today under the guidance of Ms. Bransfield and it was a huge success. The students shared an impressive ensemble of songs and readings in both French and English to an appreciative audience. If you would like to view the slide show that was shared today during our ceremony please visit Students' Corner.
On the monthly drama schedule for November, there was a practice scheduled for Monday, November 11 for the Engineer, the Train, Izzy, the Elves, Mee-Too, the Chorus, and the Reindeer. That practice will be rescheduled for Friday, November 14 at the usual time. Apologies for any confusion!
