Our annual school fundraiser officially kicked off today, Monday, October 7th and will run until Friday, October 18th. Again this year, we will be using QSP Magazine Subscriptions and the Norcard Gift Shoppe Catalogue. This fundraiser will help to support school based activities throughout the year and we would appreciate your support! Check out Students' Corner for our promotional video outlining some of the great prizes available for students to win.
Students and parents are all reminded that there will be no school on October 10th and 11th due to professional development days for teachers and support staff. Monday, October 14th will also be a holiday for students in recognition of the Thanksgiving Holiday. Enjoy the extended weekend boys and girls!
Grade Two students interested in participating in drama were given schedules for the month of October (please see the schedule posted under "School Documents" if you don't have a copy). We are very excited to have our new members join us! Grade Two students attend the practices for "Grade Two poets".
Our school based recycling program has rolled under the guidance of Mme Gallant, Mrs Roy and their students. Jaden, George and Julianna took it upon themselves to create a presentation and visit each class sharing the proper ways to recycle at Gretna Green. Thanks so much boys and girls!
We would like to welcome our new Principal and Vice Principal for a day at Gretna Green. Principal Mr. Richard and Vice Principal, Ms. Desroches look forward to their new postion for a day at Gretna Green. Their names were selected from a draw following our Terry Fox Fundraiser. Congratulations to the both of you and have a good day!
Our very own Morgan participated in the annual Pumpkin Fling competition over the weekend and took home second place honors. Way to go Morgan, you have the magic touch!
Tim Hortons continued their annual gift of SMILEY COOKIES for all of our students at Gretna Green once again this year. The cookies put a lot of smiles on our most appreciative students. Thank you Tim Hortons!!!
Don't forget to check out Students' Corner located on this page. Simply click the Students' Corner tab and you will find an assortment of student created content. This includes, recipients of celebrating student bucket fillers certificates, write traits videos, podcasts, digital photos etc ... So don't be shy and check us out throughout the year!
Kindergarten registration will take place at Gretna Green Elementary School from October 15th to 18th for children who will turn 5 by December 31, 2014 and who start school in September 2014. Register your child for Kindergarten this October and receive information and invitations to be part of activities to support your child’s learning.
