One of our students of Gretna Green Elementary, Hunter Row, has come up with a pretty unique fundraising campaign for a friend. His friend, Aleah Somers from St. Andrews Elementary, was recently diagnosed with leukemia. Hunter would like to support her as she commences her treatments.
The annual Gretna Green Craft Sale and Holly Tea will be held once again this year on December 1st from 10:00 am - 2:00 pm. So come on out and enjoy the fantastic selection of quality crafts for this holiday season. Mark this date on your calendars and we hope to see you join us for this memorable annual tradition!
Author Sheree Fitch was well received by over 450 students today at Gretna Green. She shared poems and advice and answered many questions from the aspiring writers in the crowd. It truly was a great way to start our day and have the opportunity to meet such a wonderful author and person. Thank you Sheree!!!
What are the best cereals for children?
A healthy cereal should contain:
- At least 3 grams of fiber
- No more than 6 grams of sugar
- No more than 3 grams of fat
Please visit http://asd-n.nbed.nb.ca/healthy-breakfast-healthy-learners for more examples of cereal and information about breakfast.
Mrs. Simmons found herself surrounded by family and friends as she was recognized by our Minister of Education, Jody Carr, with this year's Minster's Excellence In Teaching Award over the weekend. The purpose of the award is to recognize and honour dynamic educators who have displayed outstanding skills in supporting the needs of diverse learners of the 21st century at the school, district and provincial level. Mrs. Simmons has certainly earned these wonderful accolades and is well deserving of this honor. Congratulations Mrs. Simmons!!!
Mrs. Simmons' class had a unique learning opportunity today! They had a video conference with the Honorable Minister of Education, Jody Carr. Each student had the opportunity to ask one question to the minister regarding his job as minister, our province and other topics. The students thoroughly enjoyed their session and so did Mr. Carr. Well done boys and girls!
What are some healthy breakfast ideas that appeal to kids?
Make up a big batch of whole-grain muffins, pancakes or waffles and freeze them. Toast or warm them up in the morning before school.
Here are some other creative breakfast options:
French Toast Sticks & Applesauce
Breakfast Pizza
Breakfast Burrito
For these recipes and more information please visit http://asd-n.nbed.nb.ca/healthy-breakfast-healthy-learners .
Please click the link below to read a message from our district superintendent, Nancy Boucher, regarding the decision making process followed as it pertains to school closures due to inclement weather.
We will be holding our annual Scholastic Book Fair during the week of November 19th to the 23rd. Students will be visiting the Book Fair on Monday, November 19th to see all the wonderful and amazing 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 (parent/teacher evening) from 9:00 – 3:00 p.m. and again from 4:00-7:00 p.m. So come on out and check the great selection of books available this year and start your Christmas shopping early.
This video slide show was shared to our captive audience during our Remembrance Day ceremony today. Thanks to all those who gathered to give THANKS to all those past and present who served in honor of this great nation. Click the link below to view our slide show.
