Happy 60th Birthday to our very own Mrs. Arbeau!! She is celebrating this special day today October 13th!! The staff and students at Gretna Green wish her a very Happy birthday!
Represenatives from the Miramichi Fire Department highlighted the importance of fire safety to our students and staff today. A definite highlight for our very own Drayden was winning the "tip of the week" question and receiving a cool t-shirt for a prize. We would like to thank our fire fighter volunteers for the brave work they do on a daily basis to help keep us all safe!
We have so much to be greatful for within the learning community of Gretna Green Elementary. Our students, parents, teachers and entire support staff help to make our learning environment an enjoyable one each and every day and for this, we thank you! May all of you enjoy this festive weekend with family, friends and memorable moments. We all look forward to your return on Tuesday.
Our morning theme song finalists have recorded their songs and they are now uploaded to our school home page. To view your choices go to the "Quick Links" tab and click on the "Theme Song Contest" tab. Listen to all five entries and then select your choice for our new theme song. Remember, only one vote per house hold please. Good luck to all of our finalists!!!
On Wednesday, October 5th Julie Martin will be Acting Principal for the day and Kamryn Morehouse will be Acting Vice Principal for the day! The girls won this privledge by bringing in Loonies for our Terry Fox Spare Change Drive! The new Administration for the day have made a few changes for Wednesday. Tomorrow, students will be allowed to wear their PJ's to school and chew gum. As well recess will be 5 minutes longer and students can wear hats throughout the day as well!
Our 1st Annual Fall Fair was a huge success! Thank you to our school community and friends who came out to join in this fun filled day! The day consisted of carnival games, manicures, face painting, cotton candy and much, much more!! A huge thank you to Towne Ford and Randy Urquhart, who provided us with the opportunity to Drive One for UR school throughout the afternoon! We also appreciate all our Gretna Green Alumini who helped make this day a success! One last thank you goes out the staff at Gretna Green who came together in organizing this fundraiser! A job well done!
To kick off International Walk to School month, Gretna Green staff, students, alumini and parents joined together and particpated in our annual "Walking School Bus." The school community met at the Northumberland Square Mall at 7:30 on September 30th and walked to school. If you missed this Walking School Bus don't worry because we will be walking again in the Spring!
A sepcial school assembly was held today to bid farewell to our amazing guidance counsellor, Ms. Sturgeon. She will be on maternity leave for the remainder of the year and we wish her all the best with her new family addition. We will miss you Ms. Sturgeon! School custodian, Mr. McKinnon, was also recognized with a special award created by Mr. Comeau's class for all that he does at Gretna Green. Congratulations Mr. McKinnon!
Mr. Ryan had his first biking session with the outdoor adventure club today and it was a huge hit with our students. The biking trails are now up and running and we are looking forward to a great fall season on the bikes. We would also like to invite all community members to enjoy our trails on bikes or by walking.
Please note that the times on the Mad Science forms are incorrect!! The times should read 2:30 - 3:30 for both grades K-2 and for grade 3-5! Mad Science begins Thursday, October 6 and it will run for 6 weeks.
