Staff from 99.3 made an impromptu visit for staff at Gretna Green today. They gave us an early Easter gift filled with free coffee and cookies. A special thanks goes out to 99.3 for kicking off our day on the right foot and setting us up perfectly for Easter weekend!
We would like to remind all Gretna Green parents and students that all staff will be involved in a Professional Learning Day on Thursday April 17th. Therefore, there will be no school for students on Thursday, Good Friday and Easter Monday. We wish to extend to all of you a Happy Easter weekend.
Students in Mrs. Walls' and Ms. Matheson's class recently found a way to extend their learning during reading buddy sessions. They partnered with their buddies to collaborate in writing some great Easter stories. Check them out in Students' Corner, http://gretnagreen.nbed.nb.ca/students-corner
The Gretna Green/NBCC Video Game Collaboration, now in its third year, is underway again! This year, the students are working on a Frogger-style game, once again incorporating Miramichi's history and local themes. The students have completed their First Build ot the game...
Miramichi
Hoops will once again be offering spring leagues for mini aged
players. Boys Spring league for all boys currently in grades 3 to 5
will begin on Wednesday April 16 at Gretna Green. Spring Leagues will
run from 6 PM until 7:30 PM. There are 6
sessions being offered with the last one going on May 21st. No
basketball experience necessary. There is no cost for anyone registered
with Miramichi Hoops. New members pay $20 for registration to cover
insurance costs.
Spring League Basketball for girls from Grade 2-5 will be held at Gretna Green starting the week of April 7th at 6:00 pm. There is no charge for players already registered with Miramichi
Hoops Booster Association. For new members the cost is $20.00.
No previous basketball experience is necessary. Grade 2-3 Six sessions starting Tuesday April 8 at
6:00 at Gretna Green and ending at 7:45. Every Tuesday with the last
session on May 13. Grade 4-5 Six sessions starting Thursday April 10 at 6:00 at
Gretna Green and ending at 7:45. Every Thursday until May 15th
Teachers and students were honored this week during our monthly school assembly. Gretna Green recently found themselves nominated for seven CUTE Awards. This exemplifies the many unique opportunites provided by our teachers and the students who put in the extra effort in creating unique learning opportunities. All finalists featured in this photo were presented with a certificate of appreciation for their dedication to making a Gretna Green a great place to learn!
Parent - Teacher interviews will now be held on Thursday, April 3rd from 4:00-7:00 pm. Please follow the same time that was given to you for last week's parent - teacher. If you have any questions please contact the school at 778-6099.
Mrs. Gardiner and Mr. McKinnon lead some of our grade 5 students on a snowshoeing expedition at French Fort Cove this week. It provided the students with a taste of some of the intricate trail systems we have readily available at French Fort Cove year round. A great time was had by all. A special thanks goes out to Mrs. Gardiner and Mr. McKinnon for making this happen for our students!
