Our third annual GG Cup unfolded today with the Canadiens team claiming title to this year's cup! A fun time was had by all and it was a great way to spend the day in the Canadian outdoors. A special thanks goes out to the "GG Elves" who cleaned off our rink and donated benches for the event before the day of festivities even started. Gretna Green is a great place to be!
Our Home & School put together a week of Staff Appreciation that would be the envy of many. The thought, energy and kindness that was put into each and every day of treats, meals, desserts, prizes and overall care really allowed the entire stafff of Gretna Green to stop and reflect on how awesome the parents of Gretna Green really are!!! Thank you so much to our amazing Home & School Executive and its members for making this year's Staff Appreciation week the best ever!.
Show your support to the many great teacher webpages available at Gretna Green. We are asking students, parents and members of our learning community to nominate a Gretna Green teacher who effectively uses their teacher website to engage with the world outside their classroom. If you are interested please follow the link Nomination Form
Come join in the fun while learning about New Brunswick’s forests, wildlife, and oceans at Gretna Green. All families are invited to learn about groundwater, alternative energy, and much more. This will take place on Thursday,February 6th from 6:00-7:30 in the school gymnasium. Thanks once again to our awesome Home & School executive who made this happen!:
The boys and girls are very fortunate to have the opportunity to experience a variety of athletic activities that allow them to experience a healthy lifestyle. Thanks to the help of our parents and teachers who have contributed in many ways to make much of these activities possible for our students. Check out our photo gallery for a sample of these activities. http://gretnagreen.nbed.nb.ca/gallery/healthy-lifestyles-gretna-green
Gretna Green is a great place to be!
The students of Gretna Green received a special surprise today as the Miramichi Big Brothers & Big Sisters made a generous offer to all students. They donated age appropriate books for each and every class of the entire school. What a generous donation and a great way to support literacy at Gretna Green!
Tips for Keeping Snacks Safe:Always wash hands before preparing or eating a snack. This is the one of best ways to prevent food spoilage and contamination. Wash all fruits and veggies under cold running water. Clean all lunch boxes, thermal bags, plastic utensils and containers in hot soapy water. DO NOT re-use plastic wrapping and bags.Keep foods cold
-Yogurt, deli meats and cheese should be kept cold.
-Be sure to keep lunches in the fridge until the morning and include an ice pack or frozen juice pack when sending lunches to school.
