Monday, December 17, 2007
Annual Christmas Assembly
Everyone is invited to our annual Christmas assembly, Friday December 21st starting at 12:30 pm in the school's gymnasium. If you plan to attend to support our students, please call us at the office so we can ensure enough seating.
Cafeteria will be closing
Please pay particular attention...
Cafeteria services will be closed Thursday Dec. 20 and Friday Dec. 21...all students are asked to bring their lunch from home on those days.
Cafeteria services will be closed Thursday Dec. 20 and Friday Dec. 21...all students are asked to bring their lunch from home on those days.
UPCOMING EVENTS FOR THIS WEEK
Below is a sample of the goings on this week...
17th & 18th – House of Dungarvon outing
19th – Tabusintac – Annual Auction
19th - Last day for cafeteria --- cafeteria will be closed Thursday(20th) and Friday(21st)
20th – Grade 7s taking classes to Empire Theatres
20th – Downtown Trip Grade 8
21st – Last day before Xmas – Christmas assembly in the pm (start at 12:30 end 2:30)
17th & 18th – House of Dungarvon outing
19th – Tabusintac – Annual Auction
19th - Last day for cafeteria --- cafeteria will be closed Thursday(20th) and Friday(21st)
20th – Grade 7s taking classes to Empire Theatres
20th – Downtown Trip Grade 8
21st – Last day before Xmas – Christmas assembly in the pm (start at 12:30 end 2:30)
Friday, December 14, 2007
Hello from your principal for the day! December 14,2007
Hello parents, students and any one else,
I'm Flora Hay priincipal for the day! I'm super glad to be taking Mr.Plourde's place today as principal. I will do the best I can to make today awesome for everyone. Here in the office its pretty busy! It's a great life experience for me and i hope that the school doesn't fall apart because of me.
Thanks,
Flora Hay (principal for a day)
:)
I'm Flora Hay priincipal for the day! I'm super glad to be taking Mr.Plourde's place today as principal. I will do the best I can to make today awesome for everyone. Here in the office its pretty busy! It's a great life experience for me and i hope that the school doesn't fall apart because of me.
Thanks,
Flora Hay (principal for a day)
:)
Sunday, December 9, 2007
Operation Keep The Change
We are going to run our Keep the Change campaign again this year!!
For those wo are new to the school or who can't remember last year, Keep the Change is a simple way to give the students another opportunity to give back to the community in a small but meaningful way. It is a great compliment to the George Cares, George Shares campaign.
A stocking and a Zip-lock bag has been delivered to each classroom.
Please encourage students to put their change in the class stocking.
During the Christmas Assembly, all class reps will come put their stocking (full of $$!!) into our big stocking. We will make a big deal of it again this year. A Salvation Army rep will come this year (they couldn't make it last year...)All the money collected will be donated to the Salvation Army.
There will also be posters and announcements to remind the kids on a daily basis. We were able to make a significant donation (over $400) last year and it would be wonderful if we could do the same or better this year.
For those wo are new to the school or who can't remember last year, Keep the Change is a simple way to give the students another opportunity to give back to the community in a small but meaningful way. It is a great compliment to the George Cares, George Shares campaign.
A stocking and a Zip-lock bag has been delivered to each classroom.
Please encourage students to put their change in the class stocking.
During the Christmas Assembly, all class reps will come put their stocking (full of $$!!) into our big stocking. We will make a big deal of it again this year. A Salvation Army rep will come this year (they couldn't make it last year...)All the money collected will be donated to the Salvation Army.
There will also be posters and announcements to remind the kids on a daily basis. We were able to make a significant donation (over $400) last year and it would be wonderful if we could do the same or better this year.
YOUTH BLAST
Please verify the pamphlet on the Youth Blast program developed by the City of Fredericton --- Youth Services.... it is worth it!
Upcoming Events for the week of December 10-14,2007
Here are a few events happening this week.... Keep checking because we will be revising
Dec 11th House of Tabusintac (7A,7B,7C,7D) Skating
Dec 12th Principal’s Luncheon with top academic students--- Total of 50 top students
Dec 12th Special Christmas Dinner in Cafeteria
Dec 13th School Dance
Dec 14th House of Miramichi (7E, 7F, 7G, 7H) Skating
Dec 11th House of Tabusintac (7A,7B,7C,7D) Skating
Dec 12th Principal’s Luncheon with top academic students--- Total of 50 top students
Dec 12th Special Christmas Dinner in Cafeteria
Dec 13th School Dance
Dec 14th House of Miramichi (7E, 7F, 7G, 7H) Skating
Thursday, December 6, 2007
George Cares -- George Shares
Our Annual food drive is in full swing --- as a school we will prepare a complete 30 Christmas Hampers for 30 families. The following items will be collected by each class. Please support us!
10 lb turkey
3 Cans of vegetables
3 Cans of soup
1 box Stove Top stuffing
1 can fruit
1 can apple juice
Teabags
Small coffee
1 can tomatoes
1 cranberry sauce
1 fruit cake
2 boxes Kraft dinner
2 cans beans
1 can stew
1 canned meat (tuna/salmon/flaked meats)
1 package macaroni
1 jar sauce
1 box cereal
1 dozen apples
1 doze clementines
1 jello
1 jello
1 box candy
Misc. Items (Rice, Margarine, Pancake mix)
10 lb turkey
3 Cans of vegetables
3 Cans of soup
1 box Stove Top stuffing
1 can fruit
1 can apple juice
Teabags
Small coffee
1 can tomatoes
1 cranberry sauce
1 fruit cake
2 boxes Kraft dinner
2 cans beans
1 can stew
1 canned meat (tuna/salmon/flaked meats)
1 package macaroni
1 jar sauce
1 box cereal
1 dozen apples
1 doze clementines
1 jello
1 jello
1 box candy
Misc. Items (Rice, Margarine, Pancake mix)
Wednesday, December 5, 2007
Christmas Dinner December 12th
Tickets are on sale for the annual Chartwell's Christmas Dinner during each grades lunch time.
Meal wil include - Roast Turkey and ccranberry sauce
Stuffing and Gravy
Mashed Potatoes
Garden Vegetables
Milk and Cookies
$5 per ticket and must be bought before Friday Dec. 7th .
Meal wil include - Roast Turkey and ccranberry sauce
Stuffing and Gravy
Mashed Potatoes
Garden Vegetables
Milk and Cookies
$5 per ticket and must be bought before Friday Dec. 7th .
Monday, December 3, 2007
A Special Event - BAND and CHOIR December 9th
This is to inform you that the Choir and Band wll be presenting their concert to parents and friends on Sunday the 9th of December at 3:30 here in the gym. All are welcome - come on out and support your kids if you can and bring your family. No cost. (just a little incentive!!eh?)
Thursday, November 29, 2007
A couple of upcoming events to mark in your calendar
Following are a few events for next week:
- December 3rd --- Positive Pool Party trip to Saint John---
- December 4th --- Whole School common assessment on writing
- December 6th --- Last day to sign up to be part of our Annual Christmas Assembly --- Auditions are that evening after school from 3:15 - 4:30
- December 7th --- House of Tobique (Grade 6 classes 6A,6B,6C,6D,6E) Skating
- December 3rd --- Positive Pool Party trip to Saint John---
- December 4th --- Whole School common assessment on writing
- December 6th --- Last day to sign up to be part of our Annual Christmas Assembly --- Auditions are that evening after school from 3:15 - 4:30
- December 7th --- House of Tobique (Grade 6 classes 6A,6B,6C,6D,6E) Skating
Wednesday, November 28, 2007
SRC Fundraiser
George Street Middle School's Student Representative Council wants to thank all parents/friends who supported our fundraising campaign. We made approximately $8000.00 profit.
We especially want to thank all students who assisted bt selling items from the catalogues.
Below is the list of the top sellers:
FUNDRAISING CAMPAIGN
Top 3 sellers in the school:
1. Arya H. 8B $453
2. Flora H. 7B $418
3. Josh L. 6E $414
4. Aaron A.-S. 8D $333
They get to pick from these top prizes in order of winning: Movie & Limo, Principal for a Day, 1st choice SPARK for the next 2
Top 3 classes per grade level per capita:
1. 6B Mrs Gee
2. 7B Mrs Francoeur ****** Top Selling Class For the Whole School *********
3. 8D Ms Michaud
Each class gets to select between a subway party sub or a pizza party from Jack's pizza.
Once again Thank you to Everyone!!!!
We especially want to thank all students who assisted bt selling items from the catalogues.
Below is the list of the top sellers:
FUNDRAISING CAMPAIGN
Top 3 sellers in the school:
1. Arya H. 8B $453
2. Flora H. 7B $418
3. Josh L. 6E $414
4. Aaron A.-S. 8D $333
They get to pick from these top prizes in order of winning: Movie & Limo, Principal for a Day, 1st choice SPARK for the next 2
Top 3 classes per grade level per capita:
1. 6B Mrs Gee
2. 7B Mrs Francoeur ****** Top Selling Class For the Whole School *********
3. 8D Ms Michaud
Each class gets to select between a subway party sub or a pizza party from Jack's pizza.
Once again Thank you to Everyone!!!!
Monday, November 26, 2007
OUR SMART GOAL
Did you know George Street Middle School has been working towards a school-wide improvement plan via our SMART goals?
Smart goals are Strategic Measurable Attainable Results-Based Time Bound. Our goal is based set for three years:
At George Street Middle our SMART goal is:
80% of George Street Students will be proficient writers at their grade level within 3 years.
Year 1 – 49% to 55% successful
Year 2 – 55% to 67% successful
Year 3 – 67% to 80% successful
We expect all teachers to evaluate several forms of writing. Thus, it is possible that your child will be evaluated (for writing) in many of their classes.
Stay tune for more updates!
Smart goals are Strategic Measurable Attainable Results-Based Time Bound. Our goal is based set for three years:
At George Street Middle our SMART goal is:
80% of George Street Students will be proficient writers at their grade level within 3 years.
Year 1 – 49% to 55% successful
Year 2 – 55% to 67% successful
Year 3 – 67% to 80% successful
We expect all teachers to evaluate several forms of writing. Thus, it is possible that your child will be evaluated (for writing) in many of their classes.
Stay tune for more updates!
Friday, November 23, 2007
GEORGE CARES, GEORGE SHARES
Our annual food donation drive to support the Fredericton Food Bank and Community Kitchen will be starting soon. Each class will be given a list with items needed to complete 25 food boxes. These boxes will be collected on Dec 19th, 2007 and distributed to 25 families in need.
Please stay posted for more information!
Please stay posted for more information!
Thursday, November 22, 2007
Positive Pool Party --- December 3rd
50 students have been selected to attend the Positive Pool Party in Saint John on December 3rd. Students selected were first nominated for good deeds they performed voluntarily. Examples of some of the Positive Acts include:
- Helping another student with their books after-school.
- Giving part of their lunch to a student who had no lunch that day.
- Went and got a lunch basket for a fellow student who had forgotten it --- when asked why you did it --- reply "I did not want the studnet to have to back to get it".
- Taking free time (Lunch options) to finish class wreath.
For students who are participating --- here is some helpful information:
The Tim Horton bus will be here at 8:00 am to transport us to Saint John. We plan to be back to school by 2:30 pm.
There is no food allowed on the bus, so please be sure to have a hearty breakfast. We won’t be able to have a snack until we arrive in Saint John at 9:30 am. We need to be changed and ready for the pool at 10 – 11:30 am. Everyone will change and be ready for lunch in the food court at 12. We plan to be ready to board the bus at 1:00 pm.
The washroom on the bus is open for emergencies only, so please make sure you use the washroom at school before we leave.
Be courteous and respectful to the bus driver. Be sure to thank him when you leave.
Although the bus is free for our use, there is a donation box on the bus to support Tim Horton Camps for underprivileged kids. If you have some loose change at home, you might want to bring it and make a contribution.
We will give you $5.00 towards your lunch and you will need to pay the rest.
- Helping another student with their books after-school.
- Giving part of their lunch to a student who had no lunch that day.
- Went and got a lunch basket for a fellow student who had forgotten it --- when asked why you did it --- reply "I did not want the studnet to have to back to get it".
- Taking free time (Lunch options) to finish class wreath.
For students who are participating --- here is some helpful information:
The Tim Horton bus will be here at 8:00 am to transport us to Saint John. We plan to be back to school by 2:30 pm.
There is no food allowed on the bus, so please be sure to have a hearty breakfast. We won’t be able to have a snack until we arrive in Saint John at 9:30 am. We need to be changed and ready for the pool at 10 – 11:30 am. Everyone will change and be ready for lunch in the food court at 12. We plan to be ready to board the bus at 1:00 pm.
The washroom on the bus is open for emergencies only, so please make sure you use the washroom at school before we leave.
Be courteous and respectful to the bus driver. Be sure to thank him when you leave.
Although the bus is free for our use, there is a donation box on the bus to support Tim Horton Camps for underprivileged kids. If you have some loose change at home, you might want to bring it and make a contribution.
We will give you $5.00 towards your lunch and you will need to pay the rest.
Wednesday, November 21, 2007
What If we have a snow storm -- Parent Teacher Interviews
If we have a storm date (either Thursday or Friday November 22nd or 23rd) the parent-teacher interviews will also be cancelled.
BOOK FAIR
Our Annual Book Fair is Open for All Parents Thursday November 22nd from 3-5 pm and 6-8 pm. Also, the fair is open to the public on Friday from 8:30 am - 12:30 pm.
Please browse the selection of English and French novels, graphic novels and reference materials!
Please browse the selection of English and French novels, graphic novels and reference materials!
Tuesday, November 20, 2007
A New Blog to Post Upcoming Events
Hello Everyone,
Please keep in mind that their will be no school for students on Friday November 23rd, Monday November 26th and Tuesday November 27th.
Please keep in mind that their will be no school for students on Friday November 23rd, Monday November 26th and Tuesday November 27th.
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