Announcements for the weeks December 10th to the 18th
1) Dance tonight – Thursday December 10th from 6-9 pm. Please arrangement for a ride for your child at 9:00 pm. Only GSMS students are allowed at the dance. Students can only leave the dance when we see a parent for pick-up. Once a child leaves they cannot be allowed back in.
2) George Cares – George Shares food drive is ending tomorrow Friday December 11th – please ask you child if they brought their food item. Our school has collected 35 food hampers. Thus, 35 families will receive a frozen turkey and all the necessary food items for at least 3 Christmas meals.
3) Positive Pool Party – As part of our Renaissance Recognition program, we have 50 of our most positive students spending the day in Saint John tomorrow. Participating students are asked to be at school for 8:30 am.
4) Also, our Renaissance Recognition Program is sponsoring our Annual Principal’s Luncheon on Tuesday December 15th, 2009. We have 154 students who are invited. They earned the Luncheon (with prizes) by receiving all ‘A’s on their report card! Bravo!!
5) Next Friday December 18th, 2009 it is a full day of school for students. It is business as usual in the morning (full morning classes – even a few scheduled tests). After lunch our school will hold its Annual Christmas assembly. This assembly will showcase talent from our student body. Many students are involved. If you would like to attend – please call the office and we will make certain we have seats for you…
Thank you ---
Thursday, December 10, 2009
Monday, November 23, 2009
Mesages for November 23rd-27th
1)On Wednesday November 25th, 2009 your child will be bringing home the parent version of the Provincial Perception Surveys. We appreciate your time it will take to complete the survey. We use the data to help make improvements to our school. Below is our SMART goal which is based upon the Perception Data:
Each Parent Survey Cluster from the Provincial Perception Survey will increase by 5% in overall satisfaction on the November 2009 perception survey:
2008 2010
Focus on Achievement from 78% to 83%
Communication with School from 82% to 87%
Safety and Discipline from 60% to 65%
General Satisfaction from 77% to 82%
Parent Involvement from 58% to 63%
Please complete the survey and hand to your son or daughter to return to their homeroom teacher. All surveys will be collected until December 2nd, 2009.
2) Final reminder about our Poinsettia Campaign. All orders are due for Tuesday December 2nd, 2009.
Please mark the following dates on your calendar:
- December 4th – Report Cards Go Home
- December 6th – Annual Christmas Concert in the School Gymnasium
- December 10th – Second School Dance
- December 11th – Positive Persons Pool Party
Thank you,
Pierre Plourde
Principal
George Street Middle School
Each Parent Survey Cluster from the Provincial Perception Survey will increase by 5% in overall satisfaction on the November 2009 perception survey:
2008 2010
Focus on Achievement from 78% to 83%
Communication with School from 82% to 87%
Safety and Discipline from 60% to 65%
General Satisfaction from 77% to 82%
Parent Involvement from 58% to 63%
Please complete the survey and hand to your son or daughter to return to their homeroom teacher. All surveys will be collected until December 2nd, 2009.
2) Final reminder about our Poinsettia Campaign. All orders are due for Tuesday December 2nd, 2009.
Please mark the following dates on your calendar:
- December 4th – Report Cards Go Home
- December 6th – Annual Christmas Concert in the School Gymnasium
- December 10th – Second School Dance
- December 11th – Positive Persons Pool Party
Thank you,
Pierre Plourde
Principal
George Street Middle School
Thursday, November 19, 2009
Announcements November 19th
1) Students in designated classes in Grade 7 and Grade 8 will be given a survey package to bring home to parents. The package is an invitation for parents to participate in PCASH, a study of Parents' Communication with their Adolescents about Sexual Health. This study is being conducted by Dr. Heather Sears and Dr. Sandra Byers of the Psychology Department at the University of New Brunswick. The purpose of the research is to understand factors that influence parents' decisions about when to have sexual health discussions with their adolescents. The researchers would like parents who have had these conversations with their adolescents and parents who have not had these conversations to respond by completing and returning a survey booklet by mail. A complete description of the project is included in the survey package, including how to contact Dr. Sears or Dr. Byers if you have any questions.
2) The Provincial Perception surveys will be sent to all of our families within the next few weeks. Please be on the look out for the surveys.
3) Are you planning on purchasing a poinsettia? Please review the information below:
Simply fill out the form and make cheque payable to George Street Middle School. All proceeds will go to the Student Representative Council. Forms (with money) due by November 30th, 2009. --- Buying from us costs less than at the store ---
A coupon will be issued in order to pick up your poinsettia at Green Village located at 686 Riverside Drive. Coupons are needed in order to get the poinsettias. It is recommended that poinsettias are picked up before Dec. 11th.
# of plants Style Cost (Incl Tx) Total
__________ Choice $12.00 (save $1.50) $________
__________ Fancy $18.00 (save $4.50) $________
__________ Designer $25.00 (save $8.50) $________
__________ Jumbo $35.00 (save $10.50) $________
Please pay this amount TOTAL $________
Pierre Plourde
Principal George Street Middle School
2) The Provincial Perception surveys will be sent to all of our families within the next few weeks. Please be on the look out for the surveys.
3) Are you planning on purchasing a poinsettia? Please review the information below:
Simply fill out the form and make cheque payable to George Street Middle School. All proceeds will go to the Student Representative Council. Forms (with money) due by November 30th, 2009. --- Buying from us costs less than at the store ---
A coupon will be issued in order to pick up your poinsettia at Green Village located at 686 Riverside Drive. Coupons are needed in order to get the poinsettias. It is recommended that poinsettias are picked up before Dec. 11th.
# of plants Style Cost (Incl Tx) Total
__________ Choice $12.00 (save $1.50) $________
__________ Fancy $18.00 (save $4.50) $________
__________ Designer $25.00 (save $8.50) $________
__________ Jumbo $35.00 (save $10.50) $________
Please pay this amount TOTAL $________
Pierre Plourde
Principal George Street Middle School
Tuesday, November 10, 2009
Messages for Novemmber 9th
1) Reminder no school for students – Wednesday November 11th for Remembrance Day. Also, no school Thursday and Friday November 12th and 13th.
2) Parent – Teacher Interviews are Thursday evening from 6 to 8:30 pm and Friday morning from 8:30 to 11:30 am. Thank you to our school community for the great response we receive every year for appointments to meet our teachers during our scheduled Parent Teacher interview times. Because each group of teachers can only accommodate a finite set of parents, you may have not been able to meet with the teachers during the scheduled P-T night and morning. We want to let you know that our teams are always ready to meet with parents at other alternative times. Simply let your child’s homeroom teacher know that you would like to meet with them. Thank you for your support ! -
3) Yearbooks will be on sale throughout the next 2 weeks.
In grade 6 students should see Mrs. Hubert; grade 7 students to Mlle Levesque and grade 8 students to Mme Manderson.
The cost is $25.00 and checks should be made out to George Street Middle School.
Sales end on November 20th.
4) Are you planning on purchasing a poinsettia? If yes, could you please do so through our school? Green Village will donate a certain amount back to our school for every poinsettia purchased. Please review the information on the attachment to this message.
5) I would also like to take this opportunity to thank the volunteers of our Home and School for a successful November Nonsense. Having such dedicated parents is what makes GSMS a great place for our kids!
Pierre Plourde
Principal
George Street Middle School
2) Parent – Teacher Interviews are Thursday evening from 6 to 8:30 pm and Friday morning from 8:30 to 11:30 am. Thank you to our school community for the great response we receive every year for appointments to meet our teachers during our scheduled Parent Teacher interview times. Because each group of teachers can only accommodate a finite set of parents, you may have not been able to meet with the teachers during the scheduled P-T night and morning. We want to let you know that our teams are always ready to meet with parents at other alternative times. Simply let your child’s homeroom teacher know that you would like to meet with them. Thank you for your support ! -
3) Yearbooks will be on sale throughout the next 2 weeks.
In grade 6 students should see Mrs. Hubert; grade 7 students to Mlle Levesque and grade 8 students to Mme Manderson.
The cost is $25.00 and checks should be made out to George Street Middle School.
Sales end on November 20th.
4) Are you planning on purchasing a poinsettia? If yes, could you please do so through our school? Green Village will donate a certain amount back to our school for every poinsettia purchased. Please review the information on the attachment to this message.
5) I would also like to take this opportunity to thank the volunteers of our Home and School for a successful November Nonsense. Having such dedicated parents is what makes GSMS a great place for our kids!
Pierre Plourde
Principal
George Street Middle School
Sunday, November 1, 2009
Messages for November 2-6, 2009
Announcements November 2nd – 6th, 2009
1) Tomorrow – Monday November 2nd, 2009 will be our H1N1 flu shot clinic. The clinic is only for GSMS students who have their permission forms signed. Some parents have asked if they can be present during their child’s vaccination. Two reasons this cannot happen. First, we cannot with certainty tell you at what time your child will be vaccinated. Second, Monday November 2nd is still a regular school day and we need to ensure all our students safety and cannot allow unescorted adults within the building. Rest assured, there will be plenty of supports for our kids during the day. Your child can still get the shot at any other public clinic. Thank you for understanding and your co-operation.
2) Also, Monday November 2nd is our monthly Parent School Support Committee meeting at 6:30 pm in the library.
3) And – Also on Monday November 2nd your child will be bringing home their interim report card. Parents/Guardians are asked to sign and send back the report to their child’s homeroom teacher.
4) November Nonsense is Friday November 6th from 6:30 – 8:30 pm --- please stop by an have a great time in our annual carnival atmosphere fun time event!
5) On Tuesday November 10th at 10 am in the school’s gymnasium is scheduled our Remembrance Day ceremony. All friends and family of our community are invited to attend. If you are currently serving in the military ( or a veteran) and would like to speak at our ceremony, please contact me at 453-5419 or via email Pierre.plourde@nbed.nb.ca
6) Our e-zine monthly newsletter is currently posted on our website!
Pierre Plourde
Principal George Street Middle School
1) Tomorrow – Monday November 2nd, 2009 will be our H1N1 flu shot clinic. The clinic is only for GSMS students who have their permission forms signed. Some parents have asked if they can be present during their child’s vaccination. Two reasons this cannot happen. First, we cannot with certainty tell you at what time your child will be vaccinated. Second, Monday November 2nd is still a regular school day and we need to ensure all our students safety and cannot allow unescorted adults within the building. Rest assured, there will be plenty of supports for our kids during the day. Your child can still get the shot at any other public clinic. Thank you for understanding and your co-operation.
2) Also, Monday November 2nd is our monthly Parent School Support Committee meeting at 6:30 pm in the library.
3) And – Also on Monday November 2nd your child will be bringing home their interim report card. Parents/Guardians are asked to sign and send back the report to their child’s homeroom teacher.
4) November Nonsense is Friday November 6th from 6:30 – 8:30 pm --- please stop by an have a great time in our annual carnival atmosphere fun time event!
5) On Tuesday November 10th at 10 am in the school’s gymnasium is scheduled our Remembrance Day ceremony. All friends and family of our community are invited to attend. If you are currently serving in the military ( or a veteran) and would like to speak at our ceremony, please contact me at 453-5419 or via email Pierre.plourde@nbed.nb.ca
6) Our e-zine monthly newsletter is currently posted on our website!
Pierre Plourde
Principal George Street Middle School
Monday, October 26, 2009
Announcement for Oct 26-30
Messages for October 26th – October 30th
1) On Monday November 2nd, your child will be bringing home an interim report card. The interim report will provide information to you on how your child is progressing with their school work.
The parent teacher interviews are scheduled for Thursday November 12th from 6-8:30 pm
And Friday November 13th from 8:30 – 11:30 am.
A formal Report Card with letter grades will be sent home on Friday December 4th.
The report of December 4th will more accurately reflect 30% of the school work covered.
2) On Wednesday October 28th, GSMS will be participating in our Annual UNICEF Halloween Parade. Students are asked to bring $1.00 for UNICEF. They will be in Halloween costume for periods 1 and 2 only. For 30 minutes only, all participating students will participate in a Parade around the school. Activities are planned for students who wish not to participate in the costumes and still want to support UNICEF.
3) Your child will be bringing home a permission form for the H1N1 vaccination. November 2nd is the day of our vaccination clinic for all staff and students. Your child needs to have permission in order to receive the vaccine. Please fill the form and have your child bring it to their homeroom teacher.
4) Please mark the following upcoming events on your calendar
October 28th – Cafeteria is having a Halloween Lunch – please attached flyer
November 2nd our Monthly PSSC meeting at 6:30 pm
November 5-13th our Annual Book Fair – please see attached flyer
November 6th our Annual November Nonsense 6:30 – 8:30 pm
Pierre Plourde
Principal
George Street Middle School
"Home of The Crusaders
1) On Monday November 2nd, your child will be bringing home an interim report card. The interim report will provide information to you on how your child is progressing with their school work.
The parent teacher interviews are scheduled for Thursday November 12th from 6-8:30 pm
And Friday November 13th from 8:30 – 11:30 am.
A formal Report Card with letter grades will be sent home on Friday December 4th.
The report of December 4th will more accurately reflect 30% of the school work covered.
2) On Wednesday October 28th, GSMS will be participating in our Annual UNICEF Halloween Parade. Students are asked to bring $1.00 for UNICEF. They will be in Halloween costume for periods 1 and 2 only. For 30 minutes only, all participating students will participate in a Parade around the school. Activities are planned for students who wish not to participate in the costumes and still want to support UNICEF.
3) Your child will be bringing home a permission form for the H1N1 vaccination. November 2nd is the day of our vaccination clinic for all staff and students. Your child needs to have permission in order to receive the vaccine. Please fill the form and have your child bring it to their homeroom teacher.
4) Please mark the following upcoming events on your calendar
October 28th – Cafeteria is having a Halloween Lunch – please attached flyer
November 2nd our Monthly PSSC meeting at 6:30 pm
November 5-13th our Annual Book Fair – please see attached flyer
November 6th our Annual November Nonsense 6:30 – 8:30 pm
Pierre Plourde
Principal
George Street Middle School
"Home of The Crusaders
Monday, October 19, 2009
Announcements Oct 19-23 - Read Dance Rules
Announcements for the week of October 19th – 23rd, 2009
1) This year, please mark Friday, November 6, 2009 from 6:30 – 8:30p.m. on your calendar for NOVEMBER NONSENSE.
NOVEMBER NONSENSE is George Street Middle School’s Annual Family Fun Night and is a huge highlight for students, parents, staff, and also represents the biggest and only fundraising event of the Home and School Association. Funds raised are directed to educational purchases and projects for students.
NOVEMBER NONSENSE does involve a planning committee and a large team of volunteers. A bright yellow notice was issued this past week explaining how you can volunteer your time or services.
Please read the attached document for further information on how you can get involved.
2) Mrs. Hicks and the members of the GSMS Library Club are very excited about the up-coming Fall Scholastic Book Fair. We will be hosting both the “Sneek Peak” English Book Fair and Le Festival du Livre during the week of November 9-13, 2009.
The library will be open for these two Festivals during the school day (8:30-3:00) as well as during Parent/Teacher interviews, both Thursday evening and Friday morning.
3) This Thursday October 22nd is our first school dance
Below are a few of the rules for parents to know;
All school rules apply during school dances. Attending dances is a privilege which must be earned by students.
a. Entrance to do the dance is between 6-7 pm only and through the Regent Street doors.
b. If a student chooses to leave the dance they are NOT permitted to re-enter.
c. Students are only permitted to leave the dance when a parent or guardian is visible. Students should be picked up promptly at 9 pm.
d. Only students from George Street Middle School and their parents are permitted entrance into the dance (NO sign-ins).
e. The administration and staff of George Street Middle School reserves the right to refuse entrance to the dance.
Pierre Plourde - Principal
George Street Middle School
1) This year, please mark Friday, November 6, 2009 from 6:30 – 8:30p.m. on your calendar for NOVEMBER NONSENSE.
NOVEMBER NONSENSE is George Street Middle School’s Annual Family Fun Night and is a huge highlight for students, parents, staff, and also represents the biggest and only fundraising event of the Home and School Association. Funds raised are directed to educational purchases and projects for students.
NOVEMBER NONSENSE does involve a planning committee and a large team of volunteers. A bright yellow notice was issued this past week explaining how you can volunteer your time or services.
Please read the attached document for further information on how you can get involved.
2) Mrs. Hicks and the members of the GSMS Library Club are very excited about the up-coming Fall Scholastic Book Fair. We will be hosting both the “Sneek Peak” English Book Fair and Le Festival du Livre during the week of November 9-13, 2009.
The library will be open for these two Festivals during the school day (8:30-3:00) as well as during Parent/Teacher interviews, both Thursday evening and Friday morning.
3) This Thursday October 22nd is our first school dance
Below are a few of the rules for parents to know;
All school rules apply during school dances. Attending dances is a privilege which must be earned by students.
a. Entrance to do the dance is between 6-7 pm only and through the Regent Street doors.
b. If a student chooses to leave the dance they are NOT permitted to re-enter.
c. Students are only permitted to leave the dance when a parent or guardian is visible. Students should be picked up promptly at 9 pm.
d. Only students from George Street Middle School and their parents are permitted entrance into the dance (NO sign-ins).
e. The administration and staff of George Street Middle School reserves the right to refuse entrance to the dance.
Pierre Plourde - Principal
George Street Middle School
Tuesday, October 13, 2009
Announcements Week of October 12-16th, 2009
Announcements for Oct 12th – Oct 16th, 2009
I hope everyone had a restful Thanksgiving weekend!
Here are this week’s announcements:
1) The Student Representative Council is continuing their fundraising campaign. This campaign runs for this week only so please consider supporting our school.
2) If you want to support our school’s Renaissance program email me at Pierre.plourde@nbed.nb.ca and I will provide you information on what our Renaissance program does to make George Street Middle School a great place for students and staff. And, I will share with you ways you can be involved.
3) Some Good News: Comparing our first 5 weeks of school this year with last year – Student attendance is up 2.5% and our discipline issues are down over 50% this year.
4) Our first school dance is next Thursday October 22nd from 6:00 – 9:00 pm. I will share the dance rules with you next week.
Mr. Pierre Plourde
Principal
George Street Middle School
I hope everyone had a restful Thanksgiving weekend!
Here are this week’s announcements:
1) The Student Representative Council is continuing their fundraising campaign. This campaign runs for this week only so please consider supporting our school.
2) If you want to support our school’s Renaissance program email me at Pierre.plourde@nbed.nb.ca and I will provide you information on what our Renaissance program does to make George Street Middle School a great place for students and staff. And, I will share with you ways you can be involved.
3) Some Good News: Comparing our first 5 weeks of school this year with last year – Student attendance is up 2.5% and our discipline issues are down over 50% this year.
4) Our first school dance is next Thursday October 22nd from 6:00 – 9:00 pm. I will share the dance rules with you next week.
Mr. Pierre Plourde
Principal
George Street Middle School
Monday, October 5, 2009
Announcements for Week of October 5th, 2009
Messages for the week October 5th – 9th, 2009
1) Just a reminder: We are continuing Safe School Week here at GSMS. We do ask parents to exercise caution when the red school bus lights are flashing.
2) Tonight Monday October 5th at 6:30 pm in the boardroom we have our Parent School Support Committee meeting. All parents are welcome.
3) On Wednesday Oct 7th the Student Representative Council (SRC) will be launching their annual fundraising campaign. This is the only fundraiser the SRC organizes. Please help support our school. The SRC uses the funds for a variety of student led activities.
4) There is no school for students Thursday Oct 8th and Friday October 9th as well as on Thanksgiving Monday October 12th.
Have a great week,
Pierre Plourde
Principal
George Street Middle School
1) Just a reminder: We are continuing Safe School Week here at GSMS. We do ask parents to exercise caution when the red school bus lights are flashing.
2) Tonight Monday October 5th at 6:30 pm in the boardroom we have our Parent School Support Committee meeting. All parents are welcome.
3) On Wednesday Oct 7th the Student Representative Council (SRC) will be launching their annual fundraising campaign. This is the only fundraiser the SRC organizes. Please help support our school. The SRC uses the funds for a variety of student led activities.
4) There is no school for students Thursday Oct 8th and Friday October 9th as well as on Thanksgiving Monday October 12th.
Have a great week,
Pierre Plourde
Principal
George Street Middle School
Thursday, October 1, 2009
Grade 7 Downtown
Our grade 7 students have earned the privilege of going downtown for lunch tomorrow Friday October 2nd.
Over 10 supervising teachers will be downtown monitoring the kids.
The following have been stated to the grade 7 students
- All school rules apply downtown.
- The students are allowed between Regent (Tim Hortons) and York Street (as far as Jack’s Pizza) and only on King and Queen streets. Students cannot walk or hang out on Brunswick Street.
All students must cross at the set of lights between Brunswick and Regent to go downtown and get back to the school (on the school side only--- a supervisor will be there for safety).
- Police and Kings Place Security have been alerted. – Students are not to take the elevators at Kings Place.
Cafeteria services will still be available for students who did not earn the privilege of going downtown or who simply wish to stay at the school.
Thank you
Pierre Plourde
Principal
George Street Middle School
Over 10 supervising teachers will be downtown monitoring the kids.
The following have been stated to the grade 7 students
- All school rules apply downtown.
- The students are allowed between Regent (Tim Hortons) and York Street (as far as Jack’s Pizza) and only on King and Queen streets. Students cannot walk or hang out on Brunswick Street.
All students must cross at the set of lights between Brunswick and Regent to go downtown and get back to the school (on the school side only--- a supervisor will be there for safety).
- Police and Kings Place Security have been alerted. – Students are not to take the elevators at Kings Place.
Cafeteria services will still be available for students who did not earn the privilege of going downtown or who simply wish to stay at the school.
Thank you
Pierre Plourde
Principal
George Street Middle School
Monday, September 28, 2009
Memo for week September 28th-Oct 2nd, 2009
Messages for the week Sept. 28th – October 2nd
- George Street Middle School’s Home and School Association will be holding their first meeting on Wednesday Evening from 6:30 to 7:30 pm in the school’s boardroom.
In the past the H&S has raised money that has funded a number of initiatives in the school. Some examples are: FM sound systems in a number of classrooms that amplifies the teacher’s voice, our welcome display screen, 10 laptops for the library which has greatly improved our computer lab and many other projects.
Along with providing the school with many extras that have helped improve student learning, the monthly H&S meetings provide parents with an opportunity to speak directly with one of the school’s vice-principals about the goings on at the school. Many parents have noted that this regular contact makes them feel more connected to the school community.
- Thursday October 1st is the start of D 18’s SAFE SCHOOLS week. As part of that initiative we plan to have fire drills, bus and school evacuation exercises, and lockdown practices. Further, we want to alert our school community Threat Assessment policy found on page 15 in the Student Agenda . We ask parents to read, sign and have their child hand it to the homeroom teacher.
- On Friday Oct 2nd, a new edition of our monthly newsletter – Meet Us In The Middle- will be posted on our website http://georgest.nbed.nb.ca . Our newsletter is loaded with samples of student work and information about the school.
- We did postponed our Terry Fox walk last Friday but we plan to reschedule it for this upcoming Friday. We ask each child to bring $1.00 to participate in the walk.
Have a great week!
- George Street Middle School’s Home and School Association will be holding their first meeting on Wednesday Evening from 6:30 to 7:30 pm in the school’s boardroom.
In the past the H&S has raised money that has funded a number of initiatives in the school. Some examples are: FM sound systems in a number of classrooms that amplifies the teacher’s voice, our welcome display screen, 10 laptops for the library which has greatly improved our computer lab and many other projects.
Along with providing the school with many extras that have helped improve student learning, the monthly H&S meetings provide parents with an opportunity to speak directly with one of the school’s vice-principals about the goings on at the school. Many parents have noted that this regular contact makes them feel more connected to the school community.
- Thursday October 1st is the start of D 18’s SAFE SCHOOLS week. As part of that initiative we plan to have fire drills, bus and school evacuation exercises, and lockdown practices. Further, we want to alert our school community Threat Assessment policy found on page 15 in the Student Agenda . We ask parents to read, sign and have their child hand it to the homeroom teacher.
- On Friday Oct 2nd, a new edition of our monthly newsletter – Meet Us In The Middle- will be posted on our website http://georgest.nbed.nb.ca . Our newsletter is loaded with samples of student work and information about the school.
- We did postponed our Terry Fox walk last Friday but we plan to reschedule it for this upcoming Friday. We ask each child to bring $1.00 to participate in the walk.
Have a great week!
Monday, September 21, 2009
Events for week of Sept. 21-25
The following are 4 important announcements for this week.
1) We need Parent Volunteers at George Street Middle School –
Our Parent School Support Committee Information session is tonight – Monday Sept. 21st, at 6:30 pm in the library. We need up to 4 parent volunteers. If interested please join us.
Also, our GSMS Home and School will be holding their first meeting on Wednesday September 30 from 6:30-7:30 in the school’s boardroom.
Please join us!
2) Grade 8 Barbeque and Open House is tomorrow starting at 4:30 pm
3) Wednesday morning is the start of our SPARK (Students-Participating-in-Arts-Recreation and Knowledge). Please talk to your student about the SPARK they selected and what they need to do to be prepared for their SPARK!
4) Friday afternoon (Sept. 25th) George Street Middle school will participate in our Annual Terry Fox Walk. Every year we ask each child to bring one dollar to participate in the walk. Last year we raised $607. We hope to raise more this year.
Thank you
Pierre Plourde
Principal
George Street Middle School
1) We need Parent Volunteers at George Street Middle School –
Our Parent School Support Committee Information session is tonight – Monday Sept. 21st, at 6:30 pm in the library. We need up to 4 parent volunteers. If interested please join us.
Also, our GSMS Home and School will be holding their first meeting on Wednesday September 30 from 6:30-7:30 in the school’s boardroom.
Please join us!
2) Grade 8 Barbeque and Open House is tomorrow starting at 4:30 pm
3) Wednesday morning is the start of our SPARK (Students-Participating-in-Arts-Recreation and Knowledge). Please talk to your student about the SPARK they selected and what they need to do to be prepared for their SPARK!
4) Friday afternoon (Sept. 25th) George Street Middle school will participate in our Annual Terry Fox Walk. Every year we ask each child to bring one dollar to participate in the walk. Last year we raised $607. We hope to raise more this year.
Thank you
Pierre Plourde
Principal
George Street Middle School
Tuesday, September 15, 2009
Welcome to another great school year
On a weekly basis I will be updating the information on the blog site...so be sure to check it weekly!
Hello,
Four reminders for this week - Sept. 14-18, 2009.
- As of last Thursday our Synevoice sytem has been alerting parents whenever their child has been absent. To avoid getting the calls/messages – simply contact the school or email the teacher by 8:00 am if your child will be absent for the day and we will do our best to ensure you do not get contacted again.
- The beginning band program is looking for new members. If your child wants to join our award winning band program you can attend the information and sign up session on Wednesday Sept. 23rd here at GSMS starting at 6:00 pm– in the front lobby. We also offer Senior and Jazz band. Your child should have brought the information home.
- Our George Street Middle School Parent School Support Committee is looking for new parent volunteers. If you are interested in joining this very worthwhile and active committee please come to our information session scheduled for Monday September 21stat 6:30 pm .
- A reminder our school is a scent free zone. Please ask your child to refrain from using any perfumes or body sprays.
Thank you for your time.
Hello,
Four reminders for this week - Sept. 14-18, 2009.
- As of last Thursday our Synevoice sytem has been alerting parents whenever their child has been absent. To avoid getting the calls/messages – simply contact the school or email the teacher by 8:00 am if your child will be absent for the day and we will do our best to ensure you do not get contacted again.
- The beginning band program is looking for new members. If your child wants to join our award winning band program you can attend the information and sign up session on Wednesday Sept. 23rd here at GSMS starting at 6:00 pm– in the front lobby. We also offer Senior and Jazz band. Your child should have brought the information home.
- Our George Street Middle School Parent School Support Committee is looking for new parent volunteers. If you are interested in joining this very worthwhile and active committee please come to our information session scheduled for Monday September 21stat 6:30 pm .
- A reminder our school is a scent free zone. Please ask your child to refrain from using any perfumes or body sprays.
Thank you for your time.
Thursday, June 4, 2009
Information for the week of June 6-13
Hello everyone,
Below is a list of activities happening this week.
June 7th - Band and Choir Concert at GSMS Gymnasium at 2:30 pm
June 8 - 9 - Provincial Mathematics Assessment for all our Grade 8s
June 9th - Student Represenative Council Elections First period
June 9th - Athletic Awards Assembly 6:00 pm
June 11th - Common Assessment on Mathematics for all students
Below is a list of activities happening this week.
June 7th - Band and Choir Concert at GSMS Gymnasium at 2:30 pm
June 8 - 9 - Provincial Mathematics Assessment for all our Grade 8s
June 9th - Student Represenative Council Elections First period
June 9th - Athletic Awards Assembly 6:00 pm
June 11th - Common Assessment on Mathematics for all students
Tuesday, May 12, 2009
Book Fair
The public is invited to our Annual Book Fair Blowout.
There are many new books at reduced prices. Many of the books are also in French!
Our Book Fair hours are from 8:30 to 3:00 pm evry day this week. That is the book fair runs from May 12-15 from 8:30 to 3:00 pm.
This will make great summer reading gifts!
There are many new books at reduced prices. Many of the books are also in French!
Our Book Fair hours are from 8:30 to 3:00 pm evry day this week. That is the book fair runs from May 12-15 from 8:30 to 3:00 pm.
This will make great summer reading gifts!
Sunday, April 26, 2009
What is going on this week
Mathematics Information Night for Parents Starting at 6:30 pm Monday April 27th in the River Room. All are welcome - information on our common assessments, our Math Boost program and what your child is learning in math will be shared.
Wednesday April 29th -- at 6:00 pm in the school's gymnaisum is our Grade 6 Heritage and Science Fair showcase - all are welcome to see over 150 studnet created projects.
No school for students Thursday April 30 and Friday May 1st as well as Monday May 4th...
Have a great week...
Wednesday April 29th -- at 6:00 pm in the school's gymnaisum is our Grade 6 Heritage and Science Fair showcase - all are welcome to see over 150 studnet created projects.
No school for students Thursday April 30 and Friday May 1st as well as Monday May 4th...
Have a great week...
Sunday, April 19, 2009
Our Spring Carnival - "GEORGE GOES TO HOLLYWOOD"
Wednesday April 22
- Actor Boot Camp
(Obstacle course in high heels)
-Reel-Movie trivia (River Room)
- Billboards production
(door decorations)
Thursday April 23
SCHOOL SPIRIT DAY
- Dodge Ball - Cobras vs Average Joe’s (à la David Saad Ball style)
(Kodak Theatre-aka gym)
-Akila and the Bee –
River Room
- Billboards production (doors)
- Footloose (dance – Kodak Theatre)
Friday April 24
HOLLYWOOD
SUPER STAR DAY
- The Oscars – Kodak Theatre
- Hulk & Iron Man challenge
(tug-o-war – Kodak Theatre)
- Doctor Octopus Eating Challenge – River Room
-Billboard doors
Movie Door decorating judging at 9am
- Actor Boot Camp
(Obstacle course in high heels)
-Reel-Movie trivia (River Room)
- Billboards production
(door decorations)
Thursday April 23
SCHOOL SPIRIT DAY
- Dodge Ball - Cobras vs Average Joe’s (à la David Saad Ball style)
(Kodak Theatre-aka gym)
-Akila and the Bee –
River Room
- Billboards production (doors)
- Footloose (dance – Kodak Theatre)
Friday April 24
HOLLYWOOD
SUPER STAR DAY
- The Oscars – Kodak Theatre
- Hulk & Iron Man challenge
(tug-o-war – Kodak Theatre)
- Doctor Octopus Eating Challenge – River Room
-Billboard doors
Movie Door decorating judging at 9am
Sunday, April 5, 2009
Events for this week April 6-9
Parent School Support Committee Monday April 6th at 6:30 in the school's board room
District French Oratoricals - April 6th
Wednesday evening Parent Teacher Interviews 6:30 - 8:30 pm
Joan McLean and Pierre Plourde shall be at Kingsclear Band Hall from 5:00 – 6:30 pm meeting with First Nations parents.
Thursday morning Parent Teacher Interviews 8:30 - 11:30
District French Oratoricals - April 6th
Wednesday evening Parent Teacher Interviews 6:30 - 8:30 pm
Joan McLean and Pierre Plourde shall be at Kingsclear Band Hall from 5:00 – 6:30 pm meeting with First Nations parents.
Thursday morning Parent Teacher Interviews 8:30 - 11:30
Tuesday, March 24, 2009
After-School Activities - Please read
1) If activity is after 5:00 pm, child should go home on bus and return for the activity.
2) If child stays for an activity they must either be supervised (Band or Drama) or wait and behave in the balcony. No other part of the school…in other words no free circulation.
3) If they have permission to leave school grounds, students can only return 10 minutes prior to their scheduled activity.
2) If child stays for an activity they must either be supervised (Band or Drama) or wait and behave in the balcony. No other part of the school…in other words no free circulation.
3) If they have permission to leave school grounds, students can only return 10 minutes prior to their scheduled activity.
Friday, March 13, 2009
March 16th-20th, 2009
Math Common Assessment is Tuesday March 17th, 2009 from 9am-10am.
Our perfect attendance party will be held on Tuesday March 17th, 2009 in the cafeteria at Nutrition Break.
Our Magazine Campaign will start March 18th-30th, 2009. More details to follow.
School wide French Oratoricals will be held Period 2 and 3 on Wednesday March 18th, 2009. Parents/guardians are welcome to attend.
Crazy hat and hair day on Friday March 2oth, 2009.
Have a great week!
Our perfect attendance party will be held on Tuesday March 17th, 2009 in the cafeteria at Nutrition Break.
Our Magazine Campaign will start March 18th-30th, 2009. More details to follow.
School wide French Oratoricals will be held Period 2 and 3 on Wednesday March 18th, 2009. Parents/guardians are welcome to attend.
Crazy hat and hair day on Friday March 2oth, 2009.
Have a great week!
Wednesday, February 18, 2009
Year Books
Next week will be the final opportunity to order a 2009 Yearbook. The cost is $25.00. Students may place their orders before school or during Nutrition Break from Monday, February 23rd until Friday, February 27th.
Grade 6 students should see Mrs. Hubert
Grade 7 students should see Mme Fraser
Grade 8 students should see either Mme Boucher or Mme Manderson
Please forward any questions or concerns to: ann.manderson@nbed.nb.ca
Grade 6 students should see Mrs. Hubert
Grade 7 students should see Mme Fraser
Grade 8 students should see either Mme Boucher or Mme Manderson
Please forward any questions or concerns to: ann.manderson@nbed.nb.ca
Pink Day
At George Street Middle School - Tomorrow is Pink Day.
That is to help raise awareness about bullying and how we all can help to stop it.
Staff and Students are asked to wear pink!!!
You can get more information at http://www.dayofpink.org/
That is to help raise awareness about bullying and how we all can help to stop it.
Staff and Students are asked to wear pink!!!
You can get more information at http://www.dayofpink.org/
Creative Clothing
George Street Middle School Student Representative Council will be having a School Clothing sale such as t-shirts/hooded sweatshirts, etc. The School Logo for all students and the 2009 signatures for the grade 8s will also be available for the shirts.
This year, “CreativeClothing” will be doing the job for us. They will send their representatives and their mobile store to our school. On-site printing and sizing means there is no risk to the school of running out of, or having unsold products left over after the event. Also, this eliminates the possibility of having ordered the wrong sizes. Both students and staff are very pleased with this approach. In handling the project in this manner, our students and staff will be able to purchase the clothing that is desired, have it printed, and take it home that very day.
You are invited to drop by and check out this mobile unit for high quality clothing products at competitive prices.
T-shirts Juniors $18.00 Adults $20.00
Long sleeves Juniors $22.00 Adults $24.00
Hooded Sweatshirts Juniors $35.00 Adults $40.00
PLUS
Adult size only
Baseball shirts ($25.00), Full zipper hooded sweatshirts ($42.00)
All prices include two logos and HST.
This year, “CreativeClothing” will be doing the job for us. They will send their representatives and their mobile store to our school. On-site printing and sizing means there is no risk to the school of running out of, or having unsold products left over after the event. Also, this eliminates the possibility of having ordered the wrong sizes. Both students and staff are very pleased with this approach. In handling the project in this manner, our students and staff will be able to purchase the clothing that is desired, have it printed, and take it home that very day.
You are invited to drop by and check out this mobile unit for high quality clothing products at competitive prices.
T-shirts Juniors $18.00 Adults $20.00
Long sleeves Juniors $22.00 Adults $24.00
Hooded Sweatshirts Juniors $35.00 Adults $40.00
PLUS
Adult size only
Baseball shirts ($25.00), Full zipper hooded sweatshirts ($42.00)
All prices include two logos and HST.
Wednesday, January 28, 2009
Special Visit From Walter The Farting Dog co-creator Glenn Murray
On Friday January 30th -- to help highlight our writing goals and writing competition, we have a special guest speaker - Walter the Farting Dog co-creator and writer Mr Glenn Murray. He will speak to our students about the importance of writing and how one can become inspired to write. also, he will mention why writing is very crucial in the 21st century. The event is being sponsored by Mr Stone's LA class 8F. Each child in our school is asked to bring a can of chili or beans. These items will be donated to the Fredricton Food bank in honour of Mr Murray.
Wednesday, January 21, 2009
Renaissance - Reward Program
Our First Renaissance “Special Treat Friday” is set for Friday January 23rd, 2009.
Please encourage your students to:
have all classroom materials, agendas with them, no late assignments, have their novels (French and English), maintain tidy binders, always speaking French in their FI or FSL classes, appropriate clothing, lockers locked, follow established classroom routines.
Teachers will be asked first which of the above (one choice please) they want the Renaissance Group to look for!
Please encourage your students to:
have all classroom materials, agendas with them, no late assignments, have their novels (French and English), maintain tidy binders, always speaking French in their FI or FSL classes, appropriate clothing, lockers locked, follow established classroom routines.
Teachers will be asked first which of the above (one choice please) they want the Renaissance Group to look for!
Dance this Thursday - Please reveiw the rules.
Appropriate Dance Behaviors
All school rules apply during school dances. Attending dances is a privilege which must be earned by students.
a. Students must behave in a respectful manner. This includes respect towards others and respects toward materials within our school.
b. Students must keep their hands and feet to themselves. (This includes appropriate dancing) Do not accept the bumping and grinding.
c. The school dress code applies during school dances. (Exception: Students are allowed to wear hats.)
d. Personal electronics (cell phones, mp3, etc.) are not permitted at the dance.
e. If a student chooses to leave the dance they are NOT permitted to re-enter.
f. Students are only permitted to leave the dance when a parent or guardian is visible. Students should be picked up promptly at 9 pm.
g. Only students from George Street Middle School and their parents are permitted entrance into the dance (NO sign-ins).
h. The administration and staff of George Street Middle School reserves the right to refuse entrance to the dance.
All school rules apply during school dances. Attending dances is a privilege which must be earned by students.
a. Students must behave in a respectful manner. This includes respect towards others and respects toward materials within our school.
b. Students must keep their hands and feet to themselves. (This includes appropriate dancing) Do not accept the bumping and grinding.
c. The school dress code applies during school dances. (Exception: Students are allowed to wear hats.)
d. Personal electronics (cell phones, mp3, etc.) are not permitted at the dance.
e. If a student chooses to leave the dance they are NOT permitted to re-enter.
f. Students are only permitted to leave the dance when a parent or guardian is visible. Students should be picked up promptly at 9 pm.
g. Only students from George Street Middle School and their parents are permitted entrance into the dance (NO sign-ins).
h. The administration and staff of George Street Middle School reserves the right to refuse entrance to the dance.
Thursday, January 15, 2009
PALS Program
PALS - Participating in Active Living - as part of the community service component of the program each group of students has to volunteer for a community service organization.
Here is a list of the events occurring with the PALS PRA program:
One group is collecting clothes for the Salvation Army and will visit the the Salvation Army building on Tuesday January 27th to drop off the items. If you have any cloth items please send them to the school marked - For PALS. The students have a booth set up at lunch time in the front lobby
The other two groups are raising awareness for our local SPCA
Pet Food Drive on Monday January 19th
SPAC events day on Tuesday January 20th
The two grades 7 groups will be visiting the SPCA on Friday morning January 23rd to drop off all donations.
Here is a list of the events occurring with the PALS PRA program:
One group is collecting clothes for the Salvation Army and will visit the the Salvation Army building on Tuesday January 27th to drop off the items. If you have any cloth items please send them to the school marked - For PALS. The students have a booth set up at lunch time in the front lobby
The other two groups are raising awareness for our local SPCA
Pet Food Drive on Monday January 19th
SPAC events day on Tuesday January 20th
The two grades 7 groups will be visiting the SPCA on Friday morning January 23rd to drop off all donations.
Tuesday, January 6, 2009
Happy New Year - Upcoming Events for the week of January 5-9
Welcome back to all students and staff!
Below are a few important reminders:
1) On Wednesday January 7th is our Positive Persons Pool Party trip to Saint John )weather permitting). This is our rescheduled trip from Dec 1st.
2) On Thursday January 8th grade 7/8 girls who have their permissions will be receiving the second booster shot for HPV.
3) Please read our latest edition of the on line news letter "Meet us in the Middle".
4) Students are reminded to dress appropriately for the weather. We do not allow students outside during lunch hour without a jacket.
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