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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