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