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!

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

Welcome to another great school year

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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.