GSMS - Upcoming Events

Report Card Letter to Parents

2010-10-24T11:52:00.001-07:00

Dear Parents/Guardians

As part of our efforts to be a 21st century learning school, we want to advise you about our new progress reporting procedures.
Starting next week (and over the next few weeks – hopefully by November 1st, 2010) you shall receive via email (or paper copy if you do not have access to an email account) electronic reports on your child’s marks-progress in all subjects. Each subject teacher will periodically send to you a quick snap-shot of your child’s progress. This process will help compliment the multiple ways (signing of tests, communication folders, etc…) teachers provide your child and you with information on their location in the learning process.
The staff at George Street Middle School wants you to see these grades as changeable bench marks to inform you and your child of their progress in learning. We hope more frequent and timely information will help all our students make better decisions on what they need to do to demonstrate mastery in particular units and strands.
The first set of grades will represent our early work in assessing student prior knowledge and some of the first units that tend to be of an easier nature. As we accumulate work, it is expected that the marks will reflect a truer picture of your child’s progress.
We will also have the following formal reporting periods:
- Interim Report on Student Work Habits – November 19th, 2010
- Parent-Teacher Interviews – Evening November 25th and Morning November 26th, 2010
- Term 1 Report Card – January 28th, 2011
- Interim Report 2 on Student Work Habits – April 1st, 2011
- Parent Teacher Interviews, Evening April 7th and Morning April 8th, 2011
- Term 2 Report Card – June 24th, 2011
If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact your child’s teacher or email pierre.plourde@nbed.nb.ca .
Thank you for your support,

School Dance and Our Remembrance Day ceremony

2010-10-18T01:16:00.000-07:00

Hello Everyone,
1)This Thursday October 21st 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. Students from George Street Middle School are responsible for the behavior of their signed in guest.
e. Only GSMS students, approved sign-ins and parents are permitted entrance into the dance.

f. The administration and staff of George Street Middle School reserves the right to refuse entrance to the dance.

2) Our Remembrance Day Ceremony is scheduled for Wednesday November 10th starting at 10 am in the school’s gymnasium. Every year we ask members of our community with military experience if they would be our honored guest speaker. For example: for example – last year we had a Master Sergeant address the student body on “Life as a Canadaian Soldier in Afghanistan” with a very informative slide show presentation. If you or someone you know would be interested in being our guest speaker, please contact me at 453-4160 or by email pierre.plourde@nbed.nb.ca

Announcements

2010-10-06T03:41:00.000-07:00

Message to Parents

We understand at times you will need to be in contact with your child while they are in school. This should occur only when true emergencies arise. When a true emergency occurs we will locate your child and ensure you are able to talk with them.
All other situations (forgotten gym clothes, lunch, money, etc…) not deemed as urgent will be announced for students at the following times:
- 8:40 am after morning announcements
- 10:19 am
- 11:30 am
- 12:20 pm
- 2:44 pm
We will not make announcements at any other times.
Thank you for your understanding

Whenever our Students Go Downtown

2010-09-28T17:14:00.001-07:00

Many have asked if we have posted rules whenever students get to go downtown.
And yes we do...before I share the rules, I do want to remind our community that only grades 7 and 8 earn the privilege to go downtown for lunch. They get this outing about 4 to 6 times a year.

Here are the rules:

- All school rules apply downtown

- Only students who have earned the privilege can go downtown - missing work or excessive detentions means can not go downtown

- Students must stay between Regent Street (Tim Hortons) and York Street (Jacks Pizza) and on King and Queen Street.
Students cannot travel on Bunswick Street.

- Students must be in groups of two or more.

- All Grade 7 students must cross the lights at corner of Brunswick and Regent Street by the old bus terminal (Mr Plourde will be there).

- Kings Place and Police have been notified

Dinner for Thanksgiving

2010-09-28T17:13:00.000-07:00

Hello Everyone,

Our School Cafeteria is having its Traditional Thanksgiving Dinner (Sliced Roast Turkey, Mashed Potatoes, Dressing, Vegetables, Warm Apple Crisp, with Milk) for $5.95 on Tuesday October 5th, 2010. Tickets are on sale in the cafeteria Thursday September 30th and Friday October 1st. Students must purchase tickets in advance.

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Welcome Back

2010-09-20T15:25:00.000-07:00

Hello Everyone,

I should have done this sooner...nothing like making a promise (to post the SPARK) choices to really get you going.

I plan on updating this blog regularly...so please check it once and awhile.

Now to the SPARK --- Student Participating in Arts, Recreation and Knowledge!

Our SPARK will start Friday September 24th 1:00 to 2:40 pm. SPARKS will run Sept.24, Oct 1, Oct 15, Oct 22 and Oct 29.

The philosophy of SPARK is to provide students to select topics of their own interest and to learn in a multi-age environment.

Here are the SPARK selections that will be running this round

1. Archery
2. Biking the Trails
3. Good Neighbour - Learning to create resume and work in a local business
4. Skateboarding
5. Swimming
6. Clay Cafe
7. Robotics at Science East
8. Scrapbook Making
9. George Has Talent Variety Show
10. Learning how to take care of Pets - Dog Spark
11. Jazz Dancing
12. Maliseet Drumming
13. Badminton
14. Clay Mation Movie making
15. Brain Games
16. Rock wall Climbing
17. Beginner Band
18. Soccer Baseball
19. Photography
20. Jewelery Making - with a Master Jeweller
21. Softball
22. Babysitting License
23. Learning to Cook Healthy Foods
24. Henna Tattoo Art
25. Beach Volleyball

Announcements December 10-18, 2009

2009-12-10T13:27:00.000-08:00

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 ---

Mesages for November 23rd-27th

2009-11-23T05:21:00.001-08:00

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

Announcements November 19th

2009-11-19T07:05:00.001-08:00

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

Messages for Novemmber 9th

2009-11-10T03:07:00.001-08:00

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

Messages for November 2-6, 2009

2009-11-01T03:10:00.000-08:00

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

Announcement for Oct 26-30

2009-10-26T09:13:00.001-07:00

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

Announcements Oct 19-23 - Read Dance Rules

2009-10-19T04:24:00.001-07:00

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

Announcements Week of October 12-16th, 2009

2009-10-13T02:03:00.000-07:00

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

Announcements for Week of October 5th, 2009

2009-10-05T02:49:00.001-07:00

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

Grade 7 Downtown

2009-10-01T03:27:00.000-07:00

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

Memo for week September 28th-Oct 2nd, 2009

2009-09-28T05:50:00.000-07:00

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

2009-09-21T04:46:00.001-07:00

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

2009-09-15T03:49:00.000-07:00

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.

Information for the week of June 6-13

2009-06-04T08:50:00.000-07:00

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

Book Fair

2009-05-12T02:31:00.000-07:00

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!

What is going on this week

2009-04-26T16:35:00.000-07:00

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...

Our Spring Carnival - "GEORGE GOES TO HOLLYWOOD"

2009-04-19T08:47:00.000-07:00

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

Events for this week April 6-9

2009-04-05T12:44:00.000-07:00

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

After-School Activities - Please read

2009-03-24T05:08:00.000-07:00

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.

March 16th-20th, 2009

2009-03-13T05:53:00.000-07:00

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!

Year Books

2009-02-18T03:02:00.001-08:00

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

Pink Day

2009-02-18T02:59:00.000-08:00

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/

Creative Clothing

2009-02-18T02:58:00.000-08:00

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.

Progress Reports #2 will be sent home on Friday January 30

2009-01-28T01:48:00.000-08:00

Special Visit From Walter The Farting Dog co-creator Glenn Murray

2009-01-28T01:43:00.000-08:00

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.

Renaissance - Reward Program

2009-01-21T06:28:00.000-08:00

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!

Dance this Thursday - Please reveiw the rules.

2009-01-21T06:24:00.000-08:00

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.

PALS Program

2009-01-15T08:04:00.000-08:00

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.

Happy New Year - Upcoming Events for the week of January 5-9

2009-01-06T01:35:00.000-08:00

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.

News for the week

2008-12-16T03:53:00.000-08:00

First, let me congratulate all of the performers (Musicians in both the beginner and senior band, the Jam session bands and the choir) for a very entertaining Christmas Concert.

If any parents have pictures of the concert - we would appreciate you sharing them with us...simply send them electronically to me at pierre.plourde@nbed.nb.ca.

Thank you to all students and parents who helped our George Cares- George Shares campaign - we have food hampers for 25 families.

Our annual Christmas Assembly is this Friday afternoon (exact times TBA) . If you want to attend this very popular show - let us know (453-5419) so we can set up enough chairs.

George Cares--George Shares

2008-12-10T03:17:00.000-08:00

The following are the items students can bring to complete a family hamper- But we must hurry the Salvation Army is picking up the hampers on Monday the 15th

Items
10 lb Turkey
10 lbs Potatoes
3 Tins Vegetables
3 Tins Soup
1 Box Stove Top Stuffing
1 Tin Fruit
1 Tin Apple Juice
Tea Bags/Small Coffee
3 Bread
1 Cranberry Sauce
1 Fruit Cake {If Available}
2 Boxes Kraft Dinner
2 Tins Beans
1 Tin Stew
1Canned Meat {Tuna / Salmon / Etc}
1 Pkg. Noodles
1 Jar Sauce
1 Lg Tin Tomatoes
1 Box Cereal
1 Doz Apples
1 Doz Clementines
2 Jello
1 Box Candy {If Available}
Mr Noodles
Rice
Pancake Mix

Christmas Dinner and Principal's luncheon

2008-12-09T11:36:00.000-08:00

The cafeteria is having their annual Christmas Dinner on Thursday December 11th --- The dinner consists of turkey, stuffing, vegetables, milk and dessert.
The only other item on the menu for lunch that day will be hamburgers.

180 Students will be treated to the Christmas Dinner as part of the Principal's Luncheon (Also on Thursday December 11th). It is by invitation only and for students who earned all "A" on their report card.

Christmas Concert- Correction

2008-12-09T11:34:00.000-08:00

The band and choir Christmas Concert is Sunday December 14th from 2:30 to 4:00. Admission is free---simply bring a food donation for the Fredericton Foodbank!

Monday Dec. 5th

2008-12-08T02:06:00.000-08:00

There is a PSSC meeting scheduled for tonight starting at 6:30 in the board room...everyone is welcome to attend.

On Saturday Dec. 14th the band and Choir will be holding their annual Christmas Concert. Admission is free (simply bring a food item for the Fredericton Food Bank). Come and support our fine muscians.

Remembrance Day Ceremony

2008-11-03T00:53:00.000-08:00

On Friday November 7th at 10:00 am in the school gymnasium is scheduled our Remebrance Day Ceremony. We have special guests : The Fredericton War Brides who will sing a few songs for our students. Everyone from the community is invited to attend. Simply let us know so we can prepare extra seats.

Career Week Information

2008-11-03T00:52:00.000-08:00

Career Week - Guess Who???

November 3rd – November is Career Week and students are being encouraged to become better informed to set the course for their future.

Each day you will be hearing a career message and a “Guess Who” question about a staff member in our school. Students may pass their guess into the office and the next day a name will be drawn for a prize.

Today’s Career Message is:

Life is not a destination. It is an exciting trip with many directions goals that may change. Many of our staff have not always been teachers and their career plans took many different turns and detours.

One of our staff had originally planned to study and work in NASA and so has a degree in BioGeology. Guess Who???

Remember to bring your guess down to the office for tomorrow’s draw which will be for a free dance pass which can be used for any dance except the Farewell Dance

Career Week Nov. 3-7

2008-10-31T03:57:00.000-07:00

All week we are exposing the kids to Career Week!
Announcements will be made in regards to Careers. Take the opportunity to talk to your child(ren) about the many careers they can aspire to...

Fact: In 10 years from now, there is a 25% chance, new graduates will be working in fields that do not exist now! - Source Thomas Friedman-2007

This week's events

2008-10-19T12:54:00.000-07:00

For the week of October 20-24, 2008
20 PSSC meeting at 6:30 pm
21 Home and School meeting 6:30 pm
22 Last SPARK day for Rotation 1
23 School Dance 6-9
24 School Spirit Day --- Stanley visits George (Details TBA)

Dance on Thursday October 23rd

2008-10-19T12:51:00.000-07:00

The following are our dance rules:
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) We 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 in the gymnasium 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. ______________________________________________________________________

Safe School Week

2008-10-06T10:40:00.001-07:00

The following is a schedule of our safe school week activities:

Monday – Fire Drill toward the end of nutrition break
Tuesday – Evacuation at 9:00 – Please wait for instructions announced over the intercom.
Wednesday – Fire Drill
Thursday – Lock Down Practice
Friday – Bus evacuation Practice

Harvet for the Hungry

2008-09-30T05:05:00.000-07:00

The Daily Gleaner in coordination with the Fredericton Food Bank and George Street Middle School will be holding a food drive campaign.

Did you know over 1200 school-age children rely on the Fredericton food bank?

Students need only to bring the following items on the designated week. The Daily Gleaner will arrange for boxes to be placed in each classroom and the pick up of the boxes.

Week 1: Oct 1-7 =Spaghetti (pasta sauce, pasta, etc……)

Week 2: Oct 8-14= School lunches (juice boxes, granola bars, cheese & crackers, fruit cups, puddings, sandwich fillings etc….)

Week 3: Oct 15-21= Canned vegetables and fruit

Hello Everyone - Our E-Zine and other information

2008-09-30T04:59:00.000-07:00

Hello,

Welcome to our first blog of the school year.

We will provide updates on this portion of our website every Monday - Tuesday and Friday on a weekly basis.

Our e-zine is available and contains plenty of good information about George Street Middle School.

On October 3rd, Interim reports will be coming home with your child.

We are pleased to announce we have a special project called Comix 101...
12 of our students are are receiving multi-media training as they learn about the process of creating comic book stories. This includes the editorial process and working with a publishing company.

Choir and Band Showcase

2008-06-06T10:06:00.000-07:00

You are all cordially invited to a Showcase of Talent --- Singing and Dancing --- at GSMS. Please come and watch a wonderful performance of 80 (plus) talented youth...and its is free! It starts at 7:00 pm in the gymnasium!

Memory T-Shirt Sale

2008-05-12T09:29:00.000-07:00

The George Street Middle School Student Representative Council is sponsoring a clothing sale at our school May 12th ,13th and 14th (specific times listed below).

Monday May 12th 10:00 am to 7:00 pm
Tuesday May 13th 10:00 am to 8:00 pm
Wednesday May 14th 10:00 am to 8:00 pm(the school will be open for after hours browsing)

The company is “Memory T-Shirts” and they will set up shop in the downstairs lobby of the school - in front of the cafeteria. They will press the school logo and/or the 2008 (signed by all grade 8 students) on any type of clothing they have available. Students have choice of other logos.

Part of the proceeds will go to the George Street Middle School Student Representative Council.

Price lists have been given to all students...

Back to Regular Hours --- weekly schedule of events

2008-05-05T11:42:00.000-07:00

After a few scary moments (water infiltration and sewage back-up from the flood of 08) the school is cleaned and ready for the students. Thus we will be having regular school hours starting Tuesday May 6th!

Schedule for the week ---

Tuesday May 6th --- Esteem Team Presentations for leadership group and grade 7s -- start at 9 am in the school gymnasium

Wednesday May 7th --- SPARK Round 3 starts at 1:05 pm

House of Tabusintac (7A,7B,7C, and 7D) go to Enrichment Showcase

WILLY WONKA play production in our gymnasium start at 7:00 pm

Thursday May 8th --- WILLY WONKA play production in our gymnasium for the school

9:00 am

Friday May 9th --- Walk With The Premier at 10 am
Our Students will represent our school at the UNB Mathematics Competition

George Goes to the Olympics

2008-04-21T05:50:00.000-07:00

Here is a brief schedule of the events for the week:

Tuesday April 22

ATHLETIC DAY - everyone is asked to dress in their favorite sport gear.
10:45 am – Opening ceremonies in the Olympic Stadium (Gym)
- Obstacle course

Wednesday April 23

WACKY HAIR DAY

David Saad Ball (Olympic Stadium)
Olympic trivia (River Room)
Spell-a-thon

Thursday April 24

SCHOOL SPIRIT DAY - dress in school colours

World’s Strongest Class (Olympic Stadium)
Country theme door Decorations judging
Olympic video game challenge
(Science lab)
Evening: Athletes Ball --- school dance
Wear your school colors!!!

OTTAWIN UPDATE

2008-04-01T03:57:00.001-07:00

Ottawin/Africa Fundraising Committee is having their public silent auction on April 17th & 18th. The auction will run April 17th from 5:00pm to 8:00pm and April 18th from 9:00am to 2:00pm. This is a group of dynamic and motivated grade 8 students, their parents and teachers working together to raise money for their grade 8 Ottawa trip and to help the SRC build a school in Africa.. If you are viewing our blog as a guest, I ask that you direct any questions to the Ottawin/Africa student committee's website at ottawin@gmail.com The students have done a remarkable job gathering a huge variety of auction items. I understand they also have a few surprises! We look forward to seeing you at our first ever hosted public auction!

Our Oratorical Events

2008-03-25T12:19:00.000-07:00

Oratorical Contests
FI English
Grade Mar. 17 Apr. 3
School Mar. 20 Apr. 7
DistrictApr. 15 Apr. 10

Grade 6 Immunizations

2008-02-25T07:09:00.000-08:00

This year in the province of NB, students in grade 6 will receive a vaccine against Tetanus, Diphtheria, and Pertussis or whooping cough. Public Health nurses will be holding an immunization clinic at our School on March 27th , 2008.
Each student in grade 6 received an information package to take home for parental consent. The consent portion of the pamphlet should be completed and returned to the student’s teacher by Friday February 29th, 2008. This should be sent back even if the student is not being immunized. It is important that your child eats breakfast on the day of the immunization.
There is a phone number in the letter that you can call if you require further information.
Thank you

Upcoming Dates To Remember

2008-02-20T09:48:00.000-08:00

February 2008
26 House of Miramichi Goes Skiing
26 Home and School Association Meeting 6:30 pm
26&27 Math enrichment students writing tests
27 Last SPARK Date
28 Rescheduled Science Fair 12:20 -2:30 –
28 Some of our Kids attending CIS Volleyball at Aitken Center (12:30 – 4:00 pm)

March Break March 3-7

No School Thursday and Friday

2008-02-20T09:47:00.000-08:00

There will be no school for students Thursday February 21 and Friday February 22nd...

Hector Roach Tournament Boys BasketBall

2008-02-04T08:45:00.000-08:00

Here are the schedule of the games
Friday, February 8, 2008> >> >

12:00 George vs Albert
1:30 Nasis vs Quispamsis
3:00 Harry Miller vs Rothesay Park
4:30 Sussex vs Quispamsis
6:00 George vs Harry Miller
7:30 Riverview vs Nashwaksis

Saturday, February 9, 2008> >> >
9:00 Albert vs Rothesay Park
10:30 Riverview vs Sussex
12:00 George vs Rothesay Park
1:30 Riverview vs Quispamsis
3:00 Albert vs Harry Miller
4:30 Nashwaksis vs Sussex

Sunday, Feb 10, 2008
Finals
9:00 1st place gold vs 2nd place purple> >
10:30 2nd place gold vs 1st place purple> >
12:00 last place gold vs last place purple> >
1:30 3rd place gold vs 3rd place purple> >
3:00 loser 9:00am game vs loser 10:30 game> >
4:30 winner 9:00 game vs winner 10:30 game> >> >

All games will be 4 - 7&1/2 min quarters.> >> >

East Coast Music Awards coming to George

2008-02-04T08:42:00.000-08:00

The ECMAs are coming to George Street Middle School. The band SLYDE will be playing for our whole school population. The band will start playing in our gymnasium at 1:00.

All students are ask to bring $1.00. The proceeds will go to the Music in the Schools program and to our band program.

We Need Judges For Our Science Fair

2008-01-30T01:29:00.000-08:00

We need volunteers to help judge our science fair projects.

The GSMS Science Fair is scheduled for Tuesday February 19th. Judging will take place from 12:30 pm until 2:30. If interested, please call 453-4160.

Public viewing of the projects is scheduled for the 19th as well...times not yet determined.

The Irene King Basket Ball Tournament

2008-01-30T01:18:00.000-08:00

IRENE KING INVITATIONAL 2008
GEORGE STREET MIDDLE SCHOOL Tier 1
FEBRUARY 1st, 2nd, & 3rd

Purple Division: (1) George (2) Woodstock (3) Bedford (4) Moncton
Gold Division: (1) Albert (2) NASIS (3) KVBA (4) Riverview

Home (White) vs. Guest (Dark)

February 1st, 2008 (Friday) all games @ GSMS

11:30 a.m. Game #1 NASIS vs. Albert
1:30 p.m. Game #2 George vs. Woodstock
3:15 p.m. Game #3 KVBA vs. Riverview
Opening Ceremonies (all teams) 5:15 @ GSMS
6:00 p.m. Game #4 Bedford vs. Moncton

February 2nd, 2008 (Saturday)

9:00 a.m. Game #5 Riverview vs. Albert @ GSMS
9:00 a.m. Game #6 KVBA vs. NASIS @ LHHS **
10:45 a.m. Game #7 George vs. Bedford @ GSMS
10:45 a.m. Game #8 Moncton vs. Woodstock @ LHHS **
12:30 p.m. Game #9 Riverview vs. NASIS @ GSMS
2:15 p.m. Game #10 KVBA vs. Albert @ GSMS
4:00 p.m. Game #11 Bedford vs. Woodstock @GSMS
5:45 p.m. Game #12 George vs. Moncton @ GSMS

February 3rd, 2008 (Sunday) – Finals & Championship Games @ GSMS

8:30 a.m. Game #13 Gold 1st Place vs. Purple 2nd Place
10:15 p.m. Game #14 Gold 2nd Place vs. Purple 1st Place
12:00 p.m. Game #15 Gold 3rd Place vs. Purple 3rd Place………5th Place
1:45 p.m. Game #16 Loser Game #13 vs. Loser Game #14……3rd Place

Championship Game

3:30 p.m. Game #17 Winner Game #13 vs. Winner Game #14…1st Place

Games will consist of a 5-10 minute warm-up, depending on available time followed by four 10 minute quarters
All games will start on time or as close to the tip off time as scheduled, so please be ready for all your games, wearing the right uniform colors.
No Admission Fee
Canteen will be available

NOTE: Outdoor footwear will be required to be removed; therefore, please bring indoor footwear.

FIBA Rules will be used in the event of a tiebreaker.

SPARK

2008-01-20T09:47:00.000-08:00

Students will be selecting their SPARK choices this week. Please talk to your child about making good choices when selecting their SPARK. There will be 30 choices --- from robotics - to knitting - to Leadership - to swimming and skating.

Dates of George Street Middel School's Parent School Support Committee 2008

2008-01-02T06:04:00.001-08:00

Dates of George Street Middel School's Parent School Support Committee for 2008
Everyone is welcome to our meetings. They start at 6:30 pm and are always held in the board room --- found on the main floor.

January 14th,
February 11th
March 10th
April 14th
May 12th
June TBA Meeting off site to celebrate our achievements for 2007-2008

Annual Christmas Assembly

2007-12-17T10:19:00.000-08:00

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

2007-12-17T10:14:00.000-08:00

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.

UPCOMING EVENTS FOR THIS WEEK

2007-12-17T10:10:00.000-08:00

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)

Hello from your principal for the day! December 14,2007

2007-12-14T05:11:00.000-08:00

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)
:)

Operation Keep The Change

2007-12-09T11:13:00.000-08:00

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.

YOUTH BLAST

2007-12-09T10:25:00.000-08:00

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

2007-12-09T10:20:00.000-08:00

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

George Cares -- George Shares

2007-12-06T17:26:00.000-08:00

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)

Christmas Dinner December 12th

2007-12-05T06:18:00.000-08:00

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 .

A Special Event - BAND and CHOIR December 9th

2007-12-03T02:03:00.000-08:00

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?)

A couple of upcoming events to mark in your calendar

2007-11-29T12:21:00.000-08:00

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

SRC Fundraiser

2007-11-28T11:49:00.000-08:00

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!!!!

OUR SMART GOAL

2007-11-26T11:11:00.000-08:00

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!

GEORGE CARES, GEORGE SHARES

2007-11-23T04:37:00.000-08:00

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!

Positive Pool Party --- December 3rd

2007-11-22T06:51:00.000-08:00

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.

What If we have a snow storm -- Parent Teacher Interviews

2007-11-21T11:54:00.000-08:00

If we have a storm date (either Thursday or Friday November 22nd or 23rd) the parent-teacher interviews will also be cancelled.

BOOK FAIR

2007-11-21T03:49:00.000-08:00

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!

A New Blog to Post Upcoming Events

2007-11-20T08:22:00.000-08:00

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.