After the super short week and an extra long weekend, I hope that everyone has had a chance to recharge a bit as we enter into second quarter here at GCS! From now until Christmas Break will be an extremely busy time in our school. With that in mind, please take note of the [...]
Hello to all! We have officially made it through the first quarter of the school year, and I feel very fortunate indeed that we have been able to have in-school learning for the past two months. I pray that this will continue! No Spelling Quiz This Week This is a very, very short week! [...]
As we say hello to November and its crisp weather, we also say goodbye to the first quarter of our school year! Social Studies Map Project Last week in Grade 3 students enjoyed displaying and presenting the maps they created as part of our Social Studies class. It was so fun to see their enthusiasm [...]
It's the last week of October and there are only two weeks left in the first quarter of the school year! Please take note of the following information and upcoming events. Brrr! It's Getting Colder Out There! It's that time of year...colder weather is here! Please be sure to send your child to school [...]
Somehow I am always amazed by how quickly time flies, yet here we are half-way through October already! Please take note of all the following announcements: Mrs. Smylie Out of the Class on Tuesday and Wednesday: This Tuesday and Wednesday I will not be in school as I will be caring for my mother [...]
Happy Thanksgiving to you all! May we take the time this weekend to reflect on everything we have to be thankful for, including how our Grade 3 class really stepped up and blessed a family for Thanksgiving! Thank you, parents, for encouraging your children to share with others. It was so heartwarming to see [...]
Welcome to October, everyone! The first month of school seems to have gone by in a blur and here we are ~ fall is upon us (even though we had a few hot days last week)! Please take note of all the following information about the coming weeks' events and changes to the calendar: [...]
Once again, we had a school cancellation early on in the school year. I, for one, am very thankful Teddy did not cause much damage! However, this did cause a slight hiccup in our routine, as our second Spelling Test was postponed. Thankfully, children are very resilient and we will get all caught up [...]
Welcome to Week Three! As we now have our school year underway, it is very important to keep in mind all the things that will help us to keep this year running as smoothly as possible. With this in mind, please take note of all the following reminders. Start Time: The Elementary day begins [...]
Hello Parents! I would like to begin by thanking you for such a wonderful start to the school year! We have been so blessed by the high level of cooperation we have received from you amidst our safe return to school. So, thank you! Meet the Teacher This coming Monday, GCS will be hosting [...]
