St. Gerard School - Grade 8

Welcome Back to St. Gerard School

The new school year has begun and the grade 8 class is getting back to work. I hope everyone had a fun and relaxing summer break.

We have some changes to the school this year. The gym floor was replaced over the summer. We have a new floor, upon which to play and get exercise. The library was repainted and new flooring was installed, giving us a bright and open space to do schoolwork or to read quietly.

The grade 8 class is working on a mini-unit about worldviews in social studies and has begun keeping a listening journal for the novel “Holes” by Louis Sachar. In French, we are building our language skills by participating in a unit about Fast Food.

I hope everyone is energized and excited to begin a new school year.

February is here, and that means it is “I Love to Read Month.” Throughout the month, we will have a ton of fun and educational activities to support student reading and literacy. Students are encouraged to do some extra reading this month. Please help us by reading with your child at home.

We are also going to be celebrating Catholic Schools Week this month. We will have fun activities and events to bring attention to and support the wonders of Catholic education. Catholic Schools Week runs from February 12^th to the 16^th.

Monday, February 12^th: Number Day with Bingo and prizes, together in the gym.

Tuesday, February 13^th: Wear Purple, Green, or Gold for Mardi Gras Mask Day.

Wednesday, February 14^th: Wear Red, Pink, or White for Valentine’s Day.

Thursday, February 15^th: Cultural Day and Family Lunch and a cultural dance party at the end of the day.

There will be no School for the students on February 16^th. 

Happy New Year!

Welcome back to school, everyone! I hope you had a wonderful Christmas break and are ready to get back to learning.

Big news for January, exams for grade 7 and 8 students are approaching fast. Exams will begin on Tuesday, January 23^rd and will run until Friday the 26^th. Everyone has received an exam outline and should have started to prepare.

Our Novel study on “Freak the Mighty” will also be coming due on February 1^st.

It will be an early dismissal on Tuesday, January 16^th, I hope everyone will have rides arranged.