Friday, 19 February 2016

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One hundred days of school have come and gone. Time flies really quickly when you are as busy as we have been in grade 8. Catholic Schools Week was a fun break from the February cold. We had a great time at bingo, and our family lunch was once again a wonderful afternoon of mingling and sharing a meal with our extended school family.

The grade 7 and 8 classes are attending winter camp in Winkler next week, from February 24th to the 26th. We are looking forward to some fine weather, fun activities and a chance to bond and share an exciting experience together.

A reminder to the grade 8 class that their novel study, "Freak the Mighty" is going to be due on February 29th. Make sure you have all of your activities and assignments finished.

A reminder to parents that term two reports are going out March 3rd. Parent teacher conference request forms will be included with the report. We will only be requesting a conference if we feel there is a need, however feel free to ask for an appointment should you feel you would like to meet with us.

Thursday, 17 December 2015

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Merry Christmas everyone!
We are working hard to prepare for our annual Christmas concert on December 17th. We hope to see all of you.

Our last day before Christmas Break is Friday, December 18th. It will be an early dismissal day, and there will be no after school program.

Classes resume on January 4th. I hope everyone has an opportunity to relax and rejuvenate before returning to school in the new year.

Grade 7 and 8 exams start the week of January 18th until the 22nd. Exam review outlines have gone home already, so students should do a little review over the Christmas Break.  

Wednesday, 14 October 2015

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Hello Everyone,


It is October and there are a lot of things happening at St. Gerard. The grade 8 class is studying prehistory in social studies, examining early human society and culture. We are currently finishing up the novel Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone in ELA, while brushing up on our grammar and spelling skills. We have just begun a unit about investigations in French.

St. Gerard’s annual Halloween Family Fun Party is coming up on October 24th, everyone is welcome, and volunteers are always appreciated. Some of our older students will be helping out running some of our games and activities. Friday October 30th will be an Orange and Black N.U.T. Day, No costumes please.

The Boys’ and Girls’ Volleyball teams will once again be participating at the St. Alphonsus Tournament on October 31st all day. Parents and families are welcome to join us to cheer on our young athletes.


There is an upcoming field trip to the Millennium Library on Wednesday, October 21st. Permission forms have been sent home and are due back October 19th.

Monday, 7 September 2015

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Welcome Back to St. Gerard!
 
September is here again and it is time to return to school for another year. I trust everyone had a relaxing and exciting summer and is physically and mentally rested, and ready to get back to work.

The first day of classes is Wednesday, September 9th. Students are encouraged to bring all there school supplies including uniform and gym clothes on the first day of school.

More details and dates will be posted as information becomes available.

Here’s to a wonderful and adventurous school year in 2015-2016.

Thursday, 29 January 2015

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January 29th, 2015

February is almost upon us, and the grade 8 class has just completed their mid-term exams. An official letter will be coming home the first week of February with exam results, please sign and return the form with your child.

Catholic Schools Week is coming up from February 8th to the 13th. February 10th is our annual family lunch, Subway order forms have been sent home and are due next week. We hope to see as many of you as are available in the gym to share a meal together as the St. Gerard family. Friday, February 13th there will be no school for the students as the staff will be attending a special Catholic Schools Week in-service.

 
The grade 8 class is currently reading the novel "Freak the Mighty" an awesome book by Rodman Philbrick. The students are completing a series of activities along with the novel, which are due on February, 27th. You should ask your child about the novel it truly is a wonderful, heartwarming story.

We are finishing a French unit about bizarre and fascinating animals, and have begun our exploration of the wonders of Ancient Egypt in Social Studies.

Sunday, 19 October 2014

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October is upon us.


Our annual Halloween party is coming up on October, 25th, we always need parent and student volunteers in order to make the event run smoothly.

A reminder that the deadline for ordering yearbooks is just around the corner. We need to sell at least 30 yearbooks by November 1st in order to begin working on the books. Without enough orders we can't have a yearbook, so keep them coming.

There is a copy of the yearbook order form in the September and October newsletters. Follow this link to print out a copy. 

Sunday, 7 September 2014

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Welcome Back!



Another school year has begun, and all the grade eight students are bright eyed and ready to get to work. I hope everyone had a safe, exciting and relaxing summer vacation. With the start of the new school year there are some announcements and housekeeping details which need to be mentioned.

Our first fundraising activity of the year has begun. Coupon books and order forms were sent home with the kids on September 3rd.

Our "Homecoming" BBQ is scheduled for Thursday, September 11th with our annual "Meet the Teacher" night to follow at 6:30. Food order forms have been sent home, and should be returned with exact change by Tuesday, September 9th. Hope to see all of you on Thursday.

Picture day is approaching. Lifetouch will be at St. Gerard on Monday, September 22nd.

Our Hot Lunch program will recommence their services on September 16th.

Welcome back everyone! Let's make 2014 - 2015 a wonderful year at St. Gerard School. 

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