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Tuesday, 11 April 2017

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Happy Easter everyone!


 We are looking forward to celebrating Easter this spring. The students and staff of St. Gerard are gathering in the gym on Thursday for out annual Holy Thursday ceremony. It is a wonderful experience which we can share as we prepare for the resurrection of Jesus.

 The grade eight class has begun their novel study of the Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien. This is a wonderfully adventurous story which I hope we will all enjoy immensely. 

 Ask your child to tell you about what they are reading.


We are currently finishing our typing and editing our own Choose Your Own Adventure short stories. They are due on Thursday April 13th. They promise to be very interesting and exciting to read and explore.





 In French we are learning about legends and natural phenomena, while picking up skills using past tense. Feel free to ask your child about how the bear lost its tail, or the legend of maple syrup.


We are currently exploring the city states, arts, culture, and contributions of the Ancient Greeks in social studies.

Permission forms for this year's Catholic School Spirit Day will be coming home this week. This year we will be joining other grade 7 and 8 students at Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish for a day of entertainment and spiritual development. Looking forward to a wonderful day.

Thursday, 22 September 2016

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Welcome back to school

September is in full swing and the grade 8 class is getting back to work after a nice, long summer of fun and relaxation.

The grade 8 class is currently working on the novel Holes by Louis Sachar in ELA. They are listening to the book and keeping a listening response journal. We will also be starting are T.U.S.C. program in the few weeks. In T.U.S.C. the students prepare and present weekly presentations on a variety of topics. This should be a fun and exciting learning experience.



In French we are starting our year with a unit about fast food. Students will learn about food choices as well as ordering and serving food in the context of fast food restaurants.

We are about to begin our first full unit of study in social studies by exploring our earliest human ancestors. This should be a very interesting and informative unit.

St. Gerard School’s annual Toonies for Todd: Run for the Cure is taking place this Friday, September 22nd and promises to be a thrilling way to get some exercise and raise awareness and funds for cancer research. Permissions slips have gone home and should be coming back as soon as possible.

Picture day is nearly upon us. Students will be sitting for their portraits on Tuesday, September 27th so be sure to do your hair and put on your best smile.

A reminder that we are hoping to sell 30 yearbooks before November 1st. Without those 30 orders, we will be unable to produce a yearbook this year, so if you are planning to buy a yearbook please get those orders in by the beginning of November. Order forms can be found in our monthly newsletter.

Here’s to another wonderful school year at St. Gerard School.

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.

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