February is Kindness Month

  • Students will be performing Acts of Kindness at GW. They will be exploring how they can show kindness to each other in the classroom, in the halls, and outside at recess.  They will brainstorm in their Homeroom class what kindness looks like, sounds like, and feels like at Griffith Woods.  Ask them at home how they can do their part to ensure that GW is safe, respectful, and a caring environment. 
  • Shout Outs are Back! Staff will be on the lookout for students doing something kind in the school.  Students could receive a ‘Shout Out’ slip of paper from their teacher and/or any staff member in the building for their kind act.  They will bring their ‘Shout Out’ to the office to be entered into a draw where two students will be recognized for their acts of kindness each Friday. 
  • Pink Shirt Day is an opportunity that supports increased awareness and prevention of bullying in schools, workplaces, homes and online and helps support bolstering children’s self-esteem.  We will be celebrating this on Wednesday February 28.  We encourage your child to wear pink.   https://www.pinkshirtday.ca/

 

Celebration of Learning 

On Friday March 1 from 1-3pm we invite you to come in with your child to the school to see their learning spaces and to check out the work they have been doing in class.  It's an opportunity to see what your child has been working on and to visit their classroom(s).  This is not a time to meet/conference with your child's teacher(s) as that will happen during Parent-Teacher Conferences, which happen on Thursday and Friday March 21 and 22.   

New Website

The CBE has updated our website, check it out!

https://griffithwoods.cbe.ab.ca/

Surveys

Speaking of surveys our students Grades 4-9 will be completing some over the next month.  The surveys they complete give the school valuable perception data regarding their sense of belonging and engagement here at Griffith Woods.  We use this data in our School Development Plan so that we can better support our students.  Our Grades 5,6,8 and 9 will complete the CBE student survey between Feb.20 to March 1.  The Grades 4 and 7 will be completing the Assurance Survey between March 4 to March 15. 

Families in Grade 4 and 7 will be randomly selected by the Alberta Government and sent surveys via mail to complete.   

Extra Curricular Volleyball 

All CBE middle schools have set similar expectations for games that promote safety, respect, and a positive experience for all. They include: 

  • All student spectators/athletes must be under the direct supervision of a designated adult for the duration of the games 
  • There are no in an out privileges for spectators 
  • Student spectators without parental supervision will be directed by the hosting school administration to leave the building 
  • All spectators - students or adults - are expected to cheer and support players/coaches/referees/parents/guardians in a positive manner 
  • Disrespectful behaviors will be addressed by school administration promptly and may result in spectators being directed to leave the game and the school building 
  • Parents/guardians who bring younger children are responsible at all times for their direct supervision. Please ensure that they are not wandering the halls and playing on Phys Ed equipment in the gym/on stage 

These expectations have been reviewed with all of our students in school. Please review with your student(s) as well. We thank you in advance for your ongoing support.  

Important Dates

Friday February 23 - Grade 9 Vaccinations 
Monday February 26 – Healthy Hunger – Noodle Box
Wednesday February 28 – Pink Shirt Day for Anti-Bullying 
Wednesday February 28 - School Council at 6:30pm 
Friday March 1 – K-9 Celebration of Learning 1-3pm 
Monday March 4 – Healthy Hunger – Tim Horton’s
Monday March 11 – Healthy Hunger – Wok Box
Friday March 15 - Booking for Parent-Teacher Conferences Open at 8am
Monday March 18 – Healthy Hunger – A & W
Wednesday March 20 – Term 3 begins for Grade 5,8, and 9 Complementary Courses
Wednesday March 20 - Booking for Parent-Teacher Conferences Closes at 6pm 
Thursday March 21 – In Person Parent-Teacher Conferences 3:30pm-8pm 
Friday March 22 – Virtual Online Parent-Teacher Conferences (No School students) 8am-12pm 
March 25 - April 1  – Spring Break
Tuesday April 2 - Classes Resume