Thank you for making this a great return back to school. We saw a lot of smiling faces and happy kiddos yesterday. We try every couple of weeks to send out some updates of school wide events so we are all on the same page.

Forms

Please complete the ‘Demographic Verification’ forms on your MyCBE by September 30. This is a requirement for all families even if there are no changes.

If your child has a medical condition that the school and staff should know about please fill out the forms below and return to the office as soon as you can.

• Student Health Plan
• Student Health Emergency Response Protocol

Students in Grade 6-9 interested in trying out for Athletics must have their Annual Tryout Authorization form filled out and returned to Mr. Jordan prior to tryouts. These were handed out to students yesterday and must be completed prior to trying out. Mr. Jordan and your child’s homeroom teacher have extra copies if needed.

Fundraiser

Davison Orchards Apple Fundraiser runs September 1t to September 13. Orders can be placed via google form at https://forms.gle/GRxyRfuNtT9ArLkAA

Fun Lunch

Healthy Hunger will be starting in September. Please go and find your class and order what you would like for your child or sign up if interested, https://healthyhunger.ca/

September 25	Papa John's	Lunch
October 2	Subway	Lunch
October 16	Tim Horton's	Snack
October 23	Wok Box	Lunch
October 30	A and W	Lunch
November 6	Spolumbos	Lunch
November 20	Booster Juice	Snack
November 27	Edo	Lunch
December 4	The Saucy Bread Co.	Lunch
December 11	Modern Jelly Donuts	Snack
December 18	Boston Pizza	Lunch

Athletics

There will be an athletics (Soccer/Basketball/Cross-Country) information meeting for any interested students Wednesday, Sept 6 at 11:00 am in the Main Gym.

Soccer Tryouts

Girls: Wednesday, Sept 6, 2:45 – 4:00pm.
Boys: Thursday, Sept 7, 2:45 – 4:00pm.

Basketball tryouts will be starting the week of Sept 11.

Cross Country

Running dates & locations are set, with the following dates:
Meet 1: Sept 13 at Stanley Park
Meet 2: Sept 19 at North Glenmore Park
Meet 3: Sept 25 at North Glenmore Park

Class Placements

Parent requests for class changes cannot be accommodated at this time. We need to ensure balanced classes that take into account numbers, learning styles and accommodations. Complementary Courses for Grade 7-9 are in MyCBE account under ‘My Schedule’ and start Tuesday September 5th. Complementary Courses are based on spaces, resources, teacher passions, and student interest.

Student Code of Conduct and Away for the Day Cell Phone Policy

This was reviewed with all students yesterday but follow up and home is always very helpful.

• GWS Code of Conduct

At GW we have an 'Away for the Day' policy. All phones need to be turned off and out of sight during class time. Phones can only be used in class with specific teacher permission in order to support a learning activity. The expectation is that cell phones will not be on their person during class time and movement between classes. Grades 7 to 9 must keep their phones in their locker. In grades 5 and 6, if students have a cell phone, they will be kept in a safe place at the discretion of their teacher. Smartwatches are considered the same as cell phones and can be worn but not used for communication during class time.

Important Dates

Monday Sept. 4 - No School (Labour Day)
Tuesday Sept. 5 - Complementary Courses start for Grades 5-9 (Grades 7-9 check MyCBE Powerschool for courses)
Thursday Sept. 21 (5-7pm) - Open House 'Meet the Teacher' & GW Harvest Festival
Friday Sept. 22 (8-1pm) - No School (IPP Meetings by Teacher Request)
Monday Sept. 25 – Papa John’s
Wednesday Sept. 27 - Photo Day
Friday Sept. 29 - National Truth and Reconciliation Day (No School for Students)