GW Weekly Sept. 13 | Meet the Teacher, Harvest Festival, Volunteers, Forms, Fun Lunch, Athletics

It was great to see all the parents cheering on the students and staff during our Terry Fox run this past week. We were lucky to have Fred Fox give an inspiring presentation to the whole school and you can tell the students were motivated to run as many laps as they could. We have raised over $3000 as a school thus far and we are closing in on our goal of $4750. If interested in donating to the Terry Fox Foundation on behalf of the school you can donate here: https://schools.terryfox.ca/31365

Please remember there is no parking and/or driving through our Staff Parking Lot for drop off and pick up of students. This is a safety issue and must be respected. We have had an increased Police presence this week to ensure traffic laws are being followed to support the safety of our students during the drop off and pick up hours.

Open House/Meet the Teacher

We will be hosting an Open House on the evening of Thursday September 21 from 5 pm – 7 pm. This will be an opportunity to come in see the school, meet your child’s teachers, and to see their classroom. Outside of the school our wonderful school council will be hosting their 2nd Annual Harvest Festival. See the message below from the school council regarding the Harvest Festival.

IPP Meetings

Time has been set aside for student Individual Program Plan (IPP) meetings between teachers and parents on Friday September 22, 8-1pm. Teachers will be reaching out to families to discuss possible targets, specific strategies and accommodations that will be documented in your child’s IPP. These meetings can be in-person or online meeting and will be 15 minutes.

Harvest Festival

Dear Griffith Woods School Community,

We are thrilled to invite you to an exciting event - the Griffith Woods School Harvest Festival! Get ready for an memorable evening filled with fun, laughter, and delicious food, as we celebrate the return to school and the bountiful harvest from our very own Wolf Patch school garden.

  • Date: Thursday, Sept 21
  • ⏰ Time: 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
  • Location: Griffith Woods School

This fantastic event will coincide with our Open House, making it a perfect opportunity for students, parents, and teachers to come together to celebrate "sowing seeds of curiosity & cultivating a garden of knowledge". Here's what you can look forward to:

  • Bouncy Castle: Let the kids bounce away their excitement on the bouncy castle, providing hours of pure joy!
  • Interactive Games: Challenge your friends and family to a variety of fun and engaging games suitable for all ages.
  • Food Trucks: Satisfy your taste buds with a delectable array of food from local food trucks. From savory to sweet, there's something for everyone!
  • Photo Booth: Capture precious memories with your loved ones at our special photo booth in the Wolf Patch school garden. Plus, you'll have the chance to win TWO boxes of delicious Davidson Orchard Apples!
  • Wolf Patch Stickers: Show your school spirit and love for the Wolf Patch garden with exclusive stickers available at the event.

This event is a great opportunity for the community to come together, celebrate the start of the school year, and appreciate the fruits of the student and parent volunteers hard work in the garden.

Mark your calendars and let's make this Harvest Festival a memorable event for everyone. We can't wait to see you there!

Volunteers Wanted!

We need a few volunteers to help out during the event. Check out the signup for available times to help out during the festival.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040D44ADAF2DABFB6-harvest

See you at the Griffith Woods School Harvest Festival - where the joy of learning and the bounty of nature come together!

Warmest regards,
School Council

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.

Students in Grade 6-9 interested in trying out for Athletics must have their Annual Authorization for Athletic Tryout 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.

Fun Lunch

Healthy Hunger will be starting in a few weeks, https://healthyhunger.ca/. Instructions on how to set it up are attached under Resources and on our Lunchtime page.

Athletics

Basketball tryouts are continuing this week and next. Soccer Teams are close to being formed as games start right away. Please look out for any e-mails from coaches with the schedule. Schedules will also be posted on the PE Bulletin Board and in Announcements.

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

Important Dates

Friday Sept. 15 - Grade 6 Vaccinations
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)