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.

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