June 15th – 19th

Hello Parents,

Well, we have made it to the last week on school.  It has been a great year.  Thank you to all for your support and prayers throughout the year.

On Monday we will have an outing to Brackley Commons park.  Thank you for those who signed up to bring something along for the BBQ.  Please send it with your child on Monday morning.   Also, thank you to those who signed up to drive for this event.  We have all the drives we need for Monday.   If you have not signed up to bring something already please email me at jbarton@gracechristainschool.ca with what you can bring.  I am still in need of one 12 pack of Juice boxes and one pack of hotdog buns.

Tuesday will be a regular day full of review and finishing up some work.

Open Elementary Chapel – Wednesday June 17th 

Everyone is invited to join us on Wednesday, June 17th for the last elementary chapel of the year. This will take place in the sanctuary from  9:00 – 10:00 am.

Matt McGonnell will be our guest speaker, and we will be sharing some of our favorite chapel songs from this year.   As well, each class will get the opportunity to perform instrumental pieces they have learned in music class this year.

 Family Fun day — Thursday June 18th 

Families of our school have been given the opportunity to visit Sandspit for the day at a reduced rate.  The park opens at 10:00 am.  This is not an official school event, and teachers are will not be responsible for their students, however, all school families are welcome to bring and supervise their own children.  There are activities and rides for children young and old, so pack a picnic, grab the sunscreen, and enjoy some family time as we finish out a fantastic school year. When purchasing bracelets, let the cashier know you are with the GCS group.

School Closing — Friday June 19th 

We are hopeful you can join us in the church sanctuary around 9 am as we celebrate our school year with songs, awards, special presentations, and an incredible slideshow of photos.  Remember this is a very short day for students, so for those needing to prepare for childcare, heads up!  Students will return to their classrooms following this celebration service to obtain their final report card, and will be dismissed for the day.  Parents can expect to pick their children up by 11:00 AM.

Report Cards:

Report cards will be given out after the school closing on Friday.  If your child is not attending on Friday then the report cards will be mailed to you.  We cannot give out report cards early.

We had a lovely trip to the fire hall and Brianna’s house on Thursday.  Thank you so much Lori and Denis for taking the time to host us.   Students had a blast sitting in the fire truck, trying on some fire gear as well as getting a chance to spray the water hose.   After the fire hall we had a BBQ and time to play at Brianna’s house.   Here are a few shots from the day.

  

Fire Station Trip

Hello Parents,

I just wanted to send a quick note to let you know that we will no longer need drives for our Fire Station trip. We will be taking the bus out and back. We will leave the school at 9:30 and will be back at the school by 2:00. A permission slip was sent home today in your child’s agenda. Please sign it and return to the school by Wednesday.

Mrs. Barton

June 8th – 12th

Hello Parents,

This will be another very busy week!  We are winding down the school year, but there are lots of important events coming up in the next two weeks as we look forward to summer!

This Wednesday is the Grade 6 graduation.  This will take place at 9:15 in the sanctuary.

North Shore Fire Department tour – Thursday June 11th 

A permission slip will be sent home in your child’s agenda on Monday.  Please sign it and return it to the school by Wednesday.  Kindergarten to Grade 2 will be travelling to the North Shore Fire Department.  We will be leaving the school at 10:30.  After a tour of the fire  department we will be spending some time at Brianna’s house.  A lunch will be provided so there will be no need to pack a lunch for Thursday.  We will be leaving Brianna’s at 2:00 to get back to the school for the end of the day.  We will need drivers for this event.  If you are available to drive please indicate it on your child’s permission slip along with the number of students you are able to take. 

Brackely Commons Park day — Monday June 15th 

Grade one and two will be travelling to Brackley Commons on Monday June 15th.  We will be leaving the school at 10:00.  We will spend the day at the park.  We will also be having a BBQ lunch, so there will be no need to pack a lunch.  Please send sunscreen, bug spray, and a water bottle with your child.  I  have created a sign up sheet for items we will need for the BBQ.  Please sign up on the list outside the classroom to bring items for the BBQ.   You may also email me with the item you wish to bring.   Here is the list of items required:  BBQ sign up sheet   A permission slip will be sent home with your child on Monday.  We will need drivers for this event.  If you are available to drive please indicate it on your child’s permission slip along with the number of students you are able to take. 

Open Elementary Chapel – Wednesday June 17th 

Everyone is invited to join us on Wednesday, June 17th for the last elementary chapel of the year. This will take place in the sanctuary from  9:00 – 10:00 am.

Matt McGonnell will be our guest speaker, and we will be sharing some of our favorite chapel songs from this year.   As well, each class will get the opportunity to perform instrumental pieces they have learned in music class this year.

 Family Fun day — Thursday June 18th 

Families of our school have been given the opportunity to visit Sandspit for the day at a reduced rate.  The park opens at 10:00 am.  This is not an official school event, and teachers are will not be responsible for their students, however, all school families are welcome to bring and supervise their own children.  There are activities and rides for children young and old, so pack a picnic, grab the sunscreen, and enjoy some family time as we finish out a fantastic school year. Praying for sunshine!

School Closing — Friday June 19th 

We are hopeful you can join us in the church sanctuary around 9 am as we celebrate our school year with songs, awards, special presentations, and an incredible slideshow of photos.  Remember this is a very short day for students, so for those needing to prepare for childcare, heads up!  Students will return to their classrooms following this celebration service to obtain their final report card, and will be dismissed for the day.  Parents can expect to pick their children up by 11:00 AM.

Here are some of the students who took part in the track meet on Tuesday.

While those students were at the track meet, I only had seven grade one students.  We spend the day playing review games,  attended Mr. Biech’s grade 10 biology class presentations on zoo animals and had a little extra recess 🙂

Enjoy your week!

June 1st – 5th

Hello Parents,

It’s hard to believe that there is only three weeks left of school!  There is a lot of events coming up that you should be made aware of.

This week’s spelling lists are list # 25 for grade one, and 28 for grade two.

Elementary Track Meet: 

Tomorrow some students in grade one and two will be travelling to the Track Meet  that will take place at UPEI.  A permission slip was sent home in your child’s agenda today if they are involved in the track meet.  Please send it back tomorrow signed so your child can go to the track meet. Please send a healthy snack and a water bottle along with your child.  (No candy or pop)   The weather is suppose to be rainy tomorrow.  Please dress your child warmly.  You may send them in rubber boots, but please make sure they bring their sneakers as well for when they compete.

Important dates to remember:

June 6th — GCS Annual Golf Challenge

June 10th — Grade 6 graduation 9:15 am

June 11th — K- Gr. 2 Trip to North Shore Fire Hall.  We will be leaving the school at 10:30 to travel to the North Shore Fire Hall. After a tour of the Fire hall we will be spending some time at Brianna’s house. We will need drivers for this event.  Please let me know if you are available to drive.

June 12th —   Grade 12 Graduation 7:00 pm. 

June 15th — Grade one and two trip to Brackley Commons.   We will be leaving the school at 9:30 to travel to Brackley Commons.  We will spend the day at the park.  We will be leaving the park at 2:00 to return to the school. We will also be having a BBQ so you will not need to pack a lunch.  I am asking that parents sign up to bring in one item for our BBQ that day.  I have attached a list of the items we will need.  Please email me at jbarton@gracechristianschool.ca to let me know which item you would like to bring.  I will also post the sign up sheet outside the classroom if you wish to sign up there.  BBQ sign up sheet.   Please send in the item with your child on Monday June 15th.  We will also need drivers for this event.  If you are willing to drive please let me know.

June 16th — Kindergarten Graduation 6:30. 

June 17th —   Open Elementary Chapel.  Parents are welcome to join us for our final Elementary Chapel. This Chapel will showcase some of our favorite chapel songs we have learned throughout the year. As well, each of the elementary classes will showcase songs they have learned in music class. The chapel will begin at 9:00 am.

June 18th — Family Fun Day at Sand Spit

June 19th  — School closing.  The program will start at 9:30 and will go to 11:00.  Students will return to their classrooms after the program to pick up their report cards, then they will be done for the day.  No report cards will be issued to students until after the school closing program.  If your child is not in attendance that day, the report cards will be mailed to you.

Here are some pictures of the Epic Cheer leading girls preforming for the elementary classes: