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Daily Announcements – Wed and Thurs, March 22 and 23

Highlights from the morning announcements:

  1. The Yearbook Club was cancelled  Wednesday because the library was busy.
  2. Running Club meets Friday morning at 7:45 in front of the Terry Fox doors.
  3. Runners interested in running the 800m and 1500m please see Mme Scaife at Running Club times to get registered.
  4. Eco Club will meet Thursday at noon in Rm 6. See you all there – Mme LeClerc and Mme Roshi.
  5. In honour of Greek Heritage month we have a trivia question for you: Entry slips can be picked up at the main office counter and placed in Mr Currie’s mailbox.  – The theme of the Greek heart and soul is said to be represented by three attributes of philanthropia, philoxenia and philotimo” What do these loosely translate to in English?

Daily Announcements – Tuesday, March 21

Highlights from this morning’s announcements:

  1. Junior choir meets today at 11:45 in the music room. Attendance is mandatory.
  2. The Running Club meets tomorrow morning at 7:45am in front of the Terry Fox doors.
  3. Reminder to the grades 5s and 6s who signed up for Badminton Club. We are meeting today at 11:45 in the gym for practice. Please bring running shoes. See you there!  – Mlle  MacPherson

Daily Announcements – Monday, March 20

Highlights from this morning’s announcements:

  1. Uschool Ukuleles meet today at 11:45 in the music room.
  2. Junior choir (grades 4, 5 and 6) meet tomorrow  at 11:45 in the music room.
  3. There will be Folkfest today at lunch. Please bring your coats and meet outside at 12:00.
  4. The Running Club is starting this week! We run Wednesday and Fridays at 7:45am at the Terry Fox doors. See you there!
  5. Litterless lunch campaign continues this week.
  6. Pylons are out by the portable. Please do not play around or behind the portable.

Daily Announcements – Friday, March 10

Highlights from this morning’s announcements:

  1. We will modify our afternoon recess to accommodate our guests for  the Spirit Assembly at 2pm. Recess will be 1:30-1:45. Please wait for an announcement before proceeding to the gym.
  2. Reminder to wear your weather appropriate gear today. It is cold and windy!
  3. The Pylons outside signify that we are playing outside or beyond the pylons not behind or around the portables.

Daily Announcements – Wednesday, March 8

Highlights from this morning’s announcements:

  1. Tomorrow is Skate Day! Remember to bring in your permission forms and get your skates and helmets ready to bring to school tomorrow. If you don’t have skates or a helmet there will be ones you can borrow at the arena.
  2. We are looking for 5 helpers to complete the Marlies banner.
  3. The pylons in the yard are for recess/lunch safety. Please play outside of the pylons.
  4. Primary Makerspace Club will meet in the library at lunch today.
  5. There will be no Forest of Reading at lunch today.

Daily Announcements – Tuesday, March 7

Highlights from this morning’s announcements:

  1. This Thursday is Skate Day! Remember to bring in your permission forms and get your skates and helmets ready to bring to school on Thursday. If you don’t have skates or a helmet there will be ones you can borrow at the arena. (Parents – We are still looking for two kinds of volunteers: Type 1 – To walk with their child’s class to the rink and help with skate tying. Parents are welcome to skate if they choose to! If you are able to accompany your child’s class, please inform your classroom teacher directly. Type 2 – To help transport loaner skates and helmets to and from the school. If you are able to help in either the morning (8:30-9:30) or afternoon (2:30-3:30) please email Rebecca Green at therebeccagreen@gmail.com
  2. Primary Choir is today. Grades 1, 2 and 3 in choir need to go to the music room at 11:45.
  3. Rm 25 Ukulele set up crew is reminded to come to Rm 18 at morning recess. Thank you!
  4. Don’t forget about Blue and White Day this Friday! Welcome our Marlies with their own team colours. Anyone interested in creating a banner for this event is invited to the music room at morning recess.
  5. There will be a Yearbook Meeting tomorrow at lunch.
  6. Students who signed up for Badminton Club – our first meeting is today at 11:45. Please come dressed appropriately and no earlier than the specified time.

Daily Announcements – Monday, March 6

Highlights from this morning’s announcements:

  1. Reminder that this Thursday is Skate Day. Remember to bring in your permission forms and get your skates and helmets ready to bring to school on Thursday. If you don’t have skates or a helmet there will be ones you can borrow at the arena.
  2. Uschool Ukulele today at 11:45.
  3. There is no Folkfest today as there is a staff meeting.
  4. Makerspace and Forest of Reading will meet Wednesday this week.
  5. For all students in grades 5 and 6 who signed up for Badminton Club, our first meeting will be Tuesday in the gym at 11:45 am and no sooner please.
  6. Friday will be BLUE and WHITE Day in lieu of Beach Day as we have our Marlies Spirit Assembly. Please wear blue and white to pump up our spirit!
  7. Congratulations to Quinn, Annabelle and Makena who knew that Ludwig Von Beethoven was taught piano and violin by his father and had his first performance at the age of 7. See Ms Bailey for your prize.

Daily Announcements – Friday, March 3rd

announcementHighlights from the morning announcements:

  1. Uschool Ukelele is Monday! Don’t forget to practice!
  2. A reminder to staff of our meeting Monday at lunch in the staff room at 11 am sharp.
  3. Attention Makerspace Club members in grades 2 and 3 There will be no Makerspace Club on Monday. Next week we will meet on Wednesday. See you then!
  4. A friendly reminder to all teachers and DECEs to vote! The deadline is today.

Daily Announcements – Wednesday, March 1

Highlights from this morning’s announcements:

  1. Reminder that there is Ukulele Kids for grades SK-3 and Karate Kids for grades 1-4  at lunch today .
  2. There are still a few apples left in the office if you need a snack.
  3. Please remember to take coats and boots out at recess and stay out of the puddles.
  4. Teachers, please remember to send Skate Day permission forms home. (Grades 1-6)

 

Daily Announcements – Tuesday, February 28

Highlights from this morning’s announcements:

  1. We look forward to seeing and hearing all Junior Choir members today at 11:45 in the music room. New music today!
  2. Students in grades 5 and 6 interested in joining the Gledhill Badminton Club, please sign up at first recess in Rm 20 or speak to Mme. McPherson.
  3. Skate Day is next Thursday, March 9th for grades 1-6.