January 10: Inferno Weekly Update
Here is our weekly update of events and information for Greystone Centennial Middle School.
Return to Class - January 10th
A reminder that we return to school on Monday, January 10th. The office will be closed until that time.
COVID-19 Information
There have been a number of changes to the COVID protocols for our return to school. For additional information, please visit the Return to In-Person Learning Update from PSD. This situation is evolving rapidly, we will update families as we receive new information.
- Masking - Masks must now be worn at all times while in school, except for a few exceptions. This is a change from previous protocols that allowed students to remove their masks when seated in their desks in rows. Teachers will be planning safe “masks breaks” as needed. Masks are not required while: outside, engaged in physical activity, or eating.
- Cohorting - Students in grades 5 & 6 will continue to cohort with their partner homeroom. We are evaluating possible changes to cohorts for Grade 7-9 (especially around option courses) and will communicate if there are any changes early this coming week.
- Rapid Tests - We anticipate test kits will be arriving from the Alberta Government next week. We will distribute these to students with more information when they arrive.
- Contact Tracing - AHS will not be contacting the school when there a student tests positive. We are asking families to please notify the school via phone or email if a student tests positive for COVID.
- Stay Home When Sick - Even if you have a negative rapid test result, students who have symptoms, as listed in the Alberta Health daily checklist, must stay home.
Field Trips and Extra-Curricular Activities
At this point, the province has not recommended the cancellation of extracurricular or field trip activities. This having been said, we are evaluating what is being offered at Greystone and may be postponing some activities. More information to come. We are anticipating additional information and protocols from the government soon.
Ski Club will be canceled for the month of January; stay tuned for more information on possible make-up dates. Grade 5/6 choir is also canceled. The Grade 9 trip to Quebec has been canceled.
School Council and FOGS Meeting
Our next meeting will be on Tuesday, January 18th at 6:30 pm online. All Greystone student families are invited to attend.
Google Meet Link: https://meet.google.com/mus-
Join by phone: +1 613-778-3313 PIN: 419 023 787#
Strong Families Newsletter
There are sessions being offered in January around ADHD strategies. Please see the information in the newsletter and register for these powerful sessions if they interest you.
Important Dates
- Monday, Jan. 10 - Classes resume from the Winter Break
- Tuesday, Jan. 18 - Gr. 8 & 9 AHS Vaccinations (Regular Vaccination Schedule, not COVID)
- Tuesday, Jan. 18 - School Council and FOGS Meeting (Online) - 6:30 pm