May 2: Inferno Weekly Update
Here is our weekly update of events and information for Greystone Centennial Middle School.
Looping at Greystone
After consultation with staff, students, and our school council, we are making some changes to the practice of looping at Greystone next year.
Next year, grades 7-9 will no longer be looping. This means that we will be creating new class cohorts at the end of the year and teachers will not follow student homerooms for a second year.
For grades 5-6, next year will be our last year of looping. This means that the current grade 5 students will continue with their cohort and teachers, but the incoming grade 4s will no longer loop.
Our reasons for this change are multiple. Some of them include:
- Staff views on the impact of looping were no longer positive.
- Student experience was that when a “loop” cohort was not going well the prospect of a second year has a negative impact on their learning.
- Greystone is the only PSD school to have this practice and will now be aligned with other schools in the division.
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Mr. Haley at the Office via email or phone.
Mental Health Literacy Week
May 2-6 is Mental Health week in Canada. We have a number of activities planned at our school to increase awareness of the importance of Mental health.
The big participation activity is on Wednesday with Hats on for Mental Health. We are asking students and staff to wear a hat for Mental Health.
Bus Riding - Designated Routes
PSD Transportation has asked us to remind all students and families that there are no “guest riders” on routes. This means that students can only ride on their designated bus and route. There have been some requests to ride on another bus to go to a friend's house. This is not allowed. Even if there is parent permission, they will be refused by the bus driver..
Kiwi Nurseries Fundraiser
We are running a fundraiser in partnership with Kiwi Nurseries from April 8 - May 2. During this time, when you order items from Kiwi via their website and select Friends of Greystone School, we receive a portion of your order back. Orders can be picked up directly from Kiwi Nurseries. For more information, see the flyer that was sent home with students this week.
Write-On Stationery
Write-On Stationery ordering is now open until July 15. If the school shipping option is chosen, orders will arrive the week of Aug 22 (with pick up tentatively Aug 24/25 from 9-2 each day). All orders are placed either online or by calling Write On directly.
Track Meet Concession Volunteers
School Council and FOGS need your help for the concession stand that will be running during the track meet on Thursday, May 12th. If you can help, please sign up using this spreadsheet. All you need to do is click on the link and enter your name in the time slot of your choosing. You can stay for multiple time slots if you're willing and able.
They will also need some volunteers during the day of Wednesday, May 11 for anyone willing to come and prep the buns. Please contact fogsfriendsofgreystonesociety@gmail.com if you can help on Wednesday or if you have any questions.
Inferno Night
The School Council is doing a Welcome to Greystone School "Backpack Full of School Goodies" Toonie raffle for the incoming Grade 5 students at Inferno Night on May 5. If anyone wishes to donate items to the backpacks, we will gratefully accept. We can collect them if any are brought to the office.
- Monday, May 2 - Bus Driver Appreciation Day
- Wednesday, May 4 - Hats on for Mental Health Day (Wear a Hat)
- Thursday, May 5 - Inferno Evening (Grade 4 Open House) 6 pm-7 pm
- Thursday, May 12 - Greystone Track Meet
- Friday, May 13 - Inferno Day (for Millgrove Grade 4 students) 9:30-11:30