Inferno News: April 29 - May 3
Inferno News: April 29 - May 3
Greystone Cell Phone Policy Review
We are currently in the process of reviewing different cell phone policies that schools in our area are enacting. The subject of cell phone use in schools has been a hot topic lately both at Greystone and around the world.
PLEASE HELP US BY FILLING OUT THIS SHORT SURVEY ON CELL PHONE USE. The deadline for feedback is Thursday, May 2.
In addition, there is a provincial engagement on cellphone use in schools survey that you can complete here.
Educational Assistant Appreciation Day - May 3
PSD is recognizing the amazing Educational Assistants that we work with on May 3rd. Please help us by thanking them for the incredible work that they do on a daily basis for students in Parkland.
School Bus Driver Appreciation Day - May 6
On May 6th, we are asking everyone to help us to acknowledge our Bus Drivers in PSD for the work they do in getting our students to and from school safely.
Spring League Basketball (Gr. 4-6)
Greystone is once again hosting a Spring league at Greystone. Spring league is a Greystone in house Basketball league for grade 4 (students attending Greystone next year), 5, and 6 where every student who registers gets to play on a team. Games will take place after school with Boys being Monday and Wednesdays and the girls will be Tuesday and Thursdays.
Spring League is a great opportunity for students to learn new Basketball skills or further develop skills in a fun relaxed environment. Grade 8/9 students will be coaching the Spring League teams with a teacher supervising at all times. To register and for more information, please click here.
For additional information, please contact Mr. Granley at the school.
Try-Me Try-Athlon
Online registration for the 8th Annual Try-Me Try-Athlon opens on May 10. This is a great event that promotes healthy physical activity. For more information, visit the Try-Athlon Website.
Music Festival Results
We are so proud of our choirs for their excellent performances through the year and at this year’s festival. Both House of Harmony and the Grade 7-9 choirs have been recommended for Provincials. More information will be sent home to families in the upcoming weeks.
Last Call - Casino
We have a few remaining shifts that need to be filled for our upcoming Casino. If you can help us on June 7 & 8, please contact fogsfriendsofgreystonesociety@gmail.com
Kiwi Nurseries Fundraiser
Our annual Kiwi Nurseries fundraiser is open now. You can order at the Kiwi Nurseries Fundraising page.
FOGS will get 15 - 25% of sales back to help various projects throughout the school. See the flyer for more details.
Run Wild Kids Race
The RunWild racing event is back again this year in Spruce Grove May 4th at 10:30am in Central Park. This 1.2 km race is for kids aged 4-12 and raises money for local charities. Racers can register online at RunWild.ca and join our Greystone team under the team tab. Registrations are due April 26th and race packages will be delivered to our school April 29th. Racers will receive a race package, t-shirt and finishers medal! Come join the fun! Please contact Leigh Wolitski with any questions leigh.wolitski@psd.ca.
Pow Wow Practice
Prescott Learning Centre is hosting a Pow Wow practice for anyone who is interested in learning more about dancing in a Pow Wow. There will be a guest dance instructor and singers. It will be hosted at Prescott on May 10 from 6 - 8 pm.
This event is supported by Skydancer Indigenous Cultural Centre. For more information email: admin@skydancerindigenous.com
School Daily Announcements
You can now access our daily announcements on our website under For Students; Announcements.
Here is the link: https://greystone.psd.ca/students/announcements
The announcements are updated daily immediately following their broadcast at the start of the day.
School Council & FOGS
Our next School Council & FOGS meeting is Wednesday, May 22nd at 6:30 at the school. It is our last council meeting of the year. We need some people to fill roles in the executive council. If you can help out, please contact the Council at fogsfriendsofgreystonesociety@gmail.com
National Day of Mourning - Flags at Half-mast
On Friday, April 26 to Monday, April 29 we will have our flags at half-mast to mark the Day of Mourning for all those who have suffered and died in the workplace (Worker’s Mourning Day).
May Stronger Together Newsletter
Here is the Stronger Together Newsletter. It has a focus on Mental Health, as May is Mental Health Month.
- Thur., May 2 - Inferno Night (Open House for Gr. 4)
- Fri., May 3 - EA Appreciation Day
- Mon., May 6 - Bus Driver Appreciation Day
- Wed., May 8 - Hats on for Mental Health
- Mon., May 13 - Grade 9 English Language Arts Provincial Achievement Test (Part A)
- Wed., May 15 - Grade 6 English Language Arts Provincial Achievement Test (Part A)
- Thurs., May 16 - Track Day (All Students)
- Fri., May 17 - PD Day (No School for Students, Office Open)
- Mon., May 20 - Victoria Day (No School, Office Closed)