Nov. 8: Inferno Weekly Update
Inferno News Nov. 8-15
Here is our weekly update on what is happening at Greystone.
COVID-19 Information
Greystone currently does not have any status under the COVID-19 school status system. For further information on the provincial classification system, visit the COVID-19 school status website.
Fall Break and Monday PD Day
A reminder that next week is Fall break. There is no school from Nov. 8-12. Monday, Nov. 15th is a PD Day, so there is no school for students. Have a safe and restful break. See you back on Tuesday, Nov. 16th.
School Council and FOGS Meeting
Our next meeting will be on Tuesday, November 16 at 6:30 pm online. All Greystone student families are invited to attend.
- Google Meet Link: https://meet.google.com/mus-pysy-epo
- Join by phone: +1 613-778-3313 PIN: 419 023 787#
Immunization Information
The AHS Public Health office has been receiving many inquiries from parents regarding catch-up immunizations for Gr. 7 and Gr. 8 students who did not get to complete their Gr. 6 immunizations. Here is a document that summarizes the immunization program for Gr. 6 to Gr. 9. In it, you will find answers to many of the frequently asked questions.
AHS will be coming to do the “regular” vaccinations with grade 6 students on Nov. 18.
Transportation Carry-On Items
Carry-on items are permitted on the bus, however space is limited and safety is top priority. For example, skates with guards and in sealed bags are permitted, hockey sticks and skateboards are not. Please see the section from the transportation parent handbook for further details.
Hot Lunch
Orders open Wed Nov 17- Tues Nov 24 for December orders on: https://greystone.hotlunches.net.
Vendors for each Friday will be:
- Boston Pizza Dec 3 -options include spaghetti, Pizza
- Bite to Eat Dec 10- options include Chicken burger, taco salad, breakfast burrito
- Subway Dec 17- options include pizza sub, ham and cheese sub, BLT, veggie sub
- Pizza 73 (Thursday) Dec 23
Kiwi Nursery Fundraiser
The Kiwi Nurseries Fundraiser runs from Oct. 29 - Nov. 20. During the order period, please visit https://fundraising.kiwinurseries.com/ and select Friends of Greystone School. There will be a selection of plants, ornaments, cards and decor items to buy. FOGS will receive a percentage of the sales. Orders are picked up at Kiwi Nurseries when they arrive. For more information, please see the flyer.
Purdy’s Chocolate Fundraiser
Our Purdy’s Chocolate flyers were sent out. Visit the site for the selection of delicious treats just in time for the Holiday season. The order period is Nov. 1 - 29. The information flyer can be found here. Do you own a business? Chocolates make a great holiday gift for your clients.
Kinette Hamper Program
Greystone will again be taking part in the Kinette Hamper program this year. For the 48th year, the Spruce Grove Kinette volunteers are working to make Christmas brighter for local families struggling with a limited income. Their goal is to support families in need with food and gifts for the holidays and last year they assisted 580 families in our area, and supported close to 1900 residents!
Until Dec. 10, we will be accepting:
- Monetary donations or local grocery store gift cards for food hampers.
- Gift cards or new, unwrapped gifts for children 17 and under.
- Monday, Nov. 8 to Friday, Nov. 12 - Fall Break (No School)
- Monday, Nov. 15 - PD Day (No School for students)
- Tuesday, Nov. 16 - School Council and Foundation Meeting (6:30 pm)
- Thursday, Nov. 18 - Gr. 6 Immunizations (routine, school-based)
- Friday, Dec. 3 - Report Cards Available Online after 4:00 pm