Oct. 24: Inferno Weekly News
Here is our weekly update of events and information for Greystone Centennial Middle School.
Notice of Outbreak - Respiratory Illness
Last week, AHS has declared an Outbreak at Greystone for Respiratory Illness due to a large number of absences related to illness. They are asking families to be aware of symptoms that students may show and to follow some precautions to reduce the spread of illness in the school. Please read their Notice of Respiratory Illness Outbreak letter.
The school will also be putting in some additional measures to break the illness transmission cycle. These measures focus on cleaning and the choice of activities at school. If you have any questions, please contact the office.
Halloween / Spookapalooza Information
We are happy to announce the return of Spookapalooza on Monday, Oct. 31. This is a fun afternoon of activities on the day of Halloween. Students have a choice in the activities that they participate in over the afternoon, including a $2 dance (with a professional DJ). Students will be able to select one activity in each one-hour block, or stay in one activity all afternoon.
Students are welcome to wear their costumes in the afternoon. Costumes should be appropriate for a school setting (no offensive logos, slogans etc. ) and we would ask that no one brings any weapons (even fake ones) as part of their costume. Additionally, all masks need to be removable.
Choir Update
For members of the choir, here is an update:
- Tickets for the Oil King's game went home with all students this past Thursday (Oct. 20th).
- Choir shirts will be going home this upcoming week, before the game.
- The Oil Kings' performance is coming up fast! Our Grade 5&6 Choir students will be singing at Rogers' Place this upcoming Thursday (Oct. 27th). We are so proud and excited for our choir to be at Rogers' Place. Go Inferno!!
If you have any questions, please reach out to Mrs. Putt about the upcoming game. Cannot wait to see you there!
Hot Lunch
The ordering window for November Hot Lunch is Oct. 19-26. This month’s menu is:
- Friday, Nov 4 - KFC
- Wednesday, Nov 9 - Booster Juice
- Thursday, Nov 10 - Pizza 73
- Friday, Nov 25 - Dairy Queen
Volunteers are important to make this program a success. We will need 2 volunteers each day. When you order hot lunch for your child, there will be a box to check if you can volunteer.
All orders can be completed online. We accept order payments through PayPal. You can check out as a guest or by using your PayPal account (which includes credit or debit online).
Online ordering instructions: Everyone needs to create an account (even if you had one previously) at http://greystone.hotlunches.
- Click on: Click here to register
- School access code: GCHL (capital letters)
- Set up your user ID and password
- Follow the online instructions to order. (You do NOT need to have a PayPal account to pay online. You can pay by credit card without creating a PayPal account)
School Council and FOGS Meeting
Our School Council meeting will take place on Wednesday, Oct. 26 at 6:30 pm. We will again be meeting in a hybrid setting so that families can join both in-person and online. The agendas and minutes for the meeting can be found on the School Council section of our website.
For those joining online:
Google Meet Link: https://meet.google.com/mdc-
Join by phone: +1 587-797-9639 PIN: 442 899 894#
Vapes at School
We have recently seen an increase in incidents involving vapes at school. Bringing a vape to school is not only against school rules, but it is also illegal. Families, please take a minute to speak with students about the harm of vaping. For more information, please read the press release on the Alberta Tobacco, Smoking and Vaping Reduction Act (TSVRA) or the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: Quick Facts on the Risks of E-cigarettes for Kids, Teens, and Young Adults.
Pizza Sales
Friends of Greystone Society (FOGS) will be selling Pizza on Wednesday, Oct. 26th. $2/slice or a combo of drink/pizza/chips for $5. If you would like to buy lunch that day, please bring cash and listen to announcements for the location of the sale.
Kinette Christmas Donations
Greystone is getting into the Christmas spirit early this year to collect monetary donations, grocery gift cards, store gift cards for teens/children (11-17 years old), and unused/unwrapped toys (Children 10 years and under) for families in our community. Gift cards in the denominations of $25 from local businesses work the best. Please remember that no food items will be collected this year.
We need your support more than ever! Many families are going through difficult times, and we are inviting our Greystone students to spread some cheer to them during this season of giving. Our Greystone deadline for all gift cards/donations and toys is Wednesday, December 7. Thank you so much for your help!
Student Sign Out
A reminder to all families, if you pick up a student before the end of the day, please sign them out by filling out the form at the front office or phoning the office staff. Thank you.
Purdy’s Chocolate
Our Winter Purdy’s Chocolate order deadline is Nov. 23rd. Flyers should have some home with students this past week. If you did not receive your flyer, please visit https://fundraising.purdys.
Kiwi Nurseries Fundraiser
FOGS is also taking part in the Kiwi Nurseries Christmas fundraiser. Order any Kiwi Nurseries item using the Kiwi Fundraising Website between Oct. 27th and Nov. 21st and the school receives a portion of the sale. Please ensure you chose Greystone or Friends of Greystone Society (FOGS) in the drop-down menu.
Important Dates
- Monday, Oct. 24 - Pier 21 (Theater Presentation)
- Wednesday, Oct. 26 - School Council and FOGS Meeting (6:30 pm)
- Thursday, Oct. 27 - Choir Performance at the Edmonton Oil Kings game
- Monday, Oct. 31 - Spookapalooza (afternoon only)
- Wednesday, Nov. 2 - Take Our Kids to Work Day (Grade 9)
- Thursday, Nov. 10 - Remembrance Day Ceremony at 10:30 am
- Friday, Nov. 11 - Remembrance Day and Fall Break
- Monday, Nov. 21 - Return to School after Fall Break