Congratulations to Mr. Birch and his wife Christina on the birth of their baby boy, Hunter!
The junior curlers had a great season! We hosted and entered 3 teams in the Tim Horton's 14U Youth Spiel. The teams in this spiel included Lane Newell, Emmett Guider, Zach Romaniuk, and Terran Baker. This group of boys won the gold medal! Haylee Barta's rink of Ethan Anderson, Taylor Sargent, and Cody Hagel won the bronze medal. Lane Gosselin skipped for Brayden Hill, Emily Nelson, and Judah Wardrope. This young team won 2 and lost 2 in the spiel. This event got the athletes even more excited about their sport.
This past weekend, we entered 4 teams in Division Playoffs. Lane Newell, Emmett Guider, Zach Romaniuk, and Ethen Newell played in the boys' curling playoffs in Arcola. They curled great and were awarded 2nd place. We entered three teams in the mixed playoffs in Wawata. Mercedes Sackman skipped Lane Gosseslin, Emily Nelson, and Kelly Hume. Janelle Boutin skipped Brayden Hill, Makenna Morrision, and Judah Wardrope. Haylee Barta skipped Ethan Anderson, Taylor Sargent, and Cody Hagel. Congratulations to all the curlers! Everyone should be proud of how much they have improved this year. They will continue to practice until the end of February. This is a great group of students and Mrs. Rutten looks forward to coaching them again next year!
The Sr. Girls' Team has their playoffs on Feb. 11th and 12th right here in Carlyle. The top 2 teams will then compete at Regionals on Feb.14th and 15th.
Junior and Senior Badminton is starting up. Juniors will have open gym practice on Mondays after school while Seniors will have open gym nights on Tuesdays.
The senior and junior drama clubs have started up again this year. In April, Carlyle will be hosting the Regional Festival. This festival will be running from Thursday, April 10, till Saturday, April 12. There are currently 9 plays registered.
Friday, February 14th, is the last day to hand in Pizza Booklets with money for the GFK Van Fundraiser.
Don't forget to advance purchase your 2014/2015 Yearbook forms by Friday, February 14th, 2014.
There is no school on Monday, February 17th, due to Family Day.
Report Cards went home last week. Parents, make sure you check them out. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact your child's teacher.
On the last Thursday of the month, students from the G.F. Kells High School will be out in the community for 2 hours after school (3:15-5:15). They will be volunteering their time to make our community a better, cleaner place. If you would like some extra help, we are here for you. The next Day of Help is Thursday, February, 27. Please contact Miss Wiebe via email: angelica.wiebe@cornerstonesd.ca with your ideas for Day of Help!
Anyone who is interested in advertising on the school's virtual signs should contact Mr. Howe at the school. For all of your Gordon F. Kells news and updates, check out the virtual signs or visit our school blog at gfkells.wordpress.com!
