The next School Community Council meeting is November 14 at 7:00 P.M. There are currently only three positions filled on the council and members are desperately needed. Without members, high school input into the new school proposal will be limited.
Report cards went out this week. Be sure to contact your child's teachers if you have any questions or concerns about your child's progress.
The Student Leadership Team's Halloween activities were a great success! The morning started with a costume judging contest. The winners were Brayden Starr (funniest), Rachel Corrigan (scariest), Madison Hourd (fanciest), Zach Faber (traditional) and Logan (unique). The entire student body met in the gym and participated in a photograph challenge. Lunch hour was busy with pumpkin carving, "apple" bobbing, monster parts, and balloon shaving. The hallway was buzzing with students having a great time participating in the SLT activities.
SGI instigated a seatbelt challenge this past spring and fall. The SADD group conducted a seatbelt survey in Carlyle in April and then another survey in September. Our town saw an increase of 9% of seatbelt use from the first survey to the second survey. Carnduff, who was the winner of the challenge, saw an increase of 50%. Their community won a monetary sum to put towards traffic safety improvements. Seatbelts save lives! On behalf of the SADD group at GFK, please wear yours.
The "We Scare Hunger" campaign was a huge success! Thank you to all of those who donated food to the Food Bank.
A staff group has been started on movember.com, for anyone that is interested in making a donation to help support prostate cancer online.
The Grade 12 ELA Class is excited about the upcoming trip to the Globe Theatre in Regina on Tuesday, Dec. 11. They all have front row seats to see "The Wizard of Oz" performed live in The Globe's unique "theatre in the round" venue. A huge thank you goes out to the Southeast Connection for their support in making this possible.
Thank you so much to the Dickens Rummage Sale crew for donating games to the school to be used in the math curriculums. Thank you to Wilma Lothian for donating games as well.
The Rookie Boys' season is nearing the end which is too bad because we have just started to get the game figured out! Our playoff tournament is set for November 15 in Maryfield. Our games are at 10:10, 11:30, 12:50, 2:10 and then playoffs. We will need drivers for the day, so any parents who can drive should contact Mrs. Beaver immediately.
The Senior Girls finished 2nd at the Conference Playoffs in Langenberg on the weekend. This means they advance to the Regional Playoffs. Congratulations girls!
A Volleyball Clinic hosted by the Brandon University Women's Volleyball team will be held on Dec. 8 and 9. More information can be found on the athletics page on our school's blog. You can also contact Mr. Birch.
On the weekend of Nov. 23, Arcola School will be hosting the 2A SHSAA Boys' Provincial Volleyball Championship. Games will also be held in the GFK gymnasium. Action starts up at 1:00 pm in both schools and concludes with the championship final at 5:00 pm in Arcola. Come out and see some incredible volleyball action at this provincial competition.
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 new virtual signs or visit our school blog at gfkells.wordpress.com!
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