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May 21
Week of May 20th
by  Julie.HoltNo presence information  on 5/21/2019 7:34 AM

​May 20th - Vitoria Day - no school

Information for Parents of Grade 5 Students going to Devon Middle School

This year we will host our Grade 5 student visit for an orientation meeting and school tour on
May 22 at 9:15 am.

 

The Grade 5 parent meeting will be the same night. May 22 at 6:30 pm.

 

We look forward to meeting our new learners :)

 

Patty Oxford

Principal

Devon Middle School

(506) 453 4187​


​Upcoming Events:

May 27th-31st - Disability Awareness Week

Monday, May 27th - Track & Field for grades 3-5 at Leo Hayes

Tuesday, May 28th - Raindate for Track & Field

Thursday, May 30th - Glow-in-the-Dark Dance Party during Phys Ed class time.

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May 01
Upcoming May Events
by  Julie.HoltNo presence information  on 5/1/2019 2:38 PM
Category: School News

Monday, May 13th - Staff union day and professional learning. No school for students.

Go Fund Me for one of our little coyotes. If you would like to contribute please click the link below. This page was organized by a friend of Isaac's family.

https://www.gofundme.com/2zph4-please-help-this-loving-family?​

Pre-Kindergarten Information Sessions for Parents​

Do you ask yourself "How do I prepare my child for kindergarten?" Well, we have the answer for you. Come to the following sessions and find out how you can help your child feel confident and ready for Kindergarten.

These information sessions are for parents and are from 9:30-10:30am at Gibson-Neill. Parents are asked to call 453-5429, or email melanie.mclaughlin@nbed.nb.ca to confirm their attendance. We look forward to seeing you!

Wednesday, May 15th - Brenda Scott and Lise MacNaughton (FACE - Family and Child Education for Anglophone West - https://secure1.nbed.nb.ca/sites/ASD-W/ecs/Pages/face.aspx )

​Fun and inexpensive ways to help get children ready for kindergarten.


Wednesday, May 15th - PSSC meeting (final one for this year). 6:30pm in the Den. See you there!


​Thursday, May 16 and Friday, May 17th - Grade 3-5 Spring Concert

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​A wop bop a loo bop a wop bam boom! Let's celebrate how it all began with some of the biggest rock and roll stars to ever assemble in your school!  From Elvis “the King,” Little Richard and James Brown to The Beach Boys, The Beatles and many more! We guarantee you'll want to swoon and croon right along because rock and roll is here to stay!  

The performances will take place on Thursday May 16th at 9:15am ( Families A-K) and Friday May 17th at 9:15am. (Families L-Z)

We've got the beat and we've got the soul!  Here at GNMES, we've got Rock And Roll!  


Monday, May 20th - Victoria Day - no school for staff and students.


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April 25
May Events
by  Julie.HoltNo presence information  on 4/25/2019 10:58 AM
Category: School News

Polaris Breech ​Clothing - orders will be accepted between April 15th-29th (cash payment only). GNMES will receive 50% of all sales to help support the construction of the new track facility. Clothing is in youth sizes only - samples of medium and large shirts are available to try on at the office. Please call 453-5429 if you need more information.

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Available items to purchase



Upcoming Events 

​Fredericton Music Festival at The Playhouse

Monday, April 29th at 9:50am - the GNMES 3-5 Choir will be performing

Tuesday, April 30th at 9:30am - the GNMES K-2 Choir will be performing

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Wednesday, May 1st - Tanya Wenseveen (OT) and Tracey Douglas. Possible topic - how parents can strengthen their children's fine and gross motor skills.

Friday, May 3rd - No school for students. This is a professional learning day for staff.​

Home & School Meeting -​ Monday, May 6th at 6pm in the Den. New members are always welcome!​​ 

Wednesday, May 8th - Stephanie Orr (Speech/ Language Pathologist) - will provide information on developing language skills for students entering Kindergarten.​​

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April 22
April Info
by  holtjulaNo presence information  on 4/22/2019 9:30 PM
Category: School News

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​​Wednesday, April 24th at 1:30​ - Children, who will be entering Kindergarten in September 2019, and their parents are invited to the Kindergarten Orientation at Gibson-Neill.

​Home & School Movie Night - Friday, April 26th
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Volunteers needed!  To make the movie night a success the Home & School Committee is in need of vounteers. If you are able to give an hour or 2 of your time please click the link below to sign up. This is the last movie night of the year and we hope to make it the most successful yet!

April 26th H&S Movie Night Sign-up

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April 22
Easter Dinner
by  Julie.HoltNo presence information  on 4/22/2019 9:22 PM
Category: School News

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Easter Dinner orders are due by Monday, April 15th. Dinner will be served Thursday, April 18th. No other meals will be served that day. Meal with white milk is $6.25 or $6.30 with chocolate milk.​

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March 24
Week of April 1st and Upcoming Dates
by  holtjulaNo presence information  on 3/24/2019 9:21 PM
Category: School News

​​Monday, April 1st  - Report Cards will be coming home with the students (Nope, it's not a joke!).

Monday, April 1st - Home & School Meeting at 6pm in the Den. Welcome to all new and returning members!​

Parent-Teacher Interviews - if you have not yet arranged a time to meet with you child's teacher please contact them directly. They love to talk about how well your child is doing!!

Friday, April 5th - No school for students as this a Parent-Teacher Interview and Professional Learning Day. Please note the Book Fair information below.​

April 2nd-5th

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March 17
March 18th-22nd
by  holtjulaNo presence information  on 3/17/2019 7:33 PM
Category: School News

​​Public Consultation on Second Language​ - please complete the survey (link below) to provide input on French Immersion. Deadline is March 31st.

Public Consultation​​​

Bus change for Thursday, March 21st only -students who take bus 248 at 3pm will be taking Bus 247 home. They will arrive 20 minutes later than their normal arrival time.


Friday, March 22nd - Professional Learning Day for Staff. Students do not have classes this Friday.

​Thursday, March 21st - 6pm. Everyone is invited to attend the Sistema Spring Concert.

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March 10
Week of March 11-15
by  holtjulaNo presence information  on 3/10/2019 12:39 PM
Category: School News

​​Welcome Back! We hope everyone had a wonderful March Break!

Monday, March 11th at 6pm - Home & School Meeting in The Den. New members are always welcome!

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​Beaverbrook Art Gallery Program for Grades 3-5 

$90 FOR THE 6-WEEK PROGRAM

Registration can be completed through Beaverbrook Art Gallery.  Payments can be made by phone, in person, or by cheque. 506-458-2028. 703 Queen Street, F’ton, NB emailbag@beaverbrookartgallery.org

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​Sistema Spring Concert - Thursday, March 21st at 6pm. Everyone is welcome to attend this wonderful evening. 


​​​​Professional Learning Day for all staff - Friday, March 22nd, 2019 - there are no classes for students on this day.

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February 24
Week of February 25th
by  holtjulaNo presence information  on 2/24/2019 8:29 PM
Category: School News

Separating Fact from Fiction - Momo Challenge​

Important information regarding the Momo Challenge as prepared by GNMES Guidance. This is not being addressed in classes unless a concern arises and is just meant to provide background for parents/guardians and teachers.

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Public Consultation on Second Language​ - please complete the survey (link below) to provide input on French Immersion.

Public Consultation

Busing Changes for Thursday, February 28th and Friday, March 1st​ - Dismissal from School

2pm  - Bus 263 (Sandra) will be taking ALL of Bus 244's (Lois's) students (K-2)


3pm - ALL of Bus 244's (Lois's) students are going on Bus 248 (Dave/Todd)

3pm only - Bus 248's students are going on Bus 247 (Danny).​ Bus 248 students will arrive 15-20 minutes later as Bus 247 students will be dropped off first.


Coyote Carnival Week - Feb. 25-March 1st​

Monday, Feb. 25th - Sport/Jersey Day

Tuesday, Feb. 26th - Crazy Hair Day

Wednesday, Feb. 27th - ​PINK SHIRT DAY

​Thursday, Feb. 28th - Backwards Day

Friday, March 1st - School Colours Day

Coffee Orders are now available for pick-up between 8am and 4pm! Please check-in at the office so your order can be given to you. Thank you for your support.

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Did You Know . . . If you have placed an online order through the cafeteria's website that you have until 9am the day your child is eating lunch to cancel the order? After this time the order payment becomes a credit on your account in the event your child is not at school that day. In the event of school cancellation day your account will be refunded. Please note that the school does not look after cafeteria orders so inquiries should be made to Chartwell's. 

March Break - March 4th-8th (staff and students return to school on Monday, March 11th)​

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February 18
Feb 10-15
by  holtjulaNo presence information  on 2/18/2019 9:35 PM
Category: School News

​​​Staff Appreciation Week - February 10th-15th - we are looking forward to the surprises the GNMES Home & School have prepared for our amzing staff this week!

​Grade 3 Skating starts this Wednesday, February 13th, with Mrs. Benoit's and Mrs. Murphy's classes. Information has been sent home to parents. Volunteers must wear skates in order to be on the ice.

Friday, February 15th - Flag Day! This is the 54th anniversary of the official recogition of our beautiful Canadian Flag.​

​Grade 4 Skiing - Friday, February 15th - Madame Lalonde's and Ms. Curran's classes are heading to Crabbe Mountain. ​

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