Dear students and families,

Recognizing the critical importance of social-emotional well-being to student success, at GFSS this past week we launched “Hygge Week” (creating comforting, cozy spaces and happy experiences) led by several staff members. Be sure to check out the posters around the school to learn what is happening.

The focus on wellness continues next week, the final week of semester one. GFSS students and staff are busily putting final touches on inquiry projects, engaged with culminating field trips, and dedicating extra time to review and study for summative assessments.

Limləmt (thank you in Nsyilxcən)

~Tom Eccleston, Principal GFSS

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Special notes and reminders…

  • If you have any questions or concerns about your course completion, be sure to ask your teacher as soon as possible.
  • The PAC meeting that was scheduled for Jan 20 is cancelled. PAC will meet again on Feb 24.
  • Please check out our January Newsletter to see photos and learn more about the happenings at GFSS.

For your calendar…

  • Jan 20-23          Grad portraits (Bistro)
  • Jan 22                Assessment Day 1 A & B (8:30-3:30)
  • Jan 23                Assessment Day 2 C &D (8:30-3:30)
  • Jan 27-28          Completion Days
  • Jan 29                Learning Launch: Semester 2 Begins (8:17-3:30)
  • Feb 19, 7:00p    Parent Course Information Meeting (bistro or join virtually)
  • Feb 20, A-blk     Student Course Information Meetings (auditorium)
  • Feb 24, 6:00p    PAC Meeting (in the Bistro or join virtually)
  • Feb 26, 8:30a    Math Contest
  • Feb 26, 6:30p    School dance: Masquerade (gym)