Welcome Back everyone….

There will no longer be a blog for GFK this year. All of the information now can be found at our School Website through Cornerstone

You can reach by going to http://www.cornerstonesd.ca  and then clicking on GFK School (under the tab Find a School) or following the link below:

http://www.cornerstonesd.ca/school/GFKells/Pages/default.aspx

1. Can you believe it. Last month of the school year. 20 days left only for the students – 22 for us teachers!!

2. The annual Spring Band Concert is being held on Monday, June 1st at GFK School. The concert begins at 7:30pm and features our Beginner Band, the Grade 6 Band, and our Senior Band. Come out and enjoy an evening of music by our fine young musicians.

3.  Grade 10 Big Muddy Trip is planned for June 3rd to 5th. Enjoy!

4. SHSAA Provincial Track n’ Field Championships – Friday, June 5th and Saturday, June 6th in Yorkton. Best of luck to our 7 athletes who advanced on from Weyburn.

5.  School Community Council Meeting – Wednesday, June 10th – Joint meeting with CES. Meeting starts at 7:00pm and is at the Elementary School.

6. Graduation is quickly approaching. The GFK Class of 2015 would like to extend an invitation to the public to attend their graduation ceremonies at 7:00pm on Saturday, June 13th at the Carlyle Skating Rink.

7. GFK Awards Afternoon for all students – Tuesday, June 16th – 1:00pm to 3:00pm

8.  Last day to hand in “old” assignments for assessment. This applies to all Senior students in Grades 10 to 12 – June 17th.

9. End of the year Appreciation BBQ – Thursday, June 18th – 11:45 to 12:30pm. Thank you to the SLT for putting on this BBQ to show their support for our great community.

10. All library  books must be returned by June 19th.

11.  Fathers Day Breakfast – 8:ooam – Monday, June 22nd. All fathers welcome!

12. Final Exam Week – Tuesday, June 23rd to Friday, June 26th.

13. Last Day of Classes for students is Friday, June 26th, 2015. Have a great summer. See you all back for the 2015/2016 school year.

14.  Report Card pick up….students are asked to come to the school on Monday, June 29th from 1:00 to 3:00pm.

1.    40 Days of School Left until Summer Holidays…yes someone is counting! 😉

2.    The band students are on a band trip to Minneapolis, MN from April 30th to May 4th. They’ll be performing in schools, at the University of Minnesota and performing a concert at the Mall of America. They’re also catching a ball game between the Minnesota Twins and the Chicago White Sox on Sunday.

3.   Pink Day – May 7th. GFK and CES would like to invite the public to a free pancake breakfast on May 7th to kick off our Pink Day festivities in Carlyle. We will be serving pancakes, sausages, coffee and juice from 8:00am to 9:00am. We would also like to invited everyone to the Carlyle Memorial Hall at 7:30pm where Dr. Eva Olsson will be giving a presentation to the community. She is a Holocaust survivor who uses her Holocaust experiences to discuss various issues including hate, bullying, respect and compassion.

4.   SCC Meeting – Wednesday, May 13th – All community members and parents are invited to attend this very very important meeting. Changes to the high school program will be discussed and the credit system will be discussed for all Grade 9 parents. Please attend!!

5.    GFK will be hosting their 2nd annual Arts Gala on Thursday, May 14th from 7pm to 9pm at the school. There will be a silent auction, art gallery, and talent show. All proceeds will go to next years art programs within the school. Admission is free but donations will be happily accepted.

6.   No school – May 18th – May Long Weekend

7.   A big thank you goes out to our Track coaches this year…..Mrs. Shelley Sargent and Miss Janelle Scherle. Great job ladies. Track days this are:  Wednesday, May 20th – Pre District Meet in Carnduff and Wednesday, May 27th – District Meet in Weyburn.

8.  Thank you to all those RespectED students who attended a workshop in Weyburn recently. We look forward to the exciting activities planned for the last 2 months of school.

9.   The Class of 2015 would like to send out a HUGE thanks to the Pharmasave for covering the cost for the entire class to attend a Regina Globe Theatre performance of Mary Poppins in May. Also they would like to send out another HUGE thanks to the Capstone Restaurant which has been supporting their Grad class fundraising by donating their bottles for the past 8 months. We are so lucky to have such great businesses like these in our community!

10.  Miss Broberg has created an amazing school website recently that includes everything from school news, to monthly newsletters, important dates and much much more. To view this, go to the school divisions website (http://www.cornerstonesd.ca) and about half way down the page you will see a “School” tab. Locate GFK and you are there!

11. Just a reminder to all parents about Home Logic and the Parent Portal. This is a great tool to view your childrens marks in all of their classes at any time of the day of any day of the week. All you need is a computer!

1.    As of April 1st, only 56 days of school until summer holidays. Not that I am counting or anything….lol

2.   Term 3 Parent / Teacher Student led Conferences scheduled for:

a)   Tuesday, May 31st – 5:00pm to 8:00pm

b)  Wednesday, April 1st – 5:00pm to 8:00pm

3.    No School – Friday, April 3rd to Friday, April 10th (Easter Holidays)

4.    Classes resume on Monday, April 13th, 2015

5.    SCC Meeting – Wednesday, April 15th @ 7pm – GFK School. All parents welcome.

6.   Tuesday, April 21st – Senior Pre-District Badminton Playoff in Oxbow. Best of luck to our Sr. Badminton Team under the direction of Mr. Birch.

7.    Tuesday, April 28th – Rookie and Junior Pre District Badminton Playoffs in Wawotat and Carlyle. Best of luck to our team under the direction of Mr. Caravaggio and Miss Kurup.

8. The Class of 2015 would like to send out a HUGE thanks to the Pharmasave for covering the cost for the entire class to attend a Regina Globe Theatre performance of Mary Poppins in May. Also they would like to send out another HUGE thanks to the Capstone Restaurant which has been supporting their Grad class fundraising by donating their bottles for the past 8 months. We are so lucky to have such great businesses like these in our community!

9.  Miss Broberg has created an amazing school website recently that includes everything from school news, to monthly newsletters, important dates and much much more. To view this, go to the school divisions website (http://www.cornerstonesd.ca) and about half way down the page you will see a “School” tab. Locate GFK and you are there!

10.   Just a reminder to all parents about Home Logic and the Parent Portal. This is a great tool to view your childrens marks in all of their classes at any time of the day of any day of the week. All you need is a computer!

1.   Junior Boys Basketball have a home and home series against Stoughton this Wednesday and next Wednesday, March 4th @ 4pm. Come out and watch the 1st basketball game @ GFK in over 10 years…

2. Badminton is up and in full swing. Juniors practice Tuesday and Thursdays after school from 3:30 to 5pm while the Seniors practice Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 7 to 9pm.

3.   SCC Meeting Wednesday, March 11th @ 7pm. All parents are welcome.

4.   No School – Monday, March 16th – Staff Professional Development Day

5.   March 25th and 26th a group of students will be invited to take part in the Red Cross “Beyond the Hurt” Respect Ed Program. These kids will be taking on a leadership role in our school environment to promote anti-bullying ideals, and the Respect, Responsibility and Integrity Motto.

6.  Report Cards go out Friday, March 27th, 2015

7. The Senior Drama students will be participating in the Region 1 Drama Festival in Moosomin on March 26th to 28th. They will be performing the play “Gossip”

8.  Parent / Teacher Interviews for Term 2…..Tuesday, March 31st 5:00pm to 8:00pm and Wednesday, April 1st – 5:00 to 8:00pm.

9.   Jr. Drama practice continues Wednesday nights from 6 to 8pm in the library and Thursday after school at the elementary school. Starting in March, students will be expected to have their lines memorized and be ready to perform without scripts on stage.

10. The Class of 2015 would like to send out a HUGE thanks to the Pharmasave for covering the cost for the entire class to attend a Regina Globe Theatre performance of Mary Poppins in May. Also they would like to send out another HUGE thanks to the Capstone Restaurant which has been supporting their Grad class fundraising by donating their bottles for the past 8 months. We are so lucky to have such great businesses like these in our community!

11.   Miss Broberg has created an amazing school website recently that includes everything from school news, to monthly newsletters, important dates and much much more. To view this, go to the school divisions website (http://www.cornerstonesd.ca) and about half way down the page you will see a “School” tab. Locate GFK and you are there!

12.   Just a reminder to all parents about Home Logic and the Parent Portal. This is a great tool to view your childrens marks in all of their classes at any time of the day of any day of the week. All you need is a computer!

 

1.   February 6th and 7th….SEDAA Junior Mixed Curling Playoff in Maryfield.

2.   Wednesday, February 11th – SCC Meeting @ 7pm at Gordon F. Kells School. All parents welcome!

3.   Monday, February 16th – Friday, February 20th – NO SCHOOL – February Break

4.   Junior Basketball for Boys and Girls is happening Mondays / Wednesdays after school. Everyone is welcome in Grades 7 to 9. Thanks to Mr. Broccolo and Miss Scherle for co-coaching this ….

5.   Sr. Badminton has “open” practices each and every Tuesday night from 7:30 to 9:00pm.

6.   Junior Drama continues weekly as they get ready for their performance in the months ahead. Practices in February will be Wednesdays from 6 to 8pm at GFK School and Thursdays from 3:30 to 5:30 at CES.

7.    Miss Broberg has created an amazing school website recently that includes everything from school news, to monthly newsletters, important dates and much much more. To view this, go to the school divisions website (http://www.cornerstonesd.ca) and about half way down the page you will see a “School” tab. Locate GFK and you are there!

8.   Just a reminder to all parents about Home Logic and the Parent Portal. This is a great tool to view your childrens marks in all of their classes.

HAPPY NEW YEAR EVERYONE!! ALL THE BEST IN 2015!!!

1.   1st Day back in the New Year – Monday, January 5th, 2015 (Day 5)

2.   School Community Council Meeting – Wednesday, January 14th @ 7pm – GFK School. All parents welcome.

3.   Final Exams – Grade 10 to 12 Students – Friday, January 23rd to Thursday, January 29th, 2015.

4.   Friday, January 30th – Beginning of Term 2 classes.

5.   Jr. Drama is running each and every Thursday after school from 3:30 to 5:00pm. Thank you Mr. Broccolo for his involvement in this years production.

6.   Jr. Curling runs every Monday and Wednesday after school from 3:30 to 5:00pm. Thank you Mrs. Bloomfield for assisting us in this endeavour.

 

1. Pancake and Sausage Breakfast – Put on by Miss Broberg and the SLT. Come out and enjoy a great breakfast to start December – Monday, December 1st. All parents and families welcome.

2.  1st Day to bring in Non Perishable Food Items for the Mosaic Meal – Monday, December 1st

3.   Monday, December 22nd – Last Day of Classes before Holidays

4.   Monday, December 22nd – Mosaic Meal / Volleyball Match- Starts at 11:45am

5.    First Day back in 2015 – Monday, January 5th, 2015 (Day 5)

6.   No SCC Meeting this month – Next scheduled one is Wednesday, January 14th @ 7pm. All parents are welcome.

7.   GFK Science Club continues to meet each and every Wednesday after school from 3:15 to 4:30pm.

8.   GFK School is looking for curling coaches this year. If you are interested in helping out either the Junior or Senior programs please contact Mr. Birch at the school.

9.    Miss Broberg has created an amazing school website recently that includes everything from school news, to monthly newsletters, important dates and much much more. To view this, go to the school divisions website (www.cornerstonesd.ca) and about half way down the page you will see a “School” tab. Locate GFK and you are there!

10.   Just a reminder to all parents about Home Logic and the Parent Portal. This is a great tool to view your childrens marks in all of their classes.

Students and staff of GFK are beginning its efforts in planning this year’s Mosaic Meal for Monday, December 22nd, 2014. Below you will find a list of responsibilities for both parents and students to make this event another success for our school.

Students Responsibilities:

1.   As of Monday, December 1st, students can start bringing in non-perishable food bank items to GFK School. The class that has the highest average per capita will eat first on the Mosaic Day. Food bank items will be collected from Monday, December 1st to Wednesday, December 17th.
2.   Bring all non-perishable food items to the front entrance where they will be counted by an SLC member and Mr. Johnson.
3.   Make sure your parents/legal guardians know what food category they are responsible for cooking (or buying) for that day.

Parents Responsibilities:

1.   Please pass on to your son or daughter as many non-perishable food bank items as possible. The staff will be taking these items to the Food Bank at the end of Mosaic Meal Day. Do remember, it is towards a great cause. (Goal this year – 7000 items)
2.   Cook (or buy) enough food for 5-6 people according to the categories below. We know the math doesn’t work, but we always have had enough food for everyone based on these numbers.
3.   Bring your food to school on Monday, December 22nd between 11:30am and 11:50am. Warming up or cooking will NOT happen at the school. Therefore, all food items should be brought to school ready to serve. The meal starts at 12:00pm sharp. Please bring all items to the front entrance as individuals have been assigned to take them to the appropriate classes.

Group Designation / Teacher / Food Category

1. Grade 7’s       Miss Devlin          (Room 1)         Chinese Food
2. Grade 8’s      Mr. Johnson        (Room 2)         Mexican Food
3. Grade 9’s      Miss Broberg       (Room 3)         Italian Food
4. Grade 10’s    Mr. Birch              (Room 7)         Ukrainian Food
5. Grade 11’s     Mrs. Beaver         (Room 10)       Appetizers
6. Grade 12’s     Mr. Zacharias     (Room 11)        Desserts

If you have any questions about this event, feel free to give us a call 453-2500. Otherwise we all look forward to another great Pre-Christmas activity at GFK School.

Mr. Trent W. Johnson
Gordon F. Kells School

 

Home Hardware – Senior Boys Volleyball Team

The staff and students of GFK School would like to thank our various sponsors who have aided in the purchase of uniforms for some of our volleyball teams…..

Crescent Point and Savannah Energy – Senior Girls Volleyball Team