Message from the Administrative Team
Greetings from the Conference Room (still...)
What a wonderful Family Day week-end; fresh snow and sunshine for all outdoor activities. I hope everyone has enjoyed the long week-end and the opportunity to spend some "down time" with family and friends. Things are moving along very quickly at Grey Highlands. It is difficult to believe that we are into second semester and that March break is a mere three weeks away. Our third Parent Advisory Council meeting of the year will take place on Tuesday, February 21st at 7:00 p.m. in our library. Please come and join us.
Health Clinic News
The student clinic at Grey Highlands is approaching completion. The walls are painted and most of the flooring is down. The furniture is due to arrive on Monday, February 27th and then clinic staff will be moving in and getting ready. Parents and guardians will have the opportunity to view the clinic on Thursday, March 22nd during Parent/Student/Teacher Interview Night. The Grand Opening will take place on Saturday, March 24th. The time and details are still to be determined. Last week, staff from the health clinic visited Grade 9 and 10 classrooms to introduce themselves to students. This week Grade 11 and 12 students will attend an assembly about the clinic.
Peace Assembly
On Tuesday, February 21st, students will attend an assembly to kick off a campaign to raise money for the visit of Azim Khamisa to Grey Highlands on May 9th and 10th. Mr. Khamisa will be speaking about Peace and Forgiveness to the elementary students in the southeast area as well as all secondary and elementary teachers on the 9th of May. That evening there will be a presentation for community members and the following day, he will speak to secondary students. Mr. Khamisa is the author of the book, Secrets of a Bullet-proof Spirit and the founder of the Tarik Khamisa Foundation in memory of his son. His son was killed by a gang member at just 20 years of age and Mr. Khamisa will speak about his journey to forgiveness. Please plan to attend in May.
Progress Reports
Early progress reports will be given to students on Wednesday, March 7th. These "unofficial" reports are intended as an early warning while there is still plenty of time for parents to contact teachers and attend Parent/Student/Teacher Interview Night. Please don't hesitate to get in touch with a teacher via email or telephone if you have questions of concerns. Contact information for each course teacher is available on the course outlines which students receive at the beginning of each course.
Here's to another wonderful week at the Highlands!
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