This week was a busy one for me as principal with lots of meetings and discussions. On Tuesday we had the second meeting of the Ad Hoc Committee on Wildwood Busing. This committee is looking at options to address ride times, pick up times, and other concerns of Wildwood parents as we prepare for next year and Grand Trunk School. Transportation Director Christine Van Neck presented options to further explore, which will now be considered for cost viability. The committee will meet again to discuss findings and plans moving forward.
Tuesday we also had our School Council meeting, parents and guardians are always welcome to attend and get updates about the school, programing and plans for the upcoming month. Our next meeting is February 10th.
On Wednesday parent volunteers prepared a pancake breakfast for all of our students and staff.
On Thursday our grade 4 and 5/6 classes had a presentation from the RCMP about community policing.
Next week we have Pizza hot lunch on Tuesday sponsored by Drax. Wednesday our grade 4-6 classes have a field trip to Blue Point Eagle Ridge. Friday is a PD day.
Other upcoming field trips to keep an eye out for permission slips are the k-3 field trip to Blue Point Eagle Ridge and the whole class field trip to Pinocchio.
Early next week I will be sending home codes for parents in grades 4-6 to fill out the annual assurance survey. This is an opportunity for parents to give feedback to the school. We use this information to help plan programing and goals for schools and the division.
If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to reach out by calling the school at 780-325-3858 or emailing me at alanstoy@gypsd.ca
Sincerely,
Alan Stoyles
Principal
