The Grizzly Gazzette
November 2026 Newsletter
October was a busy month! Below, you will find highlights celebrating the wonderful work, learning, and activities our students and staff shared together over the past few weeks.
As we turn our focus to the month ahead, we will take time to pause in quiet reflection to honor the sacrifices made for our freedom as we observe Remembrance Day. In a tight-knit community like ours, where the impact of history touches so many families, taking time to remember remains a deeply meaningful and cherished tradition for our school.
November brings our first formal progress reports of the year. This process allows us to celebrate each student’s growth and set goals for the upcoming term. We look forward to connecting with families during upcoming progress conversations.
As always, thank you for your continued partnership. Please reach out if you have any questions, concerns, or if you would like to volunteer in our building!
Goulds Elementary Team
A heartfelt thank you to our amazing school community for the overwhelming response to our October Thanksgiving food drive! Thanks to your generosity, we were able to deliver a huge collection of donated items directly to the Family Aid Center. With the rising cost of living pushing demand higher than ever, your support makes a real, immediate difference for local families.
The center reaches so many households in our area, and they are deeply grateful for your support. Thank you for stepping up—your kindness truly makes our community stronger!
We are pleased to welcome back returning School Council members. We would also like to congratulate Lori Chafe, who has been selected once again as our School Council Chair.
School Council Members:
Gerry Antle
Taryn Hanlon
Shauna Power
Danny Reid
Jennifer Howlett
Lisa Winsor
Nicole Chafe
Wanda Cassell
Janet Loveless
Lori Chafe
Our grade 2 students attended a concert with the Newfoundland Symphony Orchestra Friday, October 16th. Students enjoyed many pieces including excerpts from Carnival of the Animals. They also sang with the orchestra with text arranged especially for this occasion by NSO conductor Simon Rivard. Students also participated in a Q&A session with the orchestra. Special thanks to Ms. Reckling for organizing this opportunity.
Thank you so much to all of our incredible school families for supporting our Monster Mash 50/50 draw! Whether you purchased tickets, shared the link with friends and family, or helped spread the word, your generosity directly impacts our students. Thanks to your support, funds raised will go straight toward enhancing programs, activities, and learning resources across our school.
Congratulations to our lucky winner, Crystal Cross, on winning
$18 830!!!
A heartfelt thank you to everyone in our school community who helped make this fundraiser such a fantastic success!
"Spooky Breakfast " Crew
Ms. Corbett's Class
Ms. Sutton's Class
Ms.Tulk's Class
Ms. Chafe's Class
Mme Leawood's Class
Ms. Howlett's Class
Our Lost and Found bin is overflowing! Now that the weather is changing, we have quite a collection of jackets, sweaters, hats, and other items looking for their owners. We encourage students to check the bin for any missing items over the next week. If you have a few extra minutes when dropping off or picking up, please feel free to pop into the main entrance and have a look as well! All unclaimed items will be donated at the end of November.
Ordering for December's menu opens on November 10th. Please ensure you submit your orders before the deadline, November 18th. As previously communicated, the new lunch ordering is located at SchoolFoodNL .
We had a great turn out for our first chess club session!
It's still open to any students who want to join and is free of charge.
The club will meet twice a month, on Sundays. Whether your child is a complete beginner looking to learn the basics or an experienced player ready to sharpen their strategy, the club will offer a fun, welcoming environment to build critical thinking skills and enjoy friendly games with peers. If you would like your child to join, please send an email to richardkarenwinter@gmail.com with your child's name, age and grade level by November 4th.
Our next meet will be on November 8!
Mark your calendars and get ready to say cheese! Picture Day is just around the corner: Monday, November 9th.
We look forward to seeing all our students looking their best!
The Grade 4 students, their classroom teachers, and Ms. Reckling warmly invite their family members to attend their upcoming Remembrance Day Assembly at 9:00 AM on Tuesday, November 10th.
This assembly is a meaningful occasion for students to reflect on and honor the sacrifices of others with respect and gratitude. We are proud of our Grade 4 students' diligent preparation and know their participation will make the event meaningful for all.
Families should receive an email in the next day or so regarding tickets for the assembly.
Our Grade Four students look forward to their families joining them as they share their reflections.
Get ready to stock up on great reads! Our annual Book Fair is returning to the school library and will run on Wednesday, November 18th and Thursday, November 19th.
This is a fantastic opportunity to find new books for your family while supporting our school library resources. A memo will be sent home as we get closer to the date.
We are looking for parent volunteers to help run the fair throughout those two days. Your help with setup, sales, and tear-down makes a huge difference!
If you are available to lend a hand, please contact either:
Ms. Dinn at crystaldinn@nlschools.ca
Ms. Lee at allisonlee@nlschools.ca
Thank you for your support!
On November 20, Canada celebrates National Child Day and our commitment to children's rights across three pillars:
Protection: The right to be safe
Provision: The right to be healthy
Participation: The right to be heard and included
2026 Focus – Article 30: Highlights every child’s right to practice their culture, religion, and language. Celebrating these rights honors the unique traditions each student brings to our school community!
As a school, we believe in fostering not only academic growth but also a strong sense of social responsibility and community engagement in our students. We are incredibly proud of the Cub Club for organizing their first volunteer project to make a difference both locally and globally.
The Cub Club has launched a drive to collect used eyeglasses and sunglasses that will be donated to those in need. The collected eyewear will be distributed internationally through the combined efforts of Team Broken Earth and the Lions Clubs International Foundation. These glasses will be provided to people who desperately need vision correction during upcoming eye care missions. All types of glasses are welcome — from children’s to adult sizes. If you’d like to contribute, please place your donated glasses in the collection box located in the school office.
If you have any questions please email lionsgoulds@gmail.com
We have had some beautiful fall weather so far, but as the days get colder, students are reminded to come dressed warmly for outside play. There are occasions when students will be brought outdoors for gym classes and the play part of the lunch period. Therefore, it is important that children are dressed properly with boots, hats & mitts. They are also asked to bring a pair of sneakers for inside wear.
🏷️ Label Everything!
Please take a moment to label all clothing items (coats, mitts, hats, etc.). This simple step ensures that lost items quickly make their way back to their rightful owner.
