Monday, Oct. 9 NO SCHOOL – Thanksgiving

Tuesday, Oct. 10

Boys and Girls Junior Volleyball Practice 3 pm-4 pm Tape Mrs. Bennett to the Wall—Today!

Wednesday, Oct. 11

Students grade 5-7 viewing Screenagers at 1:30

Thursday, Oct. 12

Pass it on Clothing Drive Pick up Grade 4 Recycling in class presentation

Friday, Oct. 13

WOW What a Week!

Congratulations to Brooke, Caleb and Maury for participating in the Cross

Country City Championships!

A huge thank you to Mrs. Quittenbaum and the Leadership Team for

sorting through all of the clothing donations. Your effort and time

commitment to the Pass it On Clothing drive and the GS Community is

amazing!

We had a healthy parent turn out at our Tri-school Screenagers viewing.

Students in grades 5-7 will watch the presentation during the upcoming

week.

Before / After School Student Supervision

This is a reminder for parents that supervision of

students is not available prior to 8:02 a.m. and

after 3:00 p.m. We have an increasing number of

students arriving well before 8:02 a.m. and due to

Occupational Health and Safety regulations,

students are not allowed to enter the building as

we do not have supervision, it is dark outside and

there is no supervision there either. This is

particularly a concern for elementary students. As

well, after school, students need to be picked up

by 3:00 p.m. Mon. – Thurs. and 1:50 on Fridays, as

they will be outside without supervision. We

realize this can be challenging for parents and there are times when pick

up gets delayed for unavoidable reasons, however the safety of students

is paramount so your understanding and cooperation is greatly

appreciated. Should you have any questions or concerns regarding any of

this, please contact school administration.

Please be considerate of the residents of Thorburn by refraining from

parking on both sides of the alley ways. Thank you in advance for your

courtesy.

News from our School Council

Ad-Mazing coupon books remain on sale for $20/each until October 13/17. Books are available for your choice of the Calgary, Edmonton, Red Deer or Southern Alberta areas. $10 from every coupon book sold stays at Good Shepherd and we are actively working with our GS Teachers to buy items that directly support your child's education.

Healthy Hunger Order Information below!

Our next School Council meeting will be held on Friday, October 20 at 8:30 am. All interested parents are invited to attend.

Upcoming Events at GS

Tape Ms. Bennett to the Wall!!!! All donations will also go to the Terry Fox Foundation!

You are invited to attend the Sod Turning Celebration for the new Airdrie

Catholic Elementary School

SOD TURNING

Friday, November 3, 2017

1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.

380 Coopers Drive SW, Airdrie, AB

(The event is outdoors, rain or shine.)

The formal program will begin at 1:30 p.m. with an opening prayer.

Representatives from the Province of Alberta, the City of Calgary, the Board of

Trustees, and the School District will bring greetings, followed by the blessing of

the ground and the sod turning. Parents and students in the community, as well

as the media, are also invited to attend the celebration. Light refreshments will

be available after the official program.

Please RSVP by Friday, October 20, 2017 to Sandra Borowski, Communications

Specialist sandra.borowski@cssd.ab.ca

OCTOBER

16 Grade 4 Recycling Depot

17 Grade 4 Recycling Depot

17 5E Field Trip to Atco Blue Flame Kitchen

18 5B Field Trip to Atco Blue Flame Kitchen; Grade 3 Teacher Pet in class field trip

19 Grade 3 Teacher Pet in class field trip

20 School Council Meeting 8:30 am

23 Healthy Hunger Fun Lunch

NOVEMBER

1 Faith Day - NO SCHOOL

7 Fall Photo Retake Day

10 Remembrance Day Liturgy 8:45 am

17 NO SCHOOL – Professional Learning Day

20 Healthy Hunger Fun Lunch

24 Progress reports sent home

30 Parent-Teacher Conferences 3:30-7:30 pm; NO SCHOOL Kindergarten ONLY