The Panther Post

Sept. 20th - 24th

Principal's Message

As the new restrictions were announced on Sept. 15th from the Alberta Government we have made the appropriate changes at Pine Grove Middle School. Our hope is to normalize our students lives the best we can while implementing all safety requirements.

Students will remain in grade cohorts for classes, lunches and breaks. Additionally, students are now required to wear masks in common spaces and when leaving their desks. Social distancing and hand sanitation is also encouraged throughout the school.

I'd like to thank those who took the time to send the positive messages my way after we unfortunately had to postpone our Meet The Teacher Night.

Our annual Walk-A-Thon will take place Friday, Sept. 24th. Students are encouraged to collect pledges which will be used to support Active Living activities. The funds raised help support those students who are unable to pay for extra curricular sports/clubs as well as field trips and school-wide events. This is our major fundraiser and it is our hope you will continue to show your support.

Darran Lorne

Learning In Action

Grade 8 Science

Science 8 class did their first experiment checking to see which liquids a blueberry will float in. The results were surprising and everyone had fun.

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Drama Auditions

Everyone loves Drama.....Auditions. (picture is prior to new restrictions)

Grade 8 Language Art Display

Gr. 8 Shout Out!

On behalf of all the grade eight teachers, I would like to shout out to the grade eights for starting the year off on the right foot. Bulletin boards are being decorated with student work, routines are being established, and the students are kicking 2021 off on a positive note. Participation seems to be on the rise and we attribute that to parent and student attitude, so thank you once again, and keep up the good work.

Violent Threat Risk Assessment - Virtual Information Session

Grande Yellowhead Public School Division (GYPSD) would like to invite you to a virtual information session on The West Yellowhead Community Violence Threat Risk Assessment (VTRA) Protocol. This will be an opportunity to deepen understanding of VTRA protocol and its use in schools with time for an informal Q&A. It is important to note that we will not be able to speak to or answer questions around specific VTRA cases.

Community VTRA Information Night

Thursday, September 29 · 7:00 – 8:00 pm

Google Meet joining info

Video call link: https://meet.google.com/edm-sgms-vcj

Or dial: ‪(CA) +1 647-734-6766‬ PIN: ‪345 616 689‬#

More phone numbers: https://tel.meet/edm-sgms-vcj?pin=1934453882612

If you have any questions about the night or would like any technical support around using the google platform please connect with Crystal Virtanen at crysvirt@gypsd.ca.

Breakfast Program - Begins Next Week!

Tuesday, September 21 - Continental, Fresh Fruit, Hashbrowns & Sausages
Thursday, September 23 - Continental, Fresh Fruit

B.E.S.T.

Please see the Parent Information Package attached from our BEST coach Mrs. Katerina Giovos

Positive Coping Skills:

Here's a list of coping skills that will help you when you are feeling strong emotions such as anger, anxiety, or depression. These activities are not likely to create more stress or problems, so these help you be more resilient and stress tolerant.