Board of Education Announcement - Our Kids, Our Schools, Our Future Round 2 Pubilc Forums POSTPONED.
Click here for a link to the District Newsletter explaining the postponement and other District News.
Grad Craft Fair - If you are a crafter, call Louise Popoff to reserve a table ($25 each) 250-442-5380. Sunday, November 29th - GFSS Gym - Admission by Donation. Help support our 2010 Grad Class!
BC Adolescent Substance Abuse Survey - Grade 8 students are able to participate in the BC
Adolescent Substance Abuse Survey conducted by UBC.
Students receive a $25 online certificate for their
participation. Any students or parents that would like
to participate in this province wide study can pick up
more information from Mrs. Lacey in the office. The
survey is conducted online and can be done from home. There are also Nano prizes for completing surveys!
GFSS Ski Swap - Ski Swap will be held on Saturday, Nov. 21st, 2009 from 12 noon to 2:30 pm. Equipment may be dropped off at the school on Friday, Nov. 20th from 6 - 8 pm or Saturday morning from 9 - 11 am.
Attendance Expectations for GFSS - If your child is away, sick or has to leave early from school (or arrive late), please call the school in the morning or give your child a written note to give to the office explaining their absence. For a full day absence, the office needs to be notified either before or on the day of the absence. Please read the policy on "excused" and "unexcused" absences at the link to the left of this page (Attendance Expectations).
Grade 9 & 10 Girls - Grade 9 & 10 girls interested in playing Basketball this year can come to Open Gym (GFSS) sessions every Sunday in November from 12 noon until 1:30pm.
2nd Annual GFSS Alumni Basketball Christmas Tournment - Players from past GFSS basketball teams are invited to register for the 2nd Annual GFSS Alumni Christmas tournament being held on December 26th/27th, 2009. Registration is $20 to cover team shirts and reffing costs. Registrations are being taken for the following years: Current GFSS High School team, Grad years 2009 to 2006, 2005 to 2001, 2000 to 1995, and open for men who did not graduate from GFSS. Women’s division is: Current GFSS High School team, and Grad years 2009 to 1999. Call Mr. Stewart 442-8285 to register.
A schedule will be developed and posted on the GFSS website when the number of registrations are confirmed.
GFSS Youth Night - Grand Forks Secondary School Youth Night is happening again this year. It is a fun social night for Youth organized by Youth. We book the multipurpose room and the gym. We play games, watch movies, play in the gym or just hang out and have fun. We are sponsored by Twisted Tomato and sell pizza for a $1.00/slice as well as drinks and snacks. Everyone is welcome bring your fun!!!!
Any questions please contact
Trevor Murdock 250 442 8285.
2009/10 School Fees - All student fees will be collected in the Office.
Fee schedule - Student Council Activities ..................$20.00
........................... Yearbook (optional) ............................$33.00
........................... Grad Fee (Grade 12's only) ...............$20.00
**Certain elective courses have additional fees - see Student Handbook**
Ab Ed Students/ E-Spirit -Any Grade 10-12 Ab. Ed students interested in participating in E-Spirit this year stop by and see Trevor or Mr. Grieve.
Please note there is Ab. Ed. $$ available through
www.bcscholarship.ca. The scholorship of note is called "Irving K Barber"
Supply Lists for GFSS 2009/10 -
Click here for a list of supplies students will need for September. A copy of the list was put into each student's final report card envelope as well.
H1N1 flu virus (human swine flu) - Human cases of swine influenza A (H1N1) virus infection have been identified in British Columbia. The B.C. cases have been relatively mild and were detected by the province’s robust and responsive public health surveillance system. Human cases of swine influenza A (H1N1) virus infection also have been identified internationally. School District #51 schools are operating normally. Staff is on the alert. You can call 8-1-1, 24 hours a day/seven days a week to speak to a nurse if you have more questions or if feeling ill. For more information check these links:
1.
Talking to Kids about Swine Flu
2.
Protecting Your Kids From the Swine Flu
3.
If You Think Your Child Has the Swine Flu
Speaking Up! - The BC Confederation of Parent Advisory Councils (BCCPAC) has published a parent guide to advocating for students in public schools. There is a copy of the guide in the office if any parents wish to come in and review it.
Transcripts for Applying to Post Secondary Institutions - All Grads who are planning to go to a post secondary institution need to fill out a PSI form on the Ministry of Education website. The following are instructions for ordering transcripts to be sent to your choice of post secondary institution(s):
1. go the provincial education website www.bced.gov.bc.ca/exams
2. click on Student Secure web icon , enter it
3. create an account **you must know your PEN number!!**
4. click on PSI forms and follow the directions
Filling out this online form will ensure your high school transcripts are sent to the post secondary institutions,
otherwise they will not be sent out.
Lost & Found - Located in the office.
Medical Conditions/Allergies - Please contact the school office if your son or daughter has a medical condition or life-threatening allergy that would require administration of medication at school. A Medical Alert form and a Request for Administration of Medication at School form will need to be completed.
