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2021-2022 School Year Plan

Posted on Jan 18 2022

Information contained within this document is subject to change as additional information about COVID-19 becomes available.  New directives and restrictions from the province or the Chief Medical Officer…

2021

Thank You!

Posted on Dec 17 2021

Thank you to our Griffin community for your generous support of our annual Christmas Giving project! We collected several boxes of food and items to distribute to Hope Mission and NOW (Neighbours Outreach…

Christmas Giving - Christmas Back Pack Campaign

Posted on Dec 10 2021

This year we have chosen to support a local organization called Neighbors Outreach Wetaskiwin (NOW). From Dec. 1 - 16th we will be collecting items such as sock, gloves, scarves, toothbrush/toothpaste,…

Christmas Giving Project - Hope Mission

Posted on Dec 10 2021

Griffiths-Scott invites you to join them in their 2021 Christmas Giving Project. From December 1 - 16th they will be collecting food items to donate to Hope Mission's food hamper program. These items…

Our Learning Success Story

Posted on Nov 30 2021

Our Learning Success Story is our Learning Success Plan, and reflects the needs and priorities of our school, the district and the localcommunity. This plan is designed to align with the priorities of…

Griffin Spirit Wear

Posted on Nov 2 2021

The Griffin Spirit Wear Online Store is now open! AND just in time for the Holiday season! The store will be available for purchases starting November 2 - 22, 2021. All orders will only be accepted through…

PowerSchool Gradebook

Posted on Nov 2 2021

A reminder that we are using PowerSchool to communicate students' progress throughout the year.  At reporting intervals (each quarter), you will receive communication that your students’ marks and…

Thank You Cargill

Posted on Oct 26 2021

Thank you to Cargill for their recent generous contributions to our school!  On Friday, October 15, two Cargill reps presented $1500 in gift cards to GSS. The gift cards will be used to support three…

Parent Teacher Conferences

Posted on Oct 21 2021

We are in the process of planning for Parent/Teacher Conferences for Monday, October 25 to Thursday, November 4, 2021 with each class having their own schedules.  We will be using our on-line booking…

Picture Retakes

Posted on Oct 8 2021

Photo proofs have arrived and will be sent home with the students next week. Then you will do all orders online and nothing is returned to school. If you are not satisfied with your child’s proof, they…

Terry Fox Run

Posted on Oct 1 2021

Griffiths-Scott School will be participated in this year’s Terry Fox’s Marathon of Hope on Friday, October 1st.

Picture Day

Posted on Sep 14 2021

Picture Day for students is Wednesday, September 29, 2021.  

Return to Near Normal

Posted on Sep 1 2021

We're excited to welcome students back to school on Wednesday, September 1, 2021! As a reminder, here is our 2021-2022 School Year Plan that was circulated to families last week. Our plan highlights…

SafeArrival to Report Absences

Posted on Sep 1 2021

To enhance our existing absence-checking procedure, WRPS is introducing a new, more efficient student absence reporting system called SafeArrival.  This new system will reduce the time it takes to…

Bring Your Own Device (BYOD)

Posted on May 28 2021

Parents are encouraged to buy a chromebook for their child(ren) to use at school AND at home. This is completely optional as WRPS will continue to provide chromebooks for student use, however there are…

COVID - 19 WRPS Information

Posted on Jan 29 2021

Guidance for Parents of Children Attending School Daily Health Checklist Before Leaving Home COVID -19 Guidelines for Parents with Children in School Responding to Symptoms WRPS Supplemental Guide WRPS…

Education is the key to a brighter future

Posted on Jan 28 2021

Saving for your child's future. Come out to start your no cost, no fee RESP and to request your child's Canada Learning Bond. Education is the key to a brighter future

2020

Distancing Diamond Project

Posted on Nov 10 2020

The WRPS Wellness Support Team, in conjunction with the Millet Healthy Communities Initiative, helped with the design and launching of the Distancing Diamond Project that opened last week. The Distancing…

Coronavirus

Posted on Mar 12 2020

  Memorandum February 6, 2020 Dear Alberta school staff and parents/guardians of school children, Subject: Novel coronavirus I am writing to give you updated information on the novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV)…

2019

School Messenger Text Messages

Posted on Sep 12 2019

Recently School Messenger was switched to the Canadian version (it was previously on the US version) for Wetaskiwin Regional Public Schools. As a result, all contacts who previously opted in or out…

2018

Bus Lane

Posted on Nov 16 2018

Just a reminder that the bus lane in front of GSS school is for buses only during drop off (8:00 to 8:25 a.m.) and pick up (3:30 - 3:55). These times may be extended if necessary. Thank you for helping…