September 12 BUZZ
Happy Friday!
As you might be aware we have had lots of work done to our school over the summer and it looks amazing! Our new gym floor has been a hit and classes are finally able to access it; we had to wait a bit to make sure the floor had cured properly.
Our cubbies and doors have been painted, we have new flooring in our kindergarten classrooms, fun games and interactive activities painted on the tarmac, a new gym roof and of course the amazing work that our incredible custodian Mr. Mital has done and continues to do everyday. We are so proud of our school!
Thanks again for an amazing week, have a wonderful weekend.
Action
Opportunity
Information
- BE PAWS - Positive Referral Program
- Clubs with Mental Health Capacity Leader - Asma
- First Nations, Metis and Inuit Learning
WEEK AT A GLANCE
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Upcoming Events and Important Dates
- September 25 Terry Fox School Run Day
- September 29 Orange Shirt Day observed at GLN
- September 30 National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and Orange Shirt Day (schools and Central Services closed)
- October 2 - Photo Day
- October 3 - Professional Learning Day - School Closed
ACTION
Lunches and Snacks
To help keep students energized and ready to learn, we kindly ask that families pack a full lunch with enough food to last the day. While we do our best to support students, the school is not able to provide extra snacks. Thank you for your help in ensuring your child has what they need for a successful day at school.
Scent and Allergy Awareness
Glen Allan School is a scent and allergy aware school. To keep our school safe, please avoid sending nuts or nut products as this is a common allergy. Students who bring them may be asked to eat those foods in the office. We also ask that heavy scents not be worn, as they can cause serious reactions for some.
While we can’t guarantee a completely allergen or scent free environment, we do take every reasonable step to support the health and safety of students and staff. Thank you for helping us create a safe and welcoming school for everyone.
Administrative Procedure 319 Allergies and Anaphylaxis
OPPORTUNITY
Glen Allan School Council (GASC) and Glen Allan School Community Fundraising Association (GASCFA)
Thank you to everyone who attended our first GASC and GASCFA meeting of the school year on September 11. We are happy to announce that Jessica Jelles has been elected President of GASCFA, welcome Jessica!
Here are our meeting dates for the 2025-26 school year so you can add them to your calendar! For more information regarding our school council and funraising association click here to visit our school website.
October 23, 2025 (in the room connected to the library)
November 27, 2025
January 8, 2026
February 12, 2026
April 9, 2026
May 21, 2026
All meetings start at 6 p.m. in the school library.
Caregiver Series
INFORMATION
BE PAWS - Positive Referral Program
At Glen Allan students and staff have been focusing on our School Education Plan goal of "connection, relationships and engaging in positive interactions." We are continuing to implement our BE PAWS: character traits that students and staff identified as foundational for respectful interactions and active citizenship expected from Glen Allan students and staff.
The four BE PAWS are:
- BE Kind
- BE Respectful
- BE Responsible
- BE Helpful
We encourage each student to embody those character traits with the overarching message being BE YOU!
When students are "caught" demonstrating the BE PAWS, they can be recognized with a PAWS-itive referral. Along with the written certificate, students are entered into a draw for a pizza lunch, and have their photo taken to be displayed for the month. It's been wonderful to celebrate all the kind, helpful, responsible, and respectful students at our school!
Clubs with Mental Health Capacity Leader
Asma, our Mental Health Capacity Builder is starting some amazing clubs, we are excited! These are announced at school so students are aware, and all clubs are on a drop-in basis!
First Nations, Metis and Inuit Learning
EIPS publishes a monthly First Nations, Metis and Inuit newsletter. The newsletters contain information about events happening throughout the division, community connections and events as well as supports for Indigenous students. Check out the September Newsletter now!