Yikes, again! There are so many activities going on! Sink into your comfy chair and read this very newsy WAAG all the way to the end. You won't want to miss any of it! :)

Friday, Feb. 17, is a Pro-D Day for our teachers so it's a non-instructional day for students. Enjoy your day off and the long weekend! 

Monday, Feb. 20, is BC Family Day which means another day off for our students and all staff get to enjoy the holiday. Woo. See you on Tuesday, Feb. 21, which is a formal uniform day.

PRO TIP: It's tempting to ask your children to pick up your receipts but please resist. Stats show that receipts which are NOT picked up by parents are more apt to go missing and we want you to get yours promptly! :)

Literary Week is February 21-24 and will be chock-full of fun book-loving activities. Plus, each day of Literacy Week is a Bonus Reading Day for grade K-7 students. Nice. 

But wait! There's more! Here's some Breaking News from our joyful Mrs Jones:

"Got books? We want them! Next week is Gaglardi's Annual Book Exchange in honour of Literacy Week! If you are looking to clear a little space on your bookshelves, we will gratefully accept any age-appropriate, gently used books and find them new homes. The exchange is on Thursday, February 23rd and books can be delivered right up until 9:00 am that morning. This is always a favourite event among the children each year and we thank you for your help in making it a success!"

Wear a pink shirt on Feb. 22 and spread seeds of kindness to classmates, family, teachers and everyone you know! If you don't have a pink shirt, no problem! You can still spread kindness in a different coloured shirt which is actually what counts! :D

Gr 6-7 Girls:  Wednesday, Feb. 22 - at Queenish Elementary

Gr 6-7 Boys:  Thursday, Feb. 23 - at Ecole Robb Road

If you can, come out and cheer on our teams! Go Arrows!

Due to the Experience Kindergarten sessions on Feb. 23, current kindergarten students have an early dismissal at 11:30 am that day. Please be punctual in picking up your children. Thanks!

This year's Literacy Week Dress-up theme is fun slogans about books, reading and literacy! The classroom/homeroom teacher will choose a slogan and the entire class will dress up on Friday, Feb. 24, to represent it. Don't know what your classroom's slogan is? Check-in with your child's teacher! 

PAC's Used Uniform Sale is on Friday, Feb. 24, from 2:00-3:30 pm in the undercover area. If you need uniform pieces sooner than later, this is the place to be!

Exciting news! We are expecting a shipment of 20 new student desks! This means we need to make some space; out with the old, in with the new! This is where you come in. We need volunteers to help remove, sort, and organize the furniture that is currently stored in the sea can located in the staff parking lot. If you have a truck and are willing to remove items to the dump this would be greatly appreciated.

This wonderful event is taking place on Saturday, February 25, at 9:00 am. For more information or to sign-up, please contact Mrs Mulgrew at accounts@gaglardiacademy.ca. This is another great way to help complete your 25 volunteer hours for the year!

From February 11-18, families can save 5% on school uniform purchases from Cambridge Uniforms. The discount will be automatically applied to your order at checkout. Our school code is PCH506. Check our uniform manual first so you know what uniform pieces you need BEFORE you buy. (Click Here for Uniform manual) 

An email was sent home yesterday announcing it's re-registration time! If you didn't receive this important email, I've included it below. Make sure to respond soon!

Well, it's that time of year again! Re-registration is open for returning families! If you are planning to have your children attend Gaglardi Academy for the 2023-2024 school year, then you need to respond. ...

Last week, our hallways were a sea of red shirts and excitement! Was it in anticipation of Valentine's Day the week following? Not this time. Our school is always full of fun and energy but the halls last week had an artistic buzz as students prepared for the theatre production with Missoula Theatre staff and participated in theatre workshops. And the red shirts certainly added to the thrill of the week. Thank you ...

The website calendar is the easiest way to find out about school events and activities (like the Healthy Lifestyles Week from March 20-24 and PAC Family BBQ on March 24). And since it's always being updated, be sure to check it often. Bookmark the page for even easier access or subscribe!