Welcome to the first edition of the WAAG for the 2023-24 school year! Hang on to your hats, folks, this year is going to be a great ride. And here we go! Woo. :D

If you haven't heard yet, we're having a Pizza at the Playground event on Thursday, August 31, at 5:30 PM at the school to celebrate with our families--old and new--the new school year. This is an excellent opportunity to meet teachers, staff, and other families who make up our school community.

If you plan to attend Pizza at the Playground, please RSVP by Tuesday, August 29. We need to know how many families are coming so we can order enough pizza and drinks. Click the link below to use our handy online form.

We look forward to seeing you!

Following the Pizza at the Playground event on August 31, all new families are invited to stay for our New Family Orientation meeting starting at 6:30 PM in the chapel. This meeting will give you very important information that will help you and your children settle into your new school community. Actually, if you're an established family at Gaglardi, you're welcome to attend as well. :)

School hasn't even started yet and we have a call for parent volunteers. How fortunate for you! This way, you can get a head start on completing those 25 volunteer hours for the school year. Hurray. See the exciting opportunities below. 

Volunteers are needed to clean up the school grounds; playgrounds, flowerbeds, etc. before August 31. If you can spare a couple of hours, this opportunity is for you. To sign up or for more details, contact Mrs Mulgrew by email at accounts@gaglardiacademy.ca. 

Remember how we had to dismantle our library at the end of the last year? Well, now we need to reassemble it. Can you say "That will be a lot of work." Thanks, and it will. But as ever, with many hands make light work. So come on out to our Assemble the Library Day on Tuesday, August 29, starting at 9:00 AM in the chapel. Stickers will once again be handed out upon completion of this project. Yes, it IS very exciting. To sign up, email Mrs Johnson at mary@gaglardiacademy.ca. 

Students in Grades 1-12 are back in the classroom on Tuesday, September 5, while Kindergarten students start a week later for half-days on Monday, September 11. We can't wait to see everyone!

The website calendar is the easiest way to find out about school events and activities. Check it often throughout the year but especially the first couple weeks in September, since it will be updated on a regular basis. Bookmark the page for even easier access or subscribe!