Gift Lake School

Gift Lake School Community Meeting Survey 📝

A big thank you to parents, guardians, and community members who joined us on Monday, June 17th, to discuss the possibility of expanding the number of grades offered at Gift Lake School. 🙏

For those who were unable to attend the meeting in person, you can still share your thoughts by completing a survey until Tuesday, June 25th.

You can fill it out online using this link: https://forms.gle/EEQiFikPzerwLpbJ6. The link is also available on the Gift Lake School page or on its website at www.giftlakeschool.ca. 🌐

📄 You can also fill out a paper copy of the survey. Copies are available at the school or at the settlement office. Once you have completed the survey, please return it to the school or to the settlement office. 📬

Thank you for your participation and support! 💖

📢 Attention Gift Lake School Families and Members of the Community! 🏫

Northland School Division invites you to a community meeting to discuss the possibility of expanding the number of grades offered at Gift Lake School.

🗓 Date: Monday, June 17, 2024
🕒 Time: 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
📍 Location: Gift Lake School
🍽 Dinner: Will be provided and served starting at 5:00 p.m.

During a series of community engagement sessions at Bishop Routhier, Gift Lake, Grouard, and Hillview Schools, Northland heard from parents and guardians who expressed that their children would benefit from graduating in their home communities, rather than being bussed to High Prairie.

Please join us for this important conversation. Your input will have a significant impact on how programming will move forward at Gift Lake School.

📢🎉 Lee DeMoreau Appointed Gift Lake School Principal 🎉📢

Northland School Division (NSD) is pleased to announce the appointment of Lee DeMoreau as Gift Lake School Principal, effective August 26, 2024. 🎉📅

DeMoreau’s journey with NSD began in 2008 at Paddle Prairie School, where she taught junior high English Language Arts (ELA) and social studies. 📚🌍 In 2010, she transitioned to O'Chiese First Nation School, continuing to teach junior high ELA, social studies, and Career and Technology Foundations (CTF). ✏️🔧 She returned to Northland in 2014, teaching at Paddle Prairie School and later transferring to Mistassiniy School to teach ELA, social studies, and Career and Life Management (CALM). 🌟📖 In 2020, she joined Gift Lake School, where she has been teaching junior high ELA, social studies, Leadership, and CTF. 🎓💡

Throughout her career, DeMoreau has often served as acting principal and has been instrumental in organizing numerous engaging activities for students. 🎈📅

"Lee understands the context and our overarching goals at Northland School Division,” said Cal Johnson, Superintendent of Schools/CEO. “I am confident that under Lee’s leadership, Gift Lake School students will thrive, while enjoying an engaging learning experience.” 🌟🏫

“I am so excited to start a new journey with Gift Lake School and I am grateful for the opportunity,” said DeMoreau. “I am thrilled to collaborate with our staff, inspire our bright students, engage with families, and actively involve the community in our wonderful school. I eagerly anticipate the upcoming year and the myriad of exciting opportunities for growth and innovation that our school can strive to deliver.” 🌠👩‍🏫👨‍👩‍👧‍👦

DeMoreau holds an Honours Bachelor of Arts with a Double Major in English and History and a Bachelor of Education from Lakehead University. Additionally, she has achieved the Leadership Quality Standard from the University of Alberta. 🎓🏅

📢 Employment Opportunity - Jordan’s Principle Educational Assistants Starting 2024-2025 School Year
https://www.nsd61.ca/careers/opportunities-for-staff/competition/17744

We are hiring! Gift Lake School is looking to hire:

➡️ Jordan’s Principle Educational Assistants Starting 2024-2025 School Year

Visit https://www.nsd61.ca/careers/opportunities-for-staff/competition/17744 or click on the image below to view the advertisement.

📢 Employment Opportunity - Educational Assistant Starting 2024-2025 School Year https://www.nsd61.ca/careers/opportunities-for-staff/competition/17743

We are hiring! Gift Lake School is looking to hire:

➡️ Educational Assistant Starting 2024-2025 School Year

Visit https://www.nsd61.ca/careers/opportunities-for-staff/competition/17743 or click on the image below to view the advertisement.

Grade 9 Celebration meeting has been rescheduled. It will take place tomorrow, June 4 at 5:00 pm.

Congratulations to all of our May attendance award winners! We are so proud of everyone and we hope to have even more awards next month!

Reminder that Thursday, May 30 is an early dismissal day for students. Students will be dismissed at 12:25 pm.

We are so PROUD of our amazing Jr. High Leadership classes! They worked hard to create a great fun day for all of the staff and students. Everyone had a blast! Great job!

Please share!

🚌 2024-2025 School Bus Registration is Now Open! 🚌

⚠️ Attention Parents and Guardians! ⚠️

To ensure a seat for your child on a Northland School Division bus for the upcoming school year, registration is essential. 🌟 Act now and secure your child’s transportation! 🌟

🔗 Register now: https://www.nsd61.ca/departments/transportation/school-bus-registration

For students attending non-Northland schools, please submit a bus registration form via the link above. Northland School Division students should contact their school directly to complete registration.

Don't miss out—make sure your child’s ride is ready! 🚍

Grade 9 Celebration meeting at 5:00 pm tonight - May 22 at the school. Please come out to help us plan.

Gr 9 Celebration meeting for parents will be May 22 at 5:00 pm. Please come out to help up finish planning the Celebration

Thank-you to all of the ECS parents for selling tickets for the BBQ fundraiser. We would like to send a big thank you to GLDC for donating the BBQ and to the Kinuso Mercantile for donating the cooler and chairs. Thank you to everyone who purchased tickets to help the ECS raise money for their year-end celebration!
Our winner is Audrey Chalifoux! Congratulations!

May 16, 2024

Dear Northland School Division Families

We are writing to inform you of a significant update regarding the Northland Games, our signature event originally scheduled for May 23rd in Anzac.

Due to the proximity of a nearby wildfire and our commitment to the safety and well-being of Northland School Division students and staff, we have decided to postpone the Northland Games. This event, which traditionally draws hundreds of student-athletes from across the province, features a range of traditional games and track and field events.

We are currently targeting a rescheduled date in September and will provide more specific details and confirm the new date as soon as they are finalized.

We understand the importance of the Northland Games to our students and their families and greatly appreciate your understanding and flexibility during this time. Ensuring the safety of all participants remains our highest priority.

If you are planning to register your child for Kindergarten next year, please come by the school to pick up a registration package.. On May 23 we will be doing prescreening for Speech and Language and Occupational Therapy. When you drop off the registration package you will also need a copy of the birth certificate. First 5 parents that drop off registration packages will win a $25 Visa Card.

Kindergarten Pre Registration

To all parents and guardians of grade 9 students:

There will be a Grade 9 Celebration meeting on May 22 at 5:00pm at the school. Please come out and help us plan the Grade 9 Celebration that will be happening on June 14, 2024. Let's work together to ensure this is a great celebration of all of their hard work.

If you have any questions, please contact the principal, Crystal Colville, at the school.

Just a reminder that Friday, May 17th, 2024 is a NORMAL school day and classes will be in session. There is NO school on Monday, May 20 and Tuesday, May 21, 2024. The school will reopen on Wednesday, May 22, 2024.

The ECS are fundraising for their year-end celebration by hosting a popcorn and pop combo sale. The combos are $5.00. Order forms will be sent home today. They need to be returned by Tuesday, May 14 and orders will be handed out on Wednesday, May 15.

More pictures from such a fun day at the Métis Olympics!

Metis Olympics was a huge success. Thank you FRN, Constable Darren Martens and Mark Owens for organizing and putting this together. Thank you Hillview School and Bishop Routhier school for coming to compete Students had a great time. Gift Lake school won the trophy.

Northland parents and guardians! Northland Online School is hosting a virtual evening of mental wellness and resources. Click on the website link to join the virtual event.

🔗https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85270092592