What a busy week with two different school trips! The students also really enjoyed Take Me Outside Day. A big thank you to Mr. Schultz for coming and running parachute and Gaga ball activities with the kids! A reminder with the colder wet weather to always send your child to school dressed for the outdoors, and ideally with a full change of clothing in their backpack. It’s hard to believe that the end of October is approaching. Please review the reminders below regarding Halloween. 

Important Deadline Sunday, October 26th for Wizard of Oz Play Tickets

Whole School Event December 9th

A reminder to please sign up for the Wizard of Oz play tickets. The deadline on School Cash is this Sunday, October 26th. Parents/Guardians are able to attend this event if they purchase tickets for themselves through School Cash only. Students will attend with their classes by bus, and parents are welcome to drive and join us in our section. Sorry for the early deadline but we need to confirm numbers for this performance on Monday. 

Friday, October 31 Halloween

Plans are underway for a fun and festive Halloween celebration at Gracefield on Friday, October 31!

As you prepare your child’s costume for school, we kindly ask families to keep the following guidelines in mind to ensure a safe and inclusive experience for all:

• Please avoid costumes that are disrespectful to others or that depict excessive violence.
• Props such as knives, spears, hooks, and other weapon-like items should be left at home.
• Halloween masks should also remain at home to ensure clear visibility and safety throughout the day.
• All costumes must be respectful of the various cultural considerations - if a costume is a representation of someone’s creed, race, historical experiences, or personal identity, it is not an acceptable costume.
• Costumes are not required. If you choose to have your child wear a costume, it needs to be a costume that they can get in & out of independently.  Please ensure it is comfortable and easy for them to manage, especially for activities such as washroom breaks and nutrition/fitness breaks.  We also encourage students to bring a spare bag for their costume in case they don't want to wear it all day.

If you want to share class treats, please consider non-food items like stickers or pencils, rather than sending food items. Our students have many allergies, intolerances and restrictions and it is preferred that we do not share outside food at school. 

More detailed information about our Halloween activities will be sent home in the coming weeks. 

Upcoming Lockdown Drill

The Ministry of Education requires all schools to conduct a minimum of two lockdown drills each year. These board-wide drills, held in November and May, are part of our commitment to maintaining a safe and healthy learning environment.

On November 3, 2025  from approximately 9:30 am to 9:45 am, our school will practice a lockdown drill. Just as we routinely practice fire drills to prepare for the unexpected, lockdown drills are an important step in enhancing the safety and preparedness of our school community.

During the practice drill, students and staff will enter or remain in the nearest classroom or designated area. Staff will provide guidance, walking students through the process, including listening to announcements on the PA system and following verbal instructions. This practice helps build confidence and ensures everyone knows how to respond calmly and effectively in the event of an unexpected situation.

If families arrive at the school while a practice drill is in progress, please note that we will not allow entry until the drill is complete. Notices will be posted on the front doors to keep you informed of our practice drill date and time.

Your partnership and support are deeply appreciated as we continue to prioritize the safety and well-being of our students and staff.

If you have any questions about this safety drill, please contact me at the school.

Upcoming Remembrance Day Assembly November 11th at 11 am

On November 11, 2025, Gracefield staff and students will respectfully commemorate Remembrance Day with a recognition ceremony in our gymnasium. Families are welcome to join us for this important assembly. Please note that photographs and videos should not be taken at assemblies or school events, as we have many students whose images are not to be shared electronically. 

For those families who are newer to Gracefield, It is a special tradition at Gracefield to recognize veterans that are related to our students during our ceremony.  

If you would like to include your family on the list of Gracefield family war veterans, please submit the information, no later than November 3rd to Mrs. Di Roma. If you provided information last year, then we still have that information and will honour your relative(s) just as we did last year - no need to resubmit.

Please include the following information:

• student(s) name and teacher
• veteran(s) name, relationship to student(s)
• war & rank (if known)or other relevant information
• digital picture (if you wish) 

Please feel free to contact Mrs. Di Roma or the office if you have any questions.

Progress Reports & Parent-Teacher Conferences

On Thursday, November 20th, all kindergarten students will receive their Communication of Learning, and Gr 1 to 8 students will receive their Progress Report Card. We encourage you to review the report with your child, celebrating their strengths and discussing the next steps identified by their teacher.

You will also have the opportunity to connect with your child’s teacher during Parent-Teacher Conferences on the evening of Thursday, November 27th. Information on how to book a time will be shared closer to the date. If you ever have any questions or concerns outside of this time, pease don’t hesitate to reach out to your child’s teacher. If you require two copies of your child’s report card, please notify the office or your child’s teacher. 

Sports/Teams/Clubs Update

Intermediate Volleyball Schedule for the week of October 27th.

Monday, October 27th  vs Lockview- Girls (Away), Boys (Home)

Thursday, October 30th vs Pine Grove - Girls (Home), Boys (Away)

The October and November schedule for practices for intermediate volleyball will continue to be posted on our daily announcements each day depending on the availability of the gym and the coaches. 

Intermediate volleyball games will be on Tuesdays and Thursdays (with the exception of Monday, Oct. 27). Games will start at 3:45.

It will be the responsibility of the players and their families to arrange rides to and from our away games. Please plan on arriving at the away school by 3:30.

Important Dates​​​​​​​