We are a 5-S4 school with approximately 575 students and 40 teachers.
Mission Statement
We strive to create a safe, caring, learning environment which
promotes academic excellence while validating the uniqueness
of the individual as a contributing member of the larger social community.
- Students are reminded that they must remain in the examination rooms for a minimum of one hour and thirty minutes. Morning dismissal will be at 10:40 and afternoon dismissal will be at 2:30. After students have completed their exams, they are expected to go to the study room for the day or have arrangements made to return home. The study room this morning is room 111 and room 101 this afternoon. Afternoon exams begin at 1pm each day.
June 23
Day: 6
- Mr. Vern Neufeld is the on-call and bus duty supervisor for today.
- Students are reminded that they must remain in the examination rooms for a minimum of one hour and thirty minutes. Morning dismissal will be at 10:40 and afternoon dismissal will be at 2:30. After students have completed their exams, they are expected to go to the study room for the day or have arrangements made to return home. The study room this morning is room 111 and room 101 this afternoon. Afternoon exams begin at 1pm each day.
June 22
Day: 5
- Mr. A.J. Neufeld is the on-call and bus duty supervisor for today.
- Students are reminded that they must remain in the examination rooms for a minimum of one hour and thirty minutes. Morning dismissal will be at 10:40 and afternoon dismissal will be at 2:30. After students have completed their exams, they are expected to go to the study room for the day or have arrangements made to return home. The study room this morning is room 102 and room 113 this afternoon. Afternoon exams begin at 1pm each day.
June 21
Day: 4
- Mrs. Merle Mertins is the on-call and bus duty supervisor for today.
- Students in grades 9-12 are reminded that exams start tomorrow morning at 9:08. Afternoon exams begin at 1:00. Students must remain in the examination rooms for a minimum of one hour and thirty minutes. Morning dismissal will be at 10:40 and afternoon dismissal will be at 2:30. After students have completed their exams, they are expected to go to the study room for the day or have arrangements made to return home.
- Students in grades 9-12 must ensure that lockers are completely cleaned out and locks returned to their homeroom teachers by the end of the day today. Studnets in grades 5-8 that have lockers should have them cleaned out by this Friday at the end of the day.
- Attention Grade 12s: This Wednesday is our Grad Dinner at Cherry Hill. Please be at the school at 5:15 to get on your big yellow limo.
- There will be a very important meeting for the grad decorating committee at first break in room 102.
- Grad Choir rehearsal at noon in the music room.
June 18
Day: 3
- Ms Heather Prior is the on-call and bus duty supervisor for today.
IMPORTANT NOTE: FUN MOUNTAIN IS CANCELLED FOR ALL GRADE 5-8 STUDENTS. Will be rescheduled for Monday, June 28.
- High School students are reminded that their lockers must be cleaned out and locks returned directly to their homeroom teachers by today. When handing in locks students need to get a sticker from their teacher and record the lock combination on the sticker before handing in their lock. Any locks not returned will incur a $7.00 fee, so please ensure that your lockers are returned. If students wish to use their lockers until Monday they need to inform their homeroom teacher.
June 17
Day: 2
- Ms Tanis Kyle is the on-call and bus duty supervisor for today.
- The canteen will not be open on Friday. No pizza day on Friday!
- Hat Day tomorrow! Bring $1 for our Compassion Child.
- Grad Ushering meeting @ 11:40 in Mr. Thiessen's room.
- High School students are reminded that their lockers must be cleaned out and locks returned directly to their homeroom teachers by Friday, June 18th. When handing in locks students need to get a sticker from their teacher and record the lock combination on the sticker before handing in their lock. Any locks not returned will incur a $7.00 fee, so please ensure that your lockers are returned. If students wish to use their lockers until Monday they need to inform their homeroom teacher.
June 16
Day: 1
- Ms Krista Hillier is the on-call and bus duty supervisor for today.
- The canteen will not be open on Friday. No pizza day on Friday!
- Attention Grade 12s: You must tell Mr. Gerbrandt who your Grad Escort will be by the end of the day.
- High School students: Today is the last day for course changes for next year's timetable.
- Grad Serving meeting @ 11:45 in Room 107.
- High School students are reminded that their lockers must be cleaned out and locks returned directly to their homeroom teachers by Friday, June 18th. When handing in locks students need to get a sticker from their teacher and record the lock combination on the sticker before handing in their lock. Any locks not returned will incur a $7.00 fee, so please ensure that your lockers are returned.
June 15
Day: 6
- Mr. Sheldon Hill is the on-call and bus duty supervisor for today.
- Water slides and spending time with friends that you may not see much over the summer ... sounds pretty good!? Middle Years Students please bring in your forms and money ASAP.
- Grad Choir meets in the Music Room today @ 11:40.
- Voting for Senior Student Council Executive positions will take place at lunch tomorrow in the front foyer.
June 11
Day: 4
- Ms Sarah Harder is the on-call and bus duty supervisor for today.
- Attention Grade 9-11 students: Mr. Gerbrandt is currently working on any needed course changes for 2010/2011. If you want to change any of your courses, please sign up outside Mr. Gerbrandt's office.
- Attention Grade 12s: We will have a Grad Meeting today in the library during period 3.
June 7
Day: 6
- Mrs. Connie Epp is the on-call and bus duty supervisor for today.
- Our server was down for several days...sorry for the inconvenience.
- Full Choir rehearsal at 11:40 today. Bring your lunch.
- Reminder to all Choir & Band students: The Spring Concert takes place today. Be at the school at 6:30pm.
- There will be a very important meeting for all members of the Grad Decorating Committee at 11:40 in Ms Cook's room.
- Announcement to all Grads for your Safe Grad Party: For all those coming and have not paid or for those who have to make final payment - Payment is due tomorrow!! - Friday, June 4th. Parent Volunteers will be there 11:30-1:30pm. Last chance - $125 total payment. Come and see the Mom Volunteers and see what you get. There is something for everyone who makes their full or final payment.
- Tomorrow the ISCF will have a wind-up barbeque lunch at Mr. Thiessen's house during lunch. Any Grade 9-12s wanting to come are asked to meet in Room 109 at 11:40. Come out for a good time and there is no cost!
- Sports announcements:
- Good luck to our Grade 7-9 students who are off to Steinbach to compete in the Hanover Junior High Track Meet.
- Congratulations to our Varsity Track Team on finishing in second place behind SCHS at the Zones held on May 19th.
- There will be a Varsity Track meeting regarding Provincials at 1st break in the gym.
May 27
Day: 5
- Ms Lynn Ashton is the on-call and bus duty supervisor for today.
- Attention High School students: Please stop by the trophy case today and find your team for tomorrow's Amazing Race.
- Drvier's Ed. is today from 4-6pm. Tomorrow's class is cancelled.
- Sports announcements:
- Varsity Track practice from 4-5pm.
- Congratulations to the Green Valley Golf teams who competed yesterday in Steinbach. The boys recorded a low score for our school.
- Congratulations to the Senior Baseball team after posting a successful season. The team went 3-0 earning a spot into the Zone 13 Championship game yesterday afternoon. After trailing the SRSS early in the game, Green Valley rallied back and held the lead after 4 innings. The game ended 4-2 in favour of the SRSS as the opposition scored 3 runs and then effectively stopped Green Valley's offense. Thank you to those who came to watch the team compete last Tuesday and again yesterday.
May 26
Day: 4
- Mr. Michael Zwaagstra is the on-call and bus duty supervisor for today.
- There will be a Hunter's Safety class offered in Steinbach on June 5th at Chicken Chef. If you are interested in attending, please stop by the office for contact information.
- Middle Years Students: It looks like 6MM will win the hockey pool this year. Can anyone catch them?
- All Grade 11 students are reminded that Grad Retreat consent forms and deposits are due in the office as soon as possible.
- Sports announcements:
- There will be a High School Track practice today at 11:45. Students are to meet with Mr. Hill out in the field.
- Good luck to our Boys Baseball team as they compete at the Zones here at the park. Their 1st game is at 9:30.
May 25
Day: 3
- Mr. Jason Winter is the on-call and bus duty supervisor for today.
- Today is the day the summer employment booth will be set up in the front foyer at noon. Come out and see if there is a summer job for you.
- Reminder to all Dragon Boat participants that our last practice is tomorrow. Bus leaves at 5pm sharp. Race Day is Sunday, May 30th.
- There will be a Varsity Track practice tomorrow at noon hour.
- Any Grade 9-12 students interested in playing beach volleyball this Friday and Saturday in Winnipeg are to attend a short meeting in the gym at first break.
- Golf Team: Please meet in Mr. Schroeder's room at first break.
- Any students who have not completed the Amazing Race sign-up sheet must see Ms Cook today to do so. BTW - Has anyone seen Mr. Schroeder?
May 21
Day: 2
- Ms Margaret Wiens is the on-call and bus duty supervisor for today.
- High School Students: Money money money. Are you looking for some extra cash? Stop by the summer employment booth that wil be set up in the front foyer on Tuesday to try and snag a summer job.
May 20
Day: 1
- Mr. Ray Schroeder is the on-call and bus duty supervisor for today.
- Just a reminder that the ice cream fundraiser/food drive is on at lunch for high school students. One dollar/can = one scoop of ice cream, two dollars/cans = two scoops.
- Sports announcements:
- The Grade 5 & 6 Qualifying track meet is today. Students will be called to the gym at 9am.
- Congratulations to our High School Track team who competed at Zones yesterday. We walked away with 16 placings which included 7 firsts, 5 seconds, and 4 thirds. Way to go!
- Our Senior Boys Baseball game for tonight is cancelled. All players are reminded that next Wednesday is the Zone 13 playdown at Grunthal Park.
May 19
Day: 6
- Mr. Jake Spenst is the on-call and bus duty supervisor for today.
- Attention all High School students: Employment Canada will be setting up a summer employment boothe in our front foyer on Tuesday, May 25th. If you are interested in a summer job be sure to stop by and talk to them.
- Grade 5 & 6 students: please remember sunscreen, a water bottle and hats for tomorrow.
- Sports announcements:
- Grade 7 & 8 Track practice today from 4-5pm.
- Good luck to our 14 High School Track athletes at the Zones in Lac du Bonnet.
- Our Senior Boys Baseball team started their season in fine fashion last night, defeating both St. Pierre and Lorette. Good luck in next Wednesday's Zone 13 play-down.
May 18
Day: 5
- Mr. Chris Thiessen is the on-call and bus duty supervisor for today.
- A reminder to all middle years students to hand in your signed health forms and report cards to your homeroom teachers. For Grades 9-12 students, you may hand them in to the office or your homeroom teacher.
- The middle years student council is selling sundaes this Friday, May 21st. They will cost $1.00 for 2 scoops of ice cream and sundae sauce. Bring your own toppings, and if you want a float, bring your own pop. We are also asking that you bring your own spoon, bowl or cup so that, together, we can help the environment! You must pre-order in your classroom today, if you want a sundae on Friday.
- Sports announcements:
- Our Boys Baseball team plays tonight here at the park. Their first game is at 5pm vs. St. Pierre. If they win, they will play again at 7pm against Lorette. Come out and support your team! Players are asked to be at the diamond no later than 4:30 in uniform.
May 17
Day: 4
- Mrs. Kerri Schroeder is the on-call and bus duty supervisor for today.
- A reminder to all middle years students to hand in your signed health forms and report cards to your homeroom teachers. For Grades 9-12 students, you may hand them in to the office or your homeroom teacher.
- The middle years student council is selling sundaes this Friday, May 21st. They will cost $1.00 for 2 scoops of ice cream and sundae sauce. Bring your own toppings, and if you want a float, bring your own pop. We are also asking that you bring your own spoon, bowl or cup so that, together, we can help the environment! You must pre-order in your classroom today and tomorrow only, if you want a sundae on Friday.
- Sports announcements:
- There will be a Boys Baseball and a High School Track meeting in the gym at 1st break.
May 14
Day: 3
- Ms Kelly Rafferty is the on-call and bus duty supervisor for today.
- A reminder to all middle years students to hand in your signed health forms and report cards to your homeroom teachers. For Grades 9-12 students, you may hand them in to the office or your homeroom teacher.
- There is a Middle Years Student Council meeting at 12:35 in Room 201.
- All Grade 12s: Your Safe Grad money is due today, as well as your Mom's Pantry orders.
May 13
Day: 2
- Mrs. Helen Robidoux is the on-call and bus duty supervisor for today.
- Grade 12s: Get your scholarship applications in to Mr. Gerbrandt.
- Sports announcements:
- Grade 7 - 12 Track practice today from 4-5.
- Grade 7 vs Grade 8 Floor Hockey Championship at first recess.
May 12
Day: 1
- Mr. Brett Schmall is the on-call and bus duty supervisor for today.
- Grade 12s: The dead line to apply for local scholarships closes on Friday. Please get your application forms in to Mr. Gerbrandt before then. If you need a form, see Mr. Gerbrandt.
- Sports announcements:
- Grade 8 Track is cancelled for today, rescheduled for tomorrow 4-5.
- All those planning to attend the High School Track Meet next Wednesday in Lac du Bonnet are to attend a meeting in the gym at first break.
May 11
Day: 6
- Ms Heather Prior is the on-call and bus duty supervisor for today.
- Sports announcements:
- Grade 7 Track practice cancelled for today.
- Grade 9-12 Track practice today from 4-5. Students meet in the gym.
May 10
Day: 5
- Mrs. Ashley Penner is the on-call and bus duty supervisor for today.
- Reminder to all travellers: Our final pre-trip meeting in Mr. Schroeder's room at 11:40. Bring your lunch.
- Sports announcements:
- Congratulations to our runners in the Run for Mom yesterday.
- Congratulations to our Badminton duo as they competed in the Provincials in Winnipeg this past weekend. We are proud of these boys for being in the top 10 in the province.
- There will be a Grade 9-11 Girls Volleyball practice today at S.O. from 6-8. Please inform Mr. Hill if you cannot attend and bring your permission forms.
May 7
Day: 4
- Mr. Vern Neufeld is the on-call and bus duty supervisor for today.
- Reminder to all travellers: There will be a final meeting on Monday in Mr. Schroeder's room at 11:40. Bring your lunch.
- Attention High School Students: If you are volunteering to help Mr. Gerbrandt with the Grade 4 Orientation, please come to the front foyer at first break.
- Thanks to Mrs. Robidoux and Ms Rafferty for the oriental food.
- Dragon Boat participants: The bus leaves Grunthal at 9am tomorrow morning for our first practice. All must attend. Don't be late!
- Sports announcements:
- There will be a Girls Club Volleyball meeting in the gym at first break.
- Good luck to our Badminton duo as they compete in the Provincials in Winnipeg this weekend.
May 6
Day: 3
- Mr. AJ Neufeld is the on-call and bus duty supervisor for today.
- Just a reminder that sunflower seeds are not allowed inside the school.
- Today is Green Valley School's 3rd annual Open House. We welcome all our guests and hope you have a wonderful day at GVS. The visitors' lounge is open in the library from 10:00-2:00, please check out the displays. Students are reminded that the library is closed today.
- Sports announcements:
- Congratulations to the Grade 7-9 Badminton Team for their stellar performance at last night's Divisional playoffs at SRSS. Way to go!
- Varsity Badminton practice 4-6 @ S.O.
- Grade 9-12 Track & Field meeting @ first break to get your log sheets.
- Any Grade 7-9 students interested in participating in Track & Field in the gym @ first break.
May 5
Day: 2
- Mrs. Merle Mertins is the on-call and bus duty supervisor for today.
- All grades 9-12 students interested in playing chess during the lunch hour are encouraged to join the Senior Years Chess Club. The club meets on Wednesdays and Fridays from 12-12:30pm in Room 104. For more information, see Jamin, Dylan or Mr. Zwaagstra.
- Sports announcements:
- Good luck to the Grade 7-9 Badminton Team as they are travelling to the SRSS to play in the Divisional playoffs. Bus leaves at 5pm.
- There will be a Grade 9-12 Track practice from 4-5pm. If raining, will be in the gym.
- Senior Years Running Club Meeting today at 11:40 in Ms Ashton's room.
May 4
Day: 1
- Ms Lisa Limpright is the on-call and bus duty supervisor for today.
- Attention Grade 10-12 students: Would you be interested in helping out the Grade 4s as they transition to Grade 5 in our school? Volunteers are needed to help out as tour guides on our orientation evening next week. Let Mr. Gerbrandt know if you can help.
- Sports announcements:
- Congratulations to the Grade 8 Badminton Team on a strong performance at yesterday's Round Robin Division Championship. We advanced to the playoff round in three categories. Playoffs continue on Wednesday at the SRSS.
- Bike helmets are in. Any students or teachers who ordered them are to pick them up from Mr. Hill.
- Grade 9-12 Track practice tomorrow and Thursday from 4-5pm.
May 3
Day: 6
- Ms Tanis Kyle is the on-call and bus duty supervisor for today.
- This Thursday Green Valley School will be hosting our Third Annual Open House. All students are encouraged to invite their parents, grand parents and aunts & uncles to come see all the changes at GVS and to check out their classes.
- Improv Team meet in Mr. Schmall's room at 11:40.
- Congratulations to our two grade 9 girls who, out of 75 Manitoba teams who submitted original recipes, placed in the top 10 and were invited to compete this past Saturday at Polo Park Shopping Centre. They received top marks for their presentation of their drink "Starstruck"! A huge thank you goes out to the many teachers, parents and students who came out to support. Green Valley had the largest crowd there.
- Sports announcements:
- Varstiy Badminton practice from 6-8 @ S.O.
- Grade 7s, 8s, & 9s are off to Steinbach to play in the Divisional Tournament. Grade 7s are at Steinbach Junior High, Grade 8s are at SCHS and the 9s are at SRSS. Bus leaves at 5:00.
April 30
Day: 5
- Mrs. Hillier is the on-call and bus duty supervisor for today.
- Earth Day announcement: Some people run their cars on oil used at fast food restaurants!
- Green Valley School would like to wish our two grade 9 girls luck as they compete TOMORROW as one of the top 10 provincial teams in the Ultimate Mix Challenge with their original recipe "Starstruck"! Come out and support our girls! The competition runs from 1-3 pm, this Saturday, May 1st at Polo Park Shopping Centre. Bring posters, wear purple, and bring your cheering voice! We can show Winnipeg some Green Valley Spirit! See Miss Crow in the Home Ec. lab if you need more information.
- Sports announcements:
- Grade 6 Girls Volleyball 4-5:30 @ S.O.
- Grade 7 Floor Hockey 4-6 @ GVS.
- Attention golfers: Any students interested in playing in a grade 9-12 golf tournament, meet in Mr. Schroeder's room at noon today. Don't be late!
- Any boys grade 9-12 wanting to play Basketball, the gym at S.O. will be open from 6-8 tonight.
April 29
Day: 4
- Mr. Sheldon Hill is the on-call and bus duty supervisor for today.
- Reminder that tomorrow is Hat Day!
- Earth Day announcement: When plastics have the "#2" on them, they can be recycled in any recycling facility.
- Congratulations to our two grade 9 girls as they compete as top 10 provincial finalists in the Ultimate Mix Challenge with their original recipe "Starstruck"! Come out and support our girls! The competition runs from 1-3 pm, this Saturday, May 1st at Polopark Shopping Centre. Bring posters, wear purple, and bring your cheering voice! We can show Winnipeg some Green Valley Spirit! See Miss Crow in the Home Ec. lab if you need more information.
- Sports announcements:
- Grade 8 Badminton meeting for all players in Mr. Neufeld's room at first recess.
- No Girls Club Volleyball.
April 28
Day: 3
- Mr. Justin Hart is the on-call and bus duty supervisor for today.
- Earth Day announcement: Before you go to the store with your parents, make sure you have your reusable bags!
- Sports announcements:
- GVS hosted a Grade 8 & 9 Badminton Tournament last night. Congrats to all the winners!
- Grade 7 Badminton practice today 4-6 @ S.O. Students please meet in our gym prior to leaving.
- Varsity Boys Volleyball practice 8-10 @ GVS.
April 27
Day: 2
- Mrs. Sarah Harder is the on-call and bus duty supervisor for today.
- Earth Day announcement: What is a green building? A building whose construction and maintenance has a very small ecological footprint.
- Grade 12s - There a many local businesses and organizations that are offering scholarships ranging from $500 to $1500. Please talk to Mr. Gerbrandt to get an application form.
- Grad Mural Committee meeting @ 11:40 in Mr. Schmall's room.
- Sports announcements:
- Grade 8 & 9 are hosting a Badminton tournament tonight. Doubles are at GVS while Singles are at S.O. Practice 4-6 @ GVS. Players are to be at the gyms at 4:30.
- Grade 7 Badminton meeting at first recess in Ms. Limpright's room.