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Sept 08

Sept 09

Sept 10

Volleyball Tryouts 3-4pm

Sept 11

Volleyball Tryouts 3-4pm

Sept 12

Have a great Long weekend!

Sept 15

PD Day

No School

sept 16

Toonies for Terry being collected all week at morning recess

sept 17

sept 18

Volleyball @ Legal School 1:30pm-5:30pm

sept 19

Enjoy your Weekend!

Toonies for terry

From Thursday Sept. 11th till Thursday Sept. 25th, 5Q and 2M will be collecting toonies for Terry Fox. Students can bring in a toonie and write their name on a paper shoe, to show support for the Terry Fox Foundation.

Our Terry Fox run will be taking place on Thursday Sept. 25th in the afternoon.

Before 8:30am Reminder

Just a reminder to all families, that there is no supervision outside before the 8:30am bell. All children will be the responsibility of their parents/guardians during this time.

Thank you

Guthrie School

School Council Meeting

Join our School Council and help contribute to a positive school environment! Our first meeting of the year will take place on Monday October 7th at 6:00pm here in our wonderful library!

School Council AGM: With positions available

Following the School Council meeting there will be a Fundraising Committee AGM taking place!

We look forward to seeing you all there!

cell phone policy update

Dear Guthrie Parents/Guardians

I would like to let you know that we have made the following changes to our phone policy at the school.

All phones are secured in student lockers from 8:30am until 3:00pm.

If the students are leaving school property at lunch they can take their phones with them. The phone needs to be returned to their lockers as soon as the student returns to school. The school has provided locks for student lockers this year to ensure phones are secure.

If students do not follow the rules, the school will take the following steps:

First Offence:

The phone is turned into the office. The phone will be returned to the student at the end of the day.

Second Offence:

The phone is turned into the office. Parents are contacted and will need to pick up their student's phone at school.

Third Offence:

The student will be suspended in-school for one day.

Last year, we had very few problems with phones in our school.

This change brings our school policy in line with other Junior High Schools in our division and emerging research showing that our students need to spend less time on their screen and more time interacting with peers and adults.

Thank you for your continued support.

Jason Wiks

Principal

Guthrie School

Hello Guthrie Families

Hello Guthrie families,

My name is Lori Kieftenbeld (or Mrs. K), and I am so excited to be joining the Guthrie School community this year! Over the past ten years in Sturgeon Public Schools, I’ve had the privilege of working with students from Pre-K to Grade 9, both in the classroom and in leadership roles. Most recently, I served as Vice Principal at Ochre Park School in Redwater, and I’m thrilled to continue in this role at Guthrie for the upcoming school year.

What I love most about my work is building strong relationships with students, staff, and families. I believe every child deserves to feel a true sense of belonging at school, and I am committed to working together as a collaborative team to create a welcoming, inclusive, equitable, safe, and healthy environment—one that respects diversity and fosters belonging for all.

I’m really looking forward to getting to know you, working alongside you, and celebrating the wonderful things happening here at Guthrie.

See you soon,
Lori

Gator Vibe

Building the GATOR Vibe at Guthrie

This year, we are excited to introduce the GATOR program as a school-wide initiative that brings all of our students, K–9, together around a shared culture of leadership, community, and belonging. Throughout the year, all students will participate in Social Emotional Learning, school-wide activities, and assemblies that embrace what it means to be a GATOR. Stay tuned as we celebrate monthly themes that highlight individuality, pride, and the unique spirit of Guthrie School!

For our Junior High students, the GATOR program also includes a new class that blends Physical Education and Wellness outcomes. The GATOR classes will focus on leadership, teamwork, and problem solving. On Friday afternoons, all Junior High students will gather for activities, workshops, guest speakers, and experiences designed to build real-world skills and resilience.

The GATOR program supports our division’s goals of Empowered Learning, Healthy Communities, and Future Readiness, ensuring that all Guthrie students are prepared to thrive in a safe, respectful, and collaborative learning environment

TCIS At Sturgeon Public Schools

At Guthrie School, we are committed to fostering safe, supportive, and inclusive learning environments for all students. One of the key tools we use to achieve this is the Therapeutic Crisis Intervention for Schools (TCIS) system. TCIS is a trauma-informed, division-wide framework designed to help staff prevent crises, de-escalate potential conflicts, and support students in developing healthy emotional regulation and coping skills. This system not only enhances safety and well-being but also promotes stronger relationships between students, staff, and families.

Counsellor Corner

In addition to my role as Vice Principal, I am excited to also be serving as Guthrie’s School Counsellor this year. In this role, I’ll be working closely with students, staff, and families to support wellness, learning, and a strong sense of community.

Each month, we’ll shine a spotlight on a school-wide value. For September, our focus is belonging. Belonging means feeling accepted, valued, and connected- something we all want for our children. Families are an essential part of this, and the conversations you have at home help reinforce what we’re building together at school.

Here are a few simple ways to explore belonging with your child:

Ask, “Who made you feel welcome at school today? How did you help someone else feel included?”
Share a personal story about a time when you felt a strong sense of belonging.
Brainstorm small acts of kindness that help others feel they belong—like saving a seat, inviting someone new to join in, or offering a helping hand.

I look forward to working alongside you this year to help every Gator find their place, their purpose, and their people here at Guthrie.

Warmly,
Lori

Hot lunch

Guthrie School will be offering hot lunch through Healthy Hunger again this year! Lunches can be ordered online by visiting the Healthy Hunger website. The attached picture is a guide to show you how to register. Click the link below to get started!

Oct. 1st- Nitza Pizza

Oct. 15th- KFC

Oct. 31st- Crumbl Cookies (Treat Day)

Nov. 5th- Tim Hortons

Nov. 19th- Subway

Dec. 3rd- Edo

Dec. 17th- Opa

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Jan. 7th- Mucho Burrito

Jan. 21st- Boardwalk Burgers

Feb. 4th- McDonalds

Feb. 18th- Pita Pit

Mar. 4th- IHop

Mar. 18th- Famoso

Apr. 8th- Church's Chicken

Apr. 22nd- Panago

May 6th- Dairy Queen

May 20th- Booster Juice

https://healthyhunger.ca/

SPS Volunteer Guidelines and confidentiality agreement

Dear Sturgeon Public Schools Families,

We are grateful for the contributions of our volunteers who play a vital role in our school programs. To ensure a safe and supportive environment, all volunteers must complete the annual SPS Volunteer Guidelines and Confidentiality Agreement and adhere to confidentiality standards in line with the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FOIP). Additionally, roles involving sole supervision, such as field trips or coaching, require a criminal record check and vulnerable sector verification, renewed every three years.

The annual SPS Volunteer Guidelines and Confidentiality Agreement will be available for parents to complete through PowerSchool, where you normally complete permission forms. Volunteering is a privilege managed by the school Principal, who ensures that all volunteer work supports school staff efforts. We value your dedication and commitment to our students, our schools and our communities and look forward to continuing to welcome you into our schools.

For further details, please find the updated Administrative Procedure 315: Volunteers and its new exhibit - SPS Volunteer Guidelines and Confidentiality Agreement on our website.

Thank you for making a difference!

Sturgeon Public Schools

Operation Education by Boston pizza

Operation Education by Boston Pizza is in effect! Now until the end of June 2025 you can save your receipts from any Boston Pizza location and bring them into the office to help raise money for our school. Namao Centre location (located at 16521 97th Street) has a box labelled Guthrie right at the till. We appreciate your support!