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dec 08

Picture Retake Day

School Council @6pm

dec 09

dec 10

dec 11

Christmas Concert @ 1:30pm

Dec 12

Jr.High at Servus Place 12pm-2:30pm

Enjoy your Weekend!

Dec 15

Wear Christmas Colours Day!

Dec 16

Christmas Sweater Day! Ugly or not

Dec 17

Opa Hot Lunch

Dress as a tree, ornament or gift!

Dec 18

Christmas Carnival!

Dress as a Christmas Character

Dec 19

Last day of classes for Winter Break!

P.J. Day!

Have a great Winter Break!

Caroling christmas countdown

Please join us on Thursday, Dec.11th at 1:30pm for our Christmas Concert!

This year we will have the pleasure of welcoming The Tubas of Saint Albert!

K-4 students will be performing popular Christmas carols

Gr.5 students will be performing on their Ukuleles

and our Gr.6 band will also be performing!

We look forward to seeing you there!

Food bank collection

Our Gr.6 class has organized a school wide food drive!

We are collecting non perishable food items from Dec.2nd till Dec.18th

Classes will be competing to bring in the most food as the winner gets to have a dodgeball game against the staff!!!!

School Council

Our next School Council meeting will be taking place on Monday, December 8th ay 6:00pm. The meeting will take place in our library. We look forward to seeing you there!

HYPE Partnership Supporting Student well-being

We’re excited to continue our partnership with HYPE (Helping Young People Excel) this year. Through the Mental Health Capacity Building Program, HYPE will be working with students every Wednesday, supporting universal and targeted social–emotional learning and well-being across all grade levels.

For Kindergarten to Grade 6, programming will take place in classrooms and will align directly with the Physical Education and Wellness curriculum, focusing on the CASEL five areas: self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, relationship skills, and responsible decision-making.

The collaboration also includes Positive Playground activities and small-group SEL sessions during lunch to help students build positive relationships and problem-solving skills.

In Junior High, HYPE will lead a Mental Health and Life Skills Series on topics such as anxiety, anger, bullying, and self-confidence, in partnership with school staff.

We’re grateful for this ongoing collaboration, which strengthens our whole-school focus on building healthy relationships and a resilient school community.

Monthly Values

December is a month that naturally draws people together, and at Guthrie School the word community carries a special weight. Many of our families serve, support, and adapt to the unique rhythms of military life—something that teaches all of us the meaning of looking out for one another. Each day, we help students learn what it means to be active, caring members of a community—supporting one another, looking after shared spaces, and building connections with new and familiar faces. Through service projects and meaningful acts of kindness, they also experience the impact they can have beyond the school building.

Throughout December, students will take part in a variety of activities that celebrate togetherness—moments that build belonging, spark joy, and strengthen the ties that make our school feel like a second home. Whether it’s participating in school-wide events, contributing to our Veterans Food Bank drive, or simply offering kindness in the hallways, we’re excited to see how our students bring the value of Community to life this month.

Thank you for the many ways you support a caring, connected school. We are grateful for each of you and wish your family a warm and joyful December.

G – Growth: Respect helps us grow by valuing the experiences and perspectives of others.
A – Accountability: Respect is shown when we take responsibility for our words and actions.
T – Teamwork: Respect strengthens collaboration and trust with others.
O – Optimism: Respect fosters positive interactions and hope in our school community.
R – Respect: This month, we focus on this value, bringing it to life through words, actions, and everyday choices.
S – Success: Respectful behavior supports a safe, supportive environment where everyone can thrive.

Together, we can help our GATORS grow into patient, respectful learners!

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

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

Inclement Weather Policy

Please click the link below to read about our Inclement Weather Policy.

Thank you

Inclement Weather Policy

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!