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2021
Grade 1H Scavenger Hunt!
Posted on March 18 2021Grade 1H are SHAPE-TASTIC scavenger hunters! They searched for 2-D shapes around the school today!
Parent-Teacher Interviews K-6 March 24th, 2021
Posted on March 17 2021This year parent-teacher interviews will look a little different due to COVID restrictions. They will be done by phone. Gr. K-6 interviews Date - Wednesday March 24 Time: 5:30-8:00pm https://www.schoolinterviews.ca/code…
Shamrock shakes made by the Grade 7s to celebrate…
Posted on March 17 2021
St. Patrick's Day for the grade 3s!
Posted on March 17 2021The Grade 3s were lucky today as they each got a real loonie in their traps they made for their building unit. The leprechaun left a message they had to make sense of as well!
Virtual Kindergarten Registration Meeting Tonight!
Posted on March 16 2021A virtual, preliminary Kindergarten registration night will be held for parents tonight, March 16, 2021 from 7:00 P.M - 7:30 P.M. Please join us at the following link to get more information and ask questions.…
School Council Meeting RESCHEDULED to Thursday April…
Posted on March 16 2021Please note that the school council meeting scheduled for Thursday Mach 18th, 2021 has been rescheduled to Thursday April 15th, 2021 at 7:00pm. This will be done virtually so everyone who would like to…
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Grande Prairie Information…
Posted on March 15 2021Big Brothers Big Sisters of Grande Prairie & Area will be offering an information session to those interested in joining as a volunteer, or as a mentee! This program is new to our community, please join…
Farewell to Pam Thackeray!
Posted on March 12 2021Fox Creek School thanks Pam Thackeray for all of her service with our school. We wish her and her family well wishes and good luck on their new adventure!
Discover Concordia at Info Night - Tonight!
Posted on March 11 2021Our Discover Concordia at Info Night event will be taking place tonight, March 11th, from 5pm to 7:30pm. This is a great opportunity for students to learn about our programs at our faculty presentations,…
ScholarTree Scholarship Listing 2021
Posted on March 10 2021With the March/Spring break approaching, we wanted to share a list of scholarships (over 550 awards totaling over $1,300,000) that are available to students over the break. March Break Scholarships
Science 10 Roller Coasters
Posted on March 10 2021Science 10 students examine potential and kinetic energy by designing, building, and testing creative Roller Coasters. It was great to see their engagement in Physics concepts.
KG online registration letter 2021-2022
Posted on March 9 2021Please visit this link for 2021-2022 Kindergarten registration!!
Celebrating our Substitute Teachers!
Posted on March 8 2021Thank you to all of our substitute teachers! Whether you are coming to the rescue in person, or online, you provide incredible support to NGPS students and staff year-round. You are a crucial member of…
Brighten Your Day with Colors!
Posted on March 5 2021A few High School Students, along with Mr. Dinel, got in the "Bright It Up" spirit. We can't wait to see all the colors of Spring.
Grade 9 Phys Ed. enjoying the beautiful weather and…
Posted on March 5 2021Take advantage of the nicer weather and get outside to enjoy your surroundings. Grade 9 students had a blast snowshoeing yesterday in Gym.
Gr. 7-12 Parent Teacher Interviews
Posted on March 3 2021This year parent-teacher interviews will look a little different due to COVID restrictions. They will be done by phone. Gr. 7-12 interviews Date - Wednesday March 10th Time: 5:30-8:00 https://www.schoolinterviews.ca/…
3 Fresh Scholarship Picks Just For You!
Posted on March 3 2021ScholarTree Weekly Roundup Lift Parts Express Scholarship Deadline June 29, 2021 Distance 360 Education Scholarship Deadline Oct. 29, 2021 Annual Shim Law Scholarship Deadline June 29, 2021
Planning for Student Success: share your feedback…
Posted on February 26 2021Your Voice Matters Northern Gateway Public Schools seeks your input as we plan for the 2021-22 school year and beyond. Your feedback as students, parents, staff and leaders is an important part of our…
March Parent Newsletter 2021
Posted on February 26 2021Please read our March Parent newsletter for all the latest school news!
SADD Alberta
Posted on February 26 2021
Ms. Slocum Gr. 3 Art Class!!
Posted on February 26 2021The Grade 3s are hoping March comes in like a LION and out like a LAMB!! We learned that this means that the superstition says the ‘if the weather is bad at the beginning of March it will be nice for…
Lakeland Program Info Session
Posted on February 26 2021
Legion Remembrance Day Poster & Literacy Contest Winners
Posted on February 24 20212019 Winners Intermediate Poem 1st Mason Mohler 2nd Hayden Bingham Honourable Mention Althea Lopez Intermediate Essay 1st Hope Johanson* 2nd Kiya Boden Honourable Mention Chloe Coughlin Intermediate…
3 Fresh Scholarship Picks Just For You!
Posted on February 24 2021ScholarTree Weekly Roundup Stacey Levitt Memorial Award Deadline Feb.27, 2021 Distance 360 Education Scholarship Deadline Oct.29, 2021 Annual Shim Law Scholarship Deadline June 29, 2021
2G Supporting Pink Shirt Day!!
Posted on February 24 20212G wore their Pink Shirts to show their support for a welcoming, caring, respectful and safe world!
Electric Car Garage
Posted on February 24 2021During the coldest weeks of February, the Grade 5 class was having fun with the Electric Car Garage project, a TELUS World of Science virtual program. Each student received a kit containing all the…
Big Brothers Big Sisters
Posted on February 24 2021Great news! Big Brothers Big Sisters is coming to Fox Creek! Thanks to community partner CO-OP New Horizon, the Grande Prairie branch has been able to expand into our community. Please see the attached…
Gr.6D hang inspirational quotes around the school!!
Posted on February 23 2021The Grade 6 Dinel class selected inspirational quotes that promote fairness, respect, equity and trustworthiness. We hung them around the school. We hope to inspire others to always do their best!…
1H are writing their own books!!
Posted on February 23 2021Look out world 1H is starting to write their own books! We love be able to use our Chromebook for writing time. We are learning all about the Book Creator app this week!
Fox Creek School Parent Council Logo Contest
Posted on February 23 2021
Virtual Book Fair!
Posted on February 23 2021https://virtualbookfairs.scholastic.ca/pages/5156232
Please review door entry and start times!
Posted on February 23 2021A reminder of the staggered start times and doors for students!! Please make sure you are only entering in the door that your grade is scheduled for!! Thank- You!
Cobblestone Collectives: Grade 6S took a virtual art…
Posted on February 23 2021Paint Like a Pro virtual art class using google drawings.
Pink Shirt Day is Feb 24!
Posted on February 23 2021Pink Shirt Day is an anti-bullying movement that began in 2007 when a student in Nova Scotia was bullied for wearing a pink shirt to school. Since then, Pink Shirt Day has been recognized annually around…
Attention Grade 12s !
Posted on February 22 2021All grade 12's are invited to the Student Learning Commons for a short presentation by Mrs. Hodges on applying for scholarships on Thursday, February 25 at 11:40
Landing of NASA's rover!
Posted on February 18 2021Ms. Slocum’s grade 3s are ready to witness the landing of NASA’s rover!
ERA Scholarship!!
Posted on February 17 2021In the coming weeks, ERA will be holding it’s second scholarship competition for high school and college students. ERA likes to get the community involved in many ways throughout the year. This competition…
Sweet Treats!
Posted on February 17 2021We had a sweet time in the Foods room! In the cupcake decorating contest Jayce, Ryan and Carter won in grade 7. Li-Am and Ava won in grade 9.
6S & TELUS World of Science!
Posted on February 16 20216S made gliders with a virtual field trip with TELUS World of science. They then took them for a test flight!!
Happy Valentine’s Day from 2G!
Posted on February 12 2021
1H Valentine Fun!
Posted on February 12 20211H had a fun Valentine’s Day estimation activity! They had to estimate then count how many candy hearts fit in the hearts. Best part of the day, is when a student says they are having so much fun with…
Gr3 : When Science and Music class come together!!
Posted on February 12 2021Grade 3 students created their own sound instruments in Science to bring together Science and Music class. The students did a fantastic job and came up with some very creative ideas.
Snakes and Ladders Math Game!!
Posted on February 11 2021The Grade 1/2's were practicing their near doubles addition facts by playing Snakes and Ladders.
Mental Health Seminar Series!
Posted on February 10 2021Mental Health seminar series. It is completely free to attend, and offered over zoom. Participants can register for as many or as little sessions as they are interested in. Vince is a registered psychologist…
BOKS Kids!!
Posted on February 10 20212G had a blast today with Lauren from BOKS kids! It was fun to participate in some new inside activities with these extremely cold temperatures outside! BOKS is a free physical activity program that…
8 Fresh Scholarship Picks Just For You!
Posted on February 10 2021ScholarTree Weekly Roundup Scholarships Ending Soon!! Foundation Scholarships Deadline Feb.14th, 2021 Diversity Scholarship Deadline Feb.16th, 2021 Schulich Leader Scholarship Deadline Feb.17th, 2021…
Grad 2021 Jostens Grad Rings
Posted on February 9 2021Grade 12 students and parents, please click here for information on how to DESIGN & ORDER your Grad ring. Discount offer available until February 26, 2021.
February Parent Newsletter 2021
Posted on January 28 2021Please read our February Parent Newsletter for all the latest school news!
1H Math Fun!
Posted on January 28 20211H used their new chrome books to practice addition facts today! Mrs. Hibbs learned about a new math website in her PD today and had to show her eager mathematicians grade ones! They cannot wait to work…