No Classes on Friday, May 1

There is no school on Friday, May 1, due to the Professional Development Day. Monday will be Day 2.

Sing into Spring

Please come and join us May 2nd, 2009 at 7p.m. for an evening of song & music with performances from some of the many talented students of Glen Stewart as well as local community musicians. Glen Stewart Home and School association will be holding this musical fundraiser at the Stratford Town Hall gymnasium with all money being raised supporting the music department at Glen Stewart.The Glen Stewart Strings Program and Choir will be showcasing their talents during this fundraiser. Bench seating will be provided to all children who are performing in the concert, but as we are raising funds for the music department, a donation would be greatly appreciated.Tickets are $10 for adult and $5 for child and for a limited time each adult ticket will include a free child's admission to "Anne and Gilbert".

Performers are:
Kendall Docherty and Family
Barrington Duffy and Sarah Jenkins
Mallory McInnis
Recorder Club directed by Lisa Carmody
Nicole Davies
Glen Stewart Choir directed by Ellen Davis
Island Dance Academy: Fiona Clancey, Phoebe Schneider, Katherine McEwen, Amanda Lipton, Megan Clancey and Katie Llewellyn
Kendall Docherty
Intermission
Strings Program directed by Sue Irvine
Grade 4 Strings
Grade 5 Strings
Grade 6 StringsArielle VanIderstine
Celia and Lacey Koughan
Sean White Jazz Combo: Morgan O'Leary on piano, Alex Keoughan on bass, Patrick Leclair on drums, Sean White on trumpet
Muddy Buddy:Barry O'Brien, Kirk MacKinnon, Chris LeClair, Chris MacDonald, Greg Stapleton


Thanks to our hosts Scott Chapman from Ocean 100 and Sara Fraser from CBC News:Compass
Technical production by Richie Bulger
All proceeds from this evening support the music department at Glen Stewart.
Thanks to our dedicated music teachers: Sue Irvine, Ellen Davis and Lisa Carmody
Thanks also to everyone who supported tonight's production:
The Town of Stratford who donated the gym for this evening's event
Our performers!
Sam Jeyes from PaperFlow
Sherri Bruce
Nancy Russell
Melanie Cox for decorations
Karen Clancey
Island Dance Academy
VANCO for the tulips
Murphy's Pharmacy
Stephanie Drake and Sherwood Drug Mart
Jason Hughes from the Town of Stratford
Pat Campbell
Marilyn MacLean

Morning Announcements - April 22, 2009

• No Gamesroom today.



• Today is the last day for the Jelly Bean Guessing Contest. If you haven't made your guess yet, be sure to do it today and help your choir! HINT: Think "Big"



• Choir practice at noon today. It is a special practice......yum, yum!!



• Thank you to the Breakfast Program for volunteering their time to provide a healthy breakfast for students. Just a reminder to please say 'thank-you' to our volunteers.



• Grades 5 & 6 students are reminded to bring in their permission slips for track and field. Tomorrow morning, any girls who are interested in competing for the long jump, please come to the gym at 8:10 a.m.


• Happy birthday today to Kevin in 6F and Megan in 2B!

Sing into Spring

Please come and join us May 2nd, 2009 at 7p.m. for an evening of song & music with performances from some of the many talented students of Glen Stewart as well as local community musicians.

Glen Stewart Home and School association will be holding this musical fundraiser at the Stratford Town Hall gymnasium with all money being raised supporting the music department at Glen Stewart.

The Glen Stewart Strings Program and Choir will be showcasing their talents during this fundraiser. Bench seating will be provided to all children who are performing in the concert, but as we are raising funds for the music department, a donation would be greatly appreciated.

Tickets are $10 for adult and $5 for child and for a limited time each adult ticket will include a free child's admission to "Anne and Gilbert".

To purchase tickets please fill out the form below and send into your child's teacher before April 20th and tickets will be sent home with your child on April 24th. If paying by cheque please make payable to Glen Stewart Home and School.

400 tickets are available, be sure to purchase yours early to avoid disappointment. Doors open at 6:00 p.m. and seating is not reserved, concession and 50/50 will also be available.

Thank you

Sing into Spring Ticket Order
Child's Name: __________________________
Home Room Teacher: _____________________
Number of Tickets: Adult ($10) ____ Child ($5)_____

Please make cheques payable to Glen Stewart Home & School Association