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Principal's Message - JUNE 2021
Welcome to June. Students in many grades have been learning about “similes,” which involve comparing different things using the words “like” or “as.” Well, this year has been like a roller coaster with many ups and downs. Thankfully, we have experienced more ups!
We are happy to remain optimistic, and it seems that we are ready to emerge from the restrictions and hassles of COVID-19 as we revert back to “the old normal.” As much as teaching and learning has been difficult, it’s important to pay tribute to several groups who have been part of our tremendous success:
We have fantastic students in BOTH programs, who are very dedicated to their academics, fine arts, and athletics. OVERWHELMINGLY, Gish students did extremely well with working hard to keep up with assignments!
We also have tremendous staff at ALL grades with many diverse skills. Teaching many subjects “not in our area of specialty” provided some challenges and we overcame all obstacles. We became MASTERFUL in online delivery and meeting students’ needs. Our teachers and support staff at Gish School are top-notch!
Our parents are knowledgeable, demanding, and so VERY supportive. We appreciate parental assistance and cooperation. Thank you as well for your kind words of encouragement and support, especially during COVID-19 instruction.
Lastly, we are fortunate to have excellent leadership at the Division level with St. Albert Public Schools. Their support and wisdom proved to be invaluable as we learned exactly what to do to survive with new protocols and restrictions.
I sincerely appreciate the fantastic team of individuals that we collaborate with each and every day. Thank you to our stakeholders for choosing E. S. Gish School, and for your assistance in making Gish School so successful! I feel VERY fortunate to be the Principal of such a wonderful school.
The end of the year is very near, and we still have nearly 10% of the school year remaining. We encourage students to continue to work hard. Gish School has a long history of outstanding achievement; let’s keep up the good work!
We are planning for the 2021-22 school year. We are optimistic and hopeful that regular in-person schooling will be in place right from the first day. We encourage you to choose in-person learning for next year because as good as our Division online teachers are, nothing is as good as detailed explanations from in-person teachers, as well as the fact that Cogito instruction is not available online.
We bid a fond farewell to our Grade 9 leaders; some of whom have been at Gish School for an entire decade of excellence. We trust that you will continue to experience success. Please know that we are proud of you, even from a distance!
John Strembitsky - Principal
Sue Werner - Acting Assistant Principal
Kris Horb - Assistant Principal
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Elmer S. Gish Elementary/JH School
Email: esg@spschools.org
Website: https://esgish.spschools.org/
Location: 75 Akins Drive, St. Albert, AB, Canada
Phone: 780-459-7766
Facebook: facebook.com/ElmerSGishSchool
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