REMINDER: Friday January 31 is a PA Day across LKDSB!
It's also Kindergarten Registration Open House Day at ALL of our Elementary Schools.
For more information, please visit www.LKDSB.net/Kindergarten
We are offering a Virtual Learning Option for both elementary and secondary students (Grades 4-12) in the 2025-2026 school year! 🎓
✅ Current virtual learners will be automatically pre-registered for the following year.
✅ No action needed if your child stays in their current learning format.
✅ Want to switch? Make sure to notify your child’s school by February 28, 2025.
🔗 For more details, please visit: https://www.lkdsb.net/article/7476
We are thrilled to announce that Subway will be joining our weekly food offerings at Gregory Drive Public School! Starting Monday, February 10th, students will have the opportunity to enjoy delicious Subway subs delivered during the first nutrition break.
Here are the details:
• When: Every Monday throughout the school year except on days when school is closed to students i.e., Monday, February 17th.
• Options: Ham, turkey, or veggie subs with a choice of mustard, mayonnaise, or sub sauce. Sauces will be served on the side.
• Cost: $6.00 per sub.
• Payment: Orders can be placed through School Cash Online.
Important Notes:
• Orders for February Subway days must be completed by the Thursday prior to each delivery date. For example, orders for Monday, February 10th, must be submitted by Thursday, February 6th.
• Moving forward, Subway payments can be made at the same time as pizza or hot dog orders.
We hope your children enjoy this new addition to our food program. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact the school office.
Thank you for your continued support!
CKSS Open House is one week away!
"Battle Bots" in the Learning Commons with Mr. Martin! Groups worked together to prepare "Dash & Dot" coding robots for battle. Then, they took turns operating them in order to knock down the flags of their opponents!
It was finally warm enough to get outside and enjoy the snow!
Our Sr. Boy's basketball team had a strong victory last night against Victor Lauriston. Keep it up Grizzlies!
Our Sr. Girl's basketball team was in action last night against Victor Lauriston. They fought hard and played well. Great job girls! The Sr. Boy's basketball team is taking on Victor Lauriston tonight.
The Lambton Kent District School Board (LKDSB) is excited to introduce MyLKDSB, a new app designed to keep LKDSB families and community partners better connected and informed. Launched alongside the board's refreshed website, MyLKDSB offers a modern and streamlined communication tool that makes it easier than ever to stay up to date on everything happening within the board and at individual schools.
The app, which is available for download on the iOS App Store and Android Play Store, allows users to customize their experience by following the board and any specific school(s) of their choosing, ensuring they receive the most relevant information. With just the click of a button, notifications can be set up for individual schools, so families can receive updates on important events, school news, and more, directly to their devices. This app empowers families to stay in the loop on a variety of school-related activities, from registration details, special event reminders, important announcements, and more!
Winter Carnival is just around the corner! A week full of engaging, French-inclusive cultural activities has been planned for your child, from February 10th to 13th.
As part of our kick-off to Winter Carnival, on February 10th, students will have the chance to enjoy a warm cup of hot chocolate from Tim Hortons and/or a delicious beavertail donut from Maple City Bakery! Hot chocolate is $2.00 per cup, and beavertail donuts are $3.00 each. All orders must be placed through School Cash Online by Wednesday, February 5th, 2025.
Don’t miss out!
Attention all Grade 8 students and families: Making the move to high school is an exciting step that marks the beginning of a new chapter. The "Creating Pathways to Success Transition Guide for Grade 8 Students and Families" is designed to address any questions and provide necessary information to support a smooth and successful transition from elementary to secondary school.
Check it out, here: https://apptegy-documents-can-prod.s3.ca-central-1.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/1000008/LKD/8279/Grade_8_to_9_Transition_Guide_2024-2025__1_.pdf
The January Newsletter has been uploaded to the GDPS website. You can access the newsletter through the Gregory Drive Public School Website, https://lambtonkentdistrictpublicboardon.sites.thrillshare.ca/o/gregorydrive.
Do you have a child who will be turning 4 in 2025? Get Started with Lambton Kent District School Board! ✅
Come visit your new school and meet our awesome staff.
Register today at www.LKDSB.net/Kindergarten 👋🏾
We can't wait to meet you! 🤩
LKDSB secondary schools are hosting special information nights in the new year to help make the transition from elementary to secondary school as smooth and exciting as possible. You'll meet our amazing staff, discover the wide range of courses, extracurricular activities, and hands-on learning experiences available, and find out what makes each school community truly unique.
Check out the most recent news announcement on our website to find out when your school is hosting.
We can't wait to welcome you!
On behalf of the Gregory Drive Public School staff, we want to wish you a very peaceful and joyous holiday season. We hope you all have the opportunity to rest, relax, and enjoy quality time with family and friends.
We look forward to seeing you back on January 6th, 2025.
Thank you to Mr. Schoger and the Grizzly Guides for their outstanding leadership in organizing and managing this year's food, toiletry, and sock drive. We also extend our heartfelt gratitude to the entire school community for your incredible generosity. Thanks to your support, Gregory Drive Public School donated an impressive 534 pairs of socks to Hope Haven, along with 567 food and toiletry items to Outreach for Hunger. Your kindness and compassion continue to make a meaningful impact in our community. Great work Grizzlies!
The Grizzlies are having a blast in the snow today as they enjoy the last day of school before winter break!
It was an incredible evening for our FDK to Grade 3 students who performed, "The Grumps of Ring-a-Ding Town, for the school community. Thank you to all of the staff and students for their hard work and commitment as well as to the Gregory Drive community for their support. Go Grizzlies!
🟢Get Moving, Get Messy, Get Loud, Get Started with LKDSB! 🔵
If your child will be turning 4 or 5 by December 31, 2025 - you can register today! Visit www.LKDSB.net/Kindergarten and follow the 3 easy steps.
We can't wait to meet you!
Kindergarten registration for the 2025-2026 school year is now open! If your child will be 4 or 5 by December 31, 2025, visit www.LKDSB.net/Kindergarten and follow the simple steps to register.
Gregory Drive Public School is excited to invite all future Grizzlies and their families to our first Kindergarten Open House on Thursday, January 30th, 2025 from 4:00pm - 7:00pm as well as Friday, January 31st, 2025 from 9:00am - 3:00pm.
