February is I Love To Read Month all across Canada.  Here are 10 benefits of reading:

1. Kids who read often and widely, get better at it.

2. Reading exercises our brains.

3. Reading improves concentration.

4. Reading teaches children about the world around them.

5. Reading improves a child's vocabulary and leads to more highly-developed language skills.

6. Reading develops a child's imagination.

7. Reading helps kids develop empathy.

8. Children who read do better at school.

9. Reading is a great form of entertainment.

10. Reading relaxes the body and calms the mind.

​The Grade 8 students will be participating in 17 Shops classes at Gimli High School.

The dates are as follows:

February 3, 10, 24;

March 2, 9, 16, 23;

April 6, 13, 20, 27;

May 4, 11, 25;

June 1, 8 and 5.

- When the temperature reaches - 40°C or - 45°C with wind-chill, Evergreen School Division will make the decisions regarding school closure.

- Once the decision is made, it will be aired on the radio and posted on the ESD website and the WBS website.

- If the temperature is colder than -27°C with or without wind-chill, the principal will make the decision regarding indoor recesses.

- Students need to come to school prepared to be outside for breaks.  It's important to dress in layers and ensure there are extra mitts, hats, etc. in your child's backpack.

- Speaking of cold …  Does your child need a coat for the winter??   What about boots?? Help with this is only a phone call away… Evergreen Basic Needs has coats and boots of all sizes for distribution. Just give them a call at 642 9736. Donations of boots and coats gratefully accepted as well. We want everyone to be warm this winter.

​Our middle years students will be starting basketball.

Tournament dates for 7-8 are as follows:

January 23, 2020 - 12 to 6

February 6, 2020 - 12 to 6

March 4, 2020 - 9 to 3

Grade 5-6 will have their tournament on March 26, 2020 from 9 to 3.

​Basketball Practices for the boys will take place on:

Tuesdays - 3:30 to 5:00 p.m.

Fridays - 1:10 to 1:40 p.m.

Basketball Practices for the girls will take place on:

Wednesdays - 1:10 to 1:40 p.m.

Thursdays - 3:30 to 4:30 (starting January 30th)