Grande Cache Community High School and Sonrise Christian Program
10601 Shand Avenue T0E 0Y0 Grande Cache, AB, Canada

SonRise students today made Gingerbread houses with individually packaged items to make it COVID safe. The base was made out Rice Krispy snacks instead of graham wafers. They had so much fun!

ONLINE PARENTING SUPPORT AVAILABLE FOR FREE IN ALBERTA! Thanks to funding from the Alberta Government, support is available to parents and caregivers via two FREE evidence-based, online programs (Triple P Online and Teen Triple P Online). There are also free downloads and resources to help families to cope with the emotional challenges and ongoing effects of the COVID-19 global pandemic.... Visit the website today: https://www.triplep.online/alberta.

This week we normally would have had our SonRise Musical. We decided to share some pictures of our prior musicals. Enjoy! Merry Christmas!

DEADLINE TO ORDER: The school clothing portal closes tonight December 13 at midnight. It will reopen In January.. Class of 2021 there are hoodies for you as well. https://gcchsspiritwear2021.itemorder.com/sale

Just a reminder, our Spirit Week starts tomorrow! Check out what the days are below.

Dress as your favorite teacher today @ GCCHS and Sonrise! World Teacher Day in Mrs Bock's class.

October 5th is World Teachers Day. Thank you for all you do!

Oct 4-10 is Mental Illness Awareness Week (MIAW). It is an annual national public education campaign designed to help open the eyes of Canadians to the reality of mental illness. Grande Cache Community High School and Sonrise Christian Program is happy to be showing their support in bringing awareness to staff and students throughout this week. "We don't have to do it alone. We were never meant to." Brene Brown.

World Teacher Day is quickly approaching. On Monday, October 5th all students are welcomed to participate in Dress Like Your Favorite Teacher. Can't wait to see all the creations.

SonRise students enjoying a beautiful warm day on their lunch recess. Some students chose to play fox and rabbits.

Outdoor Theory Practice success today!! Cinnamon buns, vanilla cake, chocolate chip cookies, and brownies!

SonRise enjoyed a beautiful Fall day as they participated in their annual Terry Fox walk today. So far they have raised $325. Well done!

Good morning, What a beautiful day! Don’t forget to breathe and enjoy our beautiful surroundings. ... Have an awesome day!

GCCHS and SonRise families, let's get active in October with help from the free ParticipACTION app. The Great Big Move challenge runs from October 1- October 31 with many great prizes. The motivational content will help you sit less and move more. Even a ten-minute burst of heart-pumping movement can help you Unwind Better, Sleep Better, Focus Better and most importantly Happy Better. Because Everything gets better when you get active.... https://www.participaction.com/en-ca/programs/app

Our school was full of orange today! Every Child Matters Today, we honour the victims and survivors of residential schools, and we commit to the spirit of reconciliation and ensuring we create a future where #EveryChildMatters.

Because of COVID-19, many children are experiencing higher levels of worry and distress about going back to school. The below link, will provide you with an information sheet with some strategies to help you identify your child’s level of anxiety, and support their mental health. https://www.camh.ca//camh_covid19_infosheet-backtoschool-c

Power is back on! Classes will resume as scheduled this afternoon.

The school does not have power but classes are still in session. We will keep you updated if this changes.

PDF Coloring pages available for download https://www.urbaniskwew.com/coloring-pages ~EVERY CHILD MATTERS~ Available in English, Moose Cree, Anishnaabemowin..., Mi'kmaq and French SHARE FAR AND WIDE Orange shirt day is September 30th share~print~distribute #coloringpage #everychildmatters #artworkbyhawlii #urbaniskwew #children #orangeshirtday See more

Tomorrow is Orange Shirt Day - Every Child Matters! Don't forget to wear your orange shirt tomorrow to honour and recognize the 150,000+ Indigenous people across Canada whose lives were impacted by the residential school system.

REMINDER - Grande Cache Community High School is hosting a Virtual Post-Secondary Event on October 6th, from 6 PM to 8 PM. All grade 10, 11 and 12 families were sent an email last week. You may also register at the following link. This event is replacing the traditional event which had booths set up at the school. https://elaa.6connex.com/event/alberta/student/login

SonRise Christian Program is holding our annual Terry Fox Walk on Thursday, October 1st from 1:30-3:00. All donations for Terry Fox Foundation must be made online this year, in support of SonRise Christian Program. Please donate using this link: http://www.terryfox.ca/SonriseChristian Thanks for your support!

Attention parents: If your student attended our school last year, DO NOT complete a NEW Student Registration, you have to use the RETURNING Student Verification. Numerous emails with instructions have been emailed home, if you did not receive an email, contact the office. This also applies to Grade 9 students, they are considered a RETURNING student therefore need to complete a RETURNING student verification. If you have any questions, please call the school.

Attention all parents: All students must have their returning student verifications completed by Sept 30, 2020. If these forms are not completed by that date, students will lose access to our division technology until it is done. Multiple emails have been sent but if you did not receive an email with your child's snapcode, please contact the office.

Week of Sept 21-25 announcements: A reminder to students to ensure you sanitize your hands when entering and leaving your classroom and the school. Please wear a mask in the hallways and common areas. ... Please try and maintain social distancing at all times even if you are wearing a mask. Students must wear their masks outside on school property. Students may only enter or exit the building through the main doors. Any student wishing to add work experience to earn up to 10 credits this year if you have a job please sign up with Mrs. Mines or Ms. Kongsrud and pick up a package outside the office on the table. Orange Shirt Day is Wednesday, September 30. Grade 12s, please join Ms. Kongsrud’s Google Classroom Academic Counselor - Graduates You have been sent an invite.

Our first School Council meeting will be Tuesday, September 29th at 6 pm. It will take place virtually through google hangout. We will send out an invite to parents next week through school messenger. Please consider attending we love parent input.

GRADE TWELVES, Ms. Kongsrud has invited all grade 12s to join a Google Class, "Academic Counselor - Graduates." Please sign up as this will be used for meetings and information regarding post-secondary, scholarships, your diploma etc. FIRST GOOGLE MEET - SEPTEMBER 30, 3:30 PM