Appealing to fear isn't going to end the pandemic. Repeatedly sounding the alarm has put us through a form of exposure therapy—we’ve built up antibodies against fear. The last thing we need is a population too bored to pay attention and take action. nytimes.com/2021/12/10/opi…

WOW!! These bins were empty on Monday!! Great work Glen Allan students and staff!! Thank you so much! We have two more days on Monday, December 13th and Tuesday, December 14th to continue to bring in donations for the Strathcona Food Bank!

Our 2nd Annual Campaign to support the Strathcona Food Bank has come to an end! Thank you to all of our GLN families for your generous donations.

Informed optimism doesn’t mean you only look at the bright side. It means you don’t overlook the bright side. If you won't see possibility, you can't solve problems. If you can't imagine a best case, you don't make things better. The greatest antidote to fear is grounded hope.

The Government of Alberta has extended the Christmas break for all K-12 students. At this time, classes are scheduled to resume Monday, January 10, 2022. EIPS will send out an email message to families and staff members later this evening.

Being an introvert is not about where you get your energy. It's how you handle stimulation. Introverts are energized by people too. We’re just easily exhausted by loud parties, close talkers, and endless houseguests. I'm not antisocial. I'm pro-quiet. #worldintrovertday

Across 🇨🇦 young athletes have put their skills to the test and the time has come to see who the new 30 RBC Future Olympians will be!🤩 Tune in live - 10pm ET on Friday after the Toronto Raptors game on TSN for the #RBCTrainingGround Final📺 The future is bright for these🌟

It’s Bell Let’s Talk Day! Check out how these celebrities look after their own mental health and join the conversation. For each video view, Bell donates an additional 5¢ to Canadian mental health initiatives. #BellLetsTalk

GLN is spreading love and supporting our community by Adopting a Senior for Valentine’s Day! Elk Island Public Schools #spreadkindness

GLN students shared some extra love and cheer, creating Valentine cards for local seniors! Elk Island Public Schools

A big misconception is that you need to feel good to get going. You don't. It's often the other way around: You need to get going to give yourself a chance at feeling good. Motivation often follows action. Here's my essay The New York Times on behavioral activation:nytimes.com/2022/02/13/opi…

Staff at Glen Allan are ready to welcome students for Dress As Your Favourite Book Character Day! Can you guess our book characters? Elk Island Public Schools

📚👑Some of us were even twinning👑📚

Glen Allan families, we are so grateful for YOU and all that YOU do! Thank you for all of the ways you support us and all of our students. Please enjoy this short video as a token of our appreciation! glenallanelementary.ca/home/news/post…

Glenda, Glen and their 5 goslings, along with 3 orphaned goslings were relocated from our courtyard to our school yard by WILDNorth yesterday afternoon. We wish them well! glenallanelementary.ca/home/news/post…

On the plane to Hawaii in 2016 Nadim Chin and I chatted about this. In 2019 we filmed it to be released in 2020 to showcase the Ol’96er. Delayed due to COVID. Now in 2022 it’s finally out and I’m excited for everyone to check it out! November Project CAN

We’re 99.99% sure you’re in this video. #ItsYourRun

Looking for the good in others doesn’t make you naive. It means you’re not cynical. Recognizing people’s strengths doesn’t deny their flaws. It reveals their potential to overcome their flaws. Those who refuse to see the good in others fail to bring out the best in others.

Happy Read In Week from Glen Allan Elementary! Can you Guess Who??

We commemorated Remembrance Day today with a beautiful assembly and we hope families will take time on November 11 to honour those who sacrificed so much for our freedom.