The Grizzly Gazette Oct 20 – 24

Dear Gibson Families,

What a wonderful, colourful week this will be!

We are delighted to share that we will be celebrating Diwali, the Festival of Lights, as a school community on Monday, October 20th. This important holiday symbolizes the triumph of light over darkness, and we are excited to acknowledge and celebrate it together. Students are encouraged to come dressed in clothing that makes them feel for the day!

A huge thank you goes out to our Student Leadership Club for organizing our upcoming Spirit Week (starting Monday, October 27th)! These fun days truly help build excitement and school spirit.

Diwali at Gibson

We are excited to recognize and acknowledge Diwali together at school on Monday, October 20!

Here are a few highlights of what’s planned:

  • Dress with Joy: Students are encouraged to come dressed in whatever makes them feel happy and festive.

  • Hallway of Lights: A special hallway display will be set up for classes to enjoy.

  • Sharing and Learning: In the days leading up to Diwali, student leaders will visit classrooms to share about the holiday, and we’ll also have daily announcements with fun facts and celebrations.

  • Gym Access: The gym will be open at recess and lunch for students who want a safe space to enjoy their special clothing without worrying about it getting dirty.

We look forward to celebrating this important holiday as a school community and sharing in the joy and learning with all our students!

Halloween Guidelines

We are excited to let you know that our Halloween Parade will take place on October 31 at 2:15 PM! Our primary classes will participate in this fun event, which will conclude in the gym where parents are welcome to join us and take photos! If the parade ends before 3:00 please wait until the 3:00 bell to pick up your children. This will help minimize classroom disruptions. 

As Halloween approaches, we want to remind families of the importance of choosing costumes that are fun, safe, and respectful for everyone in our community.

Costumes that use traditional clothing, cultural symbols, or stereotypes can hurt people, even if unintentionally, and show disrespect to members of our community. Similarly, costumes that represent a culture, nationality, or group you do not belong to, or that make light of traumatic events or sensitive topics (such as mental health, sexual orientation, or traumatic historical events), are not appropriate for school.

Choosing costumes that don’t use or make fun of someone else’s culture demonstrates kindness, respect, and care for everyone in our school. This expectation aligns with our school’s code of conduct, and students whose costumes are harmful to others may be asked to change or remove them.

A few additional reminders:

  • Costumes should not be overly scary.

  • Toy weapons should be left at home.

  • If you’re unsure whether a costume is suitable for school, please reach out to your child’s teacher.

Thank you for your support in helping us make Halloween a creative, fun, and positive experience for all students.

PAC UPDATES

Hot Lunch: Nov 7  Boston Pizza – Order Deadline on MunchaLunch Oct 28

PAC Online Spirit Wear Sale – Order Deadline Oct 28

PAC Purdy’s Holiday Fundraiser Go to https://fundraising.purdys.com/1765323-129750 Campaign # 68761 Ordering deadline Nov 24

PAC Photo Night Fundraiser- Nov 25 Reserve your time slot https://www.htphotog.com/booking-calendar/ go to “November 25th, 2025-Gibson Elementary School-Holiday Family Portrait Fundraisers”

PAC Meeting Nov 4 @6pm School Library

GM Minutes Oct 7,2025

If you have any questions about upcoming events or PAC info please email gibsonpacgeneral@gmail.com for details.

 

Volleyball Schedule

 

 

MONDAY, OCT 20

  • Women’s History Month
  • Diwali – Students may dress in something that brings them joy
  • PAC Student Appreciation Diwali

TUESDAY, OCT 21

  • Women’s History Month
  • Grade 6 Volleyball Game at Gray
  • Grade 7 Volleyball Home Game vs Gray

WEDNESDAY, OCT 22

  • Women’s History Month
  • Rosh Hashanah

THURSDAY, OCT 23

  • Women’s History Month
  • STEM at Delview at 3:15

FRIDAY, OCT 24

  • Pro D Day – No School for Students

MONDAY, OCT 27

  • Women’s History Month
  • Canadian School Library Day
  • Spirit Week – Comfy Day

TUESDAY, OCT 28

  • Women’s History Month
  • Spirit Week – Jersey Day
  • Grade 6 Volleyball Home Game vs Hellings
  • Grade 7 Volleyball Game at Hellings
  • STEM at Delview at 3:15

WEDNESDAY, OCT 29

  • Women’s History Month
  • Spirit Week – Twin Day

THURSDAY, OCT 30

  • Women’s History Month
  • Spirit Week – Spooky Colours
  • Grade 6 Volleyball Game at Brooke
  • Grade 7 Volleyball Home Game vs Brooke

FRIDAY, OCT 31

  • Women’s History Month
  • Halloween
  • PAC Staff Appreciation – Halloween
  • Halloween Parade at 2:15
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