The Grizzly Gazette Oct 27 – 31

Dear Gibson Families,

It’s hard to believe we’re already heading into the end of October! The school is full of energy and excitement as we get ready for Spirit Week and Halloween next week. It’s been wonderful to see students showing kindness, creativity, and school pride in so many ways this fall.

Looking ahead, a quick reminder that individual photo retakes will take place on November 4 for anyone who missed picture day or would like a retake.

Thank you for continuing to stay connected, support one another, and take part in our school events. We’re looking forward to a fun week ahead and a great start to November!

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SPIRIT WEEK

Next week is Spirit Week!
Let’s show our Grizzly pride and have some fun together:

  • Monday, Oct 27: Comfy Day

  • Tuesday, Oct 28: Jersey Day

  • Wednesday, Oct 29: Twin Day

  • Thursday, Oct 30: Spooky Colours

  • Friday, Oct 31: Halloween

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.

 

FROM OUR PAC

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 by Nov 18 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

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

 

 

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
  • FSAs Oct 1 – Nov 10
  • Spirit Week – Twin Day
  • Grade 7 volleyball practice after school

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

MONDAY, NOV 3

  • Adoption and Permanency Awareness Month
  • Indigenous Disability Awareness Month
  • Grade 7 volleyball practice after school

TUESDAY, NOV 4

  • Adoption and Permanency Awareness Month
  • Indigenous Disability Awareness Month
  • Individual Photo Retakes
  • Grade 6 Volleyball Game at Annieville
  • Grade 7 Volleyball Home Game vs Annieville
  • PAC meeting at 6pm

WEDNESDAY, NOV 5

  • Adoption and Permanency Awareness Month
  • Indigenous Disability Awareness Month
  • Grade 7 volleyball practice after school

THURSDAY, NOV 6

  • Adoption and Permanency Awareness Month
  • Indigenous Disability Awareness Month
  • Grade 6 Volleyball Home Game vs Richardson
  • Grade 7 Volleyball Game at Richardson
  • Stem at Delview (kids gather and wait in the library)

FRIDAY, NOV 7

  • Adoption and Permanency Awareness Month
  • Indigenous Disability Awareness Month
  • PAC Hot Lunch

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