Week-at-a-Glance
| Monday, Oct 5 | |
| Tuesday, Oct 6 | Toonie Tuesday (Grade 7 Fundraiser-After School) |
| Wednesday, Oct 7 | Please sign up for Parent-Teacher Conferences on Parent Connect. |
| Thursday, Oct 8 | |
| Friday, Oct 9 |
Upcoming Dates: 
- Monday, Oct 12- Thanksgiving Monday (No School)
- Wednesday, Oct 14-Parent-Teacher Conferences (2pm Dismissal)
- Thursday, Oct 15-Parent-Teacher Conferences (2pm Dismissal)
- Friday, Oct 23 – Provincial Pro D Day (No School)
Staffing Updates:
We are pleased to share a few staffing updates and welcome some new members to our Gibson team!
We would like to formally welcome Ms. Nicole Ratel to our Grade 5/6 class. Ms. Ratel has been supporting the class since the beginning of September, and we are very happy to have her join our Gibson family.
We would also like to welcome Ms. Jennifer Sommerville, who will be joining us on Wednesday afternoons to teach PE to some of our primary classes. We are excited to have her join our Gibson team!
Truth and Reconciliation Walk and Ceremony
On Tuesday, September 29, as part of its ongoing commitment to supporting Indigenous Reconciliation, the district will host its third annual Walk for Truth and Reconciliation. Students and staff across the district will participate in a walk to honour the legacy of Residential school survivors and raise awareness about the importance of Reconciliation in Canada. Each school is organizing its own walk. Please encourage your child to wear orange to school on Tuesday, September 29th.
Tuesday, September 30 marks the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and Orange Shirt Day. The school will be closed. If you’re wondering what you can do to recognize and honour the day, here are a few simple steps towards Reconciliation:
- Discover whose traditional territory you’re living or working on and then learn about those Nations. Both the Tsawwassen First Nation (TFN) (https://tsawwassenfirstnation.com/) and Musqueam Indian Band (https://www.musqueam.bc.ca/) websites have information about who they are and their histories.
- Check out the 94 Truth and Reconciliation Calls to Action (https://ehprnh2mwo3.exactdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Calls_to_Action_English2.pdf) Ask yourself if there is one Call that you can commit to acting on.
- As many of us celebrate the back-to-school season, stop, and reflect on why it may not be easy for everyone. Find out more about Phyllis Webstad’s story (https://orangeshirtday.org/phyllis-story/)
Lunch Lady Program at Gibson 
As shared earlier this week, please see the following link for more information about our new lunch program. Lunch Lady letter 2026
Please contact the office if you have any questions.
Parking & Traffic Safety at Gibson
Parents and caregivers play an important role in keeping our students safe during drop-off and pick-up. We appreciate your help with the following:
- Staff Parking Lot: Please do not park in or enter the staff parking lot between 8:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. This area is reserved for staff, school buses, and licensed daycare providers with parking permits. Keeping the lot clear of parent vehicles and pedestrians helps reduce congestion and supports student safety.
- Roundabout: Please do not enter the school roundabout. This area is reserved for staff, school buses, and licensed daycare providers with parking permits.
- Driveway: Please do not stop or park in front of the school driveway, including to drop off or pick up students. Stopping in this area creates a serious safety hazard, blocks traffic flow, and can restrict access for emergency and service vehicles.
- U-Turns: Please do not make U-turns on any street near the school. U-turns are extremely unsafe, particularly during busy drop-off and pick-up times.
- Crossing Guards: Please follow the directions of our crossing guards. They are there to help manage traffic and ensure students and families can cross safely.
Thank you for helping us keep arrival and dismissal times safe, organized, and positive for everyone in our Gibson community!
TOONIE TREAT TUESDAY! -Grade 7 Fundraiser 
Our Gibson Grade 7s are fundraising for their Grade 7 Year End Ceremony and they need your support! On Toonie Treat Tuesdays, students can bring a Toonie ($2) and choose from some delicious treats:
- Pop
- Chocolate Bars
- Airheads
- Candy Bags
- Chips
Everything is just $2.00! All funds raised from Toonie Treat Tuesday will go directly toward helping our Grade 7 students celebrate their final year at Gibson and make their Grade 7 Party extra special!
Come out, grab a treat, and support our amazing Gibson Grade 7s! Thank you, Gibson families, for your support!
Parent Connect
Please log in to Parent Connect to check your information, make any changes, and complete forms.
Each year, the Delta School District requires that parents approve various permission forms (eg. walking field trip, Fruit & Veggie program, Photo & Media consent, Google Apps).
Here is a link to instructions if you’re having problems. If these instructions don’t solve the problem and you are not able to log in, please contact the office for assistance.
https://gb.deltasd335.upanupstage.com/parent-community/parent-connect/
PAC Meeting-Oct 13th
Our first Parent Advisory Council (PAC) meeting will be taking place on Tuesday, Oct 13th at 5:30pm in the library. Please enter through the front doors of the school. All parents are welcome, especially any who would like to join and become a PAC member. We are always in need of positions and volunteers, no matter the role!
If you have any questions about upcoming events or PAC info please email gibsonpacgeneral@gmail.com for details.
