Grizzly Gazette April 27-May 1

 

Week-at-a-Glance

Monday, April 27
Tuesday, April 28
Wednesday, April 29
Thursday, April 30Kindergarten- Starting with Stories 11am-12pm
Friday, May 1

 

 

Upcoming Dates:   

  • Thursday, May 7 – Regional Track Meet
  • Friday, May 8 – Hot Lunch (Pizza Hut)
  • Thursday, May 14 – District Track Meet
  • Friday, May 15 – Pro D Day (No School)
  • Monday, May 18 – Victoria Day Holiday
  • Friday, May 22- Free PAC Dance (5-7pm)
  • Friday, June 12 – Sports Day

 

CLASS PLACEMENT:  Form Attached Below

During the month of June, staff will be deciding on the preliminary placement of students for our next year’s class compositions. Previous academic success, social dynamics, placement history, and overall classroom dynamics are all components for consideration when we make up the classes.  The goal is to place children in classrooms where they will flourish academically and socially.

If you have information about your child and the kind of learning environment in which she/he best works and learns, and you would like to share this information with our staff, please fill in the “Student Placement Consideration” form by clicking on the link below.  Please complete the form no later than Friday, May 22nd, 2026. Please complete one form for each child. Please note: this form is completely optional. Parents are not required to complete it.

GB-Classroom Placement Request Form

If you have a request to make, it must include educational reasons that explain how your child will benefit. Please do not request individual teachers. Remember that we have many considerations in placing students and cannot guarantee to meet your requests. Understandably, the final decisions for student placements are left to the school administration.

 

Gibson Food Drive:

As mentioned in our assembly earlier this week, our Gibson Grizzlies are hosting a canned food drive for the rest of April, in support of the local Guru Nanak Food Bank. We invite students to bring in non-perishable food items such as:

  • Canned vegetables, fruits, and soups
  • Pasta, rice, and grains
  • Cereal and oatmeal
  • Peanut butter and other spreads
  • Packaged snacks

Every contribution, big or small, helps make a difference in supporting families in need.

To make things fun, we will be holding a friendly competition! The primary and intermediate classes that bring in the most items will each win a class prize!

Thank you for your generosity and for helping us build a caring and supportive school community.

 

Starting With Stories-Kindergarten

We’re excited to welcome you and your little one to Gibson Elementary‘s “Starting with Stories” sessions! It’s a fantastic chance for your Kindergartner-to-be to explore their school for the upcoming school year in 2026, make new friends, and for you to connect with our dedicated Kindergarten teachers at Gibson. As parents or caregivers, you’ll have the opportunity to chat with our educators about preparing your child for their Kindergarten journey. Plus, each session your child attends, they’ll receive a FREE book to enjoy reading at home. We hope to see you at as many sessions as possible for a head start on a great educational adventure! Our last session will be held at the following time:
Thursday April 30   11:00am – 12:00 pm
This program is for children registered in Kindergarten at Gibson starting September 2026. We look forward to the opportunity to meeting you!

 

 

GIBSON PAC FAMILY DANCE PARTY! (Friday, May 22nd)

Our amazing PAC will be hosting a family dance party on Friday, May 22nd from 5-7pm. See the details below with more information to come over the coming weeks!

 

Hot Lunch (Term 3) Thank you to our PAC for organizing our hot lunch program and making lunch time a little extra special for our students!

  • May 8 – Pizza Hut (order by April 28th on Munchalunch)
  • June 5- White Spot (opens May 5th order by May 26th on Munchalunch)

 

 

DELTA HOMESTAY PROGRAM:

Come join an internationally recognized team! Delta School District International Programs is currently recruiting homestay families for international students coming to the Delta School District for September 2026 (the majority of them will arrive on August 29th and 30th). We are in the process of placing students and are looking for homes that want to welcome a student who has chosen Delta as their study abroad experience.
For the seventh consecutive year, Delta School District International Student Programs was nominated for the Study Travel High School District Secondary School Award. After winning the grand prize last year, we are proud to have been named runner-up this year to a province-wide program in the Maritimes.
This important recognition reflects the outstanding role homestay families play in shaping students’ experiences abroad. Their dedication and care are a key reason Delta remains a top choice for international students. We share our accolades with our incredible homestay families and warmly invite more families to join our community by hosting an international student with Delta School District.
From September 2026, the reimbursement for hosting a student will increase to $1,300 per month. Multiple students from different nationalities can be hosted in one home. The majority of students in the homestay program are from Germany, Japan, Spain, Italy, and Brazil. At the moment, around 20 different countries are represented in the homestay program.
Many students are looking for a family connection and being a part of a family, in an English-speaking environment, during their stay in Delta. Their study periods range from three months to half a school year, to a full school year, to multiple years.
If you are interested in hosting, please reach out to homestay@godelta.ca. If you are not able to host but know of a family who can, please send them our way. There are referral bonuses available for referring families.
For more information, please visit: https://isp.deltasd335.upanupstage.com/accommodation/become-a-host-family/

BEFORE AND AFTER SCHOOL CARE AT GIBSON!

Great news! Our on-site daycare provider is offering affordable before-and-after school care for the 26/27 school year. Please see the exciting details attached!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Registration is Open- North Delta Sunfish Summer Swim Club

The North Delta Sunfish Club, a non-profit organization, has programs for every age and skill level this summer. From junior swimmers to competitive teens, they offer expert coaching in speed swimming, water polo, and artistic swimming. This year, their Little Fishy Program (Ages 5–8) now has more options including a full-time program, a 3-day/week track, or flexible 2-week intro sessions. Don’t miss out—spots fill up fast! Visit ndsunfish.com to view the full schedule and register today.

 Are you interested in participating in a SFU Child Development Research Project

The Grow to Care lab at Simon Fraser University is inviting families to participate in fun, interactive projects. One study is for families to 10–12-year-olds to help better understand how screen use and online platforms influence child development. The other study is for families of 6–9-year-olds to research how children’s positive emotions develop. Please review the attached flyers for more information.

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