Grizzly Gazette May 4-8

 

Week-at-a-Glance

Monday, May 4Staff Appreciation Lunch-Thank you PAC!
Tuesday, May 5
Wednesday, May 6
Thursday, May 7Regional Track Meet @ ND
Friday, May 8Hot Lunch Day-Pizza Lunch

 

 

Upcoming Dates:   

  • 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 Update:

A huge thank you to all Gibson students and families who came together to support our Gibson Grizzly Food Drive in support of the Guru Nanak Food Bank!

We are thrilled to share that our school collected an incredible 544 non-perishable items. What an amazing demonstration of generosity and community spirit!

A special congratulations to Ms. Dhillon’s intermediate class for collecting 95 items, and Ms. Zacharias’s primary class for collecting 92 items—each class wins a treat for their fantastic efforts. A special thank you to Ms. Sonia and Ms. Dhillon for all of their support in organizing this initiative.

Once again, thank you for helping us make a meaningful difference and for showing what a caring and supportive school community looks like in action!

 

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!

  • June 5- White Spot (opens May 5th order by May 26th on Munchalunch)

 

 

SUMMER SCHOOL INFORMATION FOR FAMILIES:

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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