Week-at-a-Glance

Upcoming Dates:   

• Tuesday, Sept 29 – Orange Shirt Day/Walk for Truth and Reconciliation
• Wednesday, Sept 30 – National Day for Truth and Reconciliation (No School)
• Monday, Oct 12- Thanksgiving Monday (No School)
• Wednesday, Oct 14-Parent-Teacher Conferences (2pm Dismissal)
• Thursday, Oct 15-Parent-Teacher Conferences (2pm Dismissal)

Gibson Calendar 26-27   Gibson School Calendar

Introducing our Refreshed Gibson Grizzly!

We are the Gibson Grizzlies. Gibson ROARS together!

Collecting Toonies For Terry:

All week long, we will be collecting Toonies for Terry in support of cancer research                    through the Terry Fox Foundation. We encourage every student to bring a toonie (or any donation they can) to help support this important cause.

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/

Dressing for the Weather:

Unless there is extreme weather, our students will be heading outside for recess and lunch throughout the school year. Fresh air and movement allow for a better afternoon of learning. So please ensure your child is prepared for all weather conditions (boots, gloves, toques, umbrellas, etc.) as well as having an extra change of clothes at school, if needed. Those puddles are really hard to resist sometimes! 

Medication at School 

If your child has any serious allergies or medical conditions, and/or needs to have access to medication such as an inhaler or epipen at school, there is a form that needs to be completed each year.  Please contact our school at 604-594-7588 or gibson.elem@deltaschools.ca  

 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!

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.