The Grizzly Gazette Dec 1 – 5

Hello Gibson families,
We are excited to be heading into Winter Concert week and can’t wait to share all the wonderful performances your children have been working on. The students and staff have put a great deal of effort into preparing for this special event, and we are looking forward to celebrating together as a community.

A reminder that each family will receive two tickets for the evening performance on December 9. These must be requested through Parent Connect. The afternoon performance on December 9 does not require tickets. The afternoon show begins at 1:15, and doors will open at 1:00 for seating.

For the evening concert, doors open at 6:00 p.m. and students should go directly to their classrooms upon arrival. The evening show begins at 6:30 p.m. It is very important that students attend both performances, as each class contributes to the full program and the event depends on their participation. We also ask that families arrive on time and stay for the entire show. It is a short performance, and late arrivals or early departures can interrupt the experience for both the students on stage and the audience. Every class deserves a full and supportive crowd.

For the afternoon performance, please do not request early pick-ups after the show. Teachers have planned a regular afternoon of learning, and early dismissals create disruptions for the class and for the office team. Thank you for helping us maintain a smooth and respectful day for all students.

We appreciate your support and look forward to seeing you at the concert next week.

Energy Drinks

Recently, we’ve noticed an increase in intermediate students bringing caffeinated energy drinks to school, and we wanted to share some helpful information. Many energy drinks contain high levels of caffeine and sugar, which can pose health risks for children and adolescents. Because children’s bodies are smaller, the side effects of caffeine can be even stronger than in adults. These may include nervousness, irritability, and difficulty sleeping, which can impact a child’s ability to focus and learn effectively. In addition, although sports drinks like Gatorade or Powerade usually do not contain caffeine, they often have a high sugar content, which can also be unhealthy. For these reasons, caffeinated energy drinks and sports drinks are not recommended for children and teens (Source: Canadian Paediatric Society).

To support student health and learning, we kindly ask that students do not bring energy drinks or sports drinks to school. Water remains the best choice for hydration, and we encourage you to discuss healthy drink options with your child. Thank you for your continued support in promoting the health and well-being of students.

 

International Day of Persons with Disabilities 

 
International Day of Persons with Disabilities is a United Nations’ Day that is celebrated every year on December 3. The day is about promoting the rights and well-being of persons with disabilities at every level of society and development, and to raise awareness of the situation of persons with disabilities in all aspects of political, social, economic, and cultural life.
The Delta School District is committed to ensuring that every individual has full access to our programs and services. An important part of this work is to ensure that students, staff, and community members with disabilities have a voice in identifying, removing, and preventing barriers in our district learning environments, workplaces, or school communities. If you have feedback on barriers to accessibility in the district, please complete the Accessibility Barrier Survey found on the district’s website: https://district.deltasd335.upanupstage.com/district/accessibility/
We invite you to learn more about accessibility, barriers, disability, and inclusion through these four short videos:

TUESDAY, DEC 2

  • Div 3 Skating Field Trip at 9am

WEDNESDAY, DEC 3

  • International Day of Persons with Disabilities
  • Grade 7 Treat Sale after school

THURSDAY, DEC 4

  • STEM at Delview at 3:15

 

FRIDAY, DEC 5

  • PAC Hot Lunch

TUESDAY, DEC 9

  • Winter Concert at 1:15pm
  • Stem at Delview AT 3:15
  • Evening Winter Concert at 6:30pm (doors open at 6:00pm for parents and students)

WEDNESDAY, DEC 10

  • Grade 7 Treat Sale after school

 

THURSDAY, DEC 11

  • Division 10,11,12 Tree Decorating at 12:00
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