Electric Scooters and E-Bikes

Dear Gibson Families,

As the warmer weather approaches, students will have more opportunities to engage in bike– and scooter-related activities like commuting to school. Please find below a reminder of the provincial regulations regarding electric kick scooters and electric bikes (e-bikes).

Electric kick scooters should not be used by students travelling to school or while on the school grounds.

Despite their popularity in our province, electric kick scooters remain illegal for use on public roads, bike lanes and sidewalks across most of B.C., except in a handful of cities that are taking part in a pilot program to test the use of them. The City of Delta is not part of the pilot program. Even in the pilot program cities, it is illegal for a person under 16 years of age to operate an electric kick scooter. You can view the provincial rules here: Electric Kick Scooter Pilot Project Regulation.

E-Bikes: In B.C., it is illegal for students under 14 years of age to ride e-bikes. Students can operate light e-bikes at age 14 and standard e-bikes at 16. Parents or guardians of students below the minimum age must not knowingly permit them to ride an e-bike. For more information, including the definitions of a light e-bike and a standard e-bike, please visit: E-Bike Rules of the Road

RELAY FOR LIFE

We’re excited to let you know that our students have been invited to participate in Delview Secondary’s “Relay for Life” event on Tuesday, June 3rd. This event was created and organized entirely by Delview’s high school students as a way to raise awareness and funds for cancer research. We are so proud of Delview’s students who have shown such a wonderful example of student leadership and community spirit.

As you know, Delview is located just across the field from us, making it easy and convenient for our students to walk over and safely take part in the event. Gibson and Delview Staff will provide supervision.

The event will take place in the afternoon, and our students will participate for about one hour, enjoying presentations and fun activities planned especially for them by the high school. We’ll return to Gibson at approximately 2:00 p.m. Delview will continue their afternoon with additional activities meant for high school students.

To support this initiative, we’re asking Gibson families to bring a donation of a toonie ($2) if they are able. Starting Monday, we’ll be collecting toonies every day leading up to June 3rd. Delview’s high school leaders will even be coming over to help us collect and track the donations.

To add a little friendly competition, Delview students have generously offered a donut party to the Gibson class that brings in the most toonies!

Finally, Delview’s Community Fair will take place at 4:00 p.m. on June 3rd, and Gibson families are warmly invited to attend. It’s a great way to support local students and enjoy a fun community event.

Thank you for helping us support this meaningful initiative. We’re proud to be part of Delview’s first-ever “Relay for Life” event.

Feel free to reach out if you have any questions.

We’re excited to invite you to our Parent Appreciation Event on Friday, June 6 at 8:55 AM! This is our chance for us to say a big thank you for all the time, and support youve given throughout the year.

Come enjoy a relaxed morning with coffee, tea, tasty treats, and great company. We’ll also share a few short presentations to show just how much you mean to us and our school.

Your involvement truly makes a difference, and we cant wait to celebrate you.

Mark your calendars! We hope to see you there!

SAVE THE DATE JUNE 13

Sports Day is coming up on June 13. More information will be coming out soon. Your child should be finding out their team colour very soon.

We encouraging students to participate in the wheels parade. Students can decorate skateboards, bikes, manual scooters, roller blades and wagons. A reminder that helmets are mandatory and that e-scooters and e-bikes are not allowed.

Pedalheads PAC Fundraiser- Promo code GIBSON25 https://www.pedalheads.com/en/british-columbia

Hello Delta School District families,

Delta School District International Programs is currently recruiting homestay families for international students coming to Delta School District for February 2025, summer 2025, and September 2025. They will arrive from all over the world and have a strong desire to be in Delta.

The reimbursement for hosting is $1,150 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, more that 20 different countries are represented in the homestay program.

Many are looking for a family connection and being a part of a family during their stay in Delta. Their study periods range from 3 months to half a school year, to a full school year, to multiple years. There are also short-term summer programs where host parents welcome younger English learners into their home. It is a great way for students to see what school (and life) in Delta is like and for new homestay families to get a small sample of what hosting is like.

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.

TUESDAY, JUNE 3

• RELAY FOR LIFE (Delview) at 1pm
• KN Open House at 1:30pm
• KN Open House at 4:00pm

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 4

• Grade 7 Treat Sale after school

THURSDAY, JUNE 5

• Div 5 – Field Trip (7/11 & Annieville Park) at 10:30

FRIDAY, JUNE 6

• Parent Appreciation at 8:55

TUESDAY, JUNE 10TH

• MapleWood Farm Div. 15, 16, 17.

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 11TH

• Grade 7 Treat Sale after school

THURSDAY, JUNE 12TH

• Grade 6/7s to Playland

FRIDAY, JUNE 13TH

• SPORTS DAY