www.gibbonsschool .ca
May 2017
Mrs. Kristine Wilkinson, Principal
Mrs. Darla Clark, Vice Principal Telephone:(780)923.2240
Fax:(780)923.3093
Upcoming Events: May 1: Parent Council / GRAMPS Meeting 6:00pm
May 2: Crazy Sock Day
May 3: Hats on! For Mental Health
May 4: Mass Choir Rehearsal at Landing Trail School
May 5: PAC Hot Lunch Orders Due
May 8: Grade 7 LA Written Final 9:00am Sturgeon Night of Music & Fine Arts @Winspear 7:00pm (Performers to arrive at 6:15pm)
May 9: Grade 9, Grade 8 & 9 K&E PAT - Language Arts Part A
May 10: Grade 8 Final - Language Arts (Written) 9:00am
May 11: Grade 6 PAT - Language Arts Part A 9:00am
May 12: Twin Day Jump Rope for Heart (Tentative)
May 16: Grade 5 Fieldtrip: Peoples of the North Saskatchewan
May 17: 901: Social Studies Field Test 1:30pm
May 18: Track & Field Day
May 19: PD Day - No School
May 22: Victoria Day - No School
May 23: Track & Field Day (Alternate)
May 25: Spring Concert & Volunteer Tea 6:30pm
May 26: Grade 5 & 9 Immunizations PAC Hot Lunch
May 29: 901 LA Field Test Multiple Choice (tentative) 1:30pm
May 30: Divisional Track & Field Day
Jun 1: Divisional Track & Field Day (Alternate)
Principal’s Message: We are celebrating ‘Mental Health Awareness” week during May
1-5, and we have a number of activities planned. We have “Hats
on! For Mental Health” on May 3, and teachers will have mental
health focused lessons during Literacy blocks. I have attached
some resources and agency information below if you have any
questions or concerns regarding mental health.
We are happy to celebrate our Volunteers this month at the
Spring Tea and Concert on May 25th. Our Volunteers are
invaluable here at Gibbons School, from readers, to pancake
flippers to student support, volunteers help make our school the
wonderful place it is.
Our exams begin in May and continue through until the end of
June. Your child should certainly be taking some time at home to
review course material and make sure all assignments are
handed in. Our school keeps students engaged in their learning
through our variety of projects, and it is especially important to
keep the momentum going as the weather gets warmer.
Web resources: Canadian Mental Health Association Alberta: www.cmha.ab.ca The Psychology Foundation of Canada: www.kidshavestresstoo.org Phone Numbers: Crisis Support Centre Distress Line : 780-482-HELP Kids Help Line: 1-800-668-6868 Children’s Mental Health Crisis: 780-427-449 Youth Emergency Shelter: 780-468-7070 Subsidized Counselling: Family & Community Support Services: 780-992-6267 Enjoy the wonderful weather, Mrs. Wilkinson
www.gibbonsschool .ca
May 2017
Mrs. Kristine Wilkinson, Principal
Mrs. Darla Clark, Vice Principal Telephone:(780)923.2240
Fax:(780)923.3093
Lunch Time / Appointments / Leaving Early
A closed campus exists to assist the school in ensuring a safe and
caring environment. Students are not allowed off school premises
unless a parent contacts the school via phone/note to have the
student attend an appointment or be involved in a specific activity.
Should you have any questions or concerns regarding this policy,
please contact Mrs. Kristine Wilkinson, Principal, or Mrs. Darla Clark,
Vice Principal.
Severe Nut Allergies
We have students who have severe allergic reactions to nuts. If
exposed to nuts, their reaction may place them in a life-threatening
situation. In providing as safe an environment as possible, we
encourage our students to not share their food with others. If students
are bringing treats for others, we ask that they be free of nut products.
Your assistance in limiting these products being brought into the school
is appreciated. We would also ask parents/guardians to inform the
school if their child(ren) have any life threatening allergies so that we
may better protect your children’s health. Please contact the school
office at (780) 923-2240.
Absentee Check
If your child will be absent for the day please contact the school as
soon as possible at 780-923-2240, or send an email to:
[email protected]. Absentee checks will be done each
morning, and automated calls will be made to verify attendance for
those students marked absent.
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www.gibbonsschool .ca
May 2017
Mrs. Kristine Wilkinson, Principal
Mrs. Darla Clark, Vice Principal Telephone:(780)923.2240
Fax:(780)923.3093
Congratulations to our April
Grizzlies of the Month
These students were chosen by teachers for showing a noteworthy achievement in one
or more of the following areas: improved work habits, improvement in a particular
subject, assisting other students with homework, planning or helping with a community
event, assisting with technology trouble-shooting, moving to the next reading level, or
other personal bests or achievements within the school community.
Grade 5: Kierra Siedlecki, Hunter Vogl, Seth Dale, Carter Dutka,
Grade 6: Grace Rowswell, Kaislyn Currie, Brooklyn Whittle, Hannah Boulay, Emma
Jepas, Zoey Wiles, Alara van Velzen,
Grade 7: Jesse Beveridge, Taylor Batchelor, Nikkita Anderson,
Grade 8: Kylee Bostock, Kassandra Singh, Kylee Ratcliffe, Victoria Descheneaux,
Jenae Hawkins, Jocelyn Cole, Liam Rowswell, Sydney Smith, Dylan Richter
Grade 9: Makenna Timmer, Hailey Chimko, Bailey Vanderspoel. Connor Wietzel,
Dreyson Jago, Naeun Yim,
These students will be spotlighted on our school bulletin board during the
month of May
www.gibbonsschool .ca
May 2017
Mrs. Kristine Wilkinson, Principal
Mrs. Darla Clark, Vice Principal Telephone:(780)923.2240
Fax:(780)923.3093
BADMINTON
Congratulations on the following students who will represent Gibbons
School in the Sturgeon Badminton League:
Senior Boys:
Cole Carey
Jax McBain
Brady Brezinski
Jamie Daigle
Cody Rubis
Cale Brownell
Parker Ambrock
Dreyson Jago
Cole Mack
Beau Schlesiger
Brady Smith
Kyle Povey
Senior Girls:
Abby Turgeon
Haylee Sidor
Sheylynn Paziuk
Hannah Friesen
Cailey Berg
Hannah Donaldson
Corra Mack
Ella Anastacio
Sydney Smith
Keirra Cattleman
Angelina Squires
Karlee Ganter
Junior Boys:
Jesse Beveridge
Avery Ozirney
Justys Lawrence
Skeet Hammer
Daniel Taal
Walker Williams
Dylan Richter
Shelton Anderson-Croft
Nate Ladouceur
Josh Pederson
Senior Girls:
Abee Coughlan
Jaidyn Goodhope
Julie Harris
Abi Lepine
Nikkita Anderson
Kayleigh Letwin
Karlee Ganter
Jersey Jobson
Hannah Boulay
Brooklyn Whittle
www.gibbonsschool .ca
May 2017
Mrs. Kristine Wilkinson, Principal
Mrs. Darla Clark, Vice Principal Telephone:(780)923.2240
Fax:(780)923.3093
Counsellor’s Corner
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May 2017
Mrs. Kristine Wilkinson, Principal
Mrs. Darla Clark, Vice Principal Telephone:(780)923.2240
Fax:(780)923.3093
PLEASE BE AWARE: The bus lane in front
of the school is not available for parking or stopping
to pick up or drop off students between the hours of
8:00am - 9:00am, and 2:30pm - 3:30pm.
BOSTON PIZZA & GIBBONS
SCHOOL
make fundraising easy and tasty!
Boston Pizza and Gibbons School are
continuing to partner for
Operation Education for the remainder
of the 2016-2017 school year! It is a co-
operative fundraising program designed
to foster a sense of community where
students, peers, educators and families
can effectively raise funds towards
specific school related ventures.
Please turn in your original Boston Pizza
receipts from all Alberta Boston Pizza
locations dated January 1, 2017 - June
30, 2017 to the drop box in Gibbons
School office. Boston Pizza will give
back 5% before taxes of all the receipts
to Gibbons School PAC. This money
will be used throughout the school.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!
Our last pancake breakfast of the
year is June 2nd. If you would like
to come and flip pancakes in your
jammies, please contact
Jen Kobza by text or phone
at 780-914-5216
MATH CLUB
Math Club will move to only Thursdays (no more Tuesdays) as
of May 11th.
RUNNING CLUB BEGINS TUESDAY MAY 9TH!
Ms. Austin and Ms. Ebbers will begin Running Club on
Tuesday May 9th, weather permitting. Running Club will continue
every Tuesday from 3:15-4:15pm.
Grade 5-9 students are encouraged to come out and stretch their
legs and get jogging!
Students please meet in the skylight area of the Elementary end.
Gibbons School Council Meeting
Monday April 3rd, 2017 6:00pm
In attendance: Irene Gibbons, Sandra Land, Terry Jewel, Kristine Wilkinson ,
Darla Clark, Joanna Antoniuk, Jason Stronciski, Charity Ozipko, Dianne
Sandahl, Susan McCann, Angela Turgeon
Call to Order 6:01pm
Approval of the minutes for March meeting by Sandy 2nd
by Joanna
Approval of the agenda by Sandy 2nd
by Joanna
Grade 7 Presentation by Helene Ozipko
Novel study, area & circumference, science structures, social; The Patriot,
movie – War of 1812
Junior Achievement – Postponed to May
Old Business
Playground update: Concerned with focus that casino & fundraising money
not all going to playground; would like to see this as a priority
Highway clean up; would like support of parents & students to do as
fundraiser…need to pole students as the extra-curricular groups to avoid
them being pulled multiple ways.
Casino Aug 9 & 10 – full of volunteers
Hot Lunch – 4 grade 9 students didn’t get hot lunch –school needs to look
at how to better secure money
Reports
Trustee Terry Jewel:
Budget started, planning meetings in May, budget to be done by May 31.
Not sure how MF & transportation money but need to reduce deficit in
transportation therefore reduce service; looking at all options
Principal Report – Kristine Wilkinson:
CTS (option) for elementary 1 blk & 1 lit to look at more engagement from
students
SR Badminton team picked, junior tryouts this week
SR boy & girl basketball team champions
PT interviews
Grade 9 registered, can drop off at school or go to SCHS next week
Hot lunch April 13 Taco in a Bag April 28 Wok Box
Grade Shout Outs
Staff Rep – Jason Stronciski
PARTY program for grade 9
Grade 5 go to Bennet Center
Band music festival April 11
PD Day April 13, 2017
Gr 6 to legislature April 19
April 24 field test for LA PAT both classes
SR badminton tournament April 19 @ Gibbons & LT
PAC
Bank report no report
Growing Smiles fundraiser went out due April 26; parents promote please
Community Rep
Easter egg hunt April 15 in Gibbons 11am-2pm
Soccer registration is over
Adjournment of Council and PAC 6:57pm
GRAMPS
Adjournment
The next meeting will be May 1st @ 6pm
Gibbons School Council Meeting
Monday May 1, 2017 6:00pm
Call to Order
Approval of the minutes for April meeting
Approval of the agenda
Grade 8 Presentation
Old Business
Playground update
Casino –volunteer spots full, paperwork to be sent to gaming by June
Reports
Trustee Terry Jewel
Principal Report – Kristine Wilkinson
Chair – Jen Kobza
Hot lunch May 12 Taco in a Bag, May 26 Little Caesars
Pancake breakfast June 2
Grade Shout Outs
Staff Rep – Jason Stronciski
PAC
Bank report
NWR to give PAC $4000 for pancakes
Growing Smiles fundraiser over. Sold $ worth of plants
Community Rep
Adjournment of Council and PAC
GRAMPS
Adjournment
The next meeting will be June 5 @ 6pm
COMMUNITY NEWS
Morinville Learning Centre and Sturgeon Learning Centre Summer School Registration
Summer school is fast approaching so don't miss out on the opportunity to register for courses! Summer school enables you to get ahead in school or to redo any classes you may have struggled with. There is on site one-on-one teacher assistance and sit down classes for Math 10C and Science 10 with a minimum enrollment.
Registration dates are as follows:
May 3rd 5:00-7:00 pm (CALM and PHYS ED 10 ONLY)
May 24th 5:00-7:00 pm (FOR ALL OTHER COURSES)
Deadline to register for Diploma courses is May 31st and the deadline for all other course registrations is June 28th. If you have any further questions don't hesitate to contact the school directly or contact the summer school Principal Chantelle Rufiange at [email protected]
GIBBONS UNITED CHURCH
4th Annual
Mother’s Day
Breakfast
Sunday, May 14, 2017
8:30 pm – 12:00 pm Landing Trail School
Adults: $15.00 Children 4-11: $7.00
3 & Under FREE
CRAFTS FOR KIDS
For Tickets Call:
Lisa @ 780-203-1982 Lori @ 780-910-1181
Michelle @ 780-718-9040
NO TICKETS AVAILABLE
AT THE DOOR
GIBBONS UNITED CHURCH
SPRING SUPPER& SILENT AUCTION
Sunday, April 30, 2017
5:00pm – 7:00 pm
@ Landing Trail School
Adults: $ 15.00
Children 4-12: $ 7.00
3 and under are FREE
PLEASE CALL FOR TICKETS:
Lori @ 780-910-1181
Shelley @ 780-718-9040
Lisa @ 780-203-1982