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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


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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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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


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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


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Counsellor’s Corner


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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

mailto:[email protected]

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