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www.gibbonsschool .ca
January 2017
Mrs. Kristine Wilkinson, Principal
Mrs. Darla Clark, Vice Principal Telephone:(780)923.2240
Fax:(780)923.3093
Principal’s Message: Happy New Year to everyone!
Teachers and students have been collaboratively working
together to re-teach positive expected behaviors on the
playground, hallway, bathroom and classroom. We have
Constable Short in to speak about technology and privacy on
January 13, and later on in the month we have presentation
planned around substance awareness by AHD Addictions
Services. Parents, volunteers, teachers, staff and students have
provided valuable feedback in support of our focus and our
success‼ Thank you! When school is a positive, safe and fun
place to be, the learning becomes remarkable! Your support at
home is essential in making this happen. Every night, please set
aside time for your child to discuss their day with you as well as
practicing some academic work. Reading, as well as math facts
(multiplication especially) and other math problems are a few
examples of areas your child can work in. Just 10-15 minutes of
practice each day can be the difference in making tremendous
gains and give your child every learning advantage now and in
their future. Please connect with your child’s teacher on specific
ways that may support the needs of your child. Happy New Year!
Mrs. Wilkinson
Upcoming Events: January 9: Classes resume Parent Council/GRAMPS 6:00pm
January 11: Book Club 3:00pm
January 12: Basketball: Gibbons @ Guthrie
January 13: Hot lunch orders due
January 17: SCHS Visit for Grade 9s
January 18: Grade 5 ZAP presentation
January 19: Basketball: Gibbons @ Legal
January 20: PAC Taco in a Bag Hot Lunch
January 24: Basketball: Lilian Schick @Gibbons
January 25: Book Club 3:00pm
January 26: Gr 7-9 Bullying Stops Here presentation at Morinville Cultural Centre
January 27: PAC Pizza Hot Lunch
January 28: Band Students perform at Roger’s Place
January 31: PD Day, No School
Please visit the website calendar for the most up to date information, as
changes may occur after the newsletter is published.
FYI: EXTRA SNACKS & LUNCHES We try to have extra food available in the office for students who
have forgotten lunches or who might need an extra snack once in
a while. We are happy to provide this, however we do ask the
student to call home to speak to someone or leave a message so
that parents are aware.
www.gibbonsschool .ca
January 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
January 2017
Mrs. Kristine Wilkinson, Principal
Mrs. Darla Clark, Vice Principal Telephone:(780)923.2240
Fax:(780)923.3093
BASKETBALL Congratulations to the following students who will represent Gibbons School in the
Sturgeon Basketball League:
Senior Girls:
Sawyer Scheible
Sheylynn Paziuk
Angelina Squires
Abby Turgeon
Emma Richardon-Kuzyk
Charlize Ference
Taylor McGrath
Sydney Smith
Madi Edey
Haylee Sidor
Emily Forsyth
Coach: Mr. Koch & Ms. Hillary Ames
Senior Boys:
Cale Brownell
Brady Smith
Cole Carey
Cole Mack
Brady Brezinski
Jax McBain
Mason Solomon
Carson Antoniuk
Dawson Reynolds
Cody Rubis
Jackson Land
Coach: Mr. Paziuk
Junior Girls:
Kayleigh Letwin
Corra Mack
Abee Coughlan
Charlize Ference
Emma Richardson-Kuzyk
Brookelynn Kobza
Ally McIntosh
Brooke-Lynn Finnerty
Hailey Thompson
Angelina Squires
Ella Anastacio
Hannah Friesen
Brynn Hamm
Coach: Mr. Koch & Ms. Hillary Ames
Junior Boys:
Jesse Beveridge
Logan Langdon
Jacob Wessel
Dalton MacKeigan
Cooper Allison
Josh McCormack
Jamie Daigle
Kyle Povey
Daniel Taal
Noah Johnson
Nate Ladouceur
Coaches: Mr. Paziuk & Mrs. Baillie
Gibbons School Council Meeting Minutes
Monday December 5th, 2016 6:00pm
In attendance: Jen Kobza, Kristine Wilkinson, Charity Tober, Joanna
Antoniuk, Rebecca McBain, Terry Jewel, Cindy Wietzel, Anita & Curtis Towle,
Tracey Wessel, Jason Stronciski, Angela Turgeon
Call to Order @ 6:08pm
Approval of the minutes for November meeting by Cindy, 2nd
by Joanna
Approval of the agenda by Tracey, 2nd
by Joanna
Old Business
Playground update
Only Cindy, Charity & Kristine in attendance
Focus group for 7-9s on what they’d like to see on junior high side
Projected price $115,000; need 35% down, already put down just
over $19,000
We have $25,000 from NWR and casino money to date
Cindy working on donation letters and to be decided how donations
will be recognized
Cindy working on grant matching
Junior Achievement was a huge success, kids really enjoyed.
Entrepreneur program looked at in spring
Fundraiser update DeVry delivery Tuesday; sold $3700. Purdy’s
delivery Thursday made $1627.11 profit
DRAW DOOR PRIZE - Kristine
Reports
Trustee Terry Jewel
Small surplus; will repair a couple school roofs in division
Fentanyl in sturgeon county being passed off as marijuana oil
Have attended numerous parent council meetings this month
Principal Report – Kristine Wilkinson
New options; Dance, Outdoor Ed., Beading & Crafting
Video announcements for morning news
Working on 3 year plan
Thanks to Jen & council for organizing Junior achievement
Water bottle flipping contest last week
Going to introduce beading system to workout room those with beads
have done orientation. Elementary to not use free weights
Vandalism/Beautification club putting on bake sale, proceeds for
playground
Other PAC have each month dedicated to a grade, have a student
come and talk about what they are learning and finding exciting
Chair – Jen Kobza:
Taco in a Bag December 16
Pancake Breakfast December 22
Council bylaws need to be updated, will bring to February meeting to
look over
DRAW DOOR PRIZE - Terry
Grade Reps
Discussion on role of grade reps
Change name to grade shout out
Grade 5 went to McDonalds after swimming; not everyone got the
Staff Rep – Jason Stronciski
December 7, grade 9 go to Christmas Carol
Grade 6 and drama kids went to children’s festival @ Arden theatre
Rail safety seminar at school
Christmas concert December 15th
Junior High dance December 23rd
PAC
Bank report
Community Rep on holidays
DRAW DOOR PRIZE - Charity
Adjournment of Council and PAC
GRAMPS
Adjournment @ 6:45pm
The next meeting will be January 9th
@ 6pm
Merry Christmas & Happy New Year! Hope to see you at the January meeting!
Gibbons School Council Meeting
Monday January 9th
, 2017 6:00pm
Call to Order
Approval of the minutes for December meeting
Approval of the agenda
Old Business
Playground update
Council Bylaws
Reports
Trustee Terry Jewel
Principal Report – Kristine Wilkinson
Chair – Jen Kobza
Taco in a Bag January 20
Little Caesars January 27
Grade Shout Out
Staff Rep – Jason Stronciski
PAC
Bank report
Community Rep
Adjournment of Council and PAC
GRAMPS
Adjournment
The next meeting will be February 6th
@ 6pm