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:

gibbons@sturgeon.ab.ca. 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

email

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