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Here at Gibbons School we continuously work on important virtue characteristics for our children, and this year we have focused on resiliency. There is much research to support the idea of raising resilient children, teaching them the tools they need to respond to the challenges of childhood and to develop these skills into adulthood. Resiliency is much more than simply dealing with conflict, it focuses on the skills necessary to deal with many situations, in which we all encounter. These skills are: Competence, Confidence, Connection, Character, Contribution and Coping.
This month we focused on, “Coping”. Learning to cope effectively with stress will help your child be better prepared to overcome life’s challenges. Positive coping lessons include: Modeling positive coping strategies on a consistent basis, guiding your child to develop positive and effective coping strategies, realizing that telling him or her to stop the negative behaviour will not be an effective strategy on its own and understanding that many risky behaviours may be attempts to alleviate stress and pain in kids’ daily lives.
Eva Scrimshaw, Youth, Recreation & Events Coordinator with the Town of Gibbons, gave our school a challenge last month. The challenge was for students to share a time when they were able to “brush off” or “cope” with a negative situation. I was very happy to see a number of excellent examples our students shared with some very empowering stories. Our Edmonton Eskimo and Eva Olssen presentations certainly reinforced these concepts. To remember to treat everyone with kindness and dignity is important for our Gibbons School family, and I am happy to see this from our students each and every day!
Mrs. Wilkinson
Apr i l 2016
Mrs. Kristine Wilkinson, Principal
Mr. Iain Jamieson, Vice Principal Telephone:(780)923.2240
Fax:(780)923.3093
Upcoming Events:
April 5: Classes Resume
April 7: Badminton @ Redwater
April 12: PAC/GRAMPS Meeting at 6pm
April 13: Grade 6 DARE
April 14: Grade 6 DARE Band Trip @ Gull Lake Sr. Badminton Tournament @ Redwater Jr. Badminton @Camilla 4pm
April 15: PD Day No School Band Trip @ Gull Lake
April 16: Band Trip @ Gull Lake
April 18: Diversity Week
April 19: Diversity Week Sr. & Jr. Badminton Tournament @ Gibbons School and Landing Trail School
April 20: Diversity Week
April 21: Diversity Week Party Program– Grade 9(901) Mass Choir Rehearsal @ 1:00pm Badminton @ Morinville April 22: Diversity Week Grade 7-9 Spring Formal—12:45pm –2:45pm
April 23: Sr. Badminton Tournament @ Rudolph Hennig
April 25: Sturgeon Night of Music & Fine Arts @ Winspear Gr 9(901): Field Test for Written LA PAT 9:00am- 11:30am
April 26: Jr. Badminton @Lillian Schick 4:00pm Gr 9(901): Field Test for Written LA PAT 9:00am- 11:30am
April 29: Gr 8 Fieldtrip: Millennium Place & Japanese Village
April 30: Badminton Finals @ SCHS
Principal’s Message:
www.gibbonsschool .ca
Apr i l 2016
Mrs. Kristine Wilkinson, Principal
Mr. Iain Jamieson, Vice Principal Telephone:(780)923.2240
Fax:(780)923.3093
Lunch Time
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 Mr. Iain Jamieson, 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. 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
Apr i l 2016
Mrs. Kristine Wilkinson, Principal
Mr. Iain Jamieson, Vice Principal Telephone:(780)923.2240
Fax:(780)923.3093
After a great season of growth and competition, the Grizzlies Basketballs teams all ended
on a successful note. Our Junior program came a long way and learned a lot. They
performed extremely well during the junior finals; our boys even captured second.
As for our Senior programs, they too were a giant success. Our boys team had a perfect
season in league play and captured second in finals. As for our girls, they played hard all
year and it paid off - they won Gibbons' first girls championship in over 15 years!
Congrats teams, you were amazing and should be very proud of yourselves!
Grizzlies Basketball
www.gibbonsschool .ca
Apr i l 2016
Mrs. Kristine Wilkinson, Principal
Mr. Iain Jamieson, Vice Principal Telephone:(780)923.2240
Fax:(780)923.3093
SCHOOL FEES
School fees are now past due.
Please note all field trips will be run on a Pay-As-You-Go format for the 2015 / 2016 school year.
The Junior High Complementary Course
Fee is a one time charge for the full year
and helps offset the costs of the options
your Junior High
student has chosen for the year.
Hockey Academy Option fees are only
for those students confirmed as enrolled in
the Academy
Elementary Junior High
$55.00 $67.00
Student Agenda (required) $5 Student Agenda (optional) $5
Complementary Course Fee
$100
Hockey Academy Option Fee $100
BOSTON PIZZA & GIBBONS SCHOOL
make fundraising easy and tasty!
Boston Pizza and Gibbons School are joining together in Operation Education! 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 loca-
tions dated January 1, 2016 - June 30, 2016 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
RUNNING CLUB Begins April 11
th (Weather permitting)
Monday / Wednesday / Fridays after school until 4:15pm through the end of the year.
Please see Ms. Austin for information and to sign up.
Diversity
Week: April
18-22, 2016
at Gibbons
School
Including genius hour projects from our
elementary students.
PARTY PROGRAM
Grade 9 (901) is attending the PARTY
program on Thursday, April 21st. Parents are
welcome and encouraged to attend.
Using a few simple steps you can prevent your information from getting into the wrong hands:
• Collect your mail daily
• If you will be away, get your mail held by Canada Post
• Canada Post can hold mail for as little as one day
• If you are expecting mail and it fails to arrive, contact the sender to ensure they sent it to the correct mailing address
• Report any concerns of missing mail to Canada Post
• Shred documents that contain personal information, such as: statements, bills, and credit card offers.
The R.C.M.P., Sturgeon Rural Crime Watch, and the Town of Morinville are
partner- ing to
Your Eyes Are The Key To Success
Sturgeon Rural Crime Watch Association is seeking your help.
For information please visit:
www.sturgeonruralcrimewatch.org
www.morinville.ca
Please visit the Canada Post website for more information: www.canadapost.ca
If you have any information on crimes in your area, contact the RCMP or Crime Stoppers
Morinville RCMP 780-939-4520
CRIME STOPPERS 1-866-222-8477
Gibbons School Council Meeting
Tuesday, March 8th
, 2016, 6:00pm
In attendance: Jen Kobza, Jason Stronciski, Dianne Sandahl, Iain Jamieson, Irene Gibbons, Terry Jewel, Kristine Wilkinson, Angela Turgeon, Sandy Land, Cindy
Jamieson, Courtney Maher
Meeting called to order @ 1800h
Approval of minutes
Agenda approved by Dianne and Cindy
Old Business:
Pancake breakfast March 15th
Playground Update -committee has been formed. Charity Ozipko heading it.
Junior Achievement has 6 volunteers.
Boston Pizza
Reports
Trustee Terry Jewel
Teacher bargaining
Budget reviews
LGBT getting started
Transportation fees passed for next year
Kristine Wilkinson
Budget, looking at fees and what a parent is paying for options will be charged per option instead of a blanket fee
6-9 to Eva Olsson field trip March 9
Thank parent council for speakers for read in week
Pink shirt day success
Grade 9s went to SCHS principals came to speak to students
Discuss changing academic awards system and rewards.
Taco in a bag March 10
Shelving school sign to focus on playground
Skiing on the 18th
...cont’d
Tech Tubs are in!
We have a practicing student in the office until the end of April
Draft policies
Cindy Jamieson
Flower fundraiser again
Discussion regarding hot lunch funds being separate from playground funds
possibly put casino money into playground fund
Next casino in early 2017
SUTP has gone under but a replacement should be available by the original contractors
Meeting adjourned 1840h
Next meeting Tuesday April 12th
, 2016 @6:00pm
Gibbons School Council Meeting Agenda
Tuesday April 12th, 2016
6:00pm
1.Call to Order
Approval of the minutes for March meeting
Approval of the agenda
2.Old Business
Playground update
Junior Achievement
Boston Pizza fundraiser
Awards Night and gifts (change pizza and water bottles) Ideas?
3.Reports
Trustee Terry Jewel
Principle Report – Kristine Wilkinson
Chair – Jen Kobza
April 13 Taco in a Bag-Grade 9 farewell fundraiser
April 27 Little Caesars
Grade 9 Farewell
Grade Reps
Staff Rep – Jason Stronciski
PAC-Cindy Jamieson
Bank report
NWR Grant
GRAMPS
Community Rep
4.Adjournment
The next meeting will be May 10 @ 6pm.
Music Minutes - April 2016
Going For Gold – St. Albert Rotary Music Festival
On April 11th 2016, the Beginner and Advanced band students will be going to the St. Albert Rotary Music Festival. The students will
be performing in the Arden Theater located in St. Albert. This is an important activity and worthwhile activity because it provides per-
formance opportunities in a supportive learning environment with feedback from expert adjudicators. It also gives students an oppor-
tunity to experience other band performances.
Students are required to wear black pants, a black collared shirt, and their Gibbons Band green tie.
The time of the beginning band performance is 11:10 am and the time of advanced band performance is 1:10 pm. We will depart from
Gibbons School at 10:30 pm. We will depart from St. Albert at 2:00 pm and arrive back in Gibbons at 2:30 pm.
Please also encourage your child to practice at home and ask to hear the music we have been rehearsing in class, especially over
spring break. The performances are open to any who would like to attend, no ticket needed!
Band Trip – Gull Lake – April 14-16th
Information about the trip will be sent home in the upcoming weeks. The trip is open to advanced band students and beginner band
students (who have to audition). Auditions will take place just after spring break for beginner band students.
Cost will be $200 dollars a student. ONE FEMALE CHAPERONE IS NEEDED, so if you are able to help, please let me know as
soon as possible!
Junior High Honor Band Rehearsals For the Sturgeon Night of Music, there has always been a junior high honor band. It is comprised of junior high band students, some
senior high band students and music teachers rehearsing 2 songs at the Sturgeon Composite High School.
Rehearsals are:
Tuesday, April 12: 3:30 to 5:00 pm
Monday, April 18: 3:30 to 5:00 pm
Tuesday, April 19: 3:30 to 5:00 pm
It is required that students attend all three rehearsal and parents are responsible for transportation.
Fundraising – Mom’s Pantry
Monies raised will go into individual student accounts and can be used for the upcoming Gull Lake band trip, scheduled for April 14th-
16th. (If students are not going on the band trip, they can use the funds for next year’s band camp or trip)
Final date to get orders into Mr. Stronciski is Wednesday, April 6th, 2016. Final date to order online is Monday, April. 11th,
2016.
Placing an order online at www.momspantry.ca
Go to the ONLINE ORDRERING BOX in the top right hand corner of the website.
If this is your first time ordering online with Mom’s Pantry then you need to click on CREATE NEW ACCOUNT in order to register
yourself as an individual customer. It will ask you for your name, address, e-mail etc. and for a password that you create. Click on
SIGNUP. Once you have successfully registered then go back to the ONLINE ORDRERING BOX and type in your e-mail and the
password you created and press LOGIN.
Choose the FUNDRAISING ORDER option.
When the pop up box appears to login to the fundraising order, enter your order number and group passcode:
Order number: 219870 Passcode: 42406
Place your order and checkout.
Print your receipt and wait for further communication from (G.R.A.M.P.S) regarding your pickup location and date.
If you order online, you are NOT required to complete the order form or send in a payment to the school as online orders are paid for
by credit card at time of ordering.
Sturgeon Night of Music
By now you would have heard that Gibbons’ School students are scheduled to perform at the Sturgeon Night of Music Monday April 25,
2016 at the Winspear Centre in Edmonton. The address for the Winspear Centre is 4 Sir Winston Churchill Square Northwest, Edmon-
ton, AB T5J 4X8. The building is across from Churchill Square. Doors will open at 6:00pm to the public. The main concert will begin at
7:00pm. Choir and band members should arrive in concert dress, black bottoms and a white top or an all black outfit.
Sturgeon Night of Music is an exciting opportunity for our choir to perform for other musically inclined students throughout the division,
as well as to observe the other musical opportunities at other grade levels and schools. Only those with tickets will be permitted to en-
ter the Winspear. Ticket requests were due March 16. As ticket requests were much more positive than expected, ticket amounts will
be distributed fairly with each request in mind. The date of ticket distribution is yet to be determined (some time after spring break).
Gibbons students will be performing with the following groups:
grade 5 - mass choir
grade 6/Beginner band - mass beginner band
advanced band – mass advanced
Grade 5 students will have a rehearsal with the choir on April 21st. More specific details regarding the rehearsal will be sent home.