On Friday, April 26, leadership students at Gibson Elementary will host the school’s first Vaisakhi Celebration. It will take place outside near the primary playground area, weather permitting, between 1:45-2:45pm. 
This month, students at the school learned about Vaisakhi and what it means, including the importance of Seva (selfless giving). Grade 7 Leadership students used the book “Garden of Peace”… Read more »

Dear Gibson Families,
Thank you for reading the Grizzly Gazette!

Grade 7 parents, please save the date! Our Grade 7 assembly will be on Tuesday, June 25th. Please note this is a new date since Delview’s Gym was not available on our original date.
 
 

MONDAY, APRIL 22

Bhangra Lessons in Gym
Earth Day Assembly after recess

TUESDAY,… Read more »

BACKGROUND
Delta School District staff and the Board of Trustees are committed to a thoughtful, strategic, and student-centred approach to balancing the budget each year. A balanced budget is a stipulation of the School Act.

2024/25 BUDGET OVERVIEW
 The Annual Operating Budget for 2024/25 is $197.486 million, up by $772 thousand from the 2023/24 Amended Annual Operating Budget of $196.714 million.
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Dear Gibson Families,
Please see the minutes from our last PAC meeting below.
PAC GM Minutes April 11, 2024

Our next PAC meeting will be May 1 at 6:30

A big thank you to our PAC who works so hard for our school. We had a great Hot Lunch and Friday and we are so thankful for the countless ways they make our school better…. Read more »

Dear Parents and Families,
Thank you for taking the time to read the Grizzly Gazette!
 
 
Partial Solar Eclipse – April 8, 2024 
A partial solar eclipse will take place on Monday, April 8. While this is an exciting astronomical event, it’s important that students know not to look directly at the sun at any time to guard against temporary or permanent damage to their eyes. … Read more »

Dear Gibson Families!
Happy Easter and we hope that you have been having a wonderful Spring Break. We can’t wait to see the students again and we are looking forward to an amazing third term.
 

Fraser Health Advisory – Protection Against Measles
Measles cases are being reported in many places internationally,… Read more »

Dear Parents and Families,
Our next PAC meeting will be this Wednesday at 6:30. Please see the agenda and our January Minutes below.
PAC Agenda March 13, 2024
PAC GM Minutes Jan 25, 2024
 
 

Gibson Elementary is a scent aware school. We kindly ask that people refrain from wearing any perfumes or colognes and scented products,… Read more »

Dear Families,
Thank you for your support with our Pink Shirt Day Assembly last week. Of course, we are working on making kindness a priority each and every day.
 

A reminder that students will be dismissed at 2:00 pm on Thursday, March 7.
 

MONDAY, MARCH 4
TUESDAY, MARCH 5

Glee Club at lunch

WEDNESDAY,… Read more »

Dear Parents,
A reminder that Wednesday is Pink Shirt Day. Everyone is encouraged to wear Pink to show that they believe in Kindness. Our Pink Shirt Day Assembly will start at approximately 9 am.
 

MONDAY, FEB 26
TUESDAY, FEB 27

Glee Club at Lunch
Girls Basketball vs RI

WEDNESDAY,… Read more »

Dear Families,
Pink Shirt Day is Wednesday, Feb 28th. Our Assembly is at 9:00am and parents are welcome to attend. Pink Shirt Day is a day that we celebrate Kindness and Inclusion. We encourage students, parents, and staff to wear pink on Feb 28th. Please also help us remind students that everyone can wear pink on any day no matter what gender they are…. Read more »

Dear Gibson Families,
For those who are planning on watching the Super Bowl, we hope you have an amazing time.
 
 
GRADE 7 CAMP JUBILEE MEETING

Grade 7 Parents,
We will be having a camp information night this Thursday at 6pm. Please come join us! In the meantime check out camp Jubilee’s website below…. Read more »

April 18, 2024: Draft Budget Recommendations
We received more than 180 responses from Phase 1 of the public budget consultation process which asked for feedback on your general priorities. Many thanks to everyone who spent time completing the survey. Your feedback is extremely valuable and was reviewed during preparation of the draft budget recommendations,… Read more »

It should come as no surprise that educators in the Delta School District are highly focused on the foundational pillars of literacy and numeracy. But what exactly does this look like in our schools?
Literacy
In 2022, the district’s Curriculum, Assessment and Instruction department launched a new reading website to provide support and resources for its elementary school teachers.  … Read more »

Kindergarten registration for the 2024/2025 school year runs from February 12-23, 2024. Parents/caregivers will be able to register their child online or in-person. Detailed instructions on how to register will be posted on the district’s website in early February. 

Delta School District offers a wide range of learning options for all students: Please click the links below for more information:

Delta’s Traditional Schools
French Immersion Registration
International Baccalaureate Program
Montessori Program
Home Quest… Read more »

Happy Holidays from the Delta School District and Board of Education.
Schools will be closed for the Winter Break starting December 23 with classes resuming on Monday, January 8, 2024.
A Message from Doug Sheppard, Superintendent of Schools
As we enjoy the holiday season, we invariably find ourselves reflecting on the past year and the incredible journey we’ve shared as a school community…. Read more »

WEATHER INFORMATION 2023/24
Announcements of District-wide Closures and/or Delayed Openings of Schools and/or School Closures
A reminder to parents/guardians, students, and staff of the Delta School District’s winter weather procedures and announcements:

All schools in the Delta School District will remain OPEN if at all possible during winter weather, including snowfalls…. Read more »

Image: Reconciliation Post by TFN Artist Karl Morgan, located at the School Board Office   
This article appeared in the Delta Optimist on September 30, 2023: https://www.delta-optimist.com/local-news/delta-school-district-continues-to-help-students-learn-and-reflect-7601229
By Karen McDonald, Indigenous Success Coordinator, Indigenous Education Department, Delta School District
For almost a decade, students and staff in the Delta School District have recognized Orange Shirt Day on September 30th by wearing orange inspired by Phyllis Webstad’s personal experience of arriving at the St…. Read more »

We wish all Delta students, families, and staff a wonderful school year ahead.
Hopefully, you’ve all had an opportunity to rest, relax, recharge, and spend time with family and friends over the summer. We are excited to welcome students back to school next Tuesday (September 5) to continue our mission of inspiring and nurturing thriving,… Read more »

What a pleasure it was to return to normal school operations last September. It’s been a joy to watch students and staff reconnect and throw themselves back into a myriad of events and activities that were suspended during the pandemic. We have also witnessed students tackling serious real-world challenges, including mental health,… Read more »