Friday, January 29, 2016

Gibson Spirit Wear on Sale now!

Gibson Spirit wear on sale now.  Deadline for orders is February 13, 2016.  Sizes samples are available in the office.  

Click on the following link for an order form Gibson Spirit Wear on Sale Now!

GRADE 8 GRADUATION - SAVE THE DATE

The Gibson graduation committee met recently; and with input from our Grade 8 students, we have finalized the following date for this year’s Grade 8 Graduation:

SAVE THE DATE!
GRADE 8 GRADUATION
is on
Thursday, June 23, 2016

More detailed information will follow closer to that date.  In preparation for this occasion, attached you will find some information about Maple’s Closet event dates held at Maple High School.


Thank you and if you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact me or your child’s teacher.

ADDITIONAL ELEMENTARY and SECONDARY PA DAYS

Additional Elementary and Secondary P.A. Days

As a result of provincial labour negotiations, a P.A. Day has been added for all York Region District School Board elementary schools on Friday, May 6, 2016 and secondary schools on Friday, June 3, 2016. You can see the full updated school year calendars on YRDSB’s website.


These additional P.A. Days are mandated by the Ministry of Education. On these dates, teachers will be taking part in professional development on provincial education priorities identified by the Ministry of Education. 

February Newsletter

Click on the following link for the February Newsletter.

Friday, January 22, 2016

Family Potluck - Thurs. Feb. 11, 2016


Family Potluck - February 11, 2016
6-8 p.m. 
at
Joseph A. Gibson 


We invite students and their immediate families to celebrate our diverse cultural community and to share in the positive spirit with a Family Potluck on Thursday February 11, 2016, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. in the Joseph A. Gibson gym.

Bring in your favourite cultural dish to share, indicating all the ingredients (to inform those with food allergies). Please remember, no nuts or nut products are to be used in preparing the dish.
Paper plates, plastic utensils, napkins and assorted beverages will be provided. All children must be accompanied by their parent.

Come out for a fun event for all!

Please click on the following to RSVP -  Family Potluck Sign-up form

Grade 8 Graduation Photos





GRADE 8 GRADUATION PHOTOS

Grade 8 Graduation photos will be taken on the morning of Tuesday, January 26, 2016.

Dress your best and don't be late!

Information packages were sent home with all grade 8 students earlier this week.  Please check with your child.