Thursday, December 10, 2015



Hip Hop Dance Presentation
on January 18, 2016

Thank you to all those families who have already submitted their payment for our Hip Hop Dance program that will take place in January.  If you still need to submit your payment, please see the attached permission form.

We also want to inform all parents about a slight change in the presentation schedule for Monday, January 18, 2016.  Please see below for the time that your child’s class will be performing.  All parents are welcome to attend and watch the performance.

10:40-12:15 pm
1:20 – 2:50 pm
George
Gallo
Bender
Jensen/Mahoney Gr. 4
Maitland
Kokotsis
Musheerah
Coulson/Mahoney Gr. 5
Tustin/ Mahoney Gr. 6/ Van Geest Gr. 7
Zadarko
Hunte and Van Geest Gr. 8
Hunte and Van Geest Gr. 8



Dear Parents/Guardians:

This is a reminder that the money and/or form has not been returned to the school for your child/ren.  In order to continue to bring students educational and fun opportunities like Mr. Barkie we need to have your support.  Please send the money and/form in as soon as possible.  Thank you for your continued support.  If there are any concerns please contact the school directly.
There has been a change to the Presentation Schedule as we anticipate many of you wishing to come and see everyone perform so there is an attached schedule so you know when your children are performing. 
S. Coulson
Below is a copy of the note sent home with your children and via email.


Hip Hop Dance Program

Between Jan. 4 to Jan 18, 2016 (not including the PA Day), Justin Barkie will be returning to Joseph A. Gibson to work with our students to enhance our dance program.  This is an excellent opportunity for the whole school to engage in the creative dance process and try out a specific dance with a professional instructor.  Mr. Barkie has worked on many professional music videos with various artists and runs his own dance studio.
The cost per student is $10.00 plus tax; however, Parent Council has agreed to subsidize the cost from their Art Enhancement Fund.  Each student is asked to pay $7.50.  Please submit your payment by cheque or money order payable to Joseph A. Gibson P.S..  We are asking to collect the money before the Christmas/Winter break because this event starts the first day back on January 4, 2016.   If you have more than one child, please send the cheque or money order with the oldest child.

On Behalf of Joseph A. Gibson Staff

Ms. Coulson

Child’s Name: __________________________                        Child’s Teacher: ________________  Gr.  _____

Child’s Name: __________________________                        Child’s Teacher: ________________  Gr.  _____

Child’s Name: __________________________                        Child’s Teacher: ________________  Gr.  _____

Guardian/Parent Signature: _______________________________________________________________________


My Child _____________________ will not be participating because _____________________________________

(ie: going on vacation during this time period), Child’s teacher: __________________, Gr. ____________


Guardian/Parent Signature:  ______________________________________________________________________

Sunday, November 29, 2015

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Monday, November 23, 2015

COOKIE SALES



COOKIES ON SALE

Every Wednesday at lunch

$1.00 each


HOT CHOCOLATE DAYS




Hot Chocolate
$1.00

On the following THURSDAY’S…

NOVEMBER 19th
      DECEMBER 17th
JANUARY 21st

    FEBRUARY 18th

Sunday, November 01, 2015




Grade 8 Information Night

 at

MAPLE HIGH SCHOOL

Thursday, December 10
7:00 pm

Information will include:
Graduation Requirements
Academic vs Applied Courses
Course Selection

There will be an opportunity to speak with Subject Representatives and view Curriculum resources.