

Every Child Matters - Orange Shirt Day
Dear Parents/ Guardians, In 2013, "Orange Shirt Day" was started to honour Residential School Survivors and remember those who didn't. FW Gilbert students and staff will be participating in Orange Shirt Day on Monday, September 30th. If possible, please have your child wear something orange. Thanks so much for your support! Please visit the attached link for "The Story Of Orange Shirt Day". http://www.orangeshirtday.org/about-us.html


Inquiry!
In JK, we like to wonder about things and be curious. Today, we wondered how the intercom in our classroom worked. We walked to Mrs Lappage's office and asked her to show us. We talked to Mrs Long through the intercom. It was very interesting to learn something new!


Welcome Back Assembly
Today all of our students joined together for a "Welcome Back" assembly led by Mr. Long. All students, new and "old", were welcomed to our school for the 2019/20 school year. As well, students were formally introduced to some new staff members that have joined our school. Lastly, everyone was introduced to and reminded about all of our school rules and Code of Conduct!


Welcome Back!
WELCOME BACK! This years bell schedule is as follows: 8:40 am --> First Bell (Students come in from the playground) 8:45 am --> Second Bell (O'Canada, announcements, class begins) 10:45 am - 10:55 am --> Nutrition Break 10:55 am - 11:15 am --> Recess 12:45 pm - 1:45 pm --> Lunch Break (JK students are done for the day) 3:30 pm --> End of Day Bell Just a few reminders: - Students should not be dropped off or sent to school prior to 8:30 am as there is NO supervision on the pla