Thursday, November 19, 2009

The latest news for NOVEMBER AND DECEMBER
HAPPY HOLIDAYS
It has been a while since the last post to your blog. I would like to highlight so many wonderful things that have been happening at school.
Our fundraiser was a great success and The PTA is able to help support our program.
Mr. Martinez and the ESL department had parents volunteers to sponsor our second annual Hispanic food tasting festival. Students sampled many dishes native to Hispanic culture. Everything was great and the students really enjoyed the food. We are always looking for ways to teach students they are part of a bigger world.
Upcoming events-
Skate Night-November 30
Holiday Musical program featuring our fifth grades-Dec 11-6:30
Mother/Son and Father/Daughter holiday social-December 17-6-8:30. (The PTA is looking for volunteers.) Students attending must be current students of Gibson. Parents and grandparents and other significant adults are welcome to attend. Advance ticket sales are available.
WINTER BREAK-DECEMBER 21-JAN 1. SCHOOL RESUMES JAN. 2
Science fair projects due by all fifth grade students this Tuesday, December 1. This project is a major part of Science grade in the second quarter.
Students in grades K-2 will take experience a science carnival-this is an interactive way to learn about science with rotating stations and special guest presentations.
This season is all about giving and as a school we are committed to helping model for students the importance of sharing with others. Upcoming information will indicate ways families in need can get assistance.
We also have a video library with materials parents can check out that are topics of interest-helping with homework, building self confidence and having conferences are a few of the topics.
Please contact the principal for more information.
We will also sponsor a parent "make it-take it " session and workshop to give you as parents some ideas to help your students. Mr. Leak, our Title parent coordinator, will give more information.
Mr. Walter Funderburk, our home school coordinator, has been home recuperating from illness and we hope he will return soon. I know he has been in contact over the years with many of you and Mr. Leak will help in that capacity as well.
Finally, Let me take this time to wish everyone a safe and enjoyable holiday season. We wish you love, joy and peace for you and yours.

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