{"id":827,"date":"2024-01-08T14:07:56","date_gmt":"2024-01-08T22:07:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.vsb.bc.ca\/gordon\/?p=827"},"modified":"2024-02-29T21:23:17","modified_gmt":"2024-03-01T05:23:17","slug":"january-newsletter-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.vsb.bc.ca\/gordon\/2024\/01\/08\/january-newsletter-2\/","title":{"rendered":"January Newsletter"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1><span style=\"color: #333399\">GORDON HAPPENINGS<\/span><\/h1>\n<p>We are happy to welcome back our students to Gordon and are ready for a great term of leaning! We have some new staff members with us that I would like to welcome to Gordon. Ms. Pawan Sumra is our new Vice-Principal who we are thrilled to have join us at Gordon. Mr. Eoin Dunne is our new SSW who will be working with some of our Special Needs students and we are able to welcome back Ms. Maria Fiskilis (Wed.-Fri.) as well as Ms. Burgis (Mon.-Tues.) who will be our resource teachers.\u00a0 We are also happy to welcome Ms. Katie Moore-Ostry back from parental leave to our grade 6\/7 class.<\/p>\n<p>A huge thank you to all our families that supported our Student Council with PJ Day and donations to Covenant House. Together with the Holiday Bazaar donations, we raised over $1800.<\/p>\n<p>I would also like to express our gratituate on behalf of the families who recieved the Holiday Hampers. It was an amazing outpouring of support and what makes this Gordon Community so special. THANK YOU!<\/p>\n<p>Reminder that\u00a0<strong>Monday, Janaury 22<\/strong>\u00a0is a Pro-D day so there is no school for students.<\/p>\n<p>Lastly, incase you missed it, click\u00a0<span style=\"color: #333399\"><strong><a style=\"color: #333399\" href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/Q4a9zcxC794\">HERE<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0<\/span>to view our <span style=\"color: #008080\"><strong><em>Gordon Holiday Art Display<\/em><\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #333399\">GORDON HOLIDAY BAZAAR<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-570 alignright\" src=\"http:\/\/blogs.vsb.bc.ca\/gordon\/files\/2023\/01\/bazaar.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"232\" height=\"177\" \/><\/p>\n<p>What an amazing success this was! Huge shout out to all the parent (and grandparent) volunteers. You made this event truly special for all our students. Thank you to the grade 7\u2019s that helped wrap as well as all the families that made donations. I am sure there was some very surprised and wonderful gifts unwrapping over the holidays! Coventant House was very grateful for the donations as well!<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #333399\">TALK SEX TODAY<\/span><strong><img decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-828 alignleft\" src=\"http:\/\/blogs.vsb.bc.ca\/gordon\/files\/2024\/01\/Saleema-Noon.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"184\" height=\"102\" \/><\/strong><\/h2>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #666699\"><strong><em>Body Science Boot Camp for Parents<\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>We are very gratful to our Gordon PAC for bringing back Saleema Noon to talk with our parents and students about this important topic. Parenthood never arrives with a rulebook, and when it comes to explaining the world of sexual health to your child, it can be hard not to end up a bright shade of red. Using humor and straight talk in an open, interactive environment, Saleema Noon Sexual Health Educators will show you how easy it is to convey healthy, positive messages about sexual health to kids.<\/p>\n<p><strong>In this workshop parents will learn:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Why we need to talk to children about sexual health at a young age<\/li>\n<li>How to reduce risk of child sexual abuse<\/li>\n<li>What children should know at each stage of development, with specific examples of how to explain concepts and processes<\/li>\n<li>How to become their kids\u2019 preferred source of sexual health information<\/li>\n<li>How to normalize open, honest sexual health conversations in their family<\/li>\n<li>How to effectively answer even the toughest questions kids ask<\/li>\n<li>What will be covered in Body Science workshops for students<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Please join us next <span style=\"color: #666699\"><strong>Monday, Janaury 15 at\u00a006:30 PM<\/strong> <\/span>Pacific Time (US and Canada)<\/p>\n<p>Join Zoom Meeting<\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #333399\"><a style=\"color: #333399\" href=\"https:\/\/us02web.zoom.us\/j\/82157602529?pwd=KzRnd1o5Y1J4UmF5MWlJOS9KZjJxZz09\">https:\/\/us02web.zoom.us\/j\/82157602529?pwd=KzRnd1o5Y1J4UmF5MWlJOS9KZjJxZz09<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Meeting ID: 821 5760 2529<\/p>\n<p>Passcode: 677226<\/p>\n<h3><strong><em><span style=\"color: #666699\">In-Person Student Sessions for Students<\/span><\/em><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>A letter will be sent home with students giving more detail on what will be covered in the student sessions being held on February 17 and 19 at school. Sexual Health is part of the BC Curriculum and this is just part of the lessons that teachers will be teaching in class throughout the year.<\/p>\n<header>\n<h2 class=\"entry-title\"><span style=\"color: #333399\">VSB PROCEDURES FOR SEVERE WEATHER<img decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-831 alignright\" src=\"http:\/\/blogs.vsb.bc.ca\/gordon\/files\/2024\/01\/metro-vancouver-snow-300x155.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"260\" height=\"142\" \/><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3 class=\"entry-meta\"><span style=\"color: #333333;font-family: 'Cantata One', serif;letter-spacing: 0.05em\">SEVERE WEATHER<\/span><\/h3>\n<\/header>\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<h4><span class=\"TextRun SCXW258574565 BCX0\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW258574565 BCX0\">The Vancouver School\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW258574565 BCX0\">District<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW258574565 BCX0\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW258574565 BCX0\">has procedures\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW258574565 BCX0\">in place for<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW258574565 BCX0\">\u00a0situations\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW258574565 BCX0\">where<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW258574565 BCX0\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW258574565 BCX0\">severe weather like heavy snowfall,\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW258574565 BCX0\">extremely high<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW258574565 BCX0\">\u00a0winds or h<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW258574565 BCX0\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW258574565 BCX0\">eat waves\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW258574565 BCX0\">may<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW258574565 BCX0\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW258574565 BCX0\">affect school operations.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW258574565 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:225}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW258574565 BCX0\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW258574565 BCX0\">All schools in the Vancouver School District will remain open if\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW258574565 BCX0\">possible<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW258574565 BCX0\">\u00a0during severe weather events.\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW258574565 BCX0\">If a\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW258574565 BCX0\">D<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW258574565 BCX0\">istrict-wide closure\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW258574565 BCX0\">is necessary, that\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW258574565 BCX0\">will be decided by\u00a0<strong>7:00 a.m<\/strong>. The VSB will post information about school closures on its website at\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.vsb.bc.ca\/\">www.vsb.bc.ca<\/a>\u00a0and will inform local media stations.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW258574565 BCX0\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW258574565 BCX0\">Please check the following stations for school closure information:<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>\u2022 CKNW (980 AM)<br \/>\n\u2022 CBC (690 AM, 105.7 FM)<br \/>\n\u2022 CJVB (1470 AM)<br \/>\n\u2022 CFHG (96.1 FM)<br \/>\n\u2022 CKWX (1130 AM)<br \/>\n\u2022 BCTV\/Global<br \/>\n\u2022 CITY TV<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW258574565 BCX0\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW258574565 BCX0\">Please note that no announcement will be made stating that schools are open.\u00a0<strong>Only closures and delayed openings will be announced<\/strong>.<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW258574565 BCX0\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW258574565 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:225}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW74424567 BCX0\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW74424567 BCX0\">Individual school closures due to unique circumstances (<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW74424567 BCX0\">e.g.,<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW74424567 BCX0\">\u00a0power outages) will be announced as early as possible on the affected schools\u2019 websites. On occasion, schools may delay the start of the school day. If this happens, specific details will again be posted on the school website.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW74424567 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:225}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW74424567 BCX0\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW74424567 BCX0\">Student safety is\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW74424567 BCX0\">our<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW74424567 BCX0\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW74424567 BCX0\">top<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW74424567 BCX0\">\u00a0priority.\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW74424567 BCX0\">Parents\/guardians are responsible for their children\u2019s safe travel to and from school. If\u202ffor any reason\u202fa parent\/guardian feels that a child cannot travel safely to<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW74424567 BCX0\">\/from<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW74424567 BCX0\">\u00a0school, then they should make other arrangements.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW74424567 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:225}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW74424567 BCX0\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW74424567 BCX0\">During extreme weather conditions it is also common for\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW74424567 BCX0\">emergency services<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW74424567 BCX0\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW74424567 BCX0\">and other authorities to advise citizens to avoid unnecessary travel.\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW74424567 BCX0\">Families<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW74424567 BCX0\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW74424567 BCX0\">should take this advice as well. Students will not be penalized for lack of attendance under such poor weather conditions. Students are reminded to wear appropriate clothing for the conditions. When sidewalks and roads are slippery, students walking to school should take extra care.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW74424567 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:225}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #333399\">KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION<\/span><\/h2>\n<h2><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-389 alignright\" src=\"http:\/\/blogs.vsb.bc.ca\/gordon\/files\/2022\/01\/highschool.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"163\" height=\"93\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.vsb.bc.ca\/gordon\/files\/2022\/01\/highschool-260x146.jpg 260w, https:\/\/blogs.vsb.bc.ca\/gordon\/files\/2022\/01\/highschool-160x90.jpg 160w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 163px) 100vw, 163px\" \/><\/h2>\n<p>Priority registration for next years Kindergarten students ends on\u00a0<strong>Monday, January 31st<\/strong>. Families must register <strong><span style=\"color: #333399\"><a style=\"color: #333399\" href=\"https:\/\/www.vsb.bc.ca\/page\/5195\/priority-kindergarten-registration\">online<\/a> <\/span><\/strong>and submit their documents to the school before this deadline.\u00a0 Any family that registers after this deadline will be waitlisted until we have confirmed our numbers.<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #333399\">UPCOMING EVENTS<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-79 alignleft\" src=\"http:\/\/blogs.vsb.bc.ca\/gordon\/files\/2021\/01\/BHM-Canada.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"140\" height=\"90\" \/>February is\u00a0<strong>Black History Month.\u00a0<\/strong>Each year, the Vancouver School District marks Black History Month through a number of events and school-based activities. This year, teachers and students will be participating in activities that honour and celebrate Canada\u2019s Black History and how all of us can make a conscious effort through our thoughts and actions to make this a community and world where everyone feels accepted and valued. Stay tuned for upcoming events.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-572 alignright\" src=\"http:\/\/blogs.vsb.bc.ca\/gordon\/files\/2023\/01\/PinkShirtDay2023.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"125\" height=\"115\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.vsb.bc.ca\/gordon\/files\/2023\/01\/PinkShirtDay2023.png 1500w, https:\/\/blogs.vsb.bc.ca\/gordon\/files\/2023\/01\/PinkShirtDay2023-300x276.png 300w, https:\/\/blogs.vsb.bc.ca\/gordon\/files\/2023\/01\/PinkShirtDay2023-1024x941.png 1024w, https:\/\/blogs.vsb.bc.ca\/gordon\/files\/2023\/01\/PinkShirtDay2023-768x706.png 768w, https:\/\/blogs.vsb.bc.ca\/gordon\/files\/2023\/01\/PinkShirtDay2023-560x515.png 560w, https:\/\/blogs.vsb.bc.ca\/gordon\/files\/2023\/01\/PinkShirtDay2023-260x239.png 260w, https:\/\/blogs.vsb.bc.ca\/gordon\/files\/2023\/01\/PinkShirtDay2023-160x147.png 160w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 125px) 100vw, 125px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Wednesday, February 28 is <span style=\"color: #ff00ff\"><a style=\"color: #ff00ff\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pinkshirtday.ca\/\">Pink Shirt Day<\/a><\/span><\/strong>. Our\u00a0<strong>SOGI Club<\/strong>\u00a0is planning some activities\u00a0around this important day that focuses on Anti-Bullying and accepting everyone for who they want to be and showing empathy toward others. We ask that all staff and students wear something pink to show their school spirit.<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #333399\">PAC NEWS<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Make sure you stay up to date on all that is happening with Gordon PAC. Please visit their website-\u00a0<span style=\"color: #333399\"><strong><a style=\"color: #333399\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gordonpac.com\/\">gordonpac.com <\/a><\/strong><\/span>for all the news!\u00a0<strong>Wednesday, January 10<\/strong> is the first day for Hot Lunch.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<div class=\"mh-excerpt\"><p>GORDON HAPPENINGS We are happy to welcome back our students to Gordon and are ready for a great term of leaning! We have some new staff members with us that I would like to welcome to Gordon. 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