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GORDON HAPPENINGS<\/strong><\/span><\/h1>\n

As we approach the last month of the school year, we want to take a moment to express our heartfelt gratitude to all the parents and guardians who have been such a support in our classes and at our events. Your dedication and active participation truly make a difference in creating a vibrant and thriving school community. We extend a special thank you to all the parents who attended and supported our recent school events and happenings such as the Spring Fling, PAC meetings, Welcome to Kindergarten, Talent Show, Track and Field, and all the field trips that took place this season. Your presence and encouragement added immense value to these occasions and made them memorable experiences for our students. We appreciate the time, effort, and enthusiasm you have invested in supporting our school.<\/p>\n

School Calendar 2024-25<\/strong><\/span>\u00a0– please visit our website<\/a><\/strong><\/span> to download the school calendar for 2024-25. This calendar includes holidays, our school professional development days when school is not in session for students as well as early dismissal dates for student\/parent conferences.<\/p>\n

Grade 7 Farewell<\/span> – <\/strong>Grade 7 Farewell will be held on\u00a0Wednesday, June 19 <\/strong>at\u00a01:30 pm<\/strong>. Grade 7 families will be receiving additional information with more details shortly. A notice will be going home next week.<\/p>\n

Volunteer Tea<\/strong><\/span> – please look for a special invite from your child to our Volunteer Tea on Thursday, June 20 <\/strong>at 2:00 pm<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Summary of Learning Update<\/strong><\/span> – Our final CSL report card will be going home to families on Monday, June 24<\/strong>. This is different from the last two learning updates as this one will reflect your child’s learning for the whole year. For more information, please visit our website HERE<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Are you moving?<\/strong><\/span>\u00a0We are asking families to reach out to the office if you know you will not be attending Gordon in the Fall. It is very helpful for us to know before September if you are leaving Gordon so we can offer a space for those families on our waitlist.<\/p>\n

The last day of school for all students is on Thursday, June 27.<\/strong><\/span>\u00a0 This is a full day; school will be in session from 9:00 am until 3:00 pm. If your family will be leaving school early, we will hold the report card to be picked up in September.\u00a0 We are not able to mail report cards or give them to anyone but the legal parent or guardian of the student.<\/p>\n

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SCHOOL STREETS<\/span><\/h2>\n

\"\"May 31<\/b> – Last day of the School Streets<\/a> program. We will have a celebration after school with a bike mechanic station by West Point Cycles<\/a>. They will provide complimentary check ups and quick tune ups for kids’ bikes – a great opportunity to get the bikes ready for Bike to School Week! The community has really enjoyed the freedom of having a no vehicle street in front of the school. We would like to see this continue so please consider parking a block away and having your child walk to school. This new habit will help to keep everyone safe! HUGE thank you to Maya Goldstein and her dedicated team of parent volunteers!<\/strong> We really appreciate all the hard work you put into making our School Streets such a success!<\/p>\n

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WALK & WHEEL EVENT – June 3 – June 7<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

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Bike to School Week is an annual celebration where we encourage students of all ages to bike, roll, or walk to school. Active travel to and from school is associated with positive environmental, social, and safety benefits for students of all ages.<\/div>\n
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Join us for some fun activities throughout the week. Here are some important dates to note:<\/span><\/p>\n

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Monday June 3<\/b> – Kick off Bike to School Week! Free fruit shakes when arriving at school by the bike racks on the Bayswater side<\/div>\n
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Friday June 7<\/b> – Celebration of Bike to School Week! Muffins, fruit, and lemonade for everyone walking, biking, or rolling to school! By the bike racks on the Bayswater side.<\/div>\n
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Our Bike Bus<\/a> will run every day during Bike to School Week<\/b> – Two routes starting from Kits House and Tatlow Park at 8:40am!<\/div>\n
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At the school there will be trivia questions\u00a0and a draw for prizes every day!<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

Bike Parking<\/strong> \u2013 if we have more bikes than our bike racks can accommodate, then we will use the outside of the fence on the gravel field to lock bikes on. Parent volunteers will be helping direct traffic.<\/p>\n

Scooter Parking<\/strong> \u2013 fingers-crossed we have our new scooter rack installed but if not, we will use the front hallway outside the gym to park scooters. Please park your scooter by your division sign.<\/p>\n

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NOTICE OF LATE RETURN<\/span><\/h2>\n

The first day of school for Grades 1 -7 is Tuesday, September 3. Notice of Late return form is to be completed for any student expecting to return to school LATER THAN noon on Friday, September 6, 2024, but prior to Monday, September 30, 2024. Please print off and return the attached form to Ms. Heidi in the office.<\/p>\n