{"id":967,"date":"2024-11-29T12:43:36","date_gmt":"2024-11-29T20:43:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.vsb.bc.ca\/gordon\/?p=967"},"modified":"2024-11-29T13:29:18","modified_gmt":"2024-11-29T21:29:18","slug":"december-newsletter-4","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.vsb.bc.ca\/gordon\/2024\/11\/29\/december-newsletter-4\/","title":{"rendered":"December Newsletter"},"content":{"rendered":"

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

It\u2019s incredible to think that December is already upon us! We\u2019ve had an amazing and action-packed few months here at Gordon. The students have settled into their routines and are showing great enthusiasm and engagement in their learning. It\u2019s been wonderful to see their progress and excitement!<\/strong><\/h3>\n

The recent cold snap has certainly made it clear that winter has arrived. Please ensure your child(ren) are dressed appropriately for the chilly weather. We will only hold recess and lunch indoors if the weather conditions are exceptionally poor and pose a potential risk to student safety.<\/p>\n

With cold and flu season upon us, we are beginning to see a higher number of absenteeism which is common during this time of year. Please continue to check daily for symptoms of respiratory illness, wash hands regularly and practice respiratory etiquette and to phone our\u00a0Safe Arrival<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0line if your child is going to be away.<\/p>\n

Please note that school will be closed for Winter Break from\u00a0Monday, December 23\u00a0<\/strong>reopening on\u00a0Monday, January 6<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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BE IN THE KNOW, WINTER IS COMING!\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

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Follow VSB on social media to stay updated about school closures due to severe weather.<\/p>\n

During extreme weather conditions (heavy snowfall, extreme cold, freezing rain, extreme heat, etc.) VSB schools\u00a0will remain open if possible. If a District-wide closure is necessary, it will be announced by 6:30 a.m.<\/p>\n

Stay updated:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Facebook: Vancouver School Board\u00a0<\/a>
\nInstagram: @vsb39<\/a>
\nX: @VSB39\u00a0<\/a>
\nVSB website: vsb.bc.ca<\/a><\/p>\n

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COMMUNICATING STUDENT LEARNING<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

On Monday, December 16<\/strong>, your child will receive their first written report. Communicating Student Learning (CSL) aligns with BC\u2019s redesigned curriculum, allowing us to report to parents in more flexible ways. The Vancouver School Board (VSB) aims to create a reporting process that is clear, responsive, and encourages greater student ownership and parent involvement.<\/p>\n

This is an excellent opportunity to discuss your child\u2019s learning with them. These reports are designed to be strength-based, highlighting their accomplishments this term and focusing on what they \u201ccan do.\u201d Consider asking your child what they are most proud of, what they feel they need to work on or learn next, and what steps they need to take to achieve their goals.<\/p>\n

If you have any questions about your child\u2019s CSL report, please feel free to reach out to their classroom teacher. Our school website<\/a> has more information on CSL reporting as well as the ministry website:<\/p>\n

K-12 Student Reporting Information for Parents and Caregivers<\/strong><\/p>\n

https:\/\/curriculum.gov.bc.ca\/reporting\/resources-for-parents-and-caregivers<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

Six classes are piloting SpacesEDU this year which is a portfolio-based platform that shares your child\u2019s learning through posts. Those teachers who are part of the pilot have already communicated to families. Please make sure that you have set up your account and logged into the platform as your child\u2019s CSL report will also be shared through this site. You will receive notification through email when it is ready. Please reach out to your child\u2019s classroom teachers if you have any further questions.<\/p>\n

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TRAVELING OVER THE HOLIDAYS<\/strong><\/span>\"\"<\/h2>\n

Please contact\u00a0Ms. Heidi (haleung@vsb.bc.ca) in the office before December 20 if your child will be travelling over the holidays and will be returning to school\u00a0AFTER<\/strong>\u00a0Monday, January 6<\/em><\/strong>.\u00a0\u00a0Please note that the school does not provide schoolwork for students whose family choose to extend their holidays.<\/p>\n

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\u00a0WINTER CONCERT<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n

We are excited to announce our Winter Concert, which will take place on the afternoon of Wednesday, December 18<\/strong>. Parents and guardians are welcome to attend. However, due to fire regulations and limited gym space, we must limit attendance to\u00a0two family members per family<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

We will be sending home a notice for you to indicate how many tickets you need. Thank you for your understanding and support.<\/p>\n

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KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

Thank you to all our families that have registered their child for Kindergarten for the 2025-2026 school year. Please continue to make an appointment with Ms. Heidi to bring in your paperwork to finalize your child\u2019s registration. Priority registration ends\u00a0January 31, 2025<\/strong>. This date is important at Gordon as we have a lot of interest for Kindergarten this year and therefore if we have more K registrations than spots, the VSB will hold a lottery for space. Your child will only be considered for this lottery if they are registered with all the paperwork received at the school before this date. Please visit the VSB website by clicking\u00a0HERE<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0for more information.<\/p>\n

District Choice Programs<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Applying for a District choice program is a separate process and runs from January 7 to February 4, 2025. Visit the\u00a0Kindergarten Choice Programs<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>page for more information.<\/p>\n

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ECONOMICS FAIR<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

Div. 1 is holding their annual Economics Fair on Wed. Dec. 4<\/strong>. Students can bring a few dollars to buy handmade crafts that our grade 7\u2019s have made. Please reach out to your child\u2019s classroom teacher for more information.<\/p>\n

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Our Holiday Bazaar is on Thursday, Dec. 5<\/strong>.\u00a0 Students will need to bring money for the family members that they are buying gifts for. All gifts are\u00a0 $2. Primary teaches will be sending home a notice that families can fill out to let the teacher’s know who the students will be shopping for.<\/p>\n

Our PAC is gratefully accepting new and gently used giftable items to be sold for $2 a pop at our Holiday Bazaar. Proceeds from the sale will support Covenant House, which helps at-risk and homeless youth in our community.<\/p>\n

They\u2019re welcoming like-new and gently used:<\/p>\n

-Jewelry<\/p>\n

-Fashion accessories<\/p>\n

-Sports accessories<\/p>\n

-Toys<\/p>\n

-Games<\/p>\n

-Decor<\/p>\n

-Books<\/p>\n

-Small electronics<\/p>\n

-Treasures you\/your kid(s) no longer need<\/p>\n

-Gift bags, tissue paper, ribbon and tape<\/p>\n

*Please no clothes or stuffed animals<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Kindly drop donations in the bins beside the Multipurpose Room by December 4th<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Please email\u00a0PACgeneralgordon@ymail.com<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0if you have any questions.<\/p>\n

Want to volunteer? Please use the link below to sign up \u2013 we really appreciate your help.<\/p>\n

https:\/\/www.signupgenius.com\/go\/10C0F45ADAC2CA0F4C34-53571666-holiday<\/a><\/p>\n

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HOLIDAY HAMPERS<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

We will be accepting donations for Holiday Hampers to support some families who are in need. More information will be sent home from your child\u2019s classroom teacher. Any donation, big or small, will be very much appreciated.<\/p>\n

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STUDENT COUNCIL<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

\"\"Student Council would like to announce a few activities that they will be doing in December.<\/p>\n

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  1. Donations for Covenant House<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Please click on the donation link below if you would like to make a donation to Covenant House\u00a0<\/strong>from December 4 \u2013 22 in support of youth in our community.\u00a0 For the month of December, all donations will be\u00a0triple matched<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0to make\u00a0three times<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0the impact on youth.\u00a0Please click\u00a0HERE\u00a0<\/strong><\/a>to make a donation.<\/li>\n
  2. Spirit Days<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Tuesday, December 10<\/strong> \u2013 Dress as your Favourite Holida<\/em>y which means to decorate an item of clothing (shirt, hat, etc.) or dress in your favourite holiday theme and Friday, December 20<\/strong>\u00a0will be Pyjama Day<\/em>. Staff and students are encouraged to wear their cozy PJs or comfy clothing to school in support of our Covenant House fundraiser.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Our Student Council greatly appreciates your support!<\/p>\n

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    LOST & FOUND<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

    \"\"Please continue to check our Lost &Found for your child\u2019s items and label all their clothing, water bottles and containers. Our Lost & Found is located outside the gym by the East stairs. Please come into the school and have a look if you think your child has misplaced anything.<\/p>\n

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    PARENT ADVISORY COUNCIL (PAC)<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

    Make sure that you take a moment to visit the PAC website at\u00a0gordonpac.com<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0and sign-up for their email list. There are a number of amazing fundraisers, activities and volunteer opportunities that you will not want to miss out on including their Candle fundraiser that that was such a big seller that it sold-out last year. The PAC has once again partnered with Squamish-based small business Light & Stone<\/em> to create a candle collection inspired by signature Gordon field trip destinations: Connaught and Tatlow Parks. For a very limited time\u2014and in a very limited edition\u2014the Connaught and Tatlow candle collection will help fund equipment, experiences, and enrichment opportunities for our school.<\/p>\n

    They make great gifts. And every order is also a gift to our school: a portion of every sale supports our PAC.<\/p>\n

    https:\/\/lightandstone.ca\/collections\/gordon-elementary-pac-fundraiser<\/a><\/p>\n

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