Pro D Day Today

Our staff is participating at the SD 46 Professional Day at Chatelech Secondary School today.

I hope that everyone has a great weekend!

Go Canada Go!

Did You Say Tacky?

We had all kinds of interesting tourists today!

Tacky Tourists Invade GES

As part of our Spirit Month we had "Tacky Tourist Day" today. Many of our staff and students wore some interesting and tacky tourist outfits. Thanks to all who participated-- you helped boost our spirits!

Until later.

Mr. H

Busy day of meetings....and report cards

I started the day with a meeting, I had our staff meeting after school and we have our PAC Meeting this evening. Meeting days are part of the job.....not my favourite part of the job, but it I do enjoy conversing with collegues and parents, but I really enjoy working with students, which is part of every day here at GES.

It is also report card time, so I am busy reading and signing report cards. It is really rewarding seeing the success stories as I work my way through the report cards.

I hope to see a lot of parents at tonight's PAC Meeting.

Go Canada Go!

Mr. H

Making Math Games

When I visited Mrs. Fitchell's class this morning they were busy making Math games. They will be using the games with their classroom buddies.

They seem to be proud of their work, and rightfully so. Good job!!

Until later.

Mr. H

Canada Wins Another Medal

Canada won medal #4 of the 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympivs with Mike Robertson winning a Silver Medal in Snowboard Cross on Cypress Mountain!

What a great event when Alexandre Bilodeau received his Gold Medal last night!

Several of our students and staff have attended, or are attending some of the events or festivities associated with the Olympics. What a wonderful opportunity for those that have the chance to go over.

I was able to visit the Richmond O Zone, which is the celebration area close to the Olympic Oval. The atmosphere is fantastic and it is free to go and wander around and catch the spirit. I may go back next weekend when I drop off my daughter at the airport.

School has been busy with numerous things going on around GES and I have had little time to attend to my blog. For your information our Boys' Basketball Team will play a game at the GES Gym today. It was not a regular scheduled game, but I was able to invite Cedar Grove back to have another game today. The more games we can fit in the better.

Until later.

Mr. H

Math & Manipulatives

District Math Support Teacher, Bob Benmore , was back today working with some intermediate students utilizing manipulatives. As I have mentioned previously, it is great to get outside support to assist our staff and students with the implementation of new concepts and teaching strategies.

I was fortunate to get into classes early in the day since I had to deal with several other administrative issues most of the day.

By the way, I hope that everyone enjoys the Olympic Opening Ceremony later today.

Have a great weekend everyone.

Mr. H

Olympic Spirit is Here

For those who haven't been around the school it is apparent that the Olympic Spirit is at Gibsons Elementary School. Many of our home-made Olympic torches are on the hallway walls, while some of the bulletin boards have information about the 2010 Winter Olympics.

Today was Book and Bathrobe Day, as part of our Spirit Month. I have asked the students for ideas for next Thursday... I will post it tomorrow!

The Boys' Basketball Team plays at Langdale after school today. It should be a good game, as we had a good practice on Tuesday.

Only one more sleep until the 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympics Opening Ceremony.

Have a good night.

Mr. H

Meeting Today

I will be out of the building today, as I have an administartors' meeting at the SBO.

Just a reminder--tomorrow will be Book & Bathrobe Day, as part of our Spirit Month.

Have a good day.

Mr. H

Recess Fun

Our students continue to be active at recess. I have posted a few pictures of recess fun here.
More pictures will be added to the Flickr Photostream.