GORDON PUBLIC SCHOOL, 468 Thorold Road West, Welland ON, L3C 3W6 June END 2019

Tony D’Alessandro

Principal

905-734-3730

Krista Kiemele

Vice-Principal

905-734-3730

I’m amazed at how quickly time goes by. This year has moved along at an extremely quick pace and there

have been so many positive things that have occurred at Gordon this year. We would like to wish our gradu-

ates much success in the future. Always be proud that you have graduated as a Grizzly. To the families that

will be leaving Gordon, we will miss you. To the staff who are leaving us, thank you for your wonderful con-

tribution to Gordon. We will miss you!

My time at Gordon has come to an end. It has been an absolute honor to be the principal of Gordon. The

students, staff and community have always made me feel welcome and valued as a principal and a human

being. It is my sincere hope that I have helped each and every individual in some way and that I am leaving

Gordon in a good place. Five and a half years has simply gone way too quickly. I wish all of you the absolute

best in your future endeavors and thank you in advance for you continued support of a great school!

Please join me in welcoming Mr. Jay MacJanet as your new Principal. Please make him feel as welcome as

you did when I arrived a few years ago.

Sincerely,

Tony D’Alessandro

On behalf of the Gordon staff and students, we would like to thank Mr. D for all that he has done to

make Gordon a great place. He has had a positive impact on both students and staff, leaving be-

hind many wonderful memories.

We wish him all the best as he moves on and we thank him for supporting all Grizzlies to be their

very best, each and every day.

We will miss you!!!!!!!

WE NEED YOU!

Would you be interested in being part of our

School Council? We need your involvement to

continue to make the Gordon Public School com-

munity an even better place. We meet 4 – 5

times a year. The mandate is to work as an advi-

sory group to the school. We also need parents

to volunteer for specific events as part of sub

committees. We understand your time is valua-

ble, but kindly consider joining us next year as we

work to enrich the Gordon family. If you are inter-

ested or have any questions, kindly contact the

office . THANK YOU!!!!:)

A FRIENDLY REMINDER IF YOU HAVE NOT

DONE SO ALREADY

School Cash Online is Gordon’s preferred method of

payment. Please register at http:gordon@dsbn.org

to pay for such things as pizza, milk, subs, school trips

and spirit wear online.

OFFICE HOURS

We are closed for the summer and will re-open on Monday,

August 27th for student registrations for the first day of

school on September 3rd. For information regarding report

cards, kindergarten information, student transportation and

other inquiries please refer to the following:

All report cards that were not picked up at the school were

mailed to the student’s home on June 28th.

Information for new kindergarten families will be sent

home the second week of July.

If you require general transportation information please

go to www.nsts.ca or call Niagara Student Transportation

Services at 905-346-0290.

For other District School Board of Niagara information

please visit www.dsbn.org or call the DSBN Education Cen-

tre at 905-641-1550 between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.

Have a safe and happy summer!

CROSSING GUARD

NEW FOR SEPTEMBER!!!

The crossing guard at the corner of Bridlewood and

Chapel Hill only during the lunch hour (12:50-1:35)

will be eliminated as per the City of Welland.

If this posses a concern please con-

tact Mark Slade at 905-735-1700

ext. 2212 or via email at

mark.slade@ welland,ca.

Thank you.

On Friday, June 14th Gordon sent 15 athletes to compete at the District Track and Field meet. In order to qualify, these athletes had to finish 1st or 2nd place at Gordon and then come in the top 4 when competing against a large group of other schools’ top athletes. That already is an amazing accomplishment!

Please congratulate the following students on advancing to the district meet. Sabrina D, Ashlyn A, Izzy B, Addisyn B, Calli C, Izzy N, Sarah S, Lauren C, Nina G, Sera D, Ian M, Dustin L, Jackson B, Cameron L and Ethan N. At the meet, everyone performed admirably and were excellent ambassadors for Gordon.

We would like to recognize a few students who were able to rise to the top even when facing the best that DSBN has to offer. Sabrina D finished 3rd in long jump with a distance of 3.44m. Izzy N finished 1st in the 1500 with a time of 5:34 and finished 2nd in the 800M with a time of 2:41. Izzy B finished 4th in triple jump with a distance of 9.23m. Ethan N finished 8th in long jump with a distance of 4.7m.

Way to go Grizzlies!

HAVE A SAFE AND HAPPY SUMMER

Gordon's Junior 3 pitch team had an AWESOME day at Memorial Park. They demonstrated superb sports-manship and excellent skill as they went undefeated into the championship game, taking down Princess Elizabeth, Glendale, Diamond Trail and McKay! Although they lost to a talented Quaker team in the cham-pionships, this team was a strong representation of Gordon Grizzly ath-letes. Mrs. Bendlis is very proud of this team.

Way to go Grizzlies!!

Team members include: Jordan G, Autumn P, Ashlyn A, Peyton M, Ri-ley R, Hunter D, Jack I, Dustin L, Travis G, Hayden D, Jesse P and Quintin B.

TRANSPORTATION On Monday, August 19, 2019 Niagara Student Transportation Services (NSTS) will post spe-cific back to school transporta-tion arrangements for each stu-dent enrolled at the school. Please visit www.nsts.ca and sign-in to the secure parent por-tal to get your child’s student transportation information. To sign-in to the portal you will need your child’s Ontario Edu-cation Number (OEN) which can be found on their report card. While you are there, please subscribe to the delay and cancellation module for di-rect and timely emails regarding student transportation that im-pacts your child. Changes to home, pick-up and/or drop-off addresses must be made through your child’s school. During the summer you may notify NSTS of address changes so a bus stop is availa-ble for your child to start the school year, however, NSTS is not authorized to change student address information. With the availability of the se-cure parent portal, NSTS will not mail student transportation notices with the exception of Kindergarten students or new students to the system who do not have an OEN to sign-in to the portal. Please contact your school or NSTS if you have questions regarding your child’s transportation arrangements.

LOCKS FOR LOCKERS

For students who wish to have locks on their

lockers next year, we are asking that you pur-

chase (if you do not have one already) a com-

bination lock. Locks with keys will not be per-

mitted next year. Combinations will also be

expected to be given to homeroom teachers at the start of

the year.

MOVING???

If you have recently moved or know

you are moving over the summer

please make sure you inform the

office ASAP.

FAREWELLS

It is with a sad heart that at the end of this school year we have to say

good-bye to some amazing staff.

Ms. Moore, Mrs. Niznik and Mr. Lopez we wish you all the best at

your new school.

Mme. Stickles all the best on your maternity leave as you welcome

your new addition.

Mrs. Bath, Mme. Haase and Ms. Scalzi good luck with your new ad-

venture!

WELCOME to our new staff members…..

Mr. Wilson, Ms. Jones, Ms. Kurucz and Ms. Vachon

On Friday, May 10th, the Intermediate 3 Pitch team par-ticipated in the DSBN Intermediate 3 Pitch tournament at Memorial Park. The team placed 3rd winning the conso-lation finals. They made Gordon proud by demonstrating excellent sportsmanship. Congratulations, Grizzlies!

Dylan L, Colby D, Mason S, Isaac W, Jaxon B, Mitchell M, Izzy B, Addisyn B, Riley G-S, Ivy C, Mikky C, Nata-sha G and Aliya E.

MAY RECOGNITION RECIPIENTS

Class TEACHER CHARACTER - CO-OPERATION ACADEMIC

1-1 Mrs. Gaspich Maddy O Devon F

2-1 Ms. Scalzi Demetrius G Landon C

1-1 FI Miss Sauve Georgia B Makayla K, Kayleen L, Ella T

1/2 FI Mr. Verwey/Mme. Demers Abby G Jack B

2/3 Ms. Degelman Isabella W Riley L, Ava S

2-1 FI Mrs. Benson Isaac B, Mackenzie N Thydore L

3-1 Mrs. Knockaert Kendra L Lily T

3-1FI Mme. Stickles April E Sophie M

3/4FI Mme. Chatel Daniel H Rhaya B

4-1 Ms. Moore Isaac S Lucas BD

4/5FI Mme. Gardiner Hagyeom K Maddie D

5-1 Mrs. Slaght Olivia B James P

5/6 Mrs. McClay Dexter W Abigail M

6/7 Mrs. Bendlis Abby M-P, Serena G-W, Brooke B, Jordan G Jordan G

7-1 Mr. Charles Presley K Cali C

8-1 Mr. Costantini Natasha G Aidan C

6/7 FI Mme. Haase Kloe M Carter R

7/8FI Mr. Munderich Callum C Ivy C

French Mme. Naik Jackson H, Ryland W, Jordan G,

Hailie S

Track & Field 2019

This year track and field ran a little different at Gordon. From the beginning of April, over 200 stu-dents competed and practised the various track and field events. Eventually, the top two athletes for each event went to Centennial to compete in the area track meet against other schools’ top ath-letes. Congratulations to the following athletes:

Atom

Kaylee D., Maya B., Naomi J., Nicole J., Piper S., Rhaya B., Carter G., Eli S., Evan G., Joseph B., Lucas H.

Peewee

Airalyn H., Ashlyn A., Autumn P., Peyton M., Riley R., Aiden B., Cooper L., David N., Dontay R., Dustin L., Ian M., Mason R., Quintin B.,

Bantam

Addisyn B., Calli C., Izzy B., Izzy N., Jennah L., Kaya L., Lauren C., Riley G.S., Sarah S., Aaron P., Aden D., Alex B., Callum C., Jackson B., Jake V., JJ W., Mason S., Nathan S., Presley K.

Midget

Abigail A., Ivy C., Jenny L., Juliann M.G., Miki C., Nina G., Sera D., Cameron L., Dylan L., Ethan N., Isaac W., Jackson N., Mitchell M.,

The following athletes qualified at the area meet to compete at the District Track & Field meet which was held Thursday, June 13th at Centennial School:

Atom

Sabrina D., - 100M, Long Jump

Peewee

Ashlyn Armstrong - Long Jump

Ian McCarthy - 400M

Dustin Lariviere - High Jump

Bantam

Izzy B., - 100M, Shot Put, Triple Jump

Calli C., -100M

Izzy N., -800M, 1500M

Addisyn B., -200M

Sarah S. -1500M

Lauren C., -Long Jump, Triple Jump

Jackson B., - 100M

Midget

Nina G., - Shot Put

Sera D., - High Jump

Cameron L., - 1500M, Long Jump, Triple Jump

Ethan N., - Long Jump

Congratulations to all of our athletes and good luck to our Grizzlies who advanced to the next round!

DSBN Special Olympics Committee

On behalf of the DSBN Special Olympics Committee,

we would like to thank each and every person who

attended this year’s amazing event! It was a magical

day! We cannot express how incredible the staff and

volunteers were. Parents shared many wonderful

comments with us throughout the day regarding the

passion, the enthusiasm and the dedication towards

putting smiles on the faces of all the athletes. It was

you, the teachers, the EA’s teammates, the volun-

teers, who made that happen! You truly made it a

very special day!

Thank You ,Thank You ,Thank You!!!

July Sum-

mer

Family

Math

Fun!

Going into

Grade 2

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

How many

months until

school starts

in September?

How many

days until

school starts

in September?

Find a contain-

er in your

home which

holds about 1

litre. Fill it

with water.

Find some

other contain-

ers and pour

the water into

Make a cutout

of a shape

from card-

board. Choose

one corner for

the turning

point. Trace

around your

shape as you

rotate it over

and over until

Make a fair

spinner or use

a die (dice)

and design a

game to play

with your fam-

ily. Make a

game board

and play your

game with

your friends or

Make a tricky

pattern for

your parent

out of things

you find

around your

home. Be sure

to repeat the

core 3 times

or more. Ask

your parent to