Knightly News
August 10, 2020
Principal's Message:
Welcome back Gibson families! I would like to extend a special welcome to all of the new families joining Gibson this year and welcome back our returning families as well. The Gibson staff is excited to start a new year with all of our students. We are looking forward to a productive partnership with you to ensure our students achieve at their highest potential. The start of this year will be very different from what we are used to. As you all know, we will be starting the school year with 100% online distance learning. I know there are a lot of questions and some uneasiness about this upcoming school year. I hope that this communication will clarify some questions and guide you through what to expect in the upcoming days.
Please be aware that online instruction will begin on Wednesday, August 19th. August 17th & 18th are student orientation and materials pick up days. On Monday, August 17th, Mrs. Aguilar and I will be holding virtual welcome back meetings by grade level with students between 9am - 11am. August 18th is materials pick-up day.
August 17th & 18th – Student Orientation & Materials Pick-up Days
Monday, August 17th
Student Virtual Orientation and Welcome Back Event. Principal Sanchez and Vice Principal Aguilar will host student meetings via Microsoft TEAMS.
- TK/K -9:00-9:20 - Students join for this assembly (link will be sent)
- 1/2 – 9:25-9:50 - Students join for this assembly (link will be sent)
- 3-4 – 9:55– 10:25 - Students join for this assembly (link will be sent)
- 5/6 – 10:30-11:00 - Students join for this assembly (link will be sent)
Tuesday, August 18th - Get connected and prepared for 1st day of instruction.
- Pick up classroom materials and resources needed for instruction.
- Practice with connecting to class online using TEAMS.
Class Placement
Teachers will be reaching out to families no later than August 14th. Please ensure we have current contact information by using the parent portal to update any inaccurate information. It is very important that all of your contact information is current including your email address.
Click here to access ATLAS parent portal.
Instructional Schedules
Please remember that attendance is taken daily and at every session. Students must be present to be given credit for attending. Further details will be given by teachers about daily expectations.
Virtual Back to School Night - Thursday, August 27th
Family Learning & Technology Support Center (FLATS)
If you are in need of a tablet (K-3), a laptop (4-6), a hotspot, or are having issues with your device, please reach out to FLATS (Family Learning and Technology Support Center) at (559) 475-3939.
Yearbooks
Meal Distribution
Gibson Elementary School
Email: antonio.sanchez@fresnounified.org
Website: https://www.fresnounified.org/schools/gibson
Location: 1266 West Barstow Avenue, Fresno, CA, USA
Phone: (559) 451-4500
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Gibson-Elementary-School-1492378577711942
Twitter: @RuthGibsonES