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Important Information
Important Information
Dear Landing Trail and Gibbons Families,
We are writing to share important information regarding the upcoming ATA job action, which is scheduled to begin on Monday, October 6, 2025.
What This Means for Students and Families
Kindergarten to Grade 12: All classes will be suspended until further notice.
Pre-Kindergarten: Programming will continue as scheduled.
Transportation: Bus service for K–12 students will be suspended. Transportation will continue for Pre-K students, though wait times may be shorter than usual.
Extracurricular activities: All extracurricular programs will be suspended for the duration of the job action.
Access to schools: Students will not be permitted in school buildings during the strike. To prepare, students are bringing home any personal items they may need, and lockers are being cleaned out to ensure no food is left behind.
Staying Up-to-date: Ensure that you can receive emails from the Division, as email and the SPS Website will be the primary mode of communication.
We recognize that this creates challenges for families, and we strongly encourage you to make contingency plans for childcare and household routines during this time.
Sturgeon Public’s Role
It is essential to note that the Sturgeon Public School Division is not directly involved in negotiations. Teacher salaries and working conditions are set through provincial collective agreements.
The Alberta Teachers’ Association (ATA) and the Teachers’ Employer Bargaining Association (TEBA) are the two parties involved in the negotiations.
TEBA represents the Government of Alberta and all public, separate, and Francophone school boards, including the Sturgeon Public School Board.
TEBA has applied for and received authority for a lockout vote as a response measure to strike action. This does not immediately affect school operations.
Who Is Impacted
Teachers and substitute teachers
Principals and Vice Principals
Certain Central Office staff who are ATA members (Division Principal, Director of Learning Services, Director of Education, Curriculum Coordinator, Indigenous Education Coordinator)
What Happens Next
At this time, the length of the strike cannot be predicted. Both the ATA and TEBA will continue to work toward a resolution.
We remain committed to keeping families updated with accurate and timely information as the situation unfolds. Please watch for updates from the Division and our schools.
Thank you for your patience, understanding, and support as we navigate this together.
With gratitude,
Darryl Paziuk, Principal, Gibbons School
Louise Loh, Principal, Landing Trail School & Legal Public School
*All upcoming calendar events SUspended throughout labour action*
*All upcoming calendar events SUspended throughout labour action*
School Reminders
School Reminders
Parent drop offs must be done on the sidewalk, not in the bus lanes.
Doors open to students at 8:10 a.m.
Attendance is taken twice a day, at 8:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. if your child arrives late they will need to sign in at the office. Please call 780-923-2240 or email gibbons@sturgeon.ab.ca to report any absences.
Please check PowerSchool regularly for permission forms and associated fees. If you need assistance setting up a PowerSchool account pleace contact the office.
Our theme this year is #webelong, a reminder that when students, staff, and families work in partnership, we create a school where everyone feels valued, supported, and included.
Meet your admin teams at Landing Trail School and Gibbons School. https://secure.smore.com/n/cfjdwv
See what's happening over at Landing Trail School - https://linktr.ee/ltriders
Transportation
Transportation
Bus Permission Slips
Bus Permission Slips
If your child will be going home with another student on a different bus an email must be sent to the office by both students parents stating the switch so that the office can write a bus permission slip.
Inclement Weather Policy
Inclement Weather Policy
Please see the Sturgeon Public School Division's Inclement Weather Policy here: https://www.sturgeon.ab.ca/board/procedures/4570
Please review the Transportation Safety Reminders
Download the Bus Status App for notifications of delays or cancellations.
Stay up to date on the latest news
Stay up to date on the latest news
Our weekly updates are emailed on Friday afternoons and posted to Facebook and Instagram.
Our newsletter is continually updated and linked in our updates.
School and Parent Council
School and Parent Council
This meeting will be in person at Gibbons School as well as online for anyone who wants to join from home.
Please join using this google meet link :
Gibbons School Parent Association Council ( PAC ) is made up of elected parent volunteers that meet once a month and work together to coordinate events and programs that effectively support and enhance the educational experience of our student population. The mandate of the group is to raise funds and allocate these monies in such a way as to benefit the school as a whole. Our PAC members promote opportunities via various fundraisers that help offset the cost to the school in providing enhanced educational opportunities such as school wide activities, school events, guest speakers, performers and adding supplemental resources that benefit our children. The PAC also runs, coordinates and operates the Hot Lunch and Nutrition Program.
Council meetings are held monthly ( first Monday of the month as the school calendar allows ), immediately following the School Council Meetings and are open to everyone. We hope to see you there!
Hot lUnches
Hot lUnches
** If the ATA strike overlaps future hot lunch dates they will be rescheduled to a later date **
Term 2 Ordering Deadline - December 17th
Term 3 Ordering Deadline - March 19th
COUNSELLING
Gibbons Youth Center and Community Events
The Gibbons Youth Center is open Monday to Friday from 3:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. for children ages 5 - 17. They have scheduled activities everyday and free time as well.
For more information or questions please use the contact information below or look up their Facebook page - Gibbons Youth
Gibbons Resident Child Subsidy
Gibbons Resident Child Subsidy
If you are in need of some extra assistance to cover program fees for your child(ren) you can apply and see more information via this link.
Sturgeon County Support Subsidy
Sturgeon County Support Subsidy
Crisis Help Numbers
Crisis Help Numbers
FCSS Counselling Phone: 780-992-6267 or Toll Free: 1-866-992-6267
24 hour Distress Line: 482-4357 (HELP)
Fort Saskatchewan Mental Health Clinic: 780-342-2388; 9401-86 Avenue Ft. Saskatchewan, AB
Morinville Mental Health Clinic: 780-342-2620; 10008 107 Street, Morinville; Hours: 8:00 am – 4:30 pm
Alberta Heartland Primary Care Network : 780.997.0046; #206, 9821 - 108 Street Fort Saskatchewan; Mon-Fri 8:00-4:00
St. Albert Mental Health Clinic: 780-460-4971; 30 Sir Winston Churchill Ave St Albert, AB T8N 3A3
If you would like outside counselling support, but aren’t sure where to start, please contact Heather Ebbers, the school counsellor. Ms. Ebbers will provide you with more outside counselling options in the Edmonton and Sturgeon County areas.
Centre for healthy screen use
Centre for healthy screen use
AHS Caregiver Education
AHS Caregiver Education
See what they have to offer and view their newsletter
Alberta Health Services is proud to offer FREE online programming for parents and caregivers who support children and youth, as well as sessions for adults looking to support their own wellness. Sessions are live and interactive. Our aim is to increase awareness and reduce the stigma around addiction and mental health challenges, provide participants with evidence-based information, and offer strategies that promote health and resilience.
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