Emily Malnis, the school nurse, teaches body science to Gordon students, as well as presenting to parents at a PAC meeting.
Parents of grades K-3 are invited to sit in on the lesson. Here is the schedule: Div 10 (Pavony) to be posted, Div 11 (Brown) Thurs March 25th 10:45am-noon, Div 12 (Johnson) Wed 17th March 8:45-10:15am, 13 (Barabulea) Wed March 31st 8:45-10:15am, 14 (Fenton) Thurs March 25th 1:45-2:15pm, 15 (Smith) Tues March 23rd 10:45-11:15am, 15 (Smith) Thurs March 25th 12:55-1:30pm.

Emily's notes to parents, the same topics as her presentation to PAC.
Emily's Tips for answering questions

If you have a question for Emily, write down your question and place it in the school nurse box in the office. Emily will give you a personal response.

Book list of sex education books for students and families, including the books sold at the February 2010 PAC meeting, compiled by PAC.

Website about sex education recommended by Emily.

Sex education is in the curriculum, as part of "Health and Career Education". Overview of Health and Career education K to 7 topics. Health and Career education details - prescribed learning outcomes listed by topic. See especially "Healthy Living" in the older grades and "Safety and Injury Prevention" in the younger grades for relevance to Sex education.