Here is the weekly latest and greatest...
It has been a chilly first week back from our holiday break but one filled with many pleasant surprises and lots of active learning. In making our return to the school a huge thank you goes out to the Robina Baker Parent Council and the many parent volunteers that took part in the staff room makeover during the Christmas break - it was a fantastic surprise that turned out beautifully and is very much appreciated by the staff. The new, modern environment is most definitely an upgrade over the previous one!
A huge congratulations goes out to this week's student of the week winners. In reading through their certificates it is very apparent that we have truly great students in our school!
With the start of the new month some new student initiatives have kicked off in an effort to keep the students active and engaged. The grade four students now have the opportunity to home their spelling skills and join the Robina Baker Spelling Team. The spelling team, coached by Mrs. Ferguson, practices weekly every Monday and Friday, and will hold a couple "practice" spelling bees here at the school before venturing out to participate in the Black Gold Regional Spelling Bee next month in Leduc at Caledonia Park School.
The gym continues to be a hub of activity with the lunch time intramural program all set to resume with the grade one and two students taking part in a noon hour indoor soccer league. With close to 90 students participating the intramural games will definitely help keep them active versus hibernating during the cold winter months. This past week the students were fortunate to have another session of kids yoga with Teacher Dawn and next week the excitement level in the gym is sure to raise the roof as everyone gets an opportunity to drum their way to fitness with the introduction of the Drumfit program. The coaches from the Merriott Youth Athletic Foundation continue to visit the school weekly to promote healthy eating and activity, and the Wednesday Fitness for Fun program in the gym has now shifted gears and is now highlighting indoor ringette. This past Wednesday close to 80 students came out at noon to try ringette, and it is expected that this number will continue to rise as more and more students experience the fun times in the gym.
Finally students and parents are reminded of a few upcoming important dates:
The Robina Baker PAC (Parent Advisory Council) meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, January 13 beginning at 9:00AM at the school.
Our next school spirit day is set for Wednesday, January 14th when students will be stepping back in time and celebrating 80s Day! Break out the leg warmers and neon!
The order deadline for February hot lunch orders is next Friday, January 16th.
The early purchase deadline for the RBES fundraiser at the WEM Waterpark is fast approaching. Purchase your tickets for $10 up and until January 22nd, after that the price increases. For further information check out the school Facebook page or website.
Thank you and have a great weekend!
Mr. Henderson
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