Weekly Update November 20, 2015

Twin Day

Friday was Twin Day and we all had a chance to dress up as a twin. Some classes all dressed the same.  

Assembly Update

We are continuing our theme of manners and kindness in our assemblies this month.  We also had a special presentation by the Devon Legion who generously donated $4,100 to be used towards our technology initiative.  Pictured here are (left to right) Mrs. Galloway, RBES Parent Council Chair, Mr. Larson, Pastor Larry Froese Charity Review and Nick Semeniuk First Vice President.

Our Student of the Week Winners:

Wristband Challenge Winner:

There is no assembly next week, as there is No School Friday, November 27. 

Thank You from the Fundraising Committee

The Fundraising Committee would like to say thank you for supporting our popcorn sales, Christmas cards and Fundscrip orders!    As always, if you have any ideas about fundraising or want to volunteer, please contact us at rbesfundraising@gmail.com

Cookie Dough & Fruit Fundraiser

If you ordered fruit or cookie dough, you can pick it up Monday after school until 7 pm. 

Operation Christmas Child

Thank you to all of the Robina Baker Families that sent in shoeboxes.  This year, we sent 35 boxes to children in need.  Thank you.

Devon Christmas Elves

Robina Baker is once again supporting the Devon Christmas Elves.  Our students are helping the Christmas Elves by colouring their flyers that you will see when they are delivered through the Devon Dispatch soon!

We are also collecting non-perishable food items, toys and gifts.  This year the Christmas Elves have asked that we attempt to gather board games and pajamas as these are always in high need.  For a list of the most needed food items, click here.  Of course, –any donation is always welcome!   Donations will be accepted until Thursday, December 10.  Thank you to Mrs. Forchuk and Mrs. Tewitz for heading up the food drive and Mr. Henderson, the gift drive.

Christmas Concerts

Please mark your calendars for our Annual Christmas Concerts December 7-9.  Please note that we have switched the grade 1s and 2s to Tuesday and the Grade 3s and 4s to Monday.   Details are available on our website.

Bus Scan Cards

If you child rides the bus, they need to scan on and off the bus for safety. It is extremely helpful in an emergency situation.  During the assembly this week we talked about the importance of scanning to all students. 

Travelling Art Program

Every year we have the touring Art program come to our school.  It is a great program to expose children to Canadian artists.  Every class has art one piece displayed in the classroom. We also like to tell a story with one art piece that travels from class to class.   The first class started the story with “The Adventures of Jack the Rabbit” and every class then adds to and develops the story.  We will publish the story when it is complete!

"Coats for Families" Program

 Leduc & District Emergency Shelter Association - the Hub is once again offering winter wear, at no cost, to those who need it in the Leduc area.

Available: Children's Winter Coats

                  Adult Winter Coats

                  Toques, gloves, mittens, scarves, warm socks, boots

Where: Leduc Legion building 5210 50 Ave

When: Tuesday through Fridays 1pm to 5pm

Emergency Preparedness

Throughout the year, we have been practicing our School Emergency Procedures. 

We have already practiced an Emergency Evacuation and will continue throughout the year. 

Emergency Evacuations used to be called Fire Drills. Fire Drills are just one reason to evacuate the building

Over the next few months will be practicing the following emergency procedures: “Hold & Secure” and “Lockdown”.               

These are more serious in nature and we wanted you to be aware.   Please note that differences - information on our emergency procedures can be found on our school website or by clicking this link.

In a real event, each parent would receive notification via the Power School Alert email and texting system.

We practice these drills throughout the year to be prepared and create a culture of preparedness, not a culture of being scared.