RBES News: Weekly Update: November 6, 2015

Hello Robina Families,

This update is a longer one, so sit back with your favourite morning beverage, put your feet up and have a good read.

You will notice that our school will be participating in both Operation Christmas Child and the Devon Christmas Elves Campaign. The support for Operation Christmas Child was outstanding last year and although we want to continue to help support those in 3rd world countries if we can, we don't want to ignore those in our own community who are in need. We are sharing the information for both now so that you can decide which charity initiative you would like to support in the event you are unable to support both.

Thank you to all the parents who came out for the teacher meetings this past week. It was wonderful to see so many of you attend as well as support our library with a Book Fair purchase. The library will receive roughly $3,000.00 in books thanks to support of the book fair. Delphine in 2C, Brody in 1D and Serenity in 3D were the golden ticket winners and Heaven and 3A each won $25 dollars in book fair prizes. Also Mrs. Webb sends out a huge thank you to Shantell Galloway and Kristina Rowland for volunteering as well as Mrs. Milson and the parent council for help packing up.

CHRISTMAS CARDS WITH YOUR CHILD'S ART ORDERS:

Orders for these Christmas cards will be accepted until Tuesday, November 10th. If you didn't come to the teacher meetings, you missed out on seeing your child's art for the cards. Please contact your child's teacher to make arrangements to see the art if you need to before ordering. CLICK ON THIS LINK FOR A COPY OF THE ORDER FORM.

ASSEMBLY UPADATE:

Our new theme of the month is good manners and kindness. BGRS School Trustee, Sandy Koroll came to present long service awards to several staff members. Congratulations to the following staff on reaching your milestones: Mrs. Courtemache, Mrs. Pennycook, Miss Betty, Mrs. Luciw, Mrs. Boida, Mrs. Mullen, Mrs. Murtha-Toles and Mrs. Horrocks.

This week we had a wonderful presentation from the Epilepsy Society in Edmonton. They presented two puppet shows to explain what epilepsy and seizures are and to explain what to do in an emergency.

We also had Pastor Gil in to talk about Operation Christmas Child. We will be starting our shoe box campaign shortly and details will be sent home on Monday or Tuesday.

CONGRATULATIONS TO THIS WEEK'S STUDENT OF THE WEEK WINNERS!

CLICK HERE FOR INDIVIDUAL PHOTOS!

A MESSAGE FROM THE DEVON CHRISTMAS ELVES:

We are asking RBES Families to consider supporting our Devon Christmas Elves Campaign, which assists Devon and area families in need. The school campaign kicks off on Nov. 16th and runs to Dec. 10th. Students in all grades will be asked to bring in non-perishable food items and/or gifts (new pyjamas, books or toys). Mrs. Forchuk and Mrs. Tewitz are heading up the food drive and Mr. Henderson, the gift drive. Please look forward to more detailed information about donating on November 16th.

PIZZA WITH THE PRINCIPAL WINNERS!

Congratulations to October's Pizza with the Principal Winners. We will be enjoying our pizza lunch on Tuesday, November 10 at noon.

MESSAGE FROM FUNDRAISING COUNCIL:

BIG NEWS! POPCORN DAY, Monday - November 9th. If interested please bring $1 on Monday.

Custom Christmas card orders will be accepted till Tuesday, November 10th. $10 for 10 Custom Cards, a great way to support your school.

Fundscrip a fantastic way to kick off your Christmas shopping and support your school. Paperwork/order forms went home Friday November 6/ 15 and must be returned to the school by November 20/ 15.

We are always looking for volunteers. We are currently setting up our Dance committee so if you think that is something your might enjoy email us at rbesfundraising@gmail.com.

As always THANK YOU for supporting our school.

UPCOMING DATES TO REMEMBER:

Monday, Nov. 9: Poppcorn Day - bring a loonie

Tuesday, Nov. 10: Remembrance Day Assembly @ 10:45 - All parents invited to attend and students are provided with a poppy to wear. We are taking a silver collection for the poppies.