Weekly Update: May 6, 2016

Hello Robina Families,

What a week we had this week – full of activities and excitement!

Fort McMurray Fires

I think we were all captivated by the news of the Fort McMurray fires.  I know some of our families have been directly affected and have taken in friends and families that have been evacuated.  Our school, and many other Black Gold schools, will be welcoming students from Fort McMurray to go to school with us until they can return to Fort McMurray.  

Our grade three classes felt compelled to help.  As part of the Grade 3 curriculum ~ Global Citizenship, they have decided to help out the people of Fort McMurray by donating to the Red Cross. On Wednesday, May 11th, the students in Grade 3 will be selling baked goods that they've made at home. The items will be sold for $1.00 at morning & lunch recess. 

Changes in Parking and Bus Drop Off and Pick Up

We apologize for such short notice given to us - and you - in the change in parking and busing area.  In an effort to improve busing drop off and parent parking, Black Gold Transportation and Facilities have switched the parent parking and busing areas.  So starting today, parents can park where the buses use to line up; and please keep the area in front of our school clear for buses during bus times.

Spring Picture Day is Monday, May 9

Complete the flyer that was sent home this week and send with your child on Spring Picture Day.   

Education Week Activities 

We wrapped up Education Week this week.  A huge thank you goes out to the staff who organized our special events this week.  As sent out in an email earlier last week, there were a number of activities scheduled for the students. 

Zumba Classes – Everyone had fun moving in their Zumba class. 

4 Cats Art Classes – The students created beautiful works of art that will be on display in our Celebration of the Masters on Monday, May 9^th 3:30 – 6:00 pm.  Everyone is welcome!  Your child’s art will be displayed outside the classroom for parents and visitors to tour and view.  Classes in the portables will be displayed in the gym.

“What I like Most about My School” Poster/Essay Contest – The students did a great job on their projects!  The winners were announced during the assembly and had an ice cream sundae party with Mrs. Kloschinsky on Friday!

Take a look at some of the great entries. 

Playground Games – Thank you to the SWAT team who taught playground games during the lunch recesses!

Lion’s Club International Literacy Project – Thank you to the Devon Lions Club who read to the students again this year as part of their International Literacy Project!

Congratulations to the Students of the Week!

Friday's Wristband Challenge Winner! 

Way to go Raylee Dupont from KMW!

TRACK and FIELD:

Track and Field began this week. If your child signed up, you will have received a pink letter with information and a signup sheet for parents to volunteer. We are looking for parent volunteers for Thursday, June 2 to help out with the large team we will be taking to RMS. If you are able to help out, please fill out the form and return it to the school. :) Hot lunch orders for Track Meet Day for the RMS concession will come out at the beginning of the week.

SPIRIT WEAR ORDERS:

Just a reminder that the deadline to order Spirit Wear orders is: Friday, May 13. Sample Sizes are available in the foyer and if you are unable to come in to help out your child choose a size, we are happy to do so for you and send a quick note home. 

The order form is at this link: RBES Raptor Spirit Wear Order Form 

Please fill out a separate form for each child in your family. When paying online, you will find each of the 3 items in the Optional Fees and you just add as many items as you have chosen on your form into your cart. PowerSchool will then receipt you for the full amount. If you have any questions, please let us know.

2015-16 YEARBOOKS:

Yearbooks are now available to add to your Power School cart online. They are $20 for a 32 page color yearbook. They will be delivered in the early fall.

PAINT NITE:

UPCOMING DATES to NOTE:

May 9: Spring Photos
May 11: Fort McMurray/ Red Cross Bake Sale
May 13: Paint Night
May 20: NO SCHOOL - PD day
May 23: NO SCHOOL - Victoria day
Thursday, June 2 - BGRS Elementary Track Meet @ RMS

To all our amazing RBES MOMs, we wish you a wonderful Mother's Day!

Have a wonderful weekend,

Mrs. Horrocks & Mrs. Kloschinsky