Hello Robina Families!
First of all I would like to send out a Happy Father's Day to all of our RBES Dads! I hope you have all had some time to enjoy your kiddos this weekend!
The activity level in the school can certainly be described as bustling this past week. The excitement levels are high, there are projects galore going on and combine all that with swimming and everyone is practically bursting at the seams. The students have finished week 1 of swimming lessons and other than me falling into the kiddie pool while taking some photos -- true story! -- it has been smooth sailing so far. The swimming groups are 10 or less and the kiddos are learning or practicing lots. I got to watch one of our advanced groups and they were being challenged to improve their skills. This coming week will be no less busy or energy filled.
Thank You to everyone who made it out to our Volunteer Appreciation!
It was wonderful to see so many come out for this event. We truly appreciate each and every one of you that gives as little or as much time as you do. I would like to send a special thank you out to our School Council and Fundraising Committee. They have done a tremendous job this year and have put in lots of extra hours making things happen. A few of these ladies will be stepping down as their last child is in grade 4. We will be looking for new people in the fall. Please consider coming to join us. We have had a lot of fun together!! THANK YOU . . . Kendra, Shantell, Morgen, Michelle and Natasha!!! Your dedication and work to both of these committees has not gone unnoticed. I would also like to send a special THANKS to Claire for organizing the Hot Lunch program this year. There were a few other regular "helpers" and volunteers that came out in a pinch and we thank you as well. Many of our school events would not happen without people like you! Danielle, Katy, Becky and Rhonda I would like to give a special mention to you as you come out quite regularly to help and have had a pretty big part in some of our school events!! To anyone I have missed, it was not intentional. Please know that you all play an important part at RBES!!
First of all I would like to send out a Happy Father's Day to all of our RBES Dads! I hope you have all had some time to enjoy your kiddos this weekend!
The activity level in the school can certainly be described as bustling this past week. The excitement levels are high, there are projects galore going on and combine all that with swimming and everyone is practically bursting at the seams. The students have finished week 1 of swimming lessons and other than me falling into the kiddie pool while taking some photos -- true story! -- it has been smooth sailing so far. The swimming groups are 10 or less and the kiddos are learning or practicing lots. I got to watch one of our advanced groups and they were being challenged to improve their skills. This coming week will be no less busy or energy filled.
Thank You to everyone who made it out to our Volunteer Appreciation!
It was wonderful to see so many come out for this event. We truly appreciate each and every one of you that gives as little or as much time as you do. I would like to send a special thank you out to our School Council and Fundraising Committee. They have done a tremendous job this year and have put in lots of extra hours making things happen. A few of these ladies will be stepping down as their last child is in grade 4. We will be looking for new people in the fall. Please consider coming to join us. We have had a lot of fun together!! THANK YOU . . . Kendra, Shantell, Morgen, Michelle and Natasha!!! Your dedication and work to both of these committees has not gone unnoticed. I would also like to send a special THANKS to Claire for organizing the Hot Lunch program this year. There were a few other regular "helpers" and volunteers that came out in a pinch and we thank you as well. Many of our school events would not happen without people like you! Danielle, Katy, Becky and Rhonda I would like to give a special mention to you as you come out quite regularly to help and have had a pretty big part in some of our school events!! To anyone I have missed, it was not intentional. Please know that you all play an important part at RBES!!
Congratulations to this past week's Student of the Week!
FAREWELL ASSEMBLY
Friday, June 24 will be our "Farewell Assembly" where we say goodbye to our grade 4 students and teachers who are not returning to Robina Baker in the Fall. The final assembly will be at 1:00 pm in the afternoon instead of the usual morning time.
MILK AND HOT LUNCH SURVEY
Throughout the year we have noticed a decline in hot lunch and milk orders. As we plan for next year, we would like to hear from our families to see if we should continue to provide these programs. Can you please take a moment to complete this quick survey:
Hot Lunch & Milk Survey
LIBRARY BOOKS ARE DUE!
Please ensure your library books are all brought back to school! You will soon receive a letter if your books are not back in the school!
SCHOOL SUPPLY ORDERS
For more information and the link to order, please go to http://rbes.blackgold.ca/parents/school-supplies/
SWIMMING LESSONS
Swimming lessons will continue next week! We had a couple of swimsuits left over this week so please check your child's swim bag to ensure it is going to and from school.
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| Also if anything else is missing . . . Please please please check the lost and found! It all gets donated at the end of the school year! Thank You! |
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| Here are a few more swimming pictures! Click on this link to take you there! |
UPCOMING DATES to NOTE:
June 22: Last day of school for KAM, KPM, KMW
June 23: Last day of school for KTTH
June 24: Final Assembly 1:00
June 23: Last day of school for KTTH
June 24: Final Assembly 1:00
June 27: Fun Day
June 28: Last day of school for Grades 1-4
June 28: Last day of school for Grades 1-4
Alberta updating curriculum to better prepare students for future success
June 15, 2016 Media inquiries
Starting this September, Alberta Education will begin developing new curriculum and will be asking Albertans to provide input.
Alberta Education’s new approach to developing curriculum will span six years and work will be done simultaneously on six subject areas: Arts, Language Arts (English, French, Français), Mathematics, Social Studies, Sciences, and Wellness.
“This government is committed to developing curriculum - including the fundamentals of reading, writing and math - that ensures children have the best possible start in life to prepare them for rewarding careers in a diversified economy. Critical subject areas have not been updated in many years, so this work is long overdue. This new process will allow us to fulfil our commitments to educate our students about the history, perspectives and contributions of our Francophone, First Nations, Métis and Inuit peoples and communities.”David Eggen, Minister of Education
Future provincial curriculum in all subjects will have a common design and student-centred direction, which will ensure consistency across the K-12 curriculum. This will make it easier for teachers to plan across subjects. It will also enhance the ability of those teachers who are teaching multiple subjects across grade levels to provide a more cohesive program, improving the overall learning experience for students and reducing teachers’ planning time.
“Sleeker programs, allowing teachers to go more in-depth and to bring in more local elements, will ensure that our programs remain engaging, fulfilling and responsive to student needs. Teachers and the profession are excited for the changes and look forward to partnering with government on curriculum development.”Mark Ramsankar, President, Alberta Teachers’ Association
Albertans will have the opportunity to provide feedback on the development of new curriculum through hundreds of face-to-face meetings and an online survey planned for this fall.
“Parents are pleased that curriculum development is moving forward to meet the challenges of a changing world where all students can achieve success. Further school council collaboration will ensure it meets the diverse learning needs of students and enables them to reach their full potential.”Allison Pike, President, Alberta School Councils’ Association
Backgrounder:
- New curriculum will be developed for Kindergarten to Grade 4 by late 2018. That will be followed by Grades 5 to 8 in late 2019. After that, our high school curriculum will be developed in phases from 2020 to 2022.
- Current curriculum remains in effect until new curriculum is implemented.
- New curriculum will contain an explicit focus on the development of learner outcomes that support and reinforce 21st-century competencies across curriculum, as well as literacy and numeracy.
- Provincial curriculum will be developed simultaneously in English and French for the first time.
- New curriculum reflects the principles and standards outlined in the Guiding Framework, which consolidates research, feedback from consultations and results of prototyping. The framework sets a common, student-centred direction for the development of future curriculum.
- Support for First Nations, Métis and Inuit student learning, as well as the inclusion of Education for Reconciliation, which includes ways of knowing and diverse perspectives, will be reflected in future K-12 curriculum. Four million dollars in existing funding will be spent on consultation with Indigenous partners on future curriculum.
- Francophone perspectives will also be included in future K-12 curriculum.
- Provincial curriculum will be developed and available for use through a digital platform, the Curriculum Development Application (CDA).
- Teachers will be able to interact and develop learning opportunities for their students through the CDA. This interactive platform will become a one-stop shop for subject-specific programs of study, resources and assessment.
- The CDA will also support the move to a shorter curriculum development cycle and an improved evergreening process.
- The costs for this new curriculum development are funded through current budget allocations; no new money is required. The cost over six fiscal years is estimated at $64,430,684. This includes $38,850,000 for staffing, $20,394,684 for the engagement strategy and $5,186,000 for CDA.
Have a great week,
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