<h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Robina Baker’s Annual Spell-a-thon</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">We are excited to announce that our </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">12th Annual Spell-a-thon</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> will take place on </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Thursday, April 24th</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">! This event is a fantastic way to encourage our students to improve their reading and writing skills while raising funds for our school.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">How It Works:</strong></b></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Students in </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Grades 1-4</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> will be tested on </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">50 core words</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">.</span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Kindergarten</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> students will be tested on </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">letter sounds</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">.</span></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Pre-K</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> students will practice spelling their </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">own names</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">.</span><br></li></ul><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Families can sponsor students in </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">any way that works best for them</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">—whether it’s a </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">flat donation</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> or an amount per correctly spelled word (e.g., $0.25 per correct word).</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><div monaco-code-embed=""><div style="position: relative; width: 100%; height: 0; padding-top: 56.2500%; padding-bottom: 0; box-shadow: 0 2px 8px 0 rgba(63,69,81,0.16); margin-top: 1.6em; margin-bottom: 0.9em; overflow: hidden; border-radius: 8px; will-change: transform;"> <iframe loading="lazy" style="position: absolute; width: 100%; height: 100%; top: 0; left: 0; border: none; padding: 0;margin: 0;" src="https://www.canva.com/design/DAHEzU6fvLg/HGzuG8p-yKD7kmYGFFzWkg/watch?embed" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen" allow="fullscreen"> </iframe> </div> </div></p><h4 class="editor-heading-h4" dir="ltr"><a href="https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1YikkDtx4GtXRD22DFEp8XKXvHCyRgI8X-vxUt5iibQM/edit?usp=sharing" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Parent Letter</span></a></h4><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Why Your Support Matters:</strong></b></h3><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Last year,</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> thanks to your generosity, we were able to:</span></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Enhance wellness days</span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Lower swimming lesson costs</span></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Cover software license fees and upgrade school technology</span></li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Host amazing events like Rocks and Rings, and The Joe Show</span></li></ul><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">This year, </strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">the funds will continue to support:</span></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">School-wide events and presentations like DanceED, and Rocks and Rings</span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Subsidized swimming lessons and class field trips</span></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">More technology upgrades for the school</span></li></ul><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Exciting Prizes!</strong></b></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">For every </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">$10</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> in pledges, your child’s name will be entered into a draw for fun prizes</span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The class with the most </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">100% scores</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> will win an </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">ice cream party</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> from Dairy Queen</span></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The class that raises the most money will enjoy a </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">pizza party</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> from Domino’s</span></li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">IGA is rewarding the </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">BEST EVER</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> performance with </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Raptor cupcakes</strong></b></li><li value="5" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Tim Hortons is giving students who score 100% a </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">free donut or muffin</strong></b></li></ul><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Important Dates &amp; Details:</strong></b></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Pledge forms</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> are due </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Wednesday, April 8th</strong></b></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Spell-a-thon test </strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">is </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Thursday, April 9th</strong></b></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Please </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">don’t send money</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> yet— we will send home your child’s test with their pledge form</span></li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">To be eligible for prizes,</span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">all money must be submitted by </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Tuesday, April 14th</strong></b></li><li value="5" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Prizes will be handed out on </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Friday, April 17th</strong></b></li><li value="6" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Please make cheques payable to </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">RBES</strong></b></li></ul><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Spell-a-thon Pledge Information</strong></b></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">We are so grateful for the incredible support of our Robina Baker families! As we prepare for our </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">12th Annual Spell-a-thon</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">, here is everything you need to know about submitting pledge money:</span></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Wait for the Results:</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> Please </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">do not send money yet</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">. Following the event on April 9th, we will send home your child’s completed test along with their original pledge form so you can calculate the final totals.</span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Payment Options:</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> For your convenience, you can submit pledge money online through</span><a href="https://powerschool.blackgold.ca/public" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">PowerSchool</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">. Simply enter the amount your child raised and pay securely with your credit card. If you prefer to pay by cheque, please make it payable to </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">RBES</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">.</span></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Prize Eligibility:</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> To ensure your child is eligible for our exciting individual and class prizes, all pledge money must be submitted by </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Tuesday, April 14th</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">.</span></li></ul><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Thank you for your continued generosity in supporting our school programs and technology upgrades!</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Thank you for supporting our students and making this event a success! We appreciate your participation and generosity.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><figure><a href="https://powerschool.blackgold.ca/public" target="_blank" title="PowerSchool"><img src="/images/de6a699f-c9e2-4b70-b592-0155ca31e005" alt="PowerSchool" width="187" height="75" style="width:187px;height:75px;display:inline-block"></a></figure></p><hr><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Spell-a-thon Word Lists</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><div data-lexical-layout-container="true" style="grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; display: grid;"><div class="editor-layoutItem"><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/89603345-2a41-4ebf-9c05-0730446b5643" alt="Spell a thon Words Lists Page 1" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p></div><div class="editor-layoutItem"><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/820dccc4-a242-4173-8967-9592aab2002c" alt="Spell a thon Words Lists Page 2" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p></div></div><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><div data-lexical-layout-container="true" style="grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; display: grid;"><div class="editor-layoutItem"><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/0d61fbd5-07dc-491a-a388-c1d55560d627" alt="Spell a thon Words Lists Page 3" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p></div><div class="editor-layoutItem"><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/f5d9132e-4657-4594-8fa0-68687627542f" alt="Spell a thon Words Lists Page 4" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p></div></div><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><div data-lexical-layout-container="true" style="grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; display: grid;"><div class="editor-layoutItem"><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/ed272433-53e9-4436-879b-29513c08c9ec" alt="Spell a thon Words Lists Page 5" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p></div><div class="editor-layoutItem"><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/6330fba3-70bf-4ef4-8c3c-311186a548da" alt="Spell a thon Words Lists Page 6" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p></div></div><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p>