June 19, 2026 Principal Message

Admin Corner

Good afternoon, Robina Families,

This week was full of movement! Students participated in swimming and dance lessons all week!

Swimming Lessons - A huge thank you to the Town of Devon who provided us with our swimming lessons again this year. Shoutout to everyone who contributed to our Sepllathon fundraiser, as this helped offset the cost of lessons for every individual!

DanceEd - Wow! Our students, staff, and families showed up! Students danced all week, which ended in a magnificent show in our school gymnasium. Thank you to everyone who made this a success - we were able to bring this residency to our school using funds from our School Council as well our Spellathon.

The end of this week marks the end of the journey for our Pre-K and Kinder families. Congratulations on finishing your first year of ECS! We are excited to see you in Kinder and Grade 1 next year!

Next Week:

Monday - Mrs. Kaluza and Mrs. Kirton have planned to incorporate Indigenous Learning into our annual Fun Day afternoon to help recognize Indigenous Peoples Day on June 21. Be sure to check out the Town of Devon events leading up to June 21.

Tuesday - Students participate in Free Swim as part of our swimming program. We always need lots of volunteers in the pool on this day, so please reach out to your child’s teacher if you can support.

Wednesday - Kona Ice Truck will be here to provide shaved ice to all of our students! The school is covering the cost of this for our students! In the afternoon, we will celebrate our Grade 4’s who are finishing their time at Robina at 1:00 in the gym.

Wednesday - Report cards will be available on PowerSchool at the end of the day on Wednesday.

Have a wonderful weekend!

Warmly,

Mr. Coffin & Mrs. Kirton

Summer Contact & School Info

Need to double-check school details or get in touch over the summer break? We’ve got you covered. You can find all the essential details for the upcoming school year—including summer contact procedures, report card dates, kindergarten schedules, and school supply lists—right here on ourSummer & September Information Page.

Have a wonderful and safe summer break!

School Supply Shopping Made Easy for 2026-2027!

It seems way too early to think about school supplies for next year, but School Start already has early order incentives up and running!

To save you both time and money, Robina Baker Elementary School is offering two easy ways to get your child's supplies ready for the upcoming school year:

Option 1: Order Online via School Start – Let the pros do the work! You can order a base package plus any teacher-required additional items (like pencil cases or calculators). Supplies are packaged and delivered directly to your home.

💻 Online: Order directly at School Start.

📞 Phone: Call 1-800-580-1868.

📧 Email: Print, fill out the list, and email it to info@schoolstart.ca.

Option 2: Shop for Yourself – Prefer to hunt for deals yourself? You can view and download the grade-specific shopping lists directly from our website.

Bonus Fundraiser: If you purchase school labels through Mabel’s Labels, your child’s gear stays organized all year and Robina Baker earns cash back!

For full details, links to the shopping lists, and to place your order, head over to the official Robina Baker School Supplies Page.

Library Corner: 

•  Farewell: 
• I would like to take this time to say thanks and FAREWELL! It has been such a pleasure to be the librarian at RBES. Your children have been insightful, joyful, caring, enthusiastic, and humorous. Thanks for being supportive of the library and helping make Book Fairs successful. I wish you all the very best for the summer and in the years to come! 

• ALL library books were due on Friday, June 12th.  Please send any remaining books back to school as soon as possible. On June 24th all remaining books will be marked as lost and the amount will be added to your Powerschool account
•  Amazon Wishlist. We have a wishlist for the library!  If you would like to buy one of these books for the library, please don’t forget to have Amazon send us a gift note with your name on it.  I like to acknowledge the person who purchased the book.  Thanks!
• Happy Reading!

Transportation registration for the 2026-27 school year is open! 

Early birds who register by June 30th:

- Save money through early bird discounts
- Guarantee a spot on the bus on the first day of school

To register: 
https://www.blackgold.ca/apply-for-transportation-Black-Gold-Students

Learn more about early bird savings: 
https://www.blackgold.ca/transportation-fees-and-info

Preschool Registration

Black Gold School Division is accepting registrations for Preschool in 2026-27.

When little learners need a little more - we're here! Every child grows differently. Our early intervention preschool programs provide specialized support so children can build confidence, skills, and a strong start to school.

If you've wondered about your preschooler's speech, learning, behavior, or development, a free screening can help you explore next steps.

For more information - including a link to a FREE developmental screening, visit our preschool website page, here.

Jr. Yogis Summer Camp 

Jr. Yogis Summer Camp offers a unique opportunity for children aged 7-11 to engage in holistic wellness practices. 

July 7-10/26, 9:00 am to 2:00 pm  20 hours of FUN!

The camp provides a structured environment for daily yoga, meditation, and mindfulness exercises. Beyond physical and mental well-being, the program fosters community building through nature hikes in the river valley, encouraging creativity through crafts and exploration of earth medicine.

Participants are to bring essential items such as outdoor walking shoes, weather-appropriate attire, sun screen, bug repellent, lunch, water bottle, yoga mat, and a blanket, ensuring they are well-prepared for a blend of outdoor activities and mindful practices. 

The camp promotes adventure and positive social interaction, encouraging children to bring their enthusiasm and contribute to a vibrant community atmosphere.

Limit 10 Students