June 20, 2025 Principal Message

Hello Robina Families, 

I’m happy to share that I’ve recovered enough to return just in time for the final stretch of the school year! My knee surgery went very well, and I am incredibly grateful to our entire team for keeping everything running so smoothly in my absence. A special thank you goes to Mrs. Kirton, who took on both her LST responsibilities and the extra work of managing the school — no small task! You may have also met Ms. Hawkins, and we were thankful for her support during this time.

This week was another example of how busy and exciting June can be! We were fortunate to welcome The Joe Show, which, from all reports, was a fantastic event for students. This celebration was made possible by funds raised through our Spellathon — thank you for your support! The Spellathon also allowed us to bring in an Indigenous Hoop Dancer, a meaningful and well-received learning experience for students and staff alike.

As we near the end of the year, the past few days have been filled with special moments. On Thursday, we held our final whole-school assembly. Highlights included a wonderful ukulele performance from our Grade 4 students, a poem shared by Mrs. Mullen’s and Mrs. Nuttall’s classes to get us into the summer spirit, and a symbolic “changing of the guard” as students shifted to their next seating arrangement. We also proudly unveiled our collaborative Indigenous art piece, beautifully curated by our students under the guidance of Ms. Aimee Movold.

Thursday and Friday also marked the end of the school year for our EIPK and Kindergarten students. We had so much fun celebrating and playing with our youngest learners as they prepare for their next big adventures in Kindergarten and Grade 1. We can’t wait to watch them continue to grow!

Our Grade 4 students capped off their week with an exciting trip to Camp Warwa — a wonderful way to celebrate their time at Robina. We look forward to seeing Grade 4 families join us next Wednesday at 1:00 p.m. for a short farewell gathering.

Looking ahead, we know many students (and parents!) are eager to know what next year will bring — who their teacher will be and who will be in their class. Below, you’ll find an outline of our current staffing configuration. Families will receive welcome letters via email in late August, which will include their child’s teacher assignment. Please know that class lists have been thoughtfully created by our current classroom teachers, considering many factors to support student success. If you feel there is important information I should be aware of as we finalize these lists, I welcome you to contact me directly. However, I want to emphasize that specific placement requests are very difficult to accommodate, as we place great trust in the professional judgment of our staff.

Later next week, we’ll send out our final Principal’s Corner of the year with all the information you’ll need as we head into summer and prepare for the year ahead.

Finally, I want to extend our heartfelt congratulations and best wishes to Mrs. Christian. After more than 30 years of dedicated service as a school secretary, Mrs. Christian will be retiring at the end of the school year. We will dearly miss her energy, warmth, and unwavering commitment to our school community. She is truly deserving of this next chapter, and we know we’ll still see her around town. Please take a moment to stop by, call, or send her a note to wish her well!

Thank you for your dedication, passion, and ongoing support this year. We are so grateful for our Robina families!

I hope you have a great weekend. Be sure to check out the Town of Devon's National Indigenous Peoples Day Celebration - details below.

Mr. Coffin

Summer & September Info

Whether you're wondering about report cards, registration, or school start dates, we’ve gathered everything you need to know for summer and September right here.

📧 Summer Contact – Reach Principal Jared Coffin at [email protected]. Voicemail (780-987-3705) will also be checked periodically.
📄 Report Cards – Available on PowerSchool starting June 26 at 3:00 PM.
🧒 New Student Registration – Online through the Black Gold website. Office reopens August 21.
📆 First Day of School – Wednesday, August 27, 2025.
🍔 Welcome Back BBQ – Join us on Monday, August 25 at 4:00 PM!
📚 School Supplies & Class Info – Check the website for supply lists and watch for teacher welcome emails in late August.
🧒 EIPK & Kindergarten – Staggered entry begins August 27.
🚍 Transportation – Visit blackgold.ca/apply-for-transportation-Black-Gold-Students for info and applications.
📱 New! SafeArrival App – Coming for the 2025–26 school year to report absences and stay connected.

For the latest updates, check back here and follow us on Facebook!

Next Year's School Supplies

It might feel early to think about next year's school supplies, but School Start is offering early order incentives. Order now and avoid the panic of July's back-to-school rush, so you can just keep enjoying your summer.

School Supply Info

Coming This Fall: A New App for Parents!

We’re excited to introduce a new app for families to use starting in the 2025–26 school year! With the SafeArrival App, you’ll be able to report absences, view messages sent through SchoolMessenger, and manage your communication preferences—all in one convenient place.

For parents who have been using Robina Baker’s Absence Form, this app will replace that process. You’ll now be entering attendance directly into PowerSchool.

While the app will officially launch in the fall, you can download it now and connect your account to your PowerSchool account to be ready ahead of time!

Raptor Spirit Wear Call-Out!

Do you have gently used Raptor tees, hoodies, or other spirit wear kicking around? Maybe your child has moved on to Riverview or even John Maland and you're ready to part with their Robina Baker gear?

We’d love to give those items a second chance!

Please consider donating any gently used Raptor Spirit Wear to the school. In the fall, at our Welcome Back BBQ, the Parent Council will host a Pre-Loved Spirit Wear Sale—with items available for just a loonie or two!

It's a great opportunity for new families or students who haven’t had the chance to grab some gear to show their Raptor pride!

Drop donations off at the school office anytime. Thanks for helping us spread the spirit!

Summer 50-50 Raffle June 25

🎟️ Support the Park Rebuild – Enter Our Raffle! 🌳
We’re excited to share plans to rebuild the beloved park beside Robina Baker’s 1949 building—a space for all students to play, grow, and thrive!

By purchasing a raffle ticket, you’re directly supporting new playground equipment, safer surfaces, green spaces, and inclusive features for every child.

🎉 Plus, you’ll be entered to win a cash prize!

✅ Every ticket supports our students
✅ Every dollar builds a better future
✅ Every child deserves a place to play

Let’s bring this vision to life—one ticket at a time. Thank you for your support!

2024-2025 Fundraising Income

2024-2025 Fundraising Donations to RBES

• It has been a pleasure to work with your children this year! They are enthusiastic about books and reading which is so heart-warming! Keep up the good work! Thanks also for helping your child keep on top of library book returns. It’s appreciated!
• Overdue - All books will now be considered overdue. If you received a notice today, there are still outstanding books on your child’s account. Please return as soon as possible. 
• Lost Books - Books that have not been returned by the last day of school will be marked as lost and the amount will be put on your Powerschool account. Please be assured that if the book is found after that time, the amount will be taken off, or if you have paid, credited to your account. 
• Please email me, not your teacher, if you have any questions or concerns about library items.  [email protected]   

 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!