June 24, 2026 Principal Message

Admin Corner

Good afternoon, Robina Families,

As we close another school year, I want to take a moment to share some reflections!

on toAt the beginning of this school year, I challenged our staff, students, and community to do whatever it takes to bring joy every day they come to school! Robina Baker Elementary School is such a special school community to be a part of. Being the only Pre-K to Grade 4 school within our community and our division, you can’t help but feel the joy permeate the hallways, classrooms, parks, and beyond. As a staff, we feel so fortunate to come to school each and every day to support our students and community. We hope that this year brought your family and our students great learning and reflection. To our Pre-K and Kindergarten students, we look forward to continuing to serve you for the years ahead. To our Grade 4 students and families moving on to Riverview, good luck on the next step of your academic journey! Though your time at Robina has come to an end, you are always welcome here! To our families moving to new communities, we wish you all the best and are grateful for the time we got to spend with you all. 

A few housekeeping notes as we wrap up our school year:

• Staff will still be at the school until Friday afternoon. If your child has forgotten anything, just give us a call and we’ll collect it and leave it in the office.
• Report Cards have been posted and are available to view on PowerSchool. You can find instructions on our website here.
• We are continuing to receive registrations and will throughout the summer months! As a result, our grade configurations may change. For the time being, we are set up for a great school year next year! 
• Our school office reopens on August 20th, 2026. You will receive a Welcome Letter indicating who your child’s teacher is on August 24th. Teachers will be back on August 25th, 2026. We hope to see you at our Welcome Back BBQ from 4:00 - 5:30 that evening! 

Have a safe and wonderful summer! 

Warmly,

Mr. Coffin & Mrs. Kirton

Summer Contact & School Info

All of this info and more is included on our ummer & September Information Page.

📅 Important Dates & Events

• Meet the Staff Event / Welcome Back BBQ: Tuesday, August 25, 2026, from 4:00 PM – 5:15 PM.
• First Day of School (Grades 1–4): Thursday, August 27, 2026 (Warning bell at 8:25 AM, dismissal at 3:00 PM).
• Kindergarten Staggered Entry: August 27 and 28, 2026.
• Early Intervention Pre-Kindergarten (EIPK) Staggered Entry: September 4 – September 9, 2026. (Regular programming begins September 10).

📝 Registration & Classroom Placement

• New Students: Must register online via PowerSchool. The school office opens for processing registrations and booking tours on August 20, 2026.
• Returning Students: Automatically registered if they attended a Black Gold school last year, but parents must complete the Student Enrollment Verification Form during the first week of school. Note: Pre-K students moving to Kindergarten are not automatically registered and must register.
• Teacher Welcome Letters: Families will receive an email from their child's new teacher in late August (between August 21–23 for Kindergarten) detailing classroom placements and expectations.

📞 Summer Contact Procedures

If you have questions during the summer break, you can leave a voicemail at 780-987-3705 or email administration directly:

• June 28 – July 21: Principal Jared Coffin (jared.cofin@blackgold.ca)
• July 21 – August 21: Assistant Principal Danielle Kirton (danielle.kirton@blackgold.ca)

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 want 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