March 13, 2026 Principal Message

Good Afternoon,

We had a wonderful weekend of SPORT last weekend and leading into this weekend. Last weekend, we hosted 12 teams from across Black Gold School Division for our annual 3/4 Girls’ Floor Hockey Tournament. All athletes were great sports and tried super hard! Congratulations to our home team, the RAPTORS, for taking the gold in the tournament. The boys are off to Leduc to compete in their tournament this weekend!

There was also a great deal of LEARNING that happened this week! Not only in the classroom, but also for our teachers out of the classroom. This week, our Numeracy Instructional Coach joined each Grade K-4 teacher to engage in collaboration focused on supporting small group learning during Math; something that our teaching staff has committed to in their classrooms. Small group learning allows students to access a variety of activities in their classrooms, along with meaningful time with their teachers within small groups. We appreciate our teachers digging into this learning. We have a group of dedicated teachers who work tirelessly to ensure they are providing the best instruction to our students!

Finally, we’d like to extend another thank you to Devon Minor Hockey. They have previously donated to our Hardship fund and we have received another donation of $500.52. Thank you for your support! 

We look forward to seeing our families next week at Student-Led Interviews!

Have a great weekend!

Warmly,

Mr. Coffin & Mrs. Kirton

Come, Listen & Connect!

Our students have been hard at work, and they can’t wait to show you what they’ve been up to! Please join us for our Student-Led Conferences on Thursday, March 19.

This isn’t your typical sit-down meeting; it’s a fun, hands-on opportunity for your child to take the lead. They will walk you through their classroom, showcase their favorite projects, and give you a real look at their daily learning journey.

Event Details

• When: Thursday, March 19
• Time: Drop in anytime between 3:30 - 7:00 PM
• Where: Your child’s classroom

More Than Just a Tour

While the students are the stars of the show, there is plenty more to see and do:

• Connect with Teachers: Our staff will be available throughout the evening to chat and celebrate your child’s progress with you.
• Family Games: We are thrilled to have the Black Gold Mental Health Capacity Team once again providing games and treats for the whole family!

We look forward to seeing our hallways buzzing with pride and excitement. See you there!

A Heartfelt Thank You to Devon Minor Hockey

We are incredibly grateful to share that Devon Minor Hockey has generously donated $500.52 to our school community!

This donation has been directed straight into our Hardship Fund, a vital resource designed to ensure that every student can participate fully in school life. These funds are specifically used to cover field trip costs for families navigating temporary or significant financial challenges.

Thank you, Devon Minor Hockey, for helping us keep our school experiences inclusive for everyone! Together, we’re building a stronger community for our kids.

Family Dance

Get Ready to Boogie at the Robina Baker Dance Party!

Join us for the most fun night of the season!

When: April 10 | 6–8 PM
Where: Robina Baker

Expect:

• DJ dance party vibes
• Pizza, drinks & snacks
• Cake Walk fun
• Optional costumes (or come as you are!)

Tickets: $10 per family. Pre-purchase and pre-order pizza, water, and chips on the Hot Lunches site.

Put on your dancing shoes — we can’t wait to see you on the dance floor!

Costumes for the Family Dance

Costumes are totally optional, but we know finding one in April can be tricky (kids grow fast!). So we’re asking our amazing school community for a little help.

👗 Got costumes your kids have outgrown?

We’d love to give them a second life at the dance! Donate any gently used costumes and we’ll have them available for kids who want to dress up.

📦 Donation box in the school office.

Clear out those closets and help make the dance even more fun for everyone! 🕺✨

April Hot Lunch

You can still order hot lunch for April until March 19!

Absent Students

If your child is away on Hot Lunch Day, you’re welcome to pick up their lunch after 12:30 pm.

Kindergarten Students

If you’re ordering for a Friday, please double-check the Kindergarten calendar to ensure your child attends that day. If an order is placed in error, you may pick it up after 12:30 pm.

Please let the school know by 10:00 am if you plan to pick it up; otherwise, it will be donated. Refunds are not available.

Order Your 2025-2026 Yearbook

Yearbooks for the 2025–2026 school year are now available to order through PowerSchool. The cost is $28 and includes a 40-page, full-colour keepsake filled with memories from the school year.

Yearbooks are printed early in the Fall and will be sent home with students at that time.

We encourage families to order early so you don’t miss out on this special snapshot of the year!

Library Corner: 

• Lost Books: If you think one of your child’s books is lost, please let me know. The amount gets added to your PowerSchool account where you can pay it. If you find it back and you’ve already paid the amount, it will go as a credit on your account towards other fees. Thanks!
• Book limits for students are as follows:

            Grades PK, K and 1 - 1 book

            Grades 2 and 3 - 2 books

            Grade 4 - 3 books

• Please email me, not your teacher, if you have any questions or concerns about library items.  trudy.joosse@gshare.blackgold.ca   
•  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!

Club Moo Program

A big thank you to all the parents who have ordered milk tickets for our Club Moo program! 🥛

Leadership students will be helping by fulfilling and delivering milk orders to each class (Kindergarten to Grade 4) at lunchtime every day.

Parents can purchase milk tickets through PowerSchool: 20 tickets (white or chocolate) for $20.

We hope to provide a 3-day turnaround. Thank you for your patience as we develop our Club Moo Program

How to use your tickets:

• Send them all at once – Cut the tickets apart and return them in a baggie or envelope. They will be kept in your child’s reading bag, and your child can decide when to use them.
• Send them as needed – Place one ticket in your child’s reading bag on the days you’d like them to have milk.