May 1, 2026 Principal Message

Principals For A Day Corner

Good afternoon, families,

We have some very special guest writers for today’s Admin Corner! Meet Colton and Aleksi, two of our Grade 3 students who are serving as Principals for a Day. They won this honor as a prize for the Spell-a-thon, and they want to say a big thank you to everyone in the community who supported the event!

This week was really fun, it was a blast! 

We learned how to set up the security cameras and how to work them perfectly. It was pretty cool. We also did a tour of all the teachers' classrooms. Everyone is doing a great job.

We had a poetry battle this week, it was pretty cool. The winning poem was Swimmin. Everybody loved it so much. It goes like this:

“Swimming”

By Matt Eicheldinger

Dreaming of swimming

In a perfect warm ocean - 

Nope.

I peed my pants.

Warmly,

Colton & Aleksi

Celebration & Group Photos

Spring Photo Days Are Coming!

We're capturing special moments as Kindergarten and Grade 4 students celebrate big milestones—Kinders are moving up, and Grade 4s are moving on! Plus we will have a group photo for every class.  Only grade 4 and Kindergarten students will get an individual photo.

Kindergarten students will wear a graduation cap and hold a scroll (provided) for their individual photos.

• ➡️ Tuesday, May 19– K2 & K3 individual & group photos
•  ➡️ Wednesday, May 20 – K1 individual & group photos 

Grade 4 students can bring an item that represents something meaningful from this year—like ballet slippers, a book, or even a game controller!

• Grade 4 Celebration Photos will be taken on Wednesday, May 20.

Group Class Photos for all classes (except K1 and K2) will be taken on Wednesday, May 20

Family Wellness Night & Spring Concert

Join us on Wednesday, May 27, for a night that’s part open-house, part concert, and 100% fun! We’re opening up the school to show you exactly why your kids have been raving about our Wellness Days all year. It’s a great chance to hang out with other families, meet your neighbors, and celebrate the awesome work our students have been doing in music and wellness.

We’ll also be hosting 10–15 minute mini-concerts for each grade level throughout the evening.

Northern Lights Paint Night is coming!

Join us for a magical evening of creativity, community, and colour at Robina Baker Elementary School!

May 25th

6–8 PM

$25 per person (proceeds support our new school park!)

No experience needed, just bring yourself and get ready to create your own stunning Northern Lights masterpiece

This is a family-friendly event, but please note: All children 8+ must be accompanied by an adult.

Spots are limited, don’t miss out on this fun night out while supporting an amazing cause!

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!

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.

Come Try Ringette! 

The Leduc & Beaumont Ringette Associations invite boys and girls ages 4–16 to a fun, co-ed, beginner-friendly Come Try Ringette event. No experience needed—just bring skates, a CSA-approved helmet, and gloves. Sticks are provided! It’s a great chance to learn new skills, meet friends, and experience one of Canada’s fastest-growing ice sports.

Register or learn more: https://cometryringette.rampinteractive.com/

Free Summer Camp

We are offering FREE Squirt Camp — a great 3-day introduction to camp packed with fun, adventure, and activities designed to create memories that will last a lifetime! 

Dates: August 5–7, 2026

Drop-off: 10:00 AM | Pick-up: 2:00 PM

Registration Deadline: June 18, 2026

Discount Code: FREEcamp (value: $125)

Website: Covenant Bay Squirt Camp

To secure their spot, families simply need to pay a $50 non-refundable deposit at the time of registration.

Spots are limited to 30 students, so we encourage families to register early. We would love your help spreading the word by sharing this opportunity with your students and their families. 

For more information or to register, please contact us at registration@covenantbay.ca.