Robina Baker Elementary School

780-987-3705

My Child Won’t Be At School

You can report an absence here: https://rbes.blackgold.ca/my-child-wont-be-at-school/ 

Fees, Payment & Permission

Robina Baker Elementary School is committed to providing quality and affordable education and exceptional learning environments for our students.

In order to offer enhanced educational opportunities for students, fees are established to offset the additional costs incurred.  The fee schedule can be viewed by clicking the “Student Fees” button below.

Should your family be experiencing financial difficulties, please make an appointment with the Principal to discuss the situation and possible alternative solutions.

What does the technology fee cover?

BGSD has technology fees for all students. It varies by grade as division 1 students have a fee of $20 and division 2,3 and 4 students have a fee of $50. This fee is used to supplement the basic funding for technology in schools and provide access to software and tools that enhance education. Examples of enhanced services:

  • Google’s top tier educational accounts
  • Additional internet bandwidth at all schools (basic access – 100Mb, enhanced access 200Mb+)
  • Adobe Creative Cloud software for division 3 and 4 students in related CTS and CTF courses
  • Assistive read, write, text to voice, and predictive writing software for all students
  • Classroom management software for division 2 and 3 teachers to help guide student technology use
  • Coding, Robotic and Scientific kits available to division 1, 2 and 3 schools
  • Support of eSports teams in division 3 and 4
  • Chrome Tablets in division 1 and 2
  • Additional chromebooks to improve access for students.

Permission Forms

For all of our school trips, permission must be given online through PowerSchool. If you are having trouble creating an account or filling out a form, please call the school at 780-987-3705.

Permission Form Policy

All field trip permission forms must be filled out online by 3:00 pm the day prior to the field trip, extracurricular activity, or special event. The school retains the right to communicate an earlier deadline to parents in the event.
If any fee is required, it must be paid for by 3:00 pm the day prior to the field trip, extracurricular activity, or special event unless otherwise stated in communication with the parents.
Please read the entire Field Trip Permission Policy in the link below.