Admin Corner

This week was Mental Health Week at Robina Baker! We had a wonderful week here at the school and I want to thank Mrs. Mullen and Mrs. Kaluza for their work in organizing activities that helped us truly define an important pillar here at Robina Baker; “Taking Care of You!”

Each day was filled with activities for students to participate in. On Monday, students were welcomed with mindful music and found giant mindful colouring pages in common areas in the school. This was a wonderful way for students from all grade levels to meet one another and for students who might have just been looking for a moment of peace. The staff even had one in our staff room! On Tasty Tuesday students were given a bag of fresh vegetables from our local IGA. On Wednesday everyone wore special hats to support Mental Health awareness. The local Lions Club was also in attendance and read to our students and donated to our library. What a wonderful community we live in! On Thursday, students were treated to a “secret recess” and on Friday the hallways were full of the wonderful spell of pancakes for students in the morning. 

It is weeks like these that show the true spirit of community. I am thankful to our entire staff who always come together to make “core memories” for kiddos. 

Please note that next week a fence will be installed on the west side of our schoolyard between the school and the fence near the arena. Access will not be available from the school parking lot to walk around to the back of the school. This will remain in place until park installation is complete. This will block access from the west side of the school and the small park will be unavailable. For parents, in particular, our Kinder and PK students who drop their children off, the best place to park and bring your students to their door will be from the pool and arena parking lot. This is all in preparation for the installation of our new park. We hope to have the entire project wrapped up and the new park ready to play in by June 1st! Exciting times ahead!

Have a wonderful weekend! Happy Mother’s Day!

Mr. Coffin

May 15 & 16 – Moving-up & Moving-on Photos Grade 4 & Kindergarten

May 16 – Supporting Picky Eating

May 17 – PD Day – No School

May 20 – Victoria Day – No School

May 21-24 – Playground Construction

May 26 – Tom’s Walk

May 24 – June Hot Lunch Deadline

May 27-30 – Swimming Lessons

May 31 – Volunteer Appreciation

Please join us on Friday, May 31 for our Volunteer Appreciation event! Drop in anytime between 7:30 and 9:30 a.m. and grab some delicious treats. Everyone who has volunteered at the school this year is invited! Whether you volunteered to tie skates, read in the classroom, or went on a field trip, we greatly appreciate your time!

It’s finally here!

We are looking for volunteers to help us with unloading and assembling our new playground. Please provide your information and sign up below. Volunteers MUST be over 18.

You can come to the Volunteer Appreciation morning!

Swimming Lessons & Free Swim Coming Soon!

Order your 2023-2024 Yearbook now on PowerSchool! You can send in cash to pay, but please order from PowerSchool.

Moving Up & On Photos

The Kindergarten and Grade 4 students have individual Celebration Photos as Kinders are moving up and the Grade 4s are moving on and we like to take their photos as a part of their celebration.  The Grade 4s can bring in an item that represents something important to them this year (For example ballet slippers if they were in dance, or a game console).  Kindergarten students will have a Graduation cap and scroll provided for their photos.  

Wednesday, May 15 – Grade 4 and K2 Kinder classes

Thursday, May 16 – K1 and any missing Grade 4 students from April 24 – MORNING ONLY

Library Corner

• If you have any questions regarding your child’s account, please don’t hesitate to contact me. Notices will be going home for 10 days overdue and 21 days overdue. Once they are 21 days overdue, the book will be marked as lost and the fee added to your Powerschool account.
• PreK students –  Please return the red bookmark with the book.  It helps us put the books into the correct bags.  Thanks to everyone who remembered to do so!!   
• Leduc Recreation Pass – Don’t forget about the Leduc Recreation Pass which can be checked out for a week.  
•   Amazon Wishlist.  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!
• Thanks to those of you who have donated books from the Amazon Wishlist!!  That is fantastic and very much appreciated!