It was a busy week after a long weekend this week! A couple of things to note from the week:
- We have access at our school to the Mental Health Capacity Building Team. They work in multiple schools and support our school community. They do lots of great universal teaching, such as during our grade level assemblies on Friday as well as small group work. We appreciate them being here and have two events lined up for our families in the evenings. Next Wednesday, they will be once again set up for FAMILY GAMES in the gym during our Book Fair and Parent Teacher Interview evening! Stay tuned as well – we will be doing a family gingerbread/cookie decorating event in December!
- The BOOK FAIR is next week! See the information below and consider supporting the book fair. Money raised goes directly back into our library!
- COMMUNICATION IS KEY – Next week is a wonderful opportunity to touch base with your child’s teacher during parent-teacher interviews. We look forward to welcoming so many families in the building. Sign up here!
- We have now completed two HOUR ZERO evacuation drills this year. Students have been diligent about going to their designated area and remaining quiet until the all-clear is given to return to the building. Find out more about HOUR ZERO here.
- We thank our Fundraising Society for organizing hot lunches for us! If you don’t already have an account, please do register for one and order through the account. This helps with their fundraising efforts. Our vendors are unable to accept orders directly at the restaurant to be included in the delivery to the school.
- Finally, our School council is so excited to host a HALLOWEEN dance next Friday. Be sure to get your tickets and come out for this fun event!
Have a wonderful weekend!
Mr. Coffin
Important Dates
October 22 – Book Fair 9 a.m – 4:30 pm
October 23 – Parent/Teacher Meetings
October 23 – Book Fair 9 a.m – 7:30 pm
October 24 – Book Fair 9 a.m – 4:30 pm
October 25 – Halloweenie Dance – 6 p.m.
October 25 – November Hot Lunch Deadline
October 31- Halloween Parade 9:00 a.m
Parent-Teacher Meetings & Book Fair & Games Night
Please join us on Wednesday, October 23 for Parent-Teacher Meetings.
Just click here to Sign-Up for your meeting time with your teacher.
Before or after your appointment, please stop by the Book Fair (more info below in the Library Corner) or pop into the gym for some family game time.
Halloween Dance – October 25
Presale’s are now live on hotlunches.net! Admission and food sales are available to purchase before the dance!
$5/family.
You can purchase at the dance as well, it’s a cash-only event.
We have DJ Seaglass helping us get the party started!
Games, prizes and more!
This is a Halloween dance so be sure to dress up! Let’s remember to keep the little members of our school in mind, nothing too scary!
We are so excited! We hope to see you there and get your Boooooogie on 👻
Fundraising: [email protected]
School Council: [email protected]
School Picture Orders
The code for you to look at your proofs and to order is on the piece of paper that came home with your child on Picture Day.
We will let you know when Retake Day is as soon as it is booked.
November Hot Lunch
November Hot Lunch Orders will be accepted until Friday, October 25.
Please note that some Hot Lunch days are on a Monday.
Kindergarten parents, please check the Kinder Calendars to make sure your child is at school if Hot Lunch is on a Friday.
Do you have any Girls’ clothes to donate?
If you have any gently used pants, tights, leggings, and underwear that you could donate we would love it in the office. We need all sizes of clothes for 3-10-year-olds.
Library Corner
- Welcome back to the library! Students are allowed the following number of books:
- Grades K and 1 – 1 book
- Grades 2 and 3 – 2 books
- Grade 4 – 3 books
Please return the books a week later when it is your student’s library day.
- Overdue notices – Please do not be concerned if you receive an overdue notice. These are just reminders and you will not be charged any late fees. Please email me if you have any questions or concerns. [email protected]
- Students are still learning where to put returns and from time to time books inadvertently get on the shelf without being checked in. Please be patient as we work through this process, and again, if you would like me to look for a book you think you’ve returned, I am happy to do so!
- Scholastic Book Fair – The moment you all have been waiting for is almost here!
- Please stop by and say hello and do some shopping!
- Book Fair FAQs:
- Q. What can I use to pay?
- A. You can use VISA, MC, Debit, Cheques, or cash.
- Q. What if the book my child wants is out of stock?
- A. We will take your child’s name and payment, and the book will arrive soon after.
- Q. What are the dates and times of the Book Fair?
- A. October 22: 9-4:30; October 23: 9-7:30; October 24: 9:00-4:30
- Q. How does the Book Fair benefit the school?
- A. We receive a percentage of sales towards books for our library. The more we sell, the higher the percentage!
- If any parents are able to help out at lunch recesses (12:05-12:45) on one of those 3 days to help with crowd control, please contact me. It would be much appreciated!
- You should have received the Book Fair flyer this week!
- You can access information about our Book Fair here. Robina Book Fair
- 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!
Black Gold School Division
The Board Highlights are a summary of our Board of Trustees Regular, Organizational and Special Board Meetings.
- Also included are PowerPoint presentations or various types of information that is presented and/or viewed at the regular Board of Trustee Meetings.
Community Information & Events
