Admin Corner:
It’s hard to believe that the days of September keep passing by and we are already halfway through the first month of school. As the leaves begin to change colour, the feeling of “getting back into the groove” is certainly happening. Our students are becoming accustomed to the school routines again and have been doing a marvelous job following our “group plans”. You might hear some of this language coming from the school; this comes from the “We Thinkers!” series. Our Mental Health Capacity Building Team will visit our classrooms to review the common language we are all using at the school.
On the note of communication; I wanted to extend a heartfelt thank you to our parent community. Our teachers and office staff have received heartfelt notes from so many of you already this year. You need to know that these kind messages mean the world to our staff as they try very hard to do all they can to support your child’s learning. With that, I wanted to note that your administration is also very open to feedback. If you have any great ideas you might have seen in other buildings, from something you have read, or from chatting with your neighbours we are very open to hearing your suggestions and feedback on how we can continue to make Robina Baker the best place possible. Please never hesitate to pop in and chat; we will always be happy to see you.
Volunteer at RBES!
Volunteers are most welcome and are an integral part of learning at Robina Baker Elementary School! There are many opportunities to be involved with the school. If you are able to help out, please complete this form.
Volunteers are not just limited to parents or guardians. We welcome grandparents or other close relatives to volunteer at the school!
Before you volunteer at any Black Gold School you are required to complete this Volunteer Registration Form. Copies will also be available in the office when you check in for the first time.
Please review the RBES Volunteer Handbok. A copy will also be provided to you on your first day.
Terry Fox Run
On September 21 RBES students will be participating in the Terry Fox Run.
Permission forms are required, please complete the permission form on PowerSchool.
If you are interested in helping out, please contact your child’s teacher or quickly complete this volunteer form.
If you would like to support cancer research and donate to the RBES Terry Fox Fundraising page, please click here. We don’t encourage students to bring money to school, however, if that is your preference, we will collect toonies or cash donations on the day of the Terry Fox Run.
Important Dates
September 15 – PD – No School
September 26 – School Photos
September 29 – No School for Day in Lieu – National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
September 30 – National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
New Hot Lunch
We are excited that the Parent Council will be coordinating the Hot Lunch Program this year!
You will not be ordering through PowerSchool this year. You will be ordering on HotLunches.net. If you want to participate in Hot Lunch you can set up your account now!
Create an account using access code BGHL then enter your kids and select which classroom they’re in.
Picture Day!
Tuesday, September 26 is Picture Day!
If your child is in K2 or PK2, your child will have their photo taken in the afternoon on Monday, September 25.
Voluntary Student Accident Plan – Option for Parents
The Division’s insurance provider provides Student Accident Insurance that can be purchased by parents/guardians for their child. It will cover student accidents that happen on school property, during school-
sponsored activities, playing in a park or at home. Plans are between $17/year to $33/year, depending on the coverage that the parent/guardian chooses.
Please provide this information to parents in your school newsletter, along with the following link
Community Information
