Good Afternoon Robina Families,

We leaned in with some important learning and activities this week!

Terry Fox: John Maland High School, Riverview Middle School, and Robina Baker all came together for our Terry Fox Walk/Run on Wednesday. We started off with a miniature assembly discussing Terry Fox and the importance of his legacy. We had students from RMS and many parents/grandparents join our classes as they completed their route. Thank you to everyone who came out for this important cause.

School Council/Fundraising: Our School Council and Fundraising group met for the first time this year on Wednesday evening. The room was quite full of amazing folks who are eager to help and support our school environment. There is always a great opportunity to learn about what is going on behind the scenes at the school and with our local trustee. We also discussed some advocacy work the council is pursuing as well as some upcoming fun events such as a Halloween Family Dance and an annual Christmas Movie Night. Stay tuned for more information. The Fundraising Committee also discussed some exciting fundraisers and future events such as a Casino fundraiser. Now that the park is completed, the Fundraising group is committed to helping us upgrade some of our technology in the school. Their contributions will ensure ALL of our classrooms are equipped with a View Sonic (Interactive Screens) by Christmas! 

Orange Shirt Day: Annually, we recognize Orange Shirt Day as close to September 30th as possible. Students engaged in various learning opportunities throughout the day and we have created a learning walk in one of our hallways of their great learning. Be sure to stop by the school to check it out as we’ll leave it up for a little while (it’s just outside the office towards the music room). I encourage you to check out events, including the Town of Devon on Monday. There are some great virtual activities available through the Royal Alberta Museum!

Mr. Coffin

Important Dates

September 30 – National Day for Truth and Reconciliation – No School

October 1 – EIPK, K2, Cross Country Team & Staff Photos

October 2 – Grades 1-4 & K1 Photos

October 2 – Cross County Meet

October 4 – Kindergarten Safety City

October 5 – National Teacher Day

October 11 – PD Day – No School

October 14 – Thanksgiving Day – No School

October 23 – Parent/Teacher Conferences

School Picture Days

School picture days are on October 1 and October 2.

Tuesday, October 1 – Both Mrs. Porter’s EIPK classes and Mrs. Dupont’s K2 class will have their photos taken on Tuesday. All members of the Cross Country Team will also as they will be at the meet on Wednesday. (Please note there is no school on Monday, September 30).

Wednesday, October 2 – Grades 1-4 and K1 will have their photos taken on Wednesday.

We will let you know when the photos are available to view and purchase.

Thank You!

Thank you to our parents who completed our verification forms so everyone could participate in the Terry Fox Walk (and so we could share photos)! Thank you to everyone who volunteered to help keep our kids on the walk. Thank you to everyone who donated online and with Toonies for Terry. Thank you to the Devon Lions Club who donated apples and granola bars for all the schools! Thank you Terry for being an example of courage, humility, determination, and perseverance!

Save the Date – Halloween Dance!

The School Council is excited to host a Halloween Dance on October 25!

If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to one of our super amazing members and we’ll help you as best we can.

Fundraising: [email protected]

School Council: [email protected]

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]

• Scholastic Book Fair – We will be having a Scholastic Book Fair in October.  It will be the week of Parent Teacher Interviews.  Exact dates to be announced. 

•   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!