It’s been a busy week back at school! Everyone is starting to find their groove and we are happy to see all our students leaning into NEW opportunities, new friends, and new learning. 

I’m going to keep this brief – I’ve had the good fortune of getting to know many of you over the years! Many of you might be aware but I as well am a proud papa bear and if there is one thing I know about back to school, I know it is a BUSY time in the households! I sent my third off to Kinder this year and he never looked back (as you can see in this picture). With all the routines getting busy again and extracurriculars falling into place, I am very aware that emails from the schools or communications sometimes might be left as “unread” so I appreciate that you’ve opened this up and are reading. I’ve included a picture of my little guy running off on his first day! 

When I need to do something as a parent, I appreciate that I can do it and do it quickly and conveniently. As such, I am asking you to please CLICK HERE RIGHT NOW and complete your verification forms! These forms give us many of the permissions we need this year from your children accessing technology to being able to go on walking field trips. With  Terry Fox just around the corner, we hope to have all forms done so all students can participate. I completely understand how busy we all are as parents, so I wholeheartedly appreciate your attention to completing these forms!

Have a wonderful weekend with your families!

Mr. Coffin

Important Dates

September 9 & 10 – Safely on Board School Bus Training for Kinders and Grade 1

September 20 – PD – No School

September 24 – Verification Forms Due for Terry Fox Run

September 25 – Terry Fox Run

September 30 – National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

You can do your verification forms now!

You should have received an email earlier today letting you know that you can complete the verification forms on PowerSchool. Thank you to everyone who has completed them already!

The forms are not where you look for permission forms. There is a link on the left-hand side of PowerSchool. Please review the instructions on our website here.

If you have any problems completing them, please call the office at 780-987-3705.

Terry Fox Run September 25

RBES will host its annual Terry Fox Run on Wednesday, September 25!

Please complete your verification forms as it includes a walking field trip agreement that gives each student permission to participate in this event.

If you are interested in joining any of our Grade 1-4 students on their walk, please complete the Volunteer registration form on PowerSchool and let your teacher know you are willing to participate.

Library Corner

Welcome back to the library!  This past week all students, except those in Kindergarten, took out books from 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.  

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!

Cell Phones / Bring Your Own Devices

As you might be aware, in June, the Government of Alberta implemented Standards for the Use of Personal Mobile Devices and Social Media in Schools. The impact of this is rather insignificant within our school since the majority of our students do not have a mobile device. That being said, as we have in the past, should your child come to school with a mobile device, this device must remain off and in their backpack for the entirety of the day. Our School Division is currently developing their policy around this as they have until January 1st to do so. Stay tuned for more information. If you have any specific questions, please do not hesitate to contact Mr. Coffin.