Parenting Workshops Continue…

The Parenting Workshops that took place in May were so successful that both the facilitators (Joanne Gallagher and Farzana Yusuf) and participants wanted to continue the conversation. All are welcome, even if you did not attend first workshop.

On Wednesday July 3, 5:30 to 7:30pm, there will be two concurrent sessions, one in English on Sibling Rivalry (and other parenting adventures) and one in Urdu/Hindi about Parenting in Canada (legal and ethical issues). These sessions are being held at the East End Community Health Centre (southeast corner of Coxwell and Queen). Childcare will be provided. For full details on this Workshop please see the Parenting Workshop PDF.

Best one this year!

The End of Year BBQ was a huge success. Thanks to all who supported and enjoyed the BBQ. We managed to raise $3700 in one evening! Schenandoah (Doah) Wilson, Roden School Council Fundraising Chair, says, “It is our most successful fundraiser to date! This is huge news! It shows what can be accomplished when we come together as a school community. “Many hands make light work” as they say, and benefits our school in very tangible ways.” The funds raised through the school council goes back into the school to help purchase equipment (balls and musical instruments), support in class/school programs (Scientists in the School, Drumhand concert and workshop) and class trips.

Flooring Update

Thanks to the hard work and action of the Healthy Building Committee (HBC), we were able to delay the installation of the vinyl tiles.  As of this writing we are waiting on confirmation that we will be allowed to install an eco-friendly alternative to vinyl.  Please check our webite, www.roden.ca for updates to this issue throughout the summer.  To become involved or find out more please contact, Pascaline Phillips, Chair of the Healthy Building Committee, at pascaline@naturalpanacea.ca.

Join Roden School Council

If you are interested in joining Roden Council 2013/2014 (we need you!), watch for information sent out in September inviting parents to submit nominations and come out to the first meeting.  Voting is only necessary if there are more people than the maximum Council size who are interested.  Interested parents may choose to come with a certain role in mind (i.e., Treasurer; Co-Chair; Secretary) or simply with a willingness to be involved. Council has moved in new ways and tried out new things this year, and we look forward to new members and new voices to bring their enthusiasm, commitment, ideas and vision to the team.

Safe Summer

Wishing you all a safe and happy summer.  Enjoy the holidays and sunshine.