Month: September 2014

ESL Circle is back. Everyone is welcome. Take the opportunity to practice your English and meet new friends.

Every Wednesday from 9am to 10:30am in the Breakfast Club Lounge. For full details check out the poster.

Mr. Poon has started yet another season of the cross country club which begain on Tuesday September 9 and will end on Thursday October 9th.

All students, parents and staff are welcome to participate in this program from Monday to Thursday from 8:25 to 8:45am, except rainy days. This is an excellent opportunity for participants to develop good habits for leading an active lifestyle and increasing their fitness levels. Participants can walk, jog or run around the school block. Staff are stationed at each of the four corners each day to ensure the safety of all runners and offer encouragement. Each participating student will earn ribbons for every ten laps completed.

All students are eligible to represent their school in the cross country team at the district meet during the second week of October at Ashbridges Bay. It is strongly advised that students train regularly for this meet.

Students can sign up for the team with Mr. Poon or Ms. McVean in late September. Please contact Mr. Poon, if you have questions or would like to assist with the program.

Please join us this Wednesday September 10th at 7:20pm for an interim council meeting in the Library. All parents and caregivers are invited to attend School Council meetings.

Why should you attend School council meetings (also known as Parent Council) or participate as a member of the School Council?

The School Council seeks to “improve pupil achievement”. By participating in council you are able to have hands-on contribution to the environment that your child spends the majority of their day. Research has also shown that when parents are involved in their child’s education, the level of student achievement increases.

The Council also provides feedback to the principal on pertinent issues, fundraises to supplement supplies or equipment to the school, communicates with parents and students, as well as organizes regular social events and workshops on behalf of parents.

If you would like to volunteer on the School Council, nominations are open until 4pm on Friday September 19th. If an election is necessary, it will be held on Wednesday September 24th at the school.

Download the self nomination form, complete and return to the school office.

If you are interested in learning more about what the council does, please try to attend an interim council meeting this Wednesday September 10 at 7:20pm in the Library. Otherwise, please speak to Mr. Lasso or one of the last years’ council members.

Just a reminder of the Roden School schedule for this year.

08:45am Supervision begin
08:58am K to 8 Student Entry
09:00am Classes begin
10:10am Gr 1 to 6 Recess
11:45am K to 8 Lunch
12:43pm K to 8 Students Re-entry
12:45pm Classes begin
02:05pm Gr 1 to 6 Recess
03:00pm FDK & Gr 7/8 Dismissal
03:30pm Gr 1 to 6 Dismissal