Sneak peek at Silent Auction Items

We have tons of fun planned for the Roden Fun Fair on Friday June 20th.

We’re letting you have a sneak peek at the list of items in the Silent Auction. One of the feature items is a day spent shadowing Mr. Lasso so you can be “Principal for the Day“.

We are still accepting donations of the auction if you would like to donate please contact: Tanya at twy80@hotmail.com or Angelie at angelie.kim@gmail.com.

We look forward to seeing you there.

Friday – Movie Night

Muppets

Roden Council Fundraising Committee Presents:
Muppets Most Wanted
Friday May 30th
Doors open at 6pm and movie starts at 6:30pm
Admission $2 per person
VIP LOUNGE raffle ticket: $1 each
Food and Beverage available for sale.
Grab your blankets, pillows and come out and support us!

Track and Field Meet

The Roden track and field team competed in the area meet last week with some promising results. Eric D. (Grade 6) and Nicklaus Z. (Grade 5) advanced to the conference finals on May 27th in the shot put event. The grade eight boys (4 x 100M) relay team and the grade eight boys (4 x 400M) relay team also advanced to the conference finals. We would like to thank all the staff who helped with the coaching and supervision this season. Many thanks to all the parents for supporting the team at the meet as well as providing transportation for some of our competitors.

Mr. Poon
Track and Field team co-oridinator
Roden PS

Roden and Equinox Parents’ Craft Evening

Thursday May 29, 7.30 pm – 9 pm in the School Library

Join us this Thursday for an evening of crafting, socialising and refreshments. Bring your latest craft project to work on or simply come for the company. Overcome Second Sock Syndrome and pick other parents’ brains on crafting techniques and ideas. We look forward to seeing you there!

Please note: Childcare is NOT available.

School Climate Survey

This Spring (March to June 2014) students in Grades 4 to 6 and ALL parents were invited to complete a school climate survey. The school sent home letters about this survey in March and in April inviting parent participation.

The following explanation of the survey is taken from Mr. Lasso’s letter:
“The surveys asks questions about safety, support for teaching and learning, interpersonal relationships, school environment and student background. The survey results will help schools and the TDSB find ways to promote a positive school climate and prevent bullying in all schoools. Please visit our website at: http://www.tdsb.on.ca/elementaryschool/caringsafeschools/schoolclimatesurvey.aspx

Parent/Guardian/Caregiver Survey:
All parents, guardians or caregivers of Roden PS ar invited to complete the Ministry of Education’s Survey for Parents and Guardians about: Equity and Inclusive Education and Bullying/Harassment. The parent survey is available at www.schoolclimate.ca. To access the survey you will be required to insert the follwoing survey code specific to our school: 4-SSD-429-C. The survey for parents is available in paper copy in 22 languages, which you can request from our school’s main office.”

The surveys are anonymous and no identifiable information about you or your child will be collected. We encourage you to provide your feedback!